Chrysler 2009 Sebring Sedan - Owner Manual Bedienungsanleitung

•This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited ordeleted on the UConnect威. These can only be edited onthe mobile phone. The changes are transferred andup

•Press the PHONE button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, say⬙Phonebook Edit.⬙•You will then be asked for the name of the pho

•After you enter the name, the UConnect威 system willask you which designation you wish to delete: home,work, mobile, pager, or all. Say the designatio

•The UConnect威 system will then prompt you as to thenumber designation you wish to call.•The selected number will be dialed.Phone Call FeaturesThe fol

Making a Second Call While Current Call is inProgressTo make a second call while you are currently on a call,press the VOICE RECOGNITION button and sa

Call TerminationTo end a call in progress, momentarily press the PHONEbutton. Only the active call(s) will be terminated and ifthere is a call on hold

UConnect姞 System FeaturesLanguage SelectionTo change the language that the UConnect威 system isusing:•Press the PHONE button to begin.•After the ⬙Ready

Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed maynot be applicable with the available cellular serviceand area.•If supported, this number may be progr

PagingTo learn how to page, refer to ⬙Working with AutomatedSystems.⬙ Paging works properly except for pagers ofcertain companies, which time out a li

send the corresponding phone number associated withthe phonebook entry, as tones over the phone.NOTE:•You may not hear all of the tones due to cellula

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 A Word About Your Keys ... 12▫ Ignition Key Removal ... 13▫ Key-In-I

Dialing Using the Cellular Phone KeypadYou can dial a phone number with your cellular phonekeypad and still use the UConnect威 system (while dial-ing v

Advanced Phone ConnectivityTransfer Call to and from Cellular PhoneThe UConnect威 system allows ongoing calls to be trans-ferred from your cellular pho

Select Another Cellular PhoneThis feature allows you to select and start using anotherphone paired with the UConnect威 system.•Press the PHONE button t

Voice TrainingFor users experiencing difficulty with the system recog-nizing their voice commands or numbers, the UConnect威system Voice Training featu

•Performance is maximized under:•low-to-medium blower setting,•low-to-medium vehicle speed,•low road noise,•smooth road surface,•fully closed windows,

Far End Audio Performance•Audio quality is maximized under:•low-to-medium blower setting,•low-to-medium vehicle speed,•low road noise,•smooth road sur

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Voice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)zeroonetwothreefourfivesixseveneightninestar (*)plus (+)pound (#)add locationallVoice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)ca

▫ Using The Express Down Windows Feature— If Equipped... 26▫ Using The Panic Alarm ... 26▫ Programming Additional R

Voice CommandsPrimary Alternate(s)languagelist nameslist phonesmobilemutemute offnew entrynopagerpair a phonephone pairing pairingphonebook phone book

General InformationThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules andRSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:•

When you press the VR hard-key, you will hear a beep.The beep is your signal to give a command.NOTE: If you do not say a command within a fewseconds,

CommandsThe Voice Recognition system understands two types ofcommands. Universal commands are available at alltimes. Local commands are available if t

Radio AM (or Radio Long Wave or Radio MediumWave — If Equipped)To switch to the AM band say “AM” or “Radio AM”. Inthis mode, you may say the following

DiscTo switch to the disc mode say “Disc”. In this mode, youmay say the following commands:•“Track” (#) (to change the track)•“Next Track” (to play th

System SetupTo switch to system setup say “Setup”. In this mode, youmay say the following commands:•“Language English”•“Language French”•“Language Spa

SEATSManual Front Seat AdjustmentThe manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat,near the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seatforwar

WARNING!Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving isdangerous. The sudden movement of the seat couldcause you to lose control. The seat belt might

Reclining Bucket SeatsThe recliner control is on the side of the seat. To recline,lean forward slightly before lifting the lever, then leanback to the

▫ Rear Seat Belts ... 50▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ... 50▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System(BeltAlert威)...

Lumbar Support — If EquippedThis feature allows you to increase or decrease theamount of lumbar support. The control lever is locatedon the outboard s

CAUTION!Do not place any article under a power seat as it maycause damage to the seat controls.WARNING!•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving i

Heated Seats — If EquippedThis feature heats leather or cloth front driver andpassenger seats. The switches for the heated seats arelocated in the cen

Fold Flat Passenger Seat BackThe recline handle on the front passenger seat alsoreleases the seatback to fold forward.The hard seatback features a wor

Folding Rear SeatTo provide additional storage area, the rear seatback canbe folded forward. Pull on the loops shown in the pictureto fold down either

Folding Rear Seat Center ArmrestThe rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest withcupholders.TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOODTo open the hood, two latche

2. Then lift the secondary latch located under the frontedge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood

WARNING!If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up whenthe vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.You could have a collision. Be sure a

To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn offautomatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch ismoved to the LOCK position. This will oc

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up ordown.Automatic Headlight System — If

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYSThe authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has thekey code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numberscan be used to ord

Flash-To-PassYou can signal another vehicle with your headlights bylightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. Thiswill cause the headlights t

NOTE: The front fog lights will only operate with theheadlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlightswill turn off the front fog lights.Turn Sig

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is avery fast flash rate, check for a defective outside lightbulb. If an indicator fails to li

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERSThe wipers and washers are operated by a switchon the control lever. The lever is located on theright side of the steerin

CAUTION! (Continued)•Always remove any buildup of snow that preventsthe windshield wiper blades from returning to theoff position. If the windshield w

Mist FeaturePush down on the wiper control lever to activate a singlewipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray froma passing vehicle. As long

Windshield WashersTo use the washer, pull the windshield wiper/washercontrol lever toward you and hold it for as long aswasher spray is desired.If you

WARNING!Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Thetelescoping adjustment must be locked while driv-ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while dr

To ActivatePush and release the ON/OFF button locatedon the end of the Electronic Speed Controllever. The CRUISE indicator in the instrumentcluster wi

To Resume SpeedIf you deactivated the Electronic Speed Control withouterasing the set speed from memory and your vehiclespeed is above 20 mph (32 km/h

