trunk release CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2004 2.G Owners Manual

NGeneral Information....................18
NTransmitter Battery Service...............18
mVehicle Theft Alarm.....................19
NTamper Alert.........................19
NSecurity System Manual Override...........20
mTrunk Lock And Release..................20
mTrunk Safety Warning....................20
NTrunk Internal Emergency Release..........21
mPower Windows........................21
NWind Buffeting........................22
mOccupant Restraints.....................22
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................23
NPretensioners.........................26NEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert)...........................27
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............28
NSeat Belt Extender......................28
NDriver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag............29
NChild Restraint........................34
mEngine Break-In Recommendations..........42
mSafety Tips............................42
NExhaust Gas..........................42
NSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................43
NPeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle....................43
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To unlock the doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button once to unlock the
driver's door. Press the button twice within 5 seconds to
unlock all doors. If your vehicle is equipped with Illumi-
nated Entry, the interior lights also come on and remain
on for about 30 seconds, when you unlock the doors.
NOTE:The system may be programmed to unlock all
the doors upon the first press of the Unlock button. To
toggle between the first press unlock of the driver's door
to unlock of all doors, perform the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit-
ter.
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4
but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the LOCK
button.
3. Release both buttons.
The headlights will flash twice to acknowledge the
unlock signal.
NOTE:The Lamp Flash can be enabled or disabled by
performing the following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk
button.
3. Release both buttons.
To lock the doors:
The horn will chirp and the headlamps will flash once to
acknowledge the lock signal.
NOTE:To enable or disable the Lamp Flash, see the
Note just prior to the sub-section ªTo lock the doorsº. The
horn chirp can be enabled or disabled by the following
procedure:
1. Press and hold the Lock button on the transmitter.
2. Continue to hold the Lock button, wait at least 4 but
no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Unlock
button.
3. Release both buttons.
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

To unlock the trunk:
Press and hold the Trunk button on the transmitter to
unlatch the trunk.
NOTE:The transmitter can be programmed to unlatch
the trunk immediately upon activation of the Trunk
button (without pressing and holding) by performing the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmit-
ter.
2. Continue to hold the Unlock button, wait at least 4
but no longer than 10 seconds, then press the Trunk
button.
3. Release both buttons.
Panic Alarm
The panic mode unlocks the driver's door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the headlights, and sounds the
horn for about 3 minutes or until the alarm is turned off.
To use the Panic Alarm:
Press and hold the Panic Button for at least 1 second to
activate the panic alarm. Press and hold the panic button
a second time or unlock the door with the key (if
equipped with central locking) to deactivate the alarm.
The alarm will also shut itself off after 3 minutes, or when
the vehicle speed reaches 15 MPH (24 km/h).
To Program Additional Transmitters:
Up to 4 transmitters can be programmed to your vehicle.
To program a transmitter, perform the following proce-
dure:
1. With the vehicle in Park, turn the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position.
2. Using a currently programmed transmitter, press the
Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the
Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10
seconds, then press and hold the Panic button for at least
one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You
will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with
programming the new transmitter.
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Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual lock control.
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 willoperate. 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 ªdeckº 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 ªdeckº 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.
20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
POWER WINDOWS
The window controls on the driver's door operate all
windows.
The driver's window switch has an Auto Down feature.
Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the
window will go down automatically.
To open the window part way, pull the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21
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replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometer, press and release
the Trip Odometer button. Press and release the Trip
button a second time to return to the odometer. While in
trip mode, press and hold the button for at least
1¤2second
to reset the trip odometer.
Door, Deck or Trunk Ajar Warnings
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 when the door is closed. If the trunk is not
completely closed, the work DECK will replace the
odometer display. The odometer display will reappear
when the trunk is closed.
16. Anti-Lock Warning Light Ð If Equipped
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
described elsewhere in this manual. This light
will come on when the ignition key is turned to theRUN position and may stay on for several seconds. If
the light does not come on, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer. The warning light should be
checked frequently to assure that it is operating prop-
erly.
If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving,
it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required, however,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not
on.
17. Oil Pressure Light
Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will
come on and remain on briefly when the igni-
tion is turned on as a bulb check. If the bulb does not
come on during starting, have the bulb repaired
promptly.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. Do not operate the
vehicle until the cause is corrected.
90 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

