User Manual Chrysler 2009 Sebring sedan

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User Manual

For CHRYSLER 2009 SEBRING.

• INTRODUCTION5
  • INTRODUCTION6
  • HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL6
  • WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS8
  • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER8
  • VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS9
• THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE11
  • A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS14
    • Ignition Key Removal15
    • Key-In-Ignition Reminder17
    • Locking the Doors with the Key17
  • SENTRY KEY17
    • Replacement Keys19
    • Sentry Key Programming19
    • General Information20
  • VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED21
    • Rearming The System21
    • To Arm The System21
    • To Disarm The System22
  • ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED23
  • REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED23
    • To Unlock the Doors24
    • To Lock the Doors26
    • To Unlatch the Trunk27
    • Using the Express Down Windows Feature - If Equipped28
    • Using the Panic Alarm28
    • Programming Additional RKE Transmitters28
    • Battery Replacement29
    • General Information30
  • REMOTE START SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED31
    • How to Use Remote Start32
  • DOOR LOCKS34
    • Manual Door Locks34
    • Power Door Locks35
    • Child Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors)37
  • POWER WINDOWS38
    • Power Window Switches38
    • Auto Window Down - If Equipped39
    • Auto Window Up - If Equipped40
    • Window Lockout Switch40
    • Wind Buffeting41
  • TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE41
  • TRUNK SAFETY WARNING42
    • Trunk Internal Emergency Release43
  • OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS44
    • Lap/Shoulder Belts46
    • Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure51
    • Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage51
    • Rear Seat Belts52
    • Seat Belt Pretensioners52
    • Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)52
    • BeltAlert Programming53
    • Automatic Locking Mode54
    • Seat Belts and Pregnant Women54
    • Seat Belt Extender54
    • Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags55
    • SRS Components56
    • Front Seat Airbag Features57
    • Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls63
    • Event Data Recorder (EDR)69
    • Child Restraints71
    • Transporting Pets82
  • ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS82
  • SAFETY TIPS83
    • Exhaust Gas83
    • Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle83
    • Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle84
• UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE85
  • MIRRORS89
    • Inside Day/Night Mirror89
    • Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped90
    • Power Mirrors91
    • Adjusting Sideview Mirrors92
    • Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped92
  • HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED93
    • Operation95
    • Phone Call Features103
    • UConnect System Features106
    • Advanced Phone Connectivity111
    • Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System112
    • General Information121
  • VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED121
    • Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation121
    • Commands123
    • Voice Training126
  • SEATS127
    • Manual Front Seat Adjustment127
    • Reclining Bucket Seats129
    • Lumbar Support - If Equipped130
    • Power Seats - If Equipped130
    • Adjustable Head Restraints131
    • Heated Seats - If Equipped132
    • Fold Flat Passenger Seat Back133
    • Folding Rear Seat134
    • Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest135
  • TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD135
  • LIGHTS137
    • Map/Reading/Interior Lights137
    • Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel Lights138
    • Automatic Headlight System - If Equipped139
    • Headlight Time Delay139
    • Flash-To-Pass140
    • Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped140
    • Lights On Reminder140
    • Fog Lights - If Equipped140
    • Turn Signals141
    • High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch142
  • WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS143
    • Intermittent Wiper System144
    • Mist Feature145
    • Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Auto Headlights Only)145
    • Windshield Washers146
  • TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN146
  • ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED147
    • To Activate148
    • To Set At A Desired Speed148
    • To Deactivate148
    • To Resume Speed149
    • To Vary The Speed Setting149
    • To Accelerate For Passing150
  • GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED150
    • Programming Homelink151
    • Gate Operator/Canadian Programming155
    • Security155
    • Troubleshooting Tips156
    • General Information156
  • POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED157
    • Sunroof Operation158
    • Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection - If Equipped158
    • Sunshade Operation159
    • Wind Buffeting159
    • Sunroof Maintenance159
    • Ignition Off Operation159
  • ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS160
  • CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED162
  • CUPHOLDERS163
    • Heated/Cooled Cupholder - If Equipped163
    • Rear Bottle Holders164
  • STORAGE165
    • Drivers Side Sunglass Holder - If Equipped165
    • Cargo Area166
  • CONSOLE FEATURES167
    • Dual Storage Bins168
    • Video Console - If Equipped170
  • REAR WINDOW FEATURES171
    • Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped171
• UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL173
  • INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES176
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE177
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM178
  • INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS179
  • ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED191
    • EVIC Displays193
    • Oil Change Required193
    • Trip Functions194
    • Compass Display196
    • Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)198
  • SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK201
  • SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)201
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode201
    • Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)210
    • Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files212
    • LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)214
    • INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)215
  • AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED217
    • Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped217
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If Equipped217
    • Clock Setting Procedure218
  • SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)220
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode220
    • Operation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play223
    • Notes on Playing MP3 Files225
    • Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode228
  • SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO229
    • Operating Instructions - Radio Mode229
    • Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play235
    • Notes On Playing MP3 Files237
    • LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)239
    • INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)240
  • SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)241
    • System Activation241
    • Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)241
    • Selecting Satellite Mode242