Ignition Key RemovalAutomatic TransaxlePlace the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch tothe ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward,ro

To Accelerate For PassingDepress the accelerator as you would normally. When thepedal is released, the vehicle will return to the set speed.Using Elec

WARNING!•Your motorized door or gate will open and closewhile you are training the universal transceiver.Do not train the transceiver if people or pet

Begin Programming1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.2. Hold the battery side of the handheld transmitteraway from the HomeLink威 button

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds andthen turns to a constant light, proceed to Step 5 “Pro-gramming A Rolling Code System.”5. Pro

6. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Training”button. The name and color of the button may vary bymanufacturer.NOTE: There are 30 seconds in wh

Gate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingCanadian radio frequency laws require transmitter sig-nals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of trans-miss

Troubleshooting TipsIf you are having trouble programming HomeLink威, hereare some of the most common solutions:•Replace the battery in the original tr

POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPEDThe sunroof controls are mounted between the sun visorsin the Dome/Reading Lamp.WARNING!•Never leave children in a vehicle,

Sunroof OperationOpening Sunroof ManuallyPress the switch rearward and hold, and the sunroof willopen automatically from any position. The sunroof wil

Sunshade OperationThe sunshade can be opened manually. However, thesunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.NOTE: The sunshade cannot be

NOTE:•If you try to remove the key before you place the shiftlever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-rarily in the ignition switch lock cylind

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETSThere are two 12-Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle.Both of the outlets are protected by a fuse.The instrument panel powe

The center console power outlet is powered directly fromthe battery (power available at all times). Items pluggedinto this outlet may discharge the ba

CAUTION!•Many accessories that can be plugged in drawpower from the vehicle’s battery, even when not inuse (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually,

CAUTION!For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooledcupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in theforward cupholder.The optional ash receive

CAUTION!Make sure the beverage container can withstand thetemperatures shown above, when using the Cooledor Heated Cupholder.Rear Bottle HoldersThere

STORAGEDriver’s Side Sunglass Holder — If EquippedAn integrated sunglass holder is located in the headlinerabove the sun visor. To access the sunglass

Cargo AreaThe 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carryingversatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pullingnylon tabs between the seatba

Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavierobjects as low and as far forward as possible.Place as much cargo as possible in front of the

Dual Storage BinsLifting a latch at the front of the hinged armrest providesaccess to these storage areas.Storage Console Detail1 — Release Top Compar

The left latch opens to the top storage area.The lower bin can be accessed directly, without firstexposing the upper bin, by operating the right latch

CAUTION!An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Alwaysremove key from the ignition and lock all doorswhen leaving the vehicle unattended.Key-In-I

Video Console — If EquippedThe optional VES™ (Video Entertainment System) in-cludes the following components:•The screen for a rear seat DVD player is

REAR WINDOW FEATURESRear Window Defroster — If EquippedThe electric rear window defroster switch is lo-cated on the climate control. Press this button

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANELCONTENTS䡵 Instrument Panel Features ... 174䡵 Instrument Cluster – Base ... 175䡵 Instrumen

▫ List Button(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ... 212▫ Info Button(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ... 213䡵 AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio(R

▫ Electronic Serial Number/SiriusIdentification Number (ESN/SID) ... 239▫ Selecting Satellite Mode ... 240▫ Satellite Antenna ...

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES1 - Air Outlet 6 - Radio 11 - Storage Compartment2 - Side Window Demister Outlet7 - Upper Glove Compartment/BeverageCooler –

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – BASEUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1754

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER – PREMIUM176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS1. Fuel GaugeWhen the ignition switch is in the ON position, thepointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fu

NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is alsoconsidered an invalid key even if it is cut to fit theignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.

5. Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal-lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and asingle chime will sound.NOTE: T

9. Seat Belt Reminder LightWhen the ignition switch is first turned ON, thislight will come on for about six seconds. A chimewill sound if you have no

14. Odometer/Trip OdometerThe odometer shows the total distance the vehicle hasbeen driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upontransfer of vehi

GASCAPIf the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or changein the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,improperly installed, or dam

4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic VehicleInformation Center (EVIC)” in this section

17. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator LightThis light informs you of a problem with theElectronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If aproblem

The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulicsystem. Failure of either half of th

The light also will turn on when the parking brake isapplied with the ignition switch in the ON position.NOTE: This light shows only that the parking

If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be servicedas soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-LockBrakes.The ABS warning light should

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate when the system is notoperating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica

All of the keys provided with your vehicle have beenprogrammed to the vehicle electronics.Replacement KeysNOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to

25. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part ofan onboard diagnostic system called OBD thatmonitors emissions, e

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPEDThe Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-tures a driver-interactive display that

The system allows the driver to select information bypressing the following buttons on the instrument panelswitch bank:Press and release the MENU butt

EVIC DisplaysWhen the appropriate conditions exist, the ElectronicVehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the followingmessages.•Turn Signal On (wi

Unless reset, this message will continue to display eachtime you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUNposition. To turn off the message temporarily,

•Distance To Empty (DTE)Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled withthe fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance isdetermined by

Compass DisplayThe compass heading indicates the directionthe vehicle is facing. Press and release thecompass button to display one of eight com-pass

Compass VarianceCompass Variance is the difference between MagneticNorth and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu-racy, the compass variance shoul

3. Press and release the STEP button until “CompassVariance” and the current Variance Value displays in theEVIC.4. Press and release the RESET button

Remote Key UnlockWhen “Driver Door 1st Press” is selected, only thedriver’s door will unlock on the first press of the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) trans

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addition, the Vehicle Security Light will begin to flash.Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position andremove the second key.4. Insert a blank Sent

Headlights With Wipers (Available with AutoHeadlights Only)When ON is selected, and the headlight switch is in theAUTO position, the headlights will t

SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCKTo set the analog clock, lo-cated at the top center of theinstrument panel, press andhold the button in until thesetting is co

Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)Push the ON/VOLUME control knob to turn on theradio. Press the ON/VOLUME control knob a secondtime to turn off the

