Chrysler Sebring Coupe (2004 year). Manual — part 10

THEFT PROTECTION

CAUTION!

Always remove the key from the ignition switch and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Always try to park your vehicle in a well lighted
area.

The ignition key can only be removed in the “LOCK”
position. If the key is left in the lock cylinder, a warning
chime sounds when the driver’s door is opened.

NOTE

: If your vehicle is equipped with a Theft-alarm

system, refer to “Theft-alarm system”.

STEERING LOCK

Withdraw the key and the steering wheel will be locked.
Turn the steering wheel to confirm that it is locked.

CAUTION!

If your vehicle needs to be towed, turn the key to the

(ACC( position to unlock the steering wheel.

STARTING

Tips for starting

1. Do not operate the starter motor continuously for
longer than 15 seconds at a time; doing so could run
down the battery. If the engine does not start, turn the
ignition switch back to “LOCK”, wait a few seconds, and
then try again.

2. If the engine will not start because the battery is weak
or dead, refer to “Jump-starting the engine” section (page
273) for instructions on starting the engine.

3. The engine is well warmed up if the pointer of the
coolant temperature gauge starts to move. Extended
warm up operation will result in excessive fuel consump-
tion.

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WARNING!

Never run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated
area any longer than is needed to move your vehicle
in or out of the area. Carbon monoxide gas, which is
odorless, colorless and extremely poisonous, could
build up, and cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

Do not start the vehicle by pushing or pulling.
Do not run the engine at high rpm or drive the

vehicle at high speed until the engine has had a
chance to warm up.

Release the ignition key as soon as the engine

starts to avoid damaging the starter motor.

This vehicle is equipped with an electronically controlled
fuel injection system that automatically controls fuel
quantity. When starting the engine, there is normally no
need to depress the accelerator pedal.

Normal conditions

The starting procedure is as follows:

1. Insert the ignition key and make sure all occupants are
properly seated with seat belts fastened.

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot.

3. Set the gearshift selector lever (manual transaxle) in
the “N” (NEUTRAL) position, or the selector lever (au-
tomatic transaxle) in the “P” (PARK) position.

4. Fully depress the clutch pedal (manual transaxle).

NOTE

: For models equipped with a manual trans-

axle, the starter will not operate unless the clutch
pedal is fully depressed (Clutch interlock).

5. After turning the ignition key to the “ON” position,
make certain that all warning lights are functioning
properly before starting the engine.

6. Turn the ignition key to the “START” position without
depressing the accelerator pedal, and release the key
when the engine starts.

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NOTE

: Slight noises may be heard on engine start-up.

These noises will disappear as you continue warming up
the engine.

Flooded engine

If the engine has become flooded during starting, first
operate the starter for 5 to 6 seconds while fully depress-
ing the accelerator pedal (clear flood), then start the
engine without depressing the accelerator pedal at all.

At extremely cold ambient temperature

If the engine won’t start, depress the accelerator pedal
about halfway while cranking the engine. Once the
engine starts, release the accelerator pedal.

CAUTION!

When starting the engine, make sure that you step on
the brake pedal. During very cold weather, when
you start the engine while putting your foot on the
accelerator pedal, move your foot to the brake pedal
immediately after the engine has started.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (IF SO EQUIPPED)

The automatic transaxle is designed for optimum control
and equipped with adaptive control capabilities. The
electronically controlled transaxle optimally matches
gear shifts to almost all driving and road conditions.

DRIVING UPHILL
The transaxle may not upshift to a higher gear if the
computer determines the current speed cannot be main-
tained once a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release the
throttle while climbing a steep grade, the transaxle may
not upshift. This is normal, as the computer is controlling
the shifting. After reaching the top of the hill, normal gear
shift function will resume.

DRIVING DOWNHILL
When traveling down steep grades and depressing the
brake pedal, the computer may automatically select a
lower gear. This function assists engine braking efforts,
reducing the need to use the brakes.

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CAUTION!

The electronically controlled transaxle system is
strictly intended to provide supplementary func-
tions. When driving downhill under certain condi-
tions, or immediately after starting when the auto-
matic transaxle is cold, no automatic shift-down may
be made. The driver should shift down to a low gear
(3rd gear or 2nd gear), which will permit the engine
to exert a braking effect.

