CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2008 3.G Owners Manual

the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is off, the
turn signal is off, and the selector lever is in any position
except ªPº (Park).
NOTE:The Daytime Running Lights will turn off
automatically when the turn signal is in operation and
turn on again when the turn signal is not operating.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned to the LOCK position, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver's door is opened.
Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on
the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever.NOTE:The front fog lights will only operate with the
headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights
will turn off the front fog lights.Front Fog Light Control
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Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Lever upward or downward
and the corresponding turn signal indicator on the in-
strument panel will flash to show proper operation of the
front and rear turn signal lights.You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially upward or downward without moving beyond
the detent.
Check for a defective outside light bulb if either light
remains on and does not flash or has a very fast flash rate.
If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it
would suggest that the fuse or indicator is defective.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
toward you, to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Turn Signal Control
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Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in
the Flash to Pass position for more than 15 seconds, the
high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds
before activating the Flash to Pass function again.
Highbeam Functions
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Interior Lights
Two courtesy/reading lights are located in the bottom of
the rearview mirror. You can turn these lights on and off
from the switches in the mirror or from the Dimmer
Control in the Multi-Function Lever. These lights are also
controlled automatically by the illuminated entry system.A courtesy light is also found in the rear of the center
console. You can turn this light on and off from the
dimmer control in the Multi-Function Lever. This light is
also controlled automatically by the illuminated entry
system.
Battery Saver Feature
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open.
Dimmer Control
The Dimmer Control is part of the Multi-Function Con-
trol Lever. It controls the operation of the interior lights
and the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
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Instrument Panel Dimming
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
Dimmer Control upward or downward to change the
brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the Dimmer Control to the first detent to brighten
the odometer and radio display when the parking lights
or headlights are on during daylight conditions.
Interior Light ON
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat OFF
Rotate the Dimmer Control completely downward to the
(O) OFF position. The interior lights will remain off when
the doors are open.
Dimmer Control
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The Windshield Wiper / Washer Control Lever is
located on the right side of the steering column.Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent past the
intermittent settings for Low-speed wiper operation, or
to the second detent past the intermittent settings for
High-speed wiper operation.
NOTE:The wipers will automatically return to the
ªParkº position if you turn off the ignition switch while
they are operating. The wipers will resume operation
when you turn the ignition switch to the ON position
again.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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CAUTION!
²Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the
windshield wipers may result if the wiper control
is left in any position other than OFF.
²Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
OFF position. If the windshield wiper control is
turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the
OFF position, damage to the wiper motor may
occur.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper system when weather condi-
tions make a single wiping cycle with a variable pause
between cycles desirable. Rotate the end of the Wind-
shield Wiper / Washer Control Lever to the first detent,
and then turn the end of the lever to select the desired
delay interval. There are five delay settings, which allow
you to regulate the wipe interval from a minimum of one
cycle every second to a maximum of approximately 18
seconds between cycles.
For vehicles equipped with the Speed Sensitive Intermit-
tent Wiper System, the wiper delay times depend on
vehicle speed. If the vehicle is moving less than 10 mph
(16 km/h), delay times will double.
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WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield washer use.
Mist Feature
Push downward on the Windshield Wiper / Washer
Control Lever to activate a single wipe cycle to clear the
windshield of road mist or spray from a passing vehicle.
The wipers will continue to operate until you release the
lever.
Headlights with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn ON
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the Multi-Function Control Lever (on the left side of the
steering column) is placed in the (A) AUTO position. In
Mist Control
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addition, the headlights will turn OFF when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Ð if equipped. For details, refer to ºHeadlights
with Wipers,º under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Pro-
grammable Features),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Centerº in Section 4 of this manual.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the Windshield Wiper / Washer
Control lever toward you and hold it for as long as
washer spray is desired.
If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the delay range, the wipers will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after releasing the lever and then resume
the intermittent interval previously selected.If you activate the washer while the wiper control is in
the OFF position, the wipers will operate for two wipe
cycles and then turn OFF.
Adding Washer Fluid
NOTE:Refer to the appropriate ªEngine Compartmentº
diagram in Section 7 for the location of the washer fluid
reservoir.
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located
in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid
level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze)
and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
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WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.To unlock the steering column, push the control handle
downward. To tilt the steering column, move the steering
wheel upward or downward as desired. To lengthen or
shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the steering
column in position, pull the control handle upward until
fully engaged.
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