ignition CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2008 3.G Owner's Guide

hold may not become active automatically. This is cell
phone-dependent. To bring the call back from hold, press
and hold the PHONE button until you hear a single beep.
Redial
²
Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Redial.9
²The UConnecttsystem will call the last number that
was dialed from your cellular phone.
NOTE:This may not be the last number dialed from the
UConnecttsystem.
Call Continuation
Call continuation is the progression of a phone call on the
UConnecttsystem after the vehicle ignition key has been
switched to OFF. Call continuation functionality avail-
able on the vehicle can be any one of three types:
²After the ignition key is switched OFF, a call can
continue on the UConnecttsystem either until the call
ends, or until the vehicle battery condition dictates
cessation of the call on the UConnecttsystem and
transfer of the call to the mobile phone.
²After the ignition key is switched to OFF, a call can
continue on the UConnecttsystem for a certain dura-
tion, after which the call is automatically transferred
from the UConnecttsystem to the mobile phone.
²An active call is automatically transferred to the
mobile phone after the ignition key is switched to OFF.
UConnectTSystem Features
Language Selection
To change the language that the UConnecttsystem is
using:
²Press the PHONE button to begin.
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²In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
compromised with the convertible top down.
Far End Audio Performance
²
Audio quality is maximized under:
²low-to-medium blower setting,
²low-to-medium vehicle speed,
²low road noise,
²smooth road surface,
²fully closed windows,
²dry weather condition, and
²operation from driver seat.
²Performance, such as audio clarity, echo, and loudness
to a large degree rely on the phone and network, and
not the UConnecttsystem.
²Echo at the far end can sometimes be reduced by
lowering the in-vehicle audio volume.
²In a convertible vehicle, system performance may be
compromised with the convertible top down.
BluetoothtCommunication Link
Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the UConnecttsystem. When this happens, the connec-
tion can generally be re-established by switching the
phone off/on. Your cell phone is recommended to remain
in Bluetootht9ON9mode.
Power-Up
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either ON
or ACC position, or after a language change, you must
wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraint so
that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise it, pull
upward on the head restraint. To lower it, depress the
button on the post guide and push downward on the
head restraint.
Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The driver
and front passenger seats are heated.
The controls for each heater are located in the Instrument
Panel Switch Bank above the climate controls. After
turning on the ignition, you can choose from High, Off,
or Low heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for high, one for low, and none for
off.
Adjustable Head Restraint
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Headlights & Parking Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn the end of
the lever to the second detent for headlight operation.
Automatic Headlights Ð If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights ON or
OFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
ON, turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to
the (A) AUTO position (third detent). When the system is
ON, the Headlight Time Delay feature is also ON. This
means the headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds
after you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
To turn the Automatic System OFF, turn the end of the
Multi-Function Control Lever out of the (A) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will turn ON in the Automatic mode.
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 is placed in the (A)
Headlight Switch
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AUTO position. In 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.
Headlight Time Delay Ð If Equipped
This feature is particularly useful when exiting your
vehicle in an unlit area. It provides the safety of headlight
illumination for about 90 seconds after turning the igni-
tion switch to the LOCK position.
To activate the delay, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position while the headlights are still on. Then,
turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delayinterval begins when you turn off the headlights. Only
the headlights will illuminate during this time.
If you turn the headlights, parking lights, or ignition
switch on again, the system will cancel the delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
The Headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to ªHeadlights Off Delay,º
under ªPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),º under ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)º in Section 4 of this manual.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð If Equipped
The high beam headlights will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) and operate at DRL (lower) inten-
sity, whenever the ignition is on, the engine is running,
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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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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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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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release the ONOFF button a second time. The CRUISE
indicator will turn off. Be sure to turn the system OFF
when not in use.
NOTE:The Electronic Speed Control System will auto-
matically turn off when the engine is turned off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed:
When the vehicle reaches the speed desired, press down
on the lever and release SET DECEL. Release the accel-
erator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
NOTE:
²The vehicle must be traveling at least 25 mph (40
km/h) for the speed control to set.
²The vehicle should be traveling at a steady speed and
on level ground before pressing the lever SET DECEL.
To Deactivate:
A soft tap on the brake pedal, or pulling the Speed
Control Lever toward you CANCEL, or normal brake
pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the
speed control without erasing the set speed from
memory. Pressing the ONOFF button or turning off the
ignition erases the set speed from memory.
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It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device being programmed
to HomeLinktfor more efficient training and accurate
transmission of the radio-frequency signal.
Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage
when programming.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter
away from the HomeLinktbutton you wish to program.
Place the hand-held transmitter 1±3 inches (3±8 cm) away
from the HomeLinktbutton you wish to program while
keeping the indicator light in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen
HomeLinktbutton and the hand-held transmitter button
until the HomeLinktindicator changes from a slow to a
rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLinkt
and hand-held transmitter buttons.Watch for the HomeLinktindicator to change flash rates.
When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30
seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may
open & close while you train.
NOTE:
²Some gate operators and garage door openers may
require you to replace Step #3 with procedures noted
in the ªGate Operator/Canadian Programmingº sec-
tion.
²After training a HomeLinktchannel, if the garage
door does not operate with HomeLinktand the ga-
rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the
garage door opener may have rolling code. If so,
proceed to the heading ªProgramming A Rolling Code
System.º
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