NOTE

: During the brake-in period or immediately after

re-connection of the battery cable, the vehicle may not
shift as smoothly. This does not indicate a faulty trans-
mission. The transaxle system must have a short period
to learn parameters for proper shifting. Shifting will
become smooth after the transaxle has been shifted
several times by the electronic control system.

Selector lever operation

As an additional safety precaution, models equipped
with an automatic transaxle have a shift-lock device that
holds the selector lever in the “P” (PARK) position. To
move the selector lever from the “P” (PARK) position to
another position, follow the steps below.

1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.

2. Move the selector lever to the desired position.

NOTE

: The selector lever cannot be moved from “P”

(PARK) to another position if the ignition key is at the
“LOCK” position, removed, or if the brake pedal is not
depressed and held down.

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The indicator panel, on the console located at the
driver’s right, is illuminated for night driving.

Button (A) must be pushed while the brake pedal is
depressed to move the selector lever.

Button need not be pushed to move the lever.

Button must be pushed to move the lever.

WARNING!

Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the
selector lever into a gear from the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position. When beginning to drive, do not shift the
selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
while depressing the accelerator pedal; doing so may
cause the vehicle to “jump” forward or backward.

CAUTION!

If the button is always depressed to operate the
selector lever, the lever may be accidentally shifted
into the “P”, “R”, 3, 2, “L” position. Be sure not to
depress the button when performing the operations
indicated by

in the illustration.

NOTE

: If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the

shift-lock device activates to prevent the selector lever
from being moved from the “P” (PARK) position.

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Gear positions

“P” PARK
The “P” (PARK) position supplements the parking brake
by locking the transaxle while the vehicle is parked.
The engine can be started in this position.
Apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle in this
position.

“R” REVERSE
Shift into this position only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.

CAUTION!

Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE)
position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is
shifted into the “P” or “R” position while the vehicle
is in motion, the transaxle may be damaged.

“N” NEUTRAL
The engine may be started in this position.

WARNING!

Never move the lever to the “N” position while

driving since you could accidentally move the
lever into the

(P( or (R( position, damaging the

transaxle.

To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped

on a slope, the engine should be started in the “P”
(PARK) position, not in “N” (NEUTRAL).

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal when

the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL), or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL), to maintain
control.

“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and highway driving.
Engine shifting is done automatically, depending on road
conditions.

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“3” THIRD / “2” SECOND
For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain
roads where more precise speed control is desired.
Also use it when climbing long grades, and for engine
braking when descending moderately steep grades.
Engine braking is automatically applied when necessary,
depending on road conditions.

“L” LOW
This position is for driving up very steep hills and for
engine braking at low speeds when descending steep
gradients.

WARNING!

Be very careful not to shift into “L” suddenly. Doing
so may cause the tires to slip.

Driving speed (Vehicles with automatic transaxle)

In order to avoid damage to the engine from excessively
high rpm, do not exceed the listed driving speed when
the selector lever is set to the “3” (THIRD) position, the
“2” (SECOND) position or the “L” (LOW) position.

Condition

Driving speed mph (km/h)

2.4 liter engine

3.0 liter engine

“3” (THIRD)

114 (180)

118 (190)

“2” (SECOND)

74 (115)

80 (130)

“L” (LOW)

28 (45)

31 (45)

WARNING!

Always obey posted speed limits. Use common
sense and drive safely, regardless of posted speed
limits. Drive at speeds that are safe for the traffic,
weather, or road conditions.

Holding on an upgrade

To avoid transaxle overheating, never hold the vehicle
stationary on an incline by using the accelerator pedal.
Instead, use the brake pedal.

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Transaxle Reset Mode

The transaxle is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a
condition is detected that could cause damage, the trans-
axle automatically shifts into second gear. The transaxle
remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected.
Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will continue to
operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven
to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle.

If the problem has been momentary, the transaxle can be
reset to regain all forward gears.

• Stop the vehicle and shift into PARK (P).
• Turn the key to OFF then start the engine.
• Shift into “D” and resume driving.

