top CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2004 2.G User Guide

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mConvertible Top Operation................47
NTo Lower The Top......................47
NTo Raise The Top......................49
NTop Cover Installation...................50
NTop Cover Removal.....................54
mConsole Features.......................55
mMirrors..............................56
NInside Day/Night Mirror Ð If Equipped......56
NAutomatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped....56
NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature Ð If
Equipped............................57
NElectric Remote-Control Mirrors............57NIlluminated Vanity Mirrors................58
mSeats................................58
NManual Front Seat Adjustments............58
NPower Driver's Seat.....................60
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped..............60
NTo Fold The Front Seatback Forward.........61
NEasy Entry System.....................61
NAdjustable Head Restraints...............62
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............62
mLights...............................64
NFront Map/Reading Lights...............64
3

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
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 of a vehicle in a collision. Therefore
it is important that all occupants wear their seat belts
at all times when riding in a convertible. Studies
have shown that it is generally safer to remain inside
a vehicle during a collision, than to be ejected from
the vehicle.
NOTE:The top and top storage area should be thor-
oughly dry before lowering the top.
To Lower The Top:
NOTE:
To avoid damage to the convertible top or its
components, your vehicle is equipped with a feature that
prevents convertible top operation at speeds over 10 mph
(16 km/h).
CAUTION!
To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that
the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear
selector in the Park position before lowering or
raising the top.
1. To avoid damage to either the top or the rear window,
check the top storage area at the rear of the vehicle
interior to be sure that it is clear of debris or other items.
Be sure that child seat flip up bars are lowered. Do not
use the top storage area for other storage purposes.
2. Turn the ignition key to the On position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 47
3

3. Release the top from the windshield header by pulling
both latch handles rearward until the latch hooks are free.
4. Press the Power Top Switch to disengage the top pins
from the header. As soon as the top is free, close both
latch handles.
NOTE:The Power Top Switch has two detent positions
for lowering the convertible top. Pressing and holding
the Power Top Switch lightly in the first detent position
will automatically lower the convertible top. Pressingand holding the switch in the second detent position will
lower all four windows and the top to the full down
position.
CAUTION!
Damage to the top material could result if the latch
handles are not completely closed when the top is
lowered. The convertible top cover cannot be in-
stalled while the latch handles are open.
48 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

To Raise The Top:
CAUTION!
To insure no damage occurs to the visors, they
should be rotated to the forward (against glass)
position prior to raising or lowering the convertible
top.
NOTE:To avoid damage to the convertible top or its
components, your vehicle is equipped with a feature that
prevents convertible top operation at speeds over 10 mph
(16 km/h).
NOTE:If the power convertible top system fails, raise
the top by manually pulling the top until it meets the
windshield and open both front latch handles. Pull the
top until the two pins are seated in the windshield
header. Using the center pull cup, pull down and hook
each latch hook to its striker. Latch both sides. This may
require a considerable amount of physical effort.
CAUTION!
To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that
the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear
selector in the Park position before lowering or
raising the top.
1. Remove the top cover and store it in the trunk.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
3.
Press the Power Top Switch to raise the top. Before the
top reaches the windshield, open both front latch handles.
Press the switch again to continue raising the top until the
two pins seat themselves in the windshield header.
4. Use the center pull cup to pull down on the header.
Hook each latch hook to its striker. Latch both sides.
CAUTION!
Car top carriers, ski racks, etc., should not be at-
tached to the convertible top mechanism as they will
damage the top.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 49
3

Top Cover Installation
With the top down and the convertible top latch handles
in the closed position, there are two ways to install the
convertible top cover. Lay the unfolded convertible top
cover across the convertible top and choose the way that
suits you best.
Installation From Inside The Vehicle
1. Kneel on the rear seat and tuck the rear edge and side
edges of the top cover under the black molding near the
trunk.
50 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

2. Insert both tabs located on the front of the top cover in
between the seatback and seatback bracket.3. Snap the top cover flaps to the inner trim panel snaps.
The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 51
3

4. Press down on the forward portion of the top cover to
engage the hook and loop fasteners.Installation From Outside The Vehicle
1. Start on one side of the vehicle and tuck as much of the
top cover as possible under the black molding.
52 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

2. Snap the top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap.
(The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.)3. Tuck the top cover tab closest to you into the space
between the seatback and the seatback bracket.
4. Walk to the other side of the vehicle and finish tucking
the top cover under the black molding. Insert the remain-
ing tab between the seatback and the seatback bracket.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53
3

5. Snap the remaining top cover flap to the inner trim
panel snap.6. Press down on the forward portion of the top cover to
engage the hook and loop fasteners.
Top Cover Removal
Unsnap the snaps and disengage the hook and loop
fasteners, slide the tabs from the rear seat and then from
the rear of the top storage area. Remove the top cover,
fold, and store in the trunk or a dry secure area.
54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Speed Sensitive Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Turn the lever to the delay
position, then select the delay interval. The delay can be
regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles, to a cycle every 1/2 second.
NOTE:The wiper delay times depend on vehicle speed.
If the vehicle is moving less than 16 km/h (10 mph),
delay times will be doubled.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
To tilt the column, push down on the lever below the turn
signal control and move the wheel up or down, as
desired. Push the lever back up to lock the column firmly
in place.WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69
3