Phone Button (UConnect威 Hands-Free Phone) — IfEquippedPress this button to operate the Hands-Free Phone(UConnect威) feature (if equipped). Refer to “Ha

RW/FFPressing the RW (Rewind) or FF (Fast Forward) buttonscauses the tuner to search for the next frequency in thedirection of the arrows. This featur

MUSIC TYPE ButtonPressing this button once will turn on the Music Typemode for five seconds. Pressing the MUSIC TYPE buttonor turning the TUNE/SCROLL

Program Type16-Digit CharacterDisplaySports SportsTalk TalkTop 40 Top 40Weather WeatherBy pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type iconis displaye

•Audio Stream – Repeatedly pressing SELECT willswitch to different audio languages (if supported onthe disc) (if equipped).•Angle – Repeatedly pressin

Menu Language — If EquippedSelecting this item will allow the user to choose thedefault startup DVD menu language (effective only iflanguage supported

AutoPlay — If EquippedWhen this is set to On and a DVD video is inserted, it willbypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play themovie. In some r

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IFEQUIPPEDThe Vehicle Security Alarm system monitors the doorsand trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for

Buttons1-6These buttons tune the radio to the stations that youcommit to pushbutton memory {12 AM, 12 FM, and 12Satellite (if equipped) stations}.DISC

Radio display will show ⬙LOADING DISC⬙ when the discis loading and “READING DISC” when the radio isreading the disc.CAUTION!This CD player will accept

RW/FF (CD MODE)Press and hold FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player willbegin to fast forward until FF is released, or RW oranother CD button is pressed

Multisession disc formats are supported by the radio.Multisession discs may contain combinations of normalCD audio tracks and computer files (includin

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album titleare supported for ID3 version 1 tags. ID3 version 2 is notsupported by the radios.Playlist

INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll throughthe following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, File

TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)Press the TIME button to change the display fromelapsed playing time to time of day. The time of day willdisplay for five

MacrovisionThis product incorporates copyright protection technol-ogy that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellec-tual property rights. Use o

Clock Setting ProcedureGlobal Positioning System (GPS) — RER onlyThe GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized tothe time data being transmitte

2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. Theclock setting menu will appear on the screen.3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear

NOTE:•During the 16 second arming period, if a door isopened or the ignition switch is turned ON, the systemwill automatically disarm.•Once armed, the

SALES CODE RES — AM/FM STEREO RADIOWITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower rightside of the radio faceplate.Op

to seek up and the left switch to seek down. The radiowill remain tuned to the new station until you makeanother selection. Holding either button will

Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second timeand MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knobto the right or left to increase or decre

and 12 FM stations to be stored into pushbutton memory.The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected bypressing the pushbutton twice.Every time

CAUTION!•This CD player will accept 4-3/4 in (12 cm) discsonly. The use of other sized discs may damage theCD player mechanism.•Do not use adhesive la

RW/FFPress the RW button to stop the CD at the beginning ofthe current CD track/title.Press and hold the FF (Fast Forward) button and the CDplayer wil

The radio uses the following limits for file systems:•Maximum number of folder levels: 8•Maximum number of files: 255•Maximum number of folders. (The

When using the MP3 encoder to compress audio data toan MP3 file, the bit rate and sampling frequencies in thefollowing table are supported. In additio

•Number of files and folders - Loading times willincrease with more files and foldersTo increase the speed of disc loading, it is recommendedto use CD

SALES CODE RES/RSC — AM/FM STEREORADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) ANDSIRIUS RADIONOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower rightside of th

Tamper AlertIf the alarm was triggered, but the warning signals havetimed out, the park and taillights flash three times(instead of the normal twice),

SEEK ButtonsPress and release the SEEK buttons to search for the nextlistenable station in AM/FM mode. Press the right switchto seek up and the left s

3. After adjusting the hours, press the right side Tune/Scroll control knob to set the minutes. The minutes willbegin to blink.4. Adjust the minutes u

Push the rotary Tune/Scroll control knob a second timeand MID will display. Turn the Tune/Scroll control knobto the right or left to increase or decre

Program Type16-Digit CharacterDisplayForeign Language LanguageInformation InformJazz JazzNews NewsNostalgia NostalgaOldies OldiesPersonality PersnltyP

SETUP ButtonPressing the SETUP button allows you to select betweenthe following items:•Set Clock — Pressing the SELECT button will allowyou to set the

Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD andMP3 Audio PlayNOTE:•The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACCposition to operate the radio.•This radio i

EJECT Button - Ejecting a CDPress the EJECT button to eject the CD.If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within10 seconds, it will be rel

SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)Press this button while the CD is playing to activateRandom Play. This feature plays the selections on thecompact d

•Maximum number of characters in file/folder names:•Level 1: 12 (including a separator ⬙.⬙ and a three-character extension)•Level 2: 31 (including a s

ID3 Tag information for artist, song title, and album titleare supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is notsupported by the radios.Playlist

NOTE:•The line of transmission must not be blocked withmetal objects.•Inserting the key into the ignition switch disables allbuttons on the RKE transm

INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)Pressing the INFO button repeatedly will scroll throughthe following TAG information: Song Title, Artist, FileName,

SATELLITE RADIO — IF EQUIPPED(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)Satellite radio uses direct satellite-to-receiver broadcast-ing technology to provide cl

To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:ESN/SID Access With REQ/RES RadiosWith the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-tion and the

Reception QualitySatellite reception may be interrupted due to one of thefollowing reasons:•The vehicle is parked in an underground parkingstructure o

INFO Button — Except REU RadioPressing the INFO button will cycle the display informa-tion between Artist, Song Title, and Composer (if avail-able). A

MUSIC TYPE Button — REU RadioPressing this button provides a MUSIC TYPES list fromwhich you can make a selection. Once a selection ismade, you can see

Buttons1-6These buttons tune the radio to the channels that youcommit to pushbutton memory (12 Satellite stations).Operating Instructions — Hands-Free

•The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrestto allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display.NOTE: Close the armrest after the LCD sc

•Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen-gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources.Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)on the