remain on continuously. Refer to9Enhanced Driver
Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlertŸ)9in the Occu-
pant Restraints section for more information.
20. Theft Alarm Light Ð If Equipped
The light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for
15 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. If the
light comes on but does not flash, the system is still
armed, but there is a problem in the trunk circuit. After 15
seconds the light will continue to flash slowly. This
shows that the system is fully armed.
21. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to about 21¤2gallons (91¤2liters), the fuel symbol will light and remain lit
until fuel is added.
22. Trip Odometer Button
Press and release this button to change the display from
odometer to trip odometer. The word TRIP will appear
when in the trip odometer mode. To reset the trip
odometer, press and hold the button for at least 1/2
second.
COMPASS, TEMPERATURE, AND TRIP
COMPUTER DISPLAY Ð IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to choose between a compass /
temperature display and one of five trip conditions being
monitored.
Control Buttons
Step Button
Use this button to choose or cycle through the five trip
conditions.
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Cavity Fuse Circuit
1 30 Amp Green Blower Motor
2 10 Amp Red Right High Beam Headlight,
High Beam Indicator
3 10 Amp Red Left High Beam Headlight
4 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Switch Illu-
mination, Power Top Switch,
Transmission Range Switch,
Daytime Running Light Mod-
ule (Canada), Power Win-
dows, Anti-lock Brake Sys-
tem Module
5 10 Amp Red Power Door Lock and Door
Lock Arm/Disarm Switches,
Vanity, Reading, Map, Rear
Seating, Ignition, and Trunk
Lights, Illuminated Entry,
Radio, Power Antenna, Data
Link Connector, Body Con-
trol Module, Power Amplifier
6 10 Amp Red Heated Rear Window Indica-
tor
7 20 Amp Yel-
lowInstrument cluster illumina-
tion, Park and tail Lights
8 20 Amp Yel-
lowPower Receptacle, Horns,
Ignition, Fuel, StartCavity Fuse Circuit
9 15 Amp Blue Power Door Lock Motors
(Body Control Module)
10 20 Amp Yel-
lowDaytime Running Light Mod-
ule (Canada)
11 10 Amp Red Instrument Cluster, Transmis-
sion Control, Park/Neutral
Switch, Body Control Module
12 10 Amp Red Left Low beam Headlight
13 20 Amp Yel-
lowRight Low Beam Headlight,
Fog Light Switch
14 10 Amp Red Radio
15 10 Amp Red Turn Signal and Hazard
Flashers, Wiper Switch, Seat
Belt Control Module, Wiper
Relays, Rear Window De-
froster Relay
16 10 Amp Red Airbag Control Module
17 10 Amp Airbag Control Module
18 20 Amp
C/BRKRPower Seat Switch, Remote
Trunk Release
19 30 Amp
C/BRKRPower Windows
224 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 184
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 78
Electronic Speed Control.................. 70
Emergency Brake....................... 141
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 176
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....192,236
Engine............................189,190
Block Heater......................... 134
Break-In Recommendations............... 42
Checking Oil Level.................... 194
Compartment.....................189,190
Cooling............................ 207
Oil .............................194,232
Oil Change Interval................... 195
Oil Selection......................... 196
Oil Synthetic......................... 197
Overheating......................... 174
Timing Belt.......................... 200
Engine Oil Viscosity..................196,232Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 196
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 206
Exhaust System........................ 206
Exterior Light Service.................... 226
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 198
Automatic Transaxle................... 215
Engine Fuel......................... 198
Engine Oil.......................... 197
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 174
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 170
Engine Oil.......................... 196
Maintenance......................... 171
Replacement Parts.................... 171
Starting............................ 170
Fluid Capacities........................ 232
Fluid Leaks............................ 43
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 214
INDEX 263
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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 233
Reformulated Gasoline................... 162
Refrigerant............................ 202
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 15
Remote Trunk Release.................... 20
Replacement Tires...................... 157
Reporting Safety Defects................. 255
Restraints, Child........................ 34
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rotation, Tires......................... 159
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 43
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 255
Safety Information, Tire.................. 145
Safety Tips............................. 42
Schedule, Maintenance................... 236
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 220
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 27
Seat Belts.........................22,23,40
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Child Restraint........................ 40Extender............................ 28
Inspection........................... 43
Reminder............................ 91
Seats................................. 58
Adjustment.......................... 58
Cleaning............................ 218
Head Restraints....................... 62
Lumbar Support....................... 59
Power.............................. 60
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm......................... 19
Sentry Key...........................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................. 88
Service Manuals........................ 255
Setting the Clock........................ 96
Side Window Demisters.................. 125
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 184
Snow Tires............................ 159
Spark Plugs........................... 198
Speed Control........................70,87
Speedometer........................... 88
268 INDEX