2008 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 261

STARTING AND OPERATING 261 occur only to prevent engine overspeed while downshifts occur earlier than other gear range selections. PARK, REVERSE, and NEUTRAL will continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transaxle. In the event of a momentary problem, the transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears by performing the following steps: 1. Stop the vehicle. 2. Shift the gear selector lever into PARK. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. 4. Restart the engine. CAUTION! If the transaxle operating temperature exceeds acceptable limits, the vehicle computer will override DRIVE (OVERDRIVE) and [5] for 6-Speed AutoStick௡ transaxle and [3] for 4-Speed auto transaxle, range by changing shift points. This is done to prevent transaxle damage due to overheating. Reset Mode - Electronic Transaxle The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause damage, the transaxle automatically shifts into 2nd gear (3rd gear for 6-speed). The transaxle remains in 2nd gear (3rd gear for 6-speed) despite the forward gear selected. 5 5. Shift the gear selector lever into the desired gear range and resume driving.