Right-Hand Switch Functions•Press the top of the switch to increase the volume.•Press the bottom of the switch to decrease the volume.•Press the butto

•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing procedure:1. Press and hold the LOCK button on a programmedRKE transmitter for at least

CD/DVD MAINTENANCETo keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the followingprecautions:1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching thesurface.2. If th

CLIMATE CONTROLSThe Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed tomake you comfortable in all types of weather.Manual Heating Ventilation and Air

Temperature ControlRotate this control to regulate the tem-perature of the air inside the passengercompartment. Rotating the dial leftinto the blue ar

NOTE: For all settings except full cold or full hot, thereis a difference in temperature between the upper andlower outlets. The warmer air flows to t

Recirculation ControlPressing the Recirculation Control button willtemporarily put the system in recirculationmode (ten minutes). This can be used whe

NOTE: The air conditioning compressor will not engageuntil the engine has been running for about 10 seconds.•MAX A/CFor maximum cooling use the A/C an

The controls on the climate control provide the systemwith operator input. Other sensors take account of ve-hicle speed, A/C pressure, outside tempera

NOTE:•The temperature setting can be adjusted at anytimewithout affecting automatic operation.•Pressing the Air Conditioning Control button while inAU

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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting tochange airflow distribution by rotating the Mode Controlknob (on the right) to one of the following

•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform thefollowing procedure:1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmedRKE transmitter for at lea

•Air Conditioner ControlPress this button to turn on the air conditioningduring manual operation only. When the air con-ditioning is turned on, cool d

•Most of the time, when in Automatic Operation, youcan temporarily put the system into RecirculationMode by pressing the Recirculation Button. However

Window FoggingInterior fogging on the windshield can be quickly re-moved by turning the mode selector to Defrost. TheDefrost/Floor mode can be used to

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather ConditionsUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 2614

STARTING AND OPERATINGCONTENTS䡵 Starting Procedures ... 267▫ Normal Starting ... 267▫ Tip Start Feature ...

▫ Traction ... 278䡵 Driving Through Water ... 279▫ Flowing/Rising Water ... 279▫ Shallow Standing

▫ Tread Wear Indicators ... 311▫ Life Of Tire ... 312▫ Replacement Tires ... 312䡵 Tire Chains ...

▫ Starting ... 332▫ Cruising Range ... 333▫ Replacement Parts ... 333▫ Maintenance ...

STARTING PROCEDURESBefore starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust bothinside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.Make sure all occu

Sound Horn with LockThis feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doorsare locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can beturned on or off.

Tip Start FeatureDo not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key brieflyto START position, and release it. The starter motor willcontinue to run,

If the engine fails to start after you have followed the“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-dures, it may be flooded. To clear any exces

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLECAUTION!Damage to the transaxle may occur if the followingprecautions are not observed:•Shift the shift lever into PARK only after

WARNING! (Continued)•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injurethose in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,you should never exit a vehicle

NOTE: If this occurs, even if the override is successful,it is recommended that you visit a dealer at your earliestpossible convenience. Your dealer h

Gear RangesPARKSupplements the parking brake by locking the transaxle.The engine can be started in this range. Never attempt touse PARK while vehicle

NEUTRALEngine may be started in this range.WARNING!Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off theignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafepracti

DRIVE3—4Speed TransaxleThis range eliminates shifts into fourth gear. The trans-axle will operate normally in first and second gear. Shiftsinto third

In the event of a momentary problem, the transaxle canbe reset to regain all forward gears by performing thefollowing steps:1. Stop the vehicle.2. Shi

NOTE: In Autostick威 mode, the transaxle will only shiftup or down when the driver moves the shift lever to theright (+) or left (-).AutoStick威 is deac

Using the Express Down Windows Feature — IfEquippedThis feature allows you to remotely lower both front doorwindows at the same time. To use this feat

DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACESAccelerationRapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati

DRIVING THROUGH WATERDriving through water more than a few inches/centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensuresafety and prevent damage to yo

CAUTION! (Continued)•Driving through standing water may cause dam-age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al-ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (

POWER STEERINGThe standard power steering system will give you goodvehicle response and increased ease of maneuverabilityin tight spaces. The system w

Power Steering Fluid CheckChecking the power steering fluid level at a definedservice interval is not required. The fluid should only bechecked if a l

When parking on a flat surface, place the shift lever in thePARK position first, and then apply the parking brake.When parking on a hill, it is import

•If the parking brake is applied while the vehicle ismoving, a chime will sound to alert the driver. Thechime will sound up to 10 times or until the v

BRAKE SYSTEMYour vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulicbrake systems. If either of the two hydraulicsystems loses normal capability, the remainingsys

Anti-Lock Brake System — If EquippedThe Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) provides increasedvehicle stability and brake performance under mostbraking condi

WARNING! (Continued)•Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will diminishtheir effectiveness and may lead to an accident.Pumping makes the stopping distance

Battery ReplacementThe recommended replacement battery is CR2032.NOTE:Perchlorate Material — special handling mayapply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardousw

If the Anti-Lock Brake Light remains on or comes onwhile driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion ofthe brake system is not functioning and th

WARNING! (Continued)•The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of phys-ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increasebraking or steering efficiency

If both the Brake Warning Light and the ABS Lightremain on, the Anti-Lock brakes (ABS) and ElectronicBrake Force Distribution (EBD) systems are not fu

All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size andtype and tires must be properly inflated to produceaccurate signals for the computer.ELECTRONIC

Brake Assist System (BAS)The BAS is designed to optimize the vehicle’s brakingcapability during emergency braking maneuvers. Thesystem detects an emer

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)This system enhances directional control and stability ofthe vehicle under various driving conditions. ESP cor-rects

WARNING! (Continued)•ESP cannot prevent accidents, including thoseresulting from excessive speed in turns, driving onvery slippery surfaces, or hydrop

WARNING!In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reductionand stability features are desensitized. Therefore, theenhanced vehicle stability offered

NOTE:•The ESP Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS WarningLight come on momentarily each time the ignitionswitch is turned ON.•Each time the ignition is tu

NOTE:•P (Passenger) - Metric tire sizing is based on U.S.design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P”molded into the sidewall preceding the si

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGE1INTRODUCTION...32THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..

