ECU CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2010 3.G Owner's Manual

4. Open the access cover (C) on the carpet covering the
back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook (D) to the
anchor.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
Child Tether Anchor
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Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the foot well of
your vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal
area unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that
they cannot slip out of position and interfere with the
pedals or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other
ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and inter-
fering with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
•Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on
top of already installed floor mats. Additional
floor mats and other coverings will reduce the size
of the pedal area and interfere with the pedals.(Continued)
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Al-
ways properly reinstall and secure floor mats that
have been removed for cleaning.
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
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Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 130
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 131
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 132
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only) ................ 133
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 133
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 134
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 135
▫ To Activate ......................... 135
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 136
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 136
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 136
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 136 ▫
To Accelerate For Passing .............. 137
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 138
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 139
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 142
▫ Security ........................... 143
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 143
▫ General Information .................. 143
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 144
 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 147
 Cupholders .......................... 148
▫ Front Seat Cupholder ................. 148
▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ................. 148
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85

•The Power Top Control Module (PTCM) monitors and
controls lowering and raising of the top. A series of
micro-switches verify that operations are complete
before allowing the next stage of lowering or raising
operation.
•Opening and closing the top consecutively without the
engine running may run the battery down.
•If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the top down, safely bring the
vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over the
empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat belts
and remove the fluttering condition.
CAUTION!
•Correctly position the cargo shield in the trunk
before stowing the top. Doing so closes a switch
that allows top operation (stowing) to proceed. If
the switch is not closed, a warning message dis-
plays in the instrument cluster to notify the driver.
•Always place items carefully into the trunk.
•Do not push items too far into the trunk, particu-
larly when the top is retracted into its stowage area
in the trunk.
•Do not use the area near the tonneau cover for
storage.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage
to the convertible top components, trunk contents,
and the vehicle interior.
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Power Convertible Top Operation and 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:
EVIC
Message
EVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/
h])Odometer
Message
Display
Time
Odometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/
h])Odometer
Message
Display
Time
Chime Condition Operator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
NOT SE-
CURED Until Op-
eration is
Complete
TOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Complete— — — The Sys-
tem is
Lowering
or Raising
the Top—3
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EVIC
MessageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/
h])Odometer
Message
Display
Time
Odometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/
h])Odometer
Message
Display
Time
Chime Condition Operator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
COMPLETE 9 sec. TOP
DONEDisplay
Scrolls for
6 sec.— — Single
ChimeThe Sys-
tem Com-
pletes Op-
eration of
Lowering
or Raising
the Top—
SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD 9 sec. SET
CARGO
SHIELDDisplay
Scrolls for
9 sec.— — Single
ChimeThe Top
Fails to
Move
When Op-
erating the
Power Top
ControlPosition
the Cargo
Shield in
the Trunk
to Allow
Top Op-
eration
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EVIC
MessageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/
h])Odometer
Message
Display
Time
Odometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/
h])Odometer
Message
Display
Time
Chime Condition Operator
Action
Required
CONVERT-
IBLE TOP
NOT SE-
CURED Until Op-
eration is
Complete
TOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
CompleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
CompleteSingle
Chime
The Sys-
tem Fails
to Com-
plete Op-
eration of
Lowering
or Raising
the TopCycle
Power Top
Control
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•If you are trying to lower the top and ambient temperature is 0°F (-18°C) or lower, wait until the temperature
rises and the top is thawed and dry before operating the power top. A soft top should not be lowered at tem-
peratures below 32°F (0°C).
• If you are trying to raise the top and ambient temperature is below -40°F (-40°C), wait until the temperature
rises before operating the power top.
• If the vehicle charging system is malfunctioning, see your authorized dealer for service.
• If the battery is run down, have it recharged and tested at your authorized dealer.
• Hydraulic pump overheating can occur if you lower and raise the top consecutively (usually more than six or
seven times depending upon the ambient temperature). Wait at least five minutes before operating the power
top again. NOTE:If lockout occurs due to hydraulic pump overheating, the system will allow you to raise the
top without waiting five minutes. However, do so only if necessary.
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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and lift the second-
ary latch underneath the center front edge of the hood
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
on the underside of the hood.Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location.
Hood Safety Catch
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
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