    • Satellite Antenna242
    • Reception Quality243
    • Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode243
    • Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)246
    • Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)246
  • VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED246
  • REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED248
    • Right-Hand Switch Functions249
    • Left-Hand Switch Functions for Radio Operation249
    • Left-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e., CD) Operation249
  • CD/DVD MAINTENANCE250
  • RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES250
  • CLIMATE CONTROLS251
    • Manual Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)251
    • Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped255
    • Operating Tips261
• STARTING AND OPERATING265
  • STARTING PROCEDURES269
    • Normal Starting269
    • Tip Start Feature270
    • Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)270
    • If Engine Fails to Start270
    • After Starting271
  • ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED271
  • AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE272
    • Brake/Transaxle Interlock System273
    • Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System274
    • 4 Speed/6 Speed Automatic Transaxle274
  • AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED278
    • Operation278
    • General Information279
  • DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES280
    • Acceleration280
    • Traction280
  • DRIVING THROUGH WATER281
    • Flowing/Rising Water281
    • Shallow Standing Water281
  • POWER STEERING283
    • Power Steering Fluid Check284
  • PARKING BRAKE284
  • BRAKE SYSTEM287
    • Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped288
  • ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)290
  • ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM293
    • Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)293
    • Traction Control System (TCS)293
    • Brake Assist System (BAS)294
    • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)295
  • TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION298
    • Tire Markings298
    • Tire Identification Number (TIN)302
    • Tire Loading and Tire Pressure303
  • TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION307
    • Tire Pressure307
    • Tire Inflation Pressures308
    • Radial-Ply Tires310
    • Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped311
    • Limited Use Spare - If Equipped312
    • Tire Spinning313
    • Tread Wear Indicators313
    • Life of Tire314
    • Replacement Tires314
  • TIRE CHAINS316
  • SNOW TIRES316
  • TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS317
  • TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)318
    • Base System320
    • Premium System - If Equipped322
    • General Information326
  • FUEL REQUIREMENTS327
    • 2.4L and 2.7L Engine327
    • 3.5L Engine327
    • Reformulated Gasoline328
    • Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends328
    • E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles329
    • MMT in Gasoline329
    • Materials Added to Fuel330
    • Fuel System Cautions330
    • Carbon Monoxide Warnings331
  • FLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)332
    • E-85 General Information332
    • ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)333
    • Fuel Requirements333
    • Selection of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles334
    • Starting334
    • Cruising Range335
    • Replacement Parts335
    • Maintenance335
  • ADDING FUEL335
    • Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)335
    • Loose Filler Cap Message338
  • VEHICLE LOADING338
    • Vehicle Certification Label338
    • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)339
    • Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)339
    • Overloading339
    • Loading340
  • TRAILER TOWING340
    • Common Towing Definitions340
    • Trailer Hitch Classification342
    • Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)343
    • Trailer and Tongue Weight344
    • Towing Requirements345
    • Towing Tips348
  • RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)350
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)350
• WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES351
  • HAZARD WARNING FLASHER352
  • IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS352
    • Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) - If Equipped354
  • JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING354
    • Jack Location355
    • Spare Tire Stowage355
    • Preparations For Jacking356
    • Jacking Instructions357
  • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE362
  • FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE365
  • TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE366
    • Towing With The Ignition Key366
    • Towing Without The Ignition Key367
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle367
    • Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With A Tow Dolly367
    • Towing Without Power - Override Transaxle Interlock System367
• MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE369
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.4L371
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.7L372
  • ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.5L373
  • ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II374
    • Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message374
  • EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS375
  • REPLACEMENT PARTS376
  • DEALER SERVICE377
  • MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES377
    • Engine Oil377
    • Engine Oil Filter381
    • Engine Air Cleaner Filter381
    • Maintenance-Free Battery382
    • Air Conditioner Maintenance383
    • A/C Air Filter - If Equipped384
    • Body Lubrication386
    • Windshield Wiper Blades386
    • Adding Washer Fluid387
    • Exhaust System387
    • Cooling System390
    • Brake System396
    • Automatic Transaxle397
    • Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion400
    • Cleaning Center Console Cupholders405
  • FUSES406
    • Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)406
  • VEHICLE STORAGE412
  • REPLACEMENT BULBS412
  • BULB REPLACEMENT413
    • Headlight413
    • Front Turn Signal/Parking Light415
    • Front Fog Light415
    • Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lights417
    • License Plate Light420
    • Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)420
  • FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES421
  • FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS422
    • Engine422
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES425
  • EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE426
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE426
    • Required Maintenance Intervals428
• IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE443
  • SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE445
    • Prepare For The Appointment445
    • Prepare A List445
    • Be Reasonable With Requests445
  • IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE445
    • Chrysler LLC Customer Center446
    • Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center446
    • In Mexico contact446
    • Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)447
    • Service Contract447
  • WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)448
  • MOPAR PARTS448
  • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS448
    • In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C448
    • In Canada449
  • PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS449
  • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES450
    • Treadwear451
    • Traction Grades451
    • Temperature Grades452
• INDEX453