STARTING AND OPERATING
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Towing Tips
IfyouREGULARLYTOWatrailerformorethan45min-
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping, utesofcontinuousoperation,thenchangetheautomatic
and backing the trailer in an area located away from transmission fluid and filter according to the interval
heavytraffic.
specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenanceintervals.
Make sure all trailer and vehicle lights are working
properly—includinghazardflashers.
NOTE:
Check the four-speed automatic transmission
AutomaticTransmission
fluidlevelbeforetowing.TheAutoSticksix-speedtrans-
missionissealedandthefluidlevelcannotbechecked.
See your authorized dealership service center for
assistance.
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-
ever,iffrequentshiftingoccurswhileinthisrange,third
gear for a four-speed automatic and the fifth gear for a
six-speedAutoStickshouldbeselected.
5
ElectronicSpeedControl–IfEquipped
NOTE:
Using third or fifth instead of DRIVE while
operatingthevehicleunderheavyoperatingconditions, • Donotuseinhillyterrainorwithheavyloads.
will improve performance and extend transmission life
by reducing excessive shifting and heat build-up. This
actionwillalsoprovidebetterenginebraking.
•
Whenusingthespeedcontrol,ifyouexperiencespeed
dropsgreaterthan10mph(16km/h),disengageuntil
youcangetbacktocruisingspeed.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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