hood open CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2005 2.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Convertible Top Operation................49
▫To Lower The Top......................49
▫To Raise The Top......................51
▫Top Cover Installation...................52
▫Top Cover Removal.....................57

Console Features.......................57

Mirrors..............................58
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror—If Equipped......58
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror—If Equipped....59
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors............60
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors................61

Seats................................61
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments............61
▫Power Driver’s Seat.....................63
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............63
▫To Fold The Front Seatback Forward.........64
▫Easy Entry System.....................64
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............65

To Open And Close The Hood.............65

Lights...............................67
▫Front Map/Reading Lights...............67
▫Interior Lights........................67
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Adjustable Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so
that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise, pull
up on the head restraint. To lower, depress the button on
the post guide and push down on the head restraint.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Adjustable Head Restraint
Hood Release Lever
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Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
marked“prop”on the underside of the hood.To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
Hood Safety Catch
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Cooling System
Inspection
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition key
to the OFF position. The fan is controlled by both
the temperature of the engine cooling system and
the pressure in the air conditioning system and
can start at any time the ignition key is in the ON
position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or cap is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, whereapplicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant.
Check the front of the radiator for any accumulation of
bugs, leaves, etc. Clean the radiator by gently spraying
water from a garden hose at the back of the core.
Check the recovery bottle tank tubing for condition and
tightness of connections at the bottle. Inspect the entire
system for leaks.Coolant Recovery Bottle (2.7L Engine Shown)
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount-
ing screws.2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the
head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool.
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7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the
retaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb.
8. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight assem-
bly mounting screws. Pull the headlight assembly away
from the vehicle.2. Gently pry the headlight assembly away from the
fender as shown in the picture. This will free the ball stud
from its retainer in the fender. Pull the headlight assem-
bly away from the vehicle.
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Top Cover............................. 52
Towing.........................179,197,198
Disabled Vehicle...................... 197
Trailering........................... 179
Traction Control....................73,91,155
Traction Control Switch................73,155
Trailer Towing......................... 179
Minimum Requirements................ 179
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 179
Warnings........................... 179
Transaxle............................. 227
Additives........................... 229
Automatic.....................147,149,227
Autostick........................... 173
Filter.............................. 229
Overdrive........................... 150
Selection of Lubricant.................. 227
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 93
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 19
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 77
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 16Transporting Pets........................ 43
Tread Wear Indicators................... 169
Trip Computer.......................... 97
Trip Odometer.......................... 93
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 93
Trunk Release, Emergency...............21,22
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 21
Turn Signals.........................70,92
Underhood Fuses....................... 236
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 274
Universal Transmitter.................... 77
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 174
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 224
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 61
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 161
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 239
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 232
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 246
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