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Chrysler Sebring User Manual

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  • Page 1 Sebring User Guide 2010...
  • Page 2 If you are the first registered owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a printed copy of the Owner’s Manual, Navigation/Media Center Manuals or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-247-9753 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright © 2010 Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..39 WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK LLC ..... 2 MANUAL OVERRIDE .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any Vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
  • Page 5 Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2010 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Cruise Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Position Light Indicator Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar CHAngE OIL* - Change Engine Oil deck - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. •...

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Panic Alarm • Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on. • Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off. THEFT ALARM To Arm • Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System • Your vehicle’s second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. • Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

  • Page 14: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward •...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Lumbar Support • The lumbar adjust lever is on the outboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar adjust lever downward to increase the lumbar support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as desired. Driver’s Seat Height Adjustment •...

  • Page 16: Rear Seats

    GETTING STARTED CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path. Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat •...

  • Page 17: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The controls for the front heated seats are located in the center console below the climate controls. • Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select Low-level heating.

  • Page 18: Programmable Features

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED Auto Door Lock • To have the doors lock automatically when the vehicle’s speed exceeds 15 mph (24 km/h): • The auto door lock feature can be enabled or disabled by your authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for programming. Sound Horn With Lock •...

  • Page 20: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights and the third detent for AUTO. • When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

  • Page 21: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

  • Page 22: Speed Control Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

  • Page 23: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation •...

  • Page 24: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Air Conditioning • If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. •...

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Venting Sunroof • Press and release the “VENT“ button, and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof. Pinch Protection Feature •...

  • Page 26: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (RES) Media Center 130 (RES/RSC)
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (REQ) NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...
  • Page 28 ELECTRONICS Auxiliary Mode • The auxiliary (AUX) jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...

  • Page 29: Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 730N (RER) Media Center 430 (REN)
  • Page 30 ELECTRONICS Media Center 430 (RBZ) NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS Auxiliary Mode • The auxiliary (AUX) jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...
  • Page 32 Navigation Technologies . Not all roads are digitized. • For software updates, visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ website, visit http://www.navteq.com website, or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software. NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name)
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS New Destination • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. • Touch the NEW DESTINATION soft-key to program a destination, then select the destination soft-key of your choice. Program/Storing Home Address • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. •...

  • Page 34: Remote Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS • The remote audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

  • Page 35: Universal Garage Door Opener

    ELECTRONICS UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER ® Programming HomeLink Begin Programming ® • The HomeLink buttons are located in the sun visor. • Erase all channels before you begin training by holding the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds until the red indicator flashes.

  • Page 36: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code System • At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. •...

  • Page 38: Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button • To end a call, press the Phone button Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the Voice Command button •...
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS WARNING! Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions and all attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button .

  • Page 40: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 41: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK MANUAL (BEHIND MOTORHOME, OVERRIDE ETC.) • The manual override may be used in Towing This Vehicle Behind the event that the shift lever should Another Vehicle (Flat Towing fail to move from PARK with the Key With All Four Wheels On The Fob in the ON position and the brake Ground)

  • Page 42: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 43 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS light to turn on. Tire pressures will also increase as the vehicle is driven – this is normal and you should not adjust for this increased pressure. •...
  • Page 44 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Charging System Light • This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. •...

  • Page 45: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message • If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is heard. • Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off. •...

  • Page 46: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
  • Page 47 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage • The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk. • To remove the spare tire, lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down. Preparations For Jacking •...
  • Page 48 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Set the parking brake and shift the automatic transmission into PARK. • Turn the ignition to LOCK and turn on the Hazard Warning flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position.
  • Page 49 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange. • Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.

  • Page 50: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. • Secure the tire, jack and tools in their proper locations. JUMP-STARTING •...
  • Page 51 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start. Preparations for Jump-Start •...
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle. • Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 53: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 54: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
  • Page 55 • In conjunction with other data gathered during a complete accident investigation, the electronic data may be used by Chrysler Group LLC and others to learn more about the possible causes of crashes and associated injuries in order to assess and improve vehicle performance.

  • Page 56: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. •...

  • Page 57: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 58 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 59 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 60: Fluids And Capacities

    Technology) or equivalent. Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20 4.5 Quarts (4.4 Liters) engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil with Filter 2.7L API Certified SAE 5W-20 5.5 Quarts (5.2 Liters)
  • Page 61 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part Spark Plugs 2.4L except ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in — PZEV [1.11 mm]) Spark Plugs 2.4L with ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in — PZEV [0.8 mm]) Spark Plugs 2.7L TE10PMC5 (Gap 0.050 in —...

  • Page 62: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 63: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles...

  • Page 64: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) • The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Power Top Module (If Equipped)
  • Page 65 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless 10 Amp Red Control Module (WCM)/Clock/ Steering Control Module (SCM) Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown 40 Amp Green (ASD) Relay Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power 20 Amp Yellow Amp Feed 2 - if equipped 15 Amp Lt.

  • Page 66: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 67: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp 3157 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp W16W (921) (CHMSL) Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W Front Park/Turn Signal 3757A Front Side Marker 3757A Front Position Lamp Headlamp –...

  • Page 68: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–800–247–9753 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 69: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner’s Manual and User Guide who wish to report a safety defect to electronic files are also available on the Canadian government should the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge write to: Transport Canada, Motor websites. Vehicle Defect Investigations and •...
  • Page 70 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Disclaimer: WARNING! (Continued) • THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S • Tires should be inspected LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM, regularly by a qualified technician THE DETAILS OF WHICH CAN BE for signs of damage, such as FOUND ON THE OWNERS MANUAL punctures, impacts, under- DVD, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S inflation or overloading.
  • Page 71 NOTE: All tire warranties are made by Tire Service Life the tire manufacturer. Tires are not • The service life of a tire is dependent covered under your Chrysler New upon varying factors including, but Vehicle Limited Warranty. not limited to, your driving style, tire...

  • Page 72: Mopar Accessories

    • The following highlights just some of the authentic Chrysler Accessories by ® MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Chrysler Sebring. • To see the full line of accessories, stop by your Chrysler dealer or visit MOPAR.com. CHROME: • Exhaust Tips EXTERIOR: •...
  • Page 73 NOTES...
  • Page 74 NOTES...
  • Page 76 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Chrysler and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,...

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