center console CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2008 3.G Owners Manual

Heated Seats — If Equipped
This feature heats leather or cloth front driver and
passenger seats. The controls for the heated seats are
located in the center console above the climate controls.
There are indicator lights in the switches, which indicate
a low heat setting (one light lit) or high heat setting (two
lights lit).
Press the switch once to select high-level heating. Press
the switch a second time to select low-level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut off the heating elements.
Heated Seat Switches
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The center console power outlet is powered directly from
the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged
into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent
engine starting.
Instrument Panel Power OutletConsole Interior
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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED
Cupholder Ash Receiver — If Equipped
An optional ash receiver is available from your autho-
rized dealer and will fit in the center console front
cupholder.
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CAUTION!
For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled
cupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in the
forward cupholder.
The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter.
You may use the power outlet, located in the instrument
panel below the climate control knobs, or in the bottom of
the console compartment, for this cigar lighter.
CONSOLE FEATURES
Console Features
The center console armrest slides forward from design
position to provide added user comfort. Two cupholderscan accommodate large sized fast food beverage contain-
ers, and 20 oz (500 ml) bottles. A one-piece cup holder
insert for both cavities can easily be removed for clean-
ing.
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CUPHOLDERS
Heated Or Cooled Cupholder — If Equipped
With this feature the rear cavity of the cupholder can
keep cool beverages cool, and hot beverages hot. The rear
cupholder heats to 140°F (60°C) or cools to 35°F (1.6°C).
The switch is located on the front of the center console
and has three positions: HEAT, OFF, COOL.
When the unit is on and the LED is Red, the cup holder
is being heated. When the LED is Blue, the cup holder is
being cooled.
Heated or Cooled Cupholder
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VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)—IF
EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)in-
cludes the following components for rear seat entertain-
ment:
•A diagonal 7 in (17.8 cm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screen integrated into the center console armrest. The
screen features brightness control for optimum day-
time and nighttime viewing.
•The LCD screen swings up from the rear of the armrest
to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the display.
Opening the Rear Seat VES
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NOTE:Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been
raised to its viewing position.
•The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow
front seat operation for easy setup in the case of
younger rear seat passengers.
•A battery-powered infrared remote control snaps into
a molded compartment in the center console armrest
upper storage bin.
•Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen-
gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources.
VESVideo Screen
VESRemote Control
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Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)
on the rear of the center console enable
the monitor to display video directly
from a video camera, connect video
games for display on the screen, or
play music directly from an MP3
player.
1. Video in (yellow)
2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
NOTE:Refer to your “Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES)Users Manual” for detailed operating instruc-
tions.RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the
following precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
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▫A/C Air Filter — If Equipped............389
▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............391
▫Front Suspension Ball Joints..............391
▫Steering Linkage......................392
▫Body Lubrication.....................392
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................392
▫Windshield Washers...................393
▫Exhaust System......................393
▫Cooling System.......................394
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......400
▫Fuel System.........................400
▫Brake System........................400
▫Automatic Transaxle...................403▫Front And Rear Wheel Bearings...........406
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................406
▫Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders . . . 411

Fuses/Totally Integrated Power Module
(TIPM)..............................412

Vehicle Storage........................417

Replacement Bulbs......................417

Bulb Replacement......................418
▫Headlight Bulb Replacement.............418
▫