window CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2007 3.G Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys.................10
▫Ignition Key Removal...................10
▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition
Interlock System.......................11
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................11
▫Locking Doors With The Key..............12

Sentry Key............................12
▫Replacement Keys......................13
▫Sentry Key Programming.................13
▫General Information....................14

Security Alarm System — If Equipped.......14
▫Rearming Of The System.................14▫To Arm The System.....................14
▫To Disarm The System...................15
▫Security System Manual Override...........16

Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped.....16

Remote Keyless Entry....................17
▫To Unlock The Doors...................17
▫To Lock The Doors.....................18
▫ToUnlatchTheTrunk ...................18
▫Using The Express Down Window
Feature — If Equipped..................19
▫Using The Panic Alarm:..................19
▫To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”........19
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▫To Program Transmitters.................20
▫General Information....................20
▫Battery Replacement....................20

Remote Start System — If Equipped.........21
▫How To Use Remote Start................21

Door Locks...........................23
▫Manual Door Locks.....................23
▫Power Door Locks.....................24
▫“Child-Protection” Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)..........................25

Power Windows........................26
▫Power Window Switches.................26
▫Auto Window Down (Express Down) —
If Equipped..........................26
▫Auto Window Up (Express Up) With Anti–Pinch
Protection — If Equipped................27
▫Window Lockout Switch.................28▫Reset Express Up......................29
▫Wind Buffeting........................29

Trunk Release..........................29

Trunk Safety Warning....................30
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release..........30

Occupant Restraints.....................31
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................32
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....37
▫Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
Mode – If Equipped....................37
▫Rear Seat Belts........................38
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners...................38
▫BeltAlertEnhanced Warning System........38
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women............39
▫Seat Belt Extender......................40
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .40
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ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is
inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but
the key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
NOTE:The power window switches, radio, and power
outlets, will remain active for up to 45 seconds after the
ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle
front door will cancel this feature.
WARNING!
NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK. It also prevents shifting out of
PARK unless the key is in the ACC, or ON positions, and
the brake pedal is depressed.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:With either front door open, and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) will not function.
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Using The Express Down Window Feature — If
Equipped
The key fob remotely lowers both driver and passenger
front windows simultaneously. Lowering the front win-
dows using the key fob is a two step operation:
1. Press theunlockbutton once.
2. Press theunlockbutton a second time and hold the
button until the glass lowers completely or the windows
drop to the desired level
Using The Panic Alarm:
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”
NOTE:
The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be
turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center
(EVIC) equipped vehicles refer toPersonal Settingsin
the EVIC section of this manual. On non EVIC - equipped
vehicles perform the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 4 sec-
onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.
3. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key
fob with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.
The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure.
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Toexit the Remote Start mode, allow the
engine to run the cycle or depress the unlock
button to disarm the Vehicle Theft Security
Alarm and within one minute insert the key
into the ignition and turn the ignition to the RUN
position. The ignition must be in the RUN position in
order to drive the vehicle.
NOTE:The engine can be started two consecutive times
(two 15 minute cycles) by using the key fob. For a thirdcycle, the key must be cycled to the ignition RUN
position and then repeat the start sequence.
To shut off the vehicle when it is in Remote Start mode,
press the remote start button once. In order to avoid
inadvertent shut downs, the one-time press to shut down
the vehicle will be disabled for two seconds after receipt
of a valid remote start request.
NOTE:When the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode,
power window and sunroof operation are disabled for
security.
The following conditions must be met before the engine
will remote start:
•Automatic Transaxle in Park
•All doors are closed
•Hood is closed
•Hazard Switch is off
•Brake Switch is inactive
•Key is not in the ignition
REMOTE START BUTTON
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or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate
approximately14turn to the lock or unlock position (as
indicated by the stamped icons).
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
The control on the left front door has up-down switches
that give you fingertip control of all four power win-
dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the
front passenger door and one each on rear doors for
window control. The windows will operate only when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for
45 seconds after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s
door is opened. This feature can be turned off by your
authorized dealer.
Auto Window Down (Express Down) — If
Equipped
The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature
for both the driver and passenger front windows. The tab
is labeled “AUTO” to indicate this capability. Push the
window switch past the first detent, release, and the
Child Lock Control
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window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto
Down movement, operate the switch either in the up or
down direction and release the switch.
NOTE:The convenience of one-touch down front win-
dows, can also be controlled by using the remote key fob
— if equipped.To open the window part way, press the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
The power window switches will remain active for up to
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off. Open-
ing either front door will cancel this feature. The time for
this feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay
Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-
tion 4 of this manual.
Auto Window Up (Express Up) with Anti–Pinch
Protection — If Equipped
Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and
the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up, during
the auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
Power Window Auto Up / Auto Down Switches
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To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release it when you want the window
to stop.
NOTE:
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If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-
closure, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove
the obstacle and use the window switch again to close
the window.
•Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger
the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto-
closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
first detent and hold to close window manually.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. To avoid personal injury, be sure to
clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from
the window path before closing.
Window Lockout Switch
The window lockout switch on the driver’s door allows
you to disable the window control on the other doors. To
disable the window controls on the other doors, press the
window lock button. To enable the window controls,
press the window control button again.
Window Lockout Switch
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Reset Express Up
Any time the vehicle battery is disconnected, or goes
dead, the auto-up function will be disabled. To reactivate
the auto-up feature, pull the window switch up to close
the window completely and continue to hold the switch
up for an additional two seconds after the window is
closed.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting.
TRUNK RELEASE
Use the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to open the
trunk from outside the vehicle. From inside the car the
trunk lid can be released by depressing the Trunk Release
Button located on the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel. The transmission must be in Park before
the switch will operate.
Trunk Release Button
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NOTE:The front airbags are certified to the Federal
regulations that allow less forceful deployment.
The front airbags have a multistage inflator design. This
may allow the airbag to have different rates of inflation
that are based on collision severity and occupant size.
This vehicle may also be equipped with window bags to
protect the driver, front, and rear passengers sitting next
to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window
bags, they are located above the side windows. Their
covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG.
NOTE:Airbag covers may not be obvious in the
interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deploy-
ment.
Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
•Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
•AIRBAG Light
•Driver Airbag
•Front Passenger Airbag
•Supplemental Side Airbag Inflatable Curtains (SABIC)
— If Equipped
•Front Seat— side mounted (Thorax) Airbags — If
Equipped
•Front Impact Sensors
•Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped)
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Seat Belt Reminder Light
•Knee Impact Bolster
•Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners
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