NOTE:

Even if the transaxle can be reset, we recom-

mend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible
convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.

If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is required.

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE AUTOSTICK
(IF SO EQUIPPED)

Designed for optimum control and equipped with adap-
tive control capabilities, the electronically controlled
transaxle optimally matches gear shifts to almost all
driving and road conditions.

DRIVING UPHILL
The transaxle may not upshift to a higher gear if the
computer determines the current speed cannot be main-
tained once a higher gear is engaged.
For smoother vehicle performance, if you release the
throttle while climbing a steep grade, the transaxle may
not upshift. This is normal, as the computer is controlling
the shifting. After reaching the top of the hill, normal gear
shift function will resume.

DRIVING DOWNHILL
When traveling down steep grades and depressing the
brake pedal, the computer may automatically select a
lower gear. This function assists engine braking efforts,
reducing the need to use the brakes.

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CAUTION!

The electronically controlled transaxle system is
strictly intended to provide supplementary func-
tions. When driving downhill under certain condi-
tions, or immediately after starting when the auto-
matic transaxle is cold, no automatic shift-down may
be made. The driver should shift down to a low gear
(3rd gear or 2nd gear), which will permit the engine
to exert a braking effect.

NOTE

: During the brake-in period or immediately after

re-connection of the battery cable, the vehicle may not
shift smoothly. This does not indicate a faulty transmis-
sion. The transaxle system must have a short period to
learn parameters for proper shifting. Shifting will become
smooth after the transaxle has been shifted several times
by the electronic control system.

Selector lever operation

The transaxle has 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
The individual gears are selected automatically, depend-
ing on the position of the gear selector lever, the speed of
the vehicle, and the position of the accelerator pedal.
The selector lever has 2

9gates9: the main gate and the

manual gate.

NOTE

: For information on manual gate operation,

please refer to “Autostick” on page 159.

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Main gate

Manual gate

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In the main gate, the selector lever has 4 positions and
is equipped with a lock button (A) to prevent inad-
vertent selection of the wrong gear.

Button (A) must be pushed while the brake pedal is
depressed to move the selector lever.

Button must be pushed to move the lever.

Button need not be pushed to move the lever.

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WARNING!

Always depress the brake pedal when shifting the
selector lever into a gear from the “N” (NEUTRAL)
position. When beginning to drive, do not shift the
selector lever from the “N” (NEUTRAL) position
while depressing the accelerator pedal; doing so may
cause the vehicle to “jump” forward or backward.

CAUTION!

If the button is always depressed to operate the
selector lever, the lever may be accidentally shifted
into the “P”, “R” position. Be sure not to depress the
button when performing the operations indicated by

in the illustration.

NOTE

:

If the brake pedal is not depressed and held, the
shift-lock device activates to prevent the selector lever
from being moved from the “P” (PARK) position.

Indicator lights

A - Selector lever position indicator light

B - “N” indicator light

The indicator lights in the instrument panel are for
indicating the selector lever position (A).

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If the “N” indicator light in the instrument panel flashes,
there could be a malfunction with the automatic transaxle
system. Identify and take action in accordance with the
following procedures:

1. The “N” indicator light flashes rapidly (twice per
second) in the “D” or “Autostick” range.

If this occurs, the automatic transaxle fluid is overheat-
ing. Park your vehicle in a safe place but do not turn off
the engine. Move the selector lever to the “P” position
and open the hood. Keep the engine idling.
After a while, move the selector lever to the “D” or
“Autostick” position and confirm that the “N” indicator
light stops flashing. It is safe to continue driving if the
“N” light no longer flashes.

Be sure to carry out this check with the selector lever in
the “D” or “Autostick” position. The “N” indicator light
warning function operates only in the “D” or “Autostick”
range.
If the “N” indicator light continues flashing or flashes
intermittently, have your vehicle inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.

2. The “N” indicator light flashes slowly (once per
second) in the “D” or “Autostick” range.

The automatic transaxle safety device may be operating
due to a malfunction.
Have your vehicle inspected by an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.

Selector positions (Main gate)

P - PARK
This position locks the transaxle to prevent the vehicle
from moving. The engine can be started in this position.

