warning CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2005 2.G Owners Manual

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS

Introduction........................... 4

How To Use This Manual................. 4

Warnings And Cautions.................. 6

Vehicle Identification Number.............. 6

Vehicle Modifications / Alterations.......... 6
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE:After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your manufac-
turer’s dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-
trained technicians and genuine Moparparts, and is
interested in your satisfaction.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used throughout this owner’s
manual:
4 INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual containsWARNINGSagainst operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is on a stamped
plate on the left front corner on the body of the vehicle,
visible through the windshield. This number also ap-
pears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label
affixed to a window on your vehicle. Save this label as a
convenient record of your vehicle identification number
and optional equipment.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.
Vehicle Identification Number
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys................. 9
▫Ignition Key Removal................... 9
▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .10
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................10

Sentry Key—If Equipped................10
▫Replacement Keys......................11
▫Customer Key Programming..............11
▫General Information....................12

Illuminated Entry System.................12

Door Locks...........................12
▫Power Door Locks.....................13▫Central Locking—If Equipped.............14
▫Door Ajar Warning.....................14
▫Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks............14
▫Automatic Unlock On Exit—Only Available If
Automatic Door Locks Are Enabled.........15

Remote Keyless Entry—If Equipped........16
▫To Unlock The Doors...................16
▫To Lock The Doors.....................17
▫To Unlock The Trunk....................17
▫Panic Alarm..........................17
▫To Use The Panic Alarm.................18
▫To Program Additional Transmitters.........18
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▫General Information....................18
▫Transmitter Battery Service...............19

Vehicle Theft Alarm.....................19
▫Tamper Alert.........................20
▫Security System Manual Override...........20

Trunk Lock And Release..................21

Trunk Safety Warning....................21
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release..........22

Windows.............................22
▫Power Windows.......................22

Occupant Restraints.....................23
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................24
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................27▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................28
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............29
▫Seat Belt Extender......................29
▫Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............30
▫Child Restraint........................35

Engine Break-In Recommendations..........43

Safety Tips............................44
▫Exhaust Gas..........................44
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle..........................44
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle..........................45
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Turn the ignition Off and remove the first key.
2. Insert the second valid key and switch the ignition On
within 15 seconds. After ten seconds a chime will sound
and the Theft Alarm Light will begin to flash.
Turn the ignition Off and remove the second key.
3. Insert a blank Sentry Key into the ignition and switch
the ignition On within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds a
single chime will sound. The Theft Alarm Light will stop
flashing, turn on for 3 seconds; then turn off.
The new Sentry Key has been programmed. Repeat this
process to program up to a total of 8 keys.
General Information
The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause harmful interference
2. this device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
The interior lights will come on when you open either
door, unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry or
central unlock from the driver’s side (if so equipped).
They will remain on for about 30 seconds after all doors
are closed then fade to off.
The lights also will turn off if you turn on the ignition
after you close all doors.
DOOR LOCKS
WARNING!
For personal security and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and
when you park and leave the vehicle.
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WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju-
ries and death.
Power Door Locks
There is a door lock switch on each front door located to
the front of each door handle. Press this switch to lock or
unlock the doors.
Power Door Lock Switch
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If you press the door lock switch while the keys are in the
ignition switch, and the driver’s door is open, the doors
will not lock.
If the door lock plunger is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure that the keys are
not inside the vehicle before closing the door.Central Locking—If Equipped
Turning the driver’s door lock to the unlock position
twice within five seconds will unlock both doors. Turning
the key in the driver’s door to the unlock position once
will unlock only the driver’s door.
Locking the driver’s door with the key will lock both
doors.
Door Ajar Warning
If you move the vehicle and a door is not completely
closed, the word DOOR will replace the odometer dis-
play and a chime will sound once. The odometer display
will reappear once the door is closed.
Automatic (Rolling) Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically, as programmed from
the factory, if:
1. The transaxle is in gear,
2. All doors are closed,
3. Vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h),
4. The accelerator pedal is depressed.Door Lock Plunger
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TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
Use the key or the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to
open the trunk from outside the vehicle. From inside the
car the trunk lid can be released by turning the ignition
ON and depressing the Trunk Release Button located on
the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. The
transmission must be in Park before the switch will
operate. Vehicles with manual transmissions must have
the ignition ON and be at 0 mph for the switch to work.With the ignition ON, the word“deck”will be displayed
in place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk
is open. The odometer display will reappear once the
trunk is closed or if the trip button is depressed.
With the key in lock position or key out, the“deck”will
be displayed until the trunk is closed.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Release Button
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Trunk Internal Emergency Release
NOTE:
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer-
gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching
mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked
inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by
pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the
trunk latching mechanism. See picture.
WINDOWS
Power Windows
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power windows while operating the power window
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury
or death.
Emergency Release
Power Window Switches
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