2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN key

•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
CAUTION!
•Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
axle failure.
•If the transaxle is inoperative, or if the vehicle is to
be towed more than 15 miles (25 km), the vehicle
must be transported either with a flatbed truck or
with the front wheels off the ground, otherwise,
transaxle damage may occur.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not in
the LOCK or ACC position.
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling-type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle may result.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACC position. Make certain the transaxle remains
in NEUTRAL.
Towing Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing is
the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing
vehicle may be used. Rear towing is not recommended
with the front wheels on the ground, as transaxle damage
can result. If rear towing is the only alternative, a front
end dolly must be used. Proper towing equipment is
necessary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
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Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground of
vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, is
only permitted within the limitations described in this
section.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
A Tow Dolly
Rear towing is not recommended with the front wheels
on the ground, as transaxle damage can result. If rear
towing is the only alternative, a front end dolly must be
used. Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent
damage to the vehicle.
Towing Without Power — Override Transaxle
Interlock System
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxle
interlock system. There is an override system that allows
you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power. To
activate the override system:
•Firmly apply the parking brake.
•Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position.
•Remove the cupholder liner.
•Insert a key, screwdriver, or similar object into the
front hole then push and hold the manual override
release lever forward.
•While holding the release lever forward, move the
shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL.
•Release the override.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 331

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339

Automatic Transaxle..............12,235,239,362
Adding Fluid ................... 363,364,388
Filter ............................... 364
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 364
Fluid Level Check ................... 363,364
Interlock System .................... 240,241
Reset Mode .......................... 245
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 388
Shifting ............................. 239
Special Additives ...................... 364
Autostick ............................. 246
Back-Up Lights ......................... 381
Battery ............................... 346
Gas Caution .......................... 347
Jump Starting ......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location ............................ 346
Belts, Seat .............................. 83 Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 350
B-Pillar Location ........................ 268
Brake Assist System ...................... 257
Brake, Parking .......................... 252
Brake System ........................... 360
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 254
Fluid Check ....................... 360,388
Master Cylinder ....................... 360
Parking ............................. 252
Warning Light ........................ 148
Brakes ............................... 360
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 240
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
Bulb Replacement ....................... 377
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,377
Calibration, Compass ..................... 165
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 386
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INDEX 419

Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Lock ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 159
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 89
Instrument Cluster .................... 145,146
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 144
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 368
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 370
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 371
Interior Appearance Care .................. 368
Interior Lights .......................... 111
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 113
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 318
Jack Operation ....................... 318,320
Jacking Instructions ...................... 320
Jump Starting .......................... 325
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster .......................... 54,56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 154
Lane Change Assist ...................... 109
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ........................... 76
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Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 268
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 37
Door Locks ........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 129
Seats ................................ 97
Steering .......................... 250,251
Sunroof ............................. 126
Windows ............................. 33
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 54
Preparation for Jacking .................... 319
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 48
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 167
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25 Radial Ply Tires
......................... 275
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 357
Radio Operation ........................ 217
Radio Remote Controls .................... 215
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........... 209
Rear Cupholder ......................... 133
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 103,104
Rear Window Defroster ................... 139
Rear Window Features .................... 139
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 89
Recreational Towing ...................... 314
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 291
Refrigerant ............................ 349
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 52,53
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 20
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
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Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 215
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 37
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 377
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 340
Replacement Tires ....................... 278
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 412
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........152,162
Restraint, Head .......................... 98
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Infant ......................... 71
Reverse Lights .......................... 381
Rotation, Tires .......................... 280
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 412
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82 Safety Information, Tire
................... 264
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 210
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)........... 209
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 390
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 370
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 52,53
Seat Belts .............................. 83
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 46
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 46
And Pregnant Women ................... 54
Child Restraint ....................... 70,79
Extender ............................. 54
Front Seat .......................... 40,42
Inspection ............................ 83
Operating Instructions ................... 42
Pretensioners .......................... 48
Rear Seat ............................. 40
Reminder ............................ 147
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INDEX 431

Untwisting Procedure.................... 46
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 39
Seats ................................. 94
Adjustment ........................... 94
Cleaning ............................ 104
Heated ............................. 101
Lumbar Support ....................... 97
Power ............................... 97
Rear Folding ....................... 103,104
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 134
Reclining ............................. 96
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........355,387
Selection of Oil ......................... 343
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 409
Service Contract ......................... 411
Service Manuals ........................ 413 Setting the Clock
.............169,172,186,189,198
Settings, Personal ........................ 167
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................... 239
Shoulder Belts ........................... 40
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 229
Signals, Turn ......................... 84,381
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 247
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 279
Snow Tires ............................ 280
Spare Tire .......................... 275,318
Specifications Oil ................................ 343
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........... 117,152
Speedometer ........................... 146
Starting ............................... 235
Engine Fails to Start .................... 236
Starting and Operating .................... 235
432 INDEX