General InformationThis device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and withRS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing conditions:1

Tire Sizing ChartEXAMPLE:Size Designation:P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standardsⴖ...blank...ⴖ = Passenger car tire based on Euro

EXAMPLE:Service Description:95 = Load Index— A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carryH = Speed Symbol— A symbol indicating t

Tire Identification Number (TIN)The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire,however, the date code may only be on one side. Tireswith white

Tire Loading and Tire PressureTire Placard LocationNOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listedon the driver’s side B-Pillar.Tire and Loadi

NOTE: Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rearaxles must not be exceeded. For further informa

6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from yourtrailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult thismanual to determine how this reduc

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WARNING!Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloadingcan cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, andincrease your stopping distance. Use ti

WARNING! (Continued)• Unequal tire pressures from one side of the vehicleto the other can cause the vehicle to drift to the rightor left.• Always driv

CAUTION!After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure, al-ways reinstall the valve stem cap (if equipped). Thiswill prevent moisture and dirt from e

REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPEDRemote start conveniently starts the engine from outsidethe vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)transmitte

Tire Pressures for High Speed OperationThe manufacturer advocates driving at safe speedswithin posted speed limits. Where speed limits or condi-tions

Compact Spare Tire — If EquippedThe compact spare is for temporary emergency use withradial tires. It is engineered to be used on your stylevehicle on

Limited Use Spare — If EquippedThe limited use spare tire is for temporary emergency useon your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited usespare

Tire SpinningWhen stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do notspin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)or for longer than 30 seco

These indicators are molded into the bottom of the treadgrooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depthbecomes approximately 1/16 in (2 mm). W

Information” placard for the size designation of your tire.The service description and load identification will befound on the original equipment tire

WARNING! (Continued)•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires havingadequate speed capability can result in sudden tirefailure and loss of vehicle con

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONSTires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate atdifferent loads and perform different steering, driving,and braki

TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)•The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) will warnthe driver of a low tire pressure based on the vehiclerecommended

once the system receives the updated tire pressures.The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutesabove 15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS

How to Use Remote StartAll of the following conditions must be met before theengine will remote start:•Shift lever in PARK•Doors closed•Hood closed•Tr

NOTE:•The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire careand maintenance, or to provide warning of a tirefailure or condition.•The TPMS should not be

Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure WarningsThe Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light willilluminate in the instrument cluster and a chimewill sou

NOTE:1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not havea tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMSwill not monitor the pressure in th

•Three Trigger Modules (mounted in three of the fourwheel-wells)•Various Tire Pressure Monitoring System Messages,which display in the Electronic Vehi

Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,and inflate all tires with low pressure (those flashing inthe EVIC graphic) to the vehicle’s re

If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,providing the system fault still exists. If the system faultno longer exists, the Tire Pressu

4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime willsound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for75 seconds and then remain on solid, and

FUEL REQUIREMENTS2.4L and 2.7L EngineThe 2.4L and 2.7L engines are designed tomeet all emission regulations and provideexcellent fuel economy and perf

Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the worldhave issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica-tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) whic

Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline orE85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of themanufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made

To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving theVehicleAllow the engine to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.To Exit Remote Start Mode and Drive the Veh

of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whetheror not his/her gasoline contains MMT.It

•The use of fuel additives, which are now being sold asoctane enhancers, is not recommended. Most of theseproducts contain high concentrations of meth

FLEXIBLE FUEL— 2.7L ONLY (EXCEPTCALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES)E-85 General InformationThe information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-hicles only

Along with the special E-85 fuel filler cap, your vehiclemay display a badge, which also indicates it can operateon E-85.ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)E-85 is a

When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:•you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling•you drive the vehicle immediately after ref

Cruising RangeBecause E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon thangasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con-sumption. You can expect you

The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the left rearquarter panel of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost ordamaged, be sure the replacement ca

CAUTION!•Damage to the fuel system or emission controlsystem could result from using an improper fueltank filler tube cap (gas cap).•A poorly fitting

NOTE:•Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.This is an indication that the gas cap is tightenedproperly. The Malfunction Indicator Lig

•Type of Vehicle•Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)The bar code allows a computer scanner to read theVehicle Identification Number (VIN).Gross Ve

DOOR LOCKSManual Door LocksTo lock each door, push the door lock plunger on eachdoor trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull thedoor lock plung

Figure out the weight on the front and rear of the vehicleseparately. It is important that you distribute the loadevenly over the front and rear axles

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your vehicle.This includes driver, passengers, cargo, and tongueweight. Th

Frontal AreaThe frontal area is the maximum height and maximumwidth of the front of a trailer and its cargo.Weight-Carrying HitchA weight-carrying hit

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetra

CAUTION!Towing a trailer with a larger than recommendedfrontal area could cause the engine to overheat orcause severe engine damage under extreme cond

NOTE: Remember that everything put into or on thetrailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additionalfactory-installed options, or authorized de

WARNING!•Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.Follow these guidelines to make your trailer tow-ing as safe as possible:•Make certain that th

4. Trailer tongue weight rating for the trailer hitchutilized (This requirement may limit the ability toalways achieve 10% of trailer tongue weight as

CAUTION!If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg)loaded, it should have its own brakes with adequatebraking capacity. Failure to do this coul

Automatic TransaxleThe DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in this range, thirdgear for a four-speed

CAUTION!An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.Always remove the key from the ignition and lock allof the doors when leaving the vehicle unat

Cooling SystemTo reduce potential for engine and transaxle overheating,take the following actions:•City DrivingWhen stopped for short periods of time,

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESCONTENTS䡵 Hazard Warning Flasher ... 350䡵 If Your Engine Overheats ... 350▫ Engine Oil Overheating

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERThe Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on theinstrument panel, below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the HazardWarni

NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow downan impending overheat condition. If your air conditioneris on, turn it off. The air conditioning s