R - REVERSE
Shift into this position only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.

CAUTION!

Never shift into the “P” (PARK) or “R” (REVERSE)
position while the vehicle is in motion. If the lever is
shifted into the “P” or “R” position while the vehicle
is in motion, the transaxle may be damaged.

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“N” NEUTRAL
The engine may be started in this position.

WARNING!

Never move the lever to the “N” position while

driving since you could accidentally move the
lever into the

(P( or (R( position, damaging the

transaxle.

To prevent the vehicle from rolling when stopped

on a slope, the engine should be started in the “P”
(PARK) position, not in “N” (NEUTRAL).

Always keep your foot on the brake pedal when

the vehicle is in “N” (NEUTRAL), or when shift-
ing into or out of “N” (NEUTRAL), to maintain
control.

“D” DRIVE
This position is used for most city and highway driving.
Engine shifting is done automatically, depending on road
conditions.

Selector positions Manual gate Autostick

Autostick is a driver-interactive transaxle that offers
manual gear shifting capability to provide you with more
control. Autostick allows you to maximize engine brak-
ing, eliminate undesirable upshifts and downshifts, and
improve overall vehicle performance. This system can
also provide you with more control during passing, city
driving, cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.

Whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion, Autostick
is selected by pushing the selector lever from the “D”
position into the manual gate. To return to “D” range
operation, push the selector lever back into the main gate.

In Autostick, gear shifts can be made rapidly by moving
the selector lever backward and forward. In contrast to a
manual transaxle, the Autostick allows gear shifts with
the accelerator pedal depressed.

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+ (UP) : Push the lever forward once to shift up one gear.
– (DOWN) : Pull the lever backward once to shift down

one gear.

CAUTION!

Upward shifts do not take place automatically in

Autostick. The driver must execute upward shifts
in accordance with road conditions, make sure the
engine rpm remains below the red zone on the
tachometer.

By rapidly moving the selector lever backwards

(DOWN) twice, it is possible to skip one gear, (i.e.
3rd to 1st or 4th to 2nd). Since sudden engine
de-acceleration or acceleration can cause a loss of
traction, downshifts must be made carefully in
accordance with the vehicle’s speed.

NOTE
1. In Autostick, only the 4 forward gears can be selected.
To reverse or park the vehicle, move the selector lever to
the “R” or “P” position in the main gate.

2. To maintain the required levels of vehicle performance
and safety, the system may not allow certain gear shifts
when the selector lever is operated, such as 4th gear at
low speed.

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3. In Autostick, downward shifts are made automatically
when the vehicle slows down. When the vehicle stops,
1st gear is automatically selected.

4. When starting out on slippery roads, push the selector
lever forward into the + (UP) position. This puts the
transmission into 2nd gear and is better for starting out
on slippery roads. Push the selector lever to the –
(DOWN) side to shift back to 1st gear.

5. Move the selector lever gently between the manual
and main gates and between positions in the manual
gate. Undue force could damage the selector lever.

Indication lights

In Autostick, the currently selected gear is indicated by
the lights on the instrument panel.

NOTE

: When Autostick is selected, the “D” indicator

goes off.

Holding on an upgrade

To avoid transaxle overheating, never hold the vehicle
stationary on an incline by using the accelerator pedal.
Instead, use the brake pedal.

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Transaxle Reset Mode

The transaxle is monitored for abnormal conditions. If a
condition is detected that could cause damage, the trans-
axle automatically shifts into second gear. The transaxle
remains in second gear despite the forward gear selected.
Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral (N) will continue to
operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven
to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle.

If the problem has been momentary, the transaxle can be
reset to regain all forward gears.

• Stop the vehicle and shift into PARK (P).
• Turn the key to OFF then start the engine.
• Shift into “D” and resume driving.

NOTE:

Even if the transaxle can be reset, we recom-

mend that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible
convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.

If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is required.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE (IF SO EQUIPPED)

The shift pattern is shown on the gearshift lever. Depress
the clutch pedal fully while shifting gears.

NOTE

: During cold weather, shifting may be difficult/

stiff until the transaxle lubricant has warmed up. This is
normal and not a sign of a problem.

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