CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2010 3.G Manual Online

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
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Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Convertible Top Operation ................ 87
▫ Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions .... 88
▫ Cargo Shield ........................ 92
▫ Power Convertible Top Controls ........... 94
▫ Lowering The Power Convertible Top ....... 95
▫ Raising The Power Convertible Top ........ 96
▫ Wind Stop — If Equipped ............... 97
▫ Power Convertible Top Operation And
Warning Messages ................... 101 ▫
Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top
Only) ............................. 108
 Mirrors ............................. 109
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror ............. 109
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... 110
▫ Power Mirrors ...................... 110
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............111
▫ Vanity Mirror — If Equipped ............ 112
 Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped .......... 112
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Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 112
 Seats .............................. 113
▫ Power Seats ........................ 113
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 114
▫ Recliner Adjustment .................. 116
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 116
▫ Easy Entry System ................... 117
▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints ......... 118
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 121
 Lights ............................. 123
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 123
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 124
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 124 ▫
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 124
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 125
▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped ...... 125
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 126
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 127
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 127
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 128
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 128
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 128
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 128
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 129
▫ Battery Saver Feature ................. 129
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Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 130
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 131
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 132
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only) ................ 133
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 133
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 134
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 135
▫ To Activate ......................... 135
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 136
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 136
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 136
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 136 ▫
To Accelerate For Passing .............. 137
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 138
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 139
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 142
▫ Security ........................... 143
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 143
▫ General Information .................. 143
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 144
 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 147
 Cupholders .......................... 148
▫ Front Seat Cupholder ................. 148
▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ................. 148
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Console Features ...................... 149
▫ Storage ........................... 149
▫ Sliding Armrest — If Equipped .......... 151
Rear Window Features .................. 151
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 151
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
•Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can dam-
age the top material. Also, increased water pres-
sure may force past the weather strips.
•Remove any standing water from the top and dry
the surface before opening it. Operating the top,
opening a door or lowering a window while the
top is wet may allow water to drip into the
vehicles interior.
•Use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure
directed at the weather strip seals may cause water
to leak into the vehicles interior.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural
protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the
fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is impor-
tant that all occupants wear their seat belts at all
times. Death or serious injuries could occur if you are
ejected from the vehicle during a collision.
You can lower or raise the power convertible top from
inside the vehicle or lower the top remotely using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Either operation
takes approximately 30 seconds. The entire process, in-
cluding unlatching or latching the top at the windshield
header is automatic.
The top does take up some space in the trunk when
retracted. However, the trunk will still hold a significant
amount of cargo.
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When operating the power convertible top, the trunk lid
will pivot at the rear of the vehicle, swing open by the
rear window, and then pivot backward. This allows room
for the top to retract into or unfold from its stowage area
in the trunk.
When lowering the top, the system extends the hard
tonneau cover, which stows conveniently underneath the
trunk lid. The tonneau cover closes the area between the
rear seats and the trunk lid to conceal the top when
stowed.
When raising the top, the system retracts the hard
tonneau cover back into its stowage area underneath the
trunk lid.
To complete either operation, the trunk lid returns to its
normal position and then latches.Spring-loaded flipper doors, which provide clearance for
the linkage, close off notches in the quarter trim panels
when the top is down.
Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions
NOTE:
•The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle
is stationary, the cargo shield is positioned correctly,
and the trunk lid is closed and latched. In addition, the
system prohibits lowering the top when ambient tem-
perature is at 32°F (0°C) or lower, However, the system
allows you to raise the top at ambient temperatures as
low as 0°F (-18°C).
•Do not attempt to lower the top when frost, ice, or
snow may be present, this could cause damage or
prevent the top from stowing completely.
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•The Power Top Control Module (PTCM) monitors and
controls lowering and raising of the top. A series of
micro-switches verify that operations are complete
before allowing the next stage of lowering or raising
operation.
•Opening and closing the top consecutively without the
engine running may run the battery down.
•If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the top down, safely bring the
vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over the
empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat belts
and remove the fluttering condition.
CAUTION!
•Correctly position the cargo shield in the trunk
before stowing the top. Doing so closes a switch
that allows top operation (stowing) to proceed. If
the switch is not closed, a warning message dis-
plays in the instrument cluster to notify the driver.
•Always place items carefully into the trunk.
•Do not push items too far into the trunk, particu-
larly when the top is retracted into its stowage area
in the trunk.
•Do not use the area near the tonneau cover for
storage.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the convertible top components, trunk contents,
and the vehicle interior.
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