WARNING!A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You orothers could be badly burned by steam or boilingcoolant. You may want to call a service center

WARNING! (Continued)•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changingtires only. The jack should not be used to lift thevehicle for service purposes

Preparations For Jacking1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface. Avoid ice orslippery areas.WARNING!Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of

Jacking InstructionsWARNING!Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to helpprevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:•Always park on a f

1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from thespare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the leftto loosen the lug wrench, and remove the

Jacking LocationsWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 3576

Automatic Unlock Doors On ExitThe doors will unlock automatically on vehicles withpower door locks if:1. The Automatic Unlock Doors on Exit feature is

CAUTION!Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking onlocations other than those indicated in step 3.3. There are two front jacking locations and t

WARNING!To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheelcovers with care to avoid contact with any sharpedges.7. Lower the vehicle by turning the j

JUMP-STARTING PROCEDUREThe battery is stored between the left front headlightassembly and the left front wheel splash shield. Access isthrough the spl

2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, parkthat vehicle within booster cable reach, but withoutallowing the vehicles to touch. Set the pa

6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key威 Immobi-lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for threeseconds before moving the ignition s

WARNING!Any procedure other than above could result in:•Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting outthe battery vent;•Personal injury or proper

CAUTION!Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fastmay lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It canalso damage the tires. Do not spin the w

Towing Without The Ignition KeySpecial care must be taken when the vehicle is towedwith the ignition in the LOCK position. Flatbed towing isthe prefer

Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxleinterlock system. There is an override system that allowsyou to shift out of PARK in case of l

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.4L ... 369䡵 Engine Compartment — 2.7L ... 370䡵 Engine Compartment — 3.5L

3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock thedoors.4. A single chime will indicate the completion of theprogramming.5. Repeat these steps if y

▫ Adding Washer Fluid ... 385▫ Exhaust System ... 385▫ Cooling System ... 388▫ Brake System ...

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill3 — Automatic Transa

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Power Distribution Center2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Air Cleaner Filter3 — Power Steering F

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 6 — Air Cleaner Filter2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick3 — Power Steering Fluid R

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD IIYour vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated OnboardDiagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitorsthe perfor

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problempersists, the message will appear the

5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and thenreturn to being fully illuminated u

DEALER SERVICEYour authorized dealer has the qualified service person-nel, special tools, and equipment to perform all serviceoperations in an expert

The best time to check the engine oil level is about5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Do notcheck oil level before starting the engin

Engine Oil SelectionFor best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom-mends engine oils that

WARNING!Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.Remember that the rear doors can only be openedfrom the outside when the child protection lo

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.5L EngineSAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operatingtemperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows t

station, or governmental agency for advice on how andwhere used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded inyour area.Engine Oil FilterThe engine oi

Engine Air Cleaner Filter SelectionThe quality of replacement engine air cleaner filtersvaries considerably. Only high quality filters should beused t

CAUTION!•It is essential when replacing the cables on thebattery that the positive cable is attached to thepositive post and the negative cable is att

Refrigerant Recovery and RecyclingR-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the EnvironmentalProtection Ag

4. Pivot the glove box downward.5. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filtercover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover.6. Remove the

Body LubricationLocks and all body pivot points, including such items asseat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate,tailgate, sliding d

NOTE: Always refer to the wiper blade packaging forspecific installation instructions. Many wiper blade re-placements fit multiple vehicles.Adding Was

WARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make you unconscious and c

WARNING!A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park overmaterials that can burn. Such materials might begrass or leaves coming into contact with

WARNING!Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys inthe ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-tended children, can become entrapped by

Cooling SystemWARNING!•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignitionswitch to the LOCK position. The

Selection Of CoolantUse only the manufacturer’s recommended coolant. Re-fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in thissection for the correct

Adding CoolantYour vehicle has been built with an improved enginecoolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenanceintervals. This engine coolant (

Cooling System Pressure CapThe cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of enginecoolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant(antifreeze

Disposal of Used Engine CoolantUsed ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) isa regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Checkwith you

humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot enginecoolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.If

Brake SystemIn order to assure brake system performance, all brakesystem components should be inspected periodically.Refer to the “Maintenance Schedul

WARNING!•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result inspilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and thebrake fluid catching fire.•Use of a brake

Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 2.4L and 2.7LEnginesUse the following procedure to check the automatictransaxle fluid level properly:1. Park the veh

CAUTION!•Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio-ration in transmission shift quality and/or tor

Auto Window Up — If EquippedLift the window switch to the second detent, release, andthe window will go up automatically.To cancel the Auto Up movemen

Appearance Care And Protection From CorrosionProtection of Body and Paint from CorrosionVehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-graphic l

Washing•Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-hicle in the shade using MOPAR威 Car Wash or a mildcar wash soap, and rinse the panels complet

•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident orsimilar cause which destroys the paint and protectivecoating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as p

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steelwool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.Interior CareInstrument Panel CoverThe i

WARNING!Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.Many are potentially flammable, and if used inclosed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster LensesThe lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle aremolded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses,

InstallationAlign the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly.FUSESTotally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)The TIPM is located in the engine compar

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description140 AmpGreen—Power Top Mod-ule (If Equipped)2—20 AmpYellowAWD Module3—10 AmpRedBattery Feed —Center HighMounte

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description10 —20 AmpYellowBattery Feed —Cabin Compart-ment Node(CCN)11 —15 Amp LtBlueSelectable PowerOutlet12 —20 AmpYel

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description19 —20 AmpYellowIgnition OffDraw (IOD) —Power Amp Feed2 - if equipped20 —15 Amp Lt.BlueIgnition OffDraw (IOD)

Wind BuffetingWind buffeting can be described as the perception ofpressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in theears. Your vehicle may exhibit

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description28 —10 AmpRedIgnition Run —Occupant Classi-fication Module(OCM)/OccupantRestraint Control-ler (ORC)29 — —Hot C

CavityCartridgeFuseMini Fuse Description3540 AmpGreen—Battery Feed —Anti-Lock Brakes(ABS) Module - IfEquipped/Electronic Stabil-ity Program(ESP) Modul

VEHICLE STORAGEIf you will not be using your vehicle for more than21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve yourbattery.•Disengage the mini-fuse

BULB REPLACEMENTHeadlight1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connectorbehind the headlight.NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner

3. Rotate bulb and connector one-quarter turn and pulloutward from assembly.CAUTION!Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oilcontamination will

Front Turn Signal/Parking Light1. Raise and prop open the hood.2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turncounterclockwise and remove i

1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turncounterclockwise and remove it from the fog light hous-ing.2. Remove the bulb from the conne

Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signal and Backup LightsThe taillights are a two piece design. The turn signal,brake and taillights are located in the rear corne

2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillighthousing.3. Grasp the taillight housing and pull it firmly outwardwhile pushing gently on the stu

6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into thetaillight housing and rotate the connector one-quarterturn clockwise to lock it in place.7. Reinsta

To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, pressand release the TRUNK button on the RKE transmittertwo times.With the ignition ON, the word “d

License Plate Light1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens inplace.2. Gently pry the lens loose.3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and re

3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and installthe replacement bulb.4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into theCHMSL housing and rota

U.S. MetricCooling System*2.4L Engine (MOPAR威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 MileFormula) or equivalent.7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters2.7L Engine (MOPAR威 An

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartEngine Oil (3.5L Engine)Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to theengine oil vis

ChassisComponent Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine PartAutomatic Transaxle MOPAR威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission FluidBrake Master CylinderMOPAR威 DOT 3 and S

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULESCONTENTS䡵 Emissions Control System Maintenance ... 424䡵 Maintenance Schedule ... 424▫ Required Maintenance Inte

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCEThe Scheduled Maintenance services listed in bold typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to ensurethe

NOTE:•The oil change indicator message will not monitor thetime since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oilif it has been 6 months since your

Once a Month•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear ordamage.•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminalsas required.•Check the flu

6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or6 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate tires.Odometer Reading DateRepair

Trunk Internal Emergency ReleaseAs a security measure, a Trunk Internal EmergencyRelease lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism.In the event

18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or18 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate tires.Odometer Reading DateRepai

30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or30 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ Replace the engine air c

48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ If using your vehicle

60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ Replace the engine ai

72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ If using your vehicle

84,000 Miles (140,000 km) or84 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ If using your vehicle i

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ If using your vehicle

108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or108 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ If using your vehicle

120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ Replace the engine

132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or132 Months MaintenanceService Schedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oilfilter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ If using your vehicle

OCCUPANT RESTRAINTSSome of the most important safety features in yourvehicle are the restraint systems. The following safetyfeatures are standard on a

144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance ServiceSchedule❏ Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.❏ Rotate tires.❏ If using your vehic

† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturerto the owner, but is not required to maintain emissionswarranty.WARNING!You can be badly injured

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCECONTENTS䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For YourVehicle... 443▫ Prepare For The Appointm

䡵 Publication Order Forms ... 447䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform TireQuality Grades ... 448▫ Treadwear ...

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FORYOUR VEHICLEPrepare For The AppointmentIf you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have theright papers with

This is why you should always talk to an authorizeddealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-solved with this process.•If for some reason

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or SpeechImpaired (TDD/TTY)To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, themanufacturer has installed specia

WARNING!Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certainvehicle components contain, or emit, chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause c

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto SafetyHotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153),or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or w

more information on LATCH, see Lower Anchors andTether for CHildren (LATCH) in this section.NOTE: The front airbags have a multistage inflatordesign.

•Diagnostic Procedure ManualsDiagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia-grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi-cal manuals make

TreadwearThe Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based onthe wear rate of the tire when tested under controlledconditions on a specified governme

Temperature GradesThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heatand its ability to

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About Your Brakes ...282,285ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ...286,288Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ...390Adding Fu

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...253Automatic Transaxle ...13,270,395Adding Fluid ...396,397,422Filter ...

Caps, FillerFuel ...333Oil (Engine) ...369,370,371,377,378Power Steering ...282Radiator (

Contract, Service ...445Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...391Cooling System ...388Adding Coolan

Door Opener, Garage ...148DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces ...278Through Flowing, Rising, or ShallowStanding Water ...

Temperature Gauge ...177Engine Oil Viscosity ...377,378Enhanced Accident Response Feature ...63Entry System, I

Lap/Shoulder BeltsAll seating positions in your vehicle are equipped withlap/shoulder belts.The belt webbing retractor will lock only during verysudde

Power Steering ...282,422Fluids ...420Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...420Fog Light Servi

Gearshift ...273General Information ...18,119,324General Maintenance ...375Glass Cleaning .

Infant Restraint ...69,70Information Center, Vehicle ...189Inside Rearview Mirror ...87Instrument

Anti-Lock ...287Back-Up ...415Brake Warning ...183Bulb Replacement ...

Power Door ...33Low Tire Pressure System ...316Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren(LATCH) ...

Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...181,191Oil, Engine ...375,420Capacity ...419Change Interval .

Mirrors ...89Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...158Seats ...128Steering ...

Replacement Keys ...17Replacement Parts ...374Replacement Tires ...312Reporting Safety De

Heated ...130Lumbar Support ...128Power ...128Rear Folding ...

Storage ...163,410Storage, Vehicle ...259Stuck, Freeing ...363Sun Roof ...

Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back andadjust the seat.2. The seat belt latch plate is above the

Radial ...308Replacement ...312Rotation ...315Safety ...

Transmitter Programming(Remote Keyless Entry) ...26Transporting Pets ...80Tread Wear Indicators ...

Washing Vehicle ...399WaterDriving Through ...279Wheel and Wheel Trim ...400Wheel and Wheel

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTINGEQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into thisvehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to

SEBRING2009 OWNER’S MANUALChrysler LLC81-026-0904First Edition Printed in U.S.A.2009 SEBRING

WARNING!•A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle willnot protect you properly. The lap portion couldride too high on your body, possibly causingi

WARNING!•A belt that is worn under your arm is very danger-ous. Your body could strike the inside surfaces ofthe vehicle in a collision, increasing he

INTRODUCTIONCONTENTS䡵 Introduction ...4䡵 How To Use This Manual ...4䡵 Warnings And Cautions ...

WARNING!•A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk ofinternal injury in a collision. The belt forces won’tbe at the strong hip and pelvic bones,

Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureUse the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt.1. Position the latch plate as close as possi

As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you willprefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average,you’ll prefer a higher position. When

warning is triggered, BeltAlert威 will continue to chimeand flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds oruntil the driver’s seat belt is buckled.

Automatic Locking ModeIn this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. However, the belt will still retract to remove anyslack in the shou

dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. Thisextender should be used only if the existing belt is notlong enough. When it is not required, re

NOTE: The front airbags are certified to the Federalregulations that allow less forceful deployment.The front airbags have a multistage inflator desig

Front Seat Airbag FeaturesThe front airbag system has dual-stage driver and frontpassenger airbags. This system provides output appro-priate to the le

Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Thorax SideAirbagsFront seat-mounted thorax side airbags provide en-hanced protection and work together with supplemen

Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain(SABIC) — If EquippedSupplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)Airbags offer side-impact protectio

INTRODUCTIONThis Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaintyou with the operation and ma

WARNING!•Do not put anything on or around the airbagcovers or attempt to open them manually. You maydamage the airbags and you could be injuredbecause

The seat belts are designed to protect you in many typesof collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate tosevere frontal collisions. If your vehic

You should read the instructions provided with yourchild restraint to make sure that you are using it properly.2. All occupants should wear their lap

Airbag Deployment Sensors and ControlsOccupant Restraint Controller (ORC)The Occupant Restraint Controller System (ORC) ispart of a Federally regulate

WARNING!Ignoring the Airbag Warning Light in your instru-ment panel could mean you won’t have the airbags toprotect you in a collision. If the light d

The following requirements must be strictly adhered to:•Do not make any modifications to the front passengerseat components, assembly, or to the seat

•Flashes hazard lights•Turns on the interior lights which remain on as long asthe battery has power or until the ignition key isremoved•Unlocks the do

irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,see your doctor. If these particles settle on yourclothing, follow the garment manufacturer

NOTE:Perchlorate Material — special handling mayapply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorateWARNING!Do not attempt to modify any part of your

located on the inside of the fuse block cover for theproper airbag fuses. See your authorized dealer if thefuse is good.Event Data Recorder (EDR)In th

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court with legal jurisdiction (i.e., pursuant to a warrant).A copy of the data will be provided to the custodial entityupon request. General data that

•Transmission gear selection•Cruise control status•Traction/stability control status•Tire Pressure Monitoring System status (if equipped)Child Restrai

Infants and Small Children•Safety experts recommend that children riderearward-facing in the vehicle until they are at leastone year old and weigh at

The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighingmore than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fitthe vehicle’s seat belts properl

•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that ithas a label certifying that it meets all applicable SafetyStandards. We also recommend that you

CAUTION!When your child restraint is not in use, secure it inthe vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from thevehicle. Don’t leave it loose in the

Rear Seat LATCH AnchorsChild restraints systems having attachments designed toconnect to the lower anchorages are now available. Childrestraints havin

have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantageof all of the available attachments provided with yourchild restraint in any vehicle.NOTE: When

In addition, there are tether strap anchoragesbehind each rear seating position located in thepanel between the rear seatback and the rearwindow. Thes

reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the childrestraint installation, instead of tucking the seat beltbehind the child restraint, route the

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSThis Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-erating procedures that could result in an accident orbodily injury. It also con

2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct pathfor the strap between the anchor and the child seat. Ifyour vehicle is equipped with adjustab

In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening thelap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because thebuckle or latch plate is too close to the bel

Transporting PetsAirbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possiblyinjured, or injure a pas

SAFETY TIPSExhaust GasWARNING!Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbonmonoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.Breathing it can make

Airbag Warning LightThe Airbag Warning Light should come on and remainon for six to eight seconds as a bulb check when theignition switch is first tur

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLECONTENTS䡵 Mirrors ... 87▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ... 87▫ Automatic

▫ Voice Training ... 124䡵 Seats ... 125▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ... 125▫ Reclining Bucke

䡵 Windshield Wipers And Washers ... 141▫ Intermittent Wiper System ... 142▫ Mist Feature ... 143▫ Headlights W

▫ Sunroof Maintenance ... 157▫ Ignition Off Operation ... 157䡵 Electrical Power Outlets ... 158䡵 Cigar Ligh

MIRRORSInside Day/Night MirrorA two-point pivot system allows for horizontal andvertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center onthe view thr

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONSWARNING!Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle couldseriously affect its roadworthiness and safety andmay l

Automatic Dimming Mirror — If EquippedThis mirror will automatically adjust for headlight glarefrom vehicles behind you. Push in the button on the fac

Power MirrorsThe power mirrors switch is located on the drivers doortrim panel.The rotary knob has three separate positions: L for the leftmirror, O f

Adjusting Sideview MirrorsOutside Mirror — Driver’s SideAdjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane oftraffic, with a slight overlap of t

HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect姞)—IF EQUIPPEDNOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain anintegrated Hands-Free Communication (UConnect威)syste

The UConnect威 system is driven through yourBluetooth威 “Hands-Free Profile” cellular phone.UConnect威 features Bluetooth威 technology - the globalstandar

The UConnect威 system is fully integrated with the vehi-cle’s audio system. The volume of the UConnect威 systemcan be adjusted either from the radio vol

Help CommandIf you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want toknow your options at any prompt, say ⬙Help⬙ followingthe beep. The UConnect威 system

•For identification purposes, you will be prompted togive the UConnect威 system a name for your cellularphone. Each cellular phone that is paired shoul

•The system will prompt you to say the name of theperson you want to call.•After the ⬙Ready⬙ prompt and the following beep, saythe name of the person

The UConnect威 system will allow you to enter up to 32names in the phonebook with each name having up tofour associated phone numbers and designations.