odometer CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2008 3.G Owners Manual

NOTE:The following conditions must be met in order
for this switch to operate:
²The gear selector lever must be in PARK.
²The convertible top must be either closed and latched
or open and latched.To unlatch the trunk lid from outside the vehicle, press
and release the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter two times.
With the ignition ON, the word ªdeckº will display in the
odometer indicating the trunk is open. The odometer
display will reappear once the trunk is closed or if the
trip button is pressed.
With the key in the lock position or with the key out, the
word ªdeckº will display until the trunk is closed.
On vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), the words ªTrunk Ajarº will
display.
Trunk Release Button
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Press and hold the switch in the Top Up
position until the operation of raising the top
and latching it is complete, which is indicated
by the system raising the windows and dis-
playing ªTOP DONEº in the odometer or ªCONVERT-
IBLE TOP COMPLETEº in the EVIC (if equipped).
Using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmitter
You cannot use the Power Top button on the RKE
transmitter to raise the power convertible top. You must
use the Power Top switch inside the vehicle to perform
this operation.
Manually
Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli-
cated and physically demanding procedure, and it re-
quires a special tool to do so. In the event that you
experience a malfunction when operating the power
convertible top:1. Read all of the Notes, Cautions, and Warning found
under ªPower Convertible Top Usage Precautionsº to
verify all operating conditions are met.
2. Check for Operation and Warning Messages as de-
scribed under ªPower Convertible Top Operation &
Warning Messages.º If applicable, perform the related
action to correct the condition present.
3. If Steps 1 and 2 do not resolve the problem, see your
authorized dealer for service.
Wind Stop
The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle.
The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera-
tion. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up.
However, when not in use, the Wind Stop folds to allow
for convenient storage underneath the cargo protector in
the trunk.
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Removing & Storing the Wind Stop
Reverse the installation procedure to remove, fold, and
store the Wind Stop. However, note the following before
doing so:
²Disengage the pivot lock (1) to fold the small frame flat
onto the large frame. Disengage the frame lock (2) to
disconnect the small frame from the large frame.
Power Convertible Top Operation & Warning
Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM dis-
plays various power convertible top operation and warn-
ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ± if equipped, or in the Odometer for vehicles not
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the following chart for
message related information:
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EVIC
MessageLEVIC
Message
Display
TimeLOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/h])LLOdometer
Message
Display
TimeLLOdometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/h])LLOdometer
Message
Display
TimeLLChime ConditionOperator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP IN
OPERATIONUntil Op-
eration is
CompleteTOP Until Opera-
tion is Com-
pleteÐ Ð Ð The System is
Lowering or
Raising the TopÐ
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
COMPLETE9 Seconds TOP DONE Display Scrolls
for 6 SecondsÐ Ð Single
ChimeThe System
Completes Op-
eration of Low-
ering or Raising
the TopÐ
SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD9 Seconds SET CARGO
SHIELDDisplay Scrolls
for 9 SecondsÐ Ð Single
ChimeThe Top Fails to
Move When Op-
erating the
Power Top Con-
trolPosition the
Cargo Protec-
tor in the
Trunk to Allow
Top Operation
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP IN
OPERATIONUntil Op-
eration is
CompleteTOP Until Opera-
tion is Com-
pleteTOP Until Op-
eration is
CompleteSingle
ChimeThe System Fails
to Complete Op-
eration of Low-
ering or Raising
the TopCycle Power
Top Control
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EVIC
MessageLEVIC
Message
Display
TimeLOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/h])LLOdometer
Message
Display
TimeLLOdometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/h])LLOdometer
Message
Display
TimeLLChime ConditionOperator
Action
Required
SPEED TOO
HIGH9 Seconds SPEED TOO
HIGHDisplay Scrolls
for 9 SecondsTOP 6 Seconds Single
ChimeYou Are Operat-
ing the Power
Top at a Vehicle
Speed Greater
Than 0 mph (0
km/h)The Top Will
Not Operate
Unless the Ve-
hicle is Station-
ary.
TRUNK
AJARContinu-
ousDECK Continuous DECK Continuous Single
ChimeThe Trunk Lid is
Unlatched or
OpenThe Top Will
Not Operate
Unless the
Trunk Lid is
Closed
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
MALFUNC-
TION6 Seconds TOP FAIL Display Scrolls
for 6 SecondsTOP 6 Seconds Single
ChimeThe PTCM Acti-
vated the System
LOCKOUT Fea-
tureRefer to Foot
NoteLLL
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
MALFUNC-
TIONUntil Fault
is No
Longer De-
tected or
RepairedTOP FAIL Display Scrolls
until Fault is
No Longer De-
tected or Re-
pairedTOP Display
Flashes un-
til Fault is
No Longer
Detected or
RepairedSingle
ChimeThe PTCM Acti-
vated the System
LOCKOUT Fea-
tureSee your au-
thorized dealer
for service
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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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will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
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.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
11. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime
will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the
engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out.12. Tachometer
The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.
13. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transaxle gear
selection.
14. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon
transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the
purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed
during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of
the reading before and after the service so that the correct
mileage can be determined.
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The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom-
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap-
proximately 2 seconds). Refer to ªTrip Odometer Buttonº
for additional information.
Vehicle Warning Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, ªDOOR AJAR,º
ªTRUNK AJAR,º or ªgASCAPº will display in the odom-
eter.
NOTE:If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
then all warnings including ªDOOR AJARº and
ªTRUNK AJARº will only display in the EVIC. (Refer to
ªElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in this
section for specific messages).gASCAP
If the vehicle diagnostic system detects a leak or change
in the evaporative system, or the fuel filler cap is loose,
improperly installed, or damaged, the words ªgASCAPº
will display in the odometer. If this occurs, tighten the
fuel filler cap properly and press the odometer reset
button to turn off the ªgASCAPº message. (Refer to
ªOnboard Diagnostic System Ð OBDIIº in Section 7 of
this manual for more information). If the problem con-
tinues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle
is started. See your authorized dealer service center as
soon as possible.
Change Oil
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The ªChange Oilº message will flash in
the instrument cluster odometer for approximately 12
seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
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indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ªONº position.
To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
dure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ªONº position (Do
not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three
times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
15. Cruise Indicator Ð If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Speed Control
System is ON.
16. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Knob
Single Trip Odometer
Press and release this button to change the display from
odometer to trip odometer. The word ªTripº displays to
show that the odometer is in Trip Mode. Press and release
the button again to change the display back to the
odometer.
To reset the trip odometer, first set the display to Trip
Mode. Then push and hold the button (approximately 2
seconds) until the display resets to 0. The odometer must
be in Trip Mode to reset the trip odometer.
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Dual Trip Odometer Ð If Equipped
Press and release this button to change the display from
odometer to ªTrip A.º Press and release it a second time
to change the display to ªTrip B.º Press and release it a
third time to change the display back to the odometer.
To reset the trip odometer, first display the trip mileage
that you want to reset, ªTrip Aº or ªTrip B.º Then push
and hold the button (approximately 2 seconds) until the
display resets to 0. The odometer must be in Trip Mode to
reset the trip odometer.
17. Electronic Throttle Control Indicator Light
This red illuminated light informs you of a
problem with the Electronic Throttle Control
system. If a problem is detected, the light will
come on while the engine is running. If the
light remains lit with the engine running your vehicle
will usually be drivable and not need towing, however
see your dealer for service as soon as possible.If the light is flashing when the engine is running you
may experience power loss, an elevated/rough idle, and
increased brake pedal effort, and your vehicle may
require towing. Immediate service is required.
The light will come on when the ignition switch is first
turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. This is
normal. If the light does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
18. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator
Light/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light Ð
If Equipped
If this indicator light flashes during accelera-
tion, apply as little throttle as possible. While
driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your
speed and driving to the prevailing road con-
ditions, and do not switch off the ESP, or TCS Ð if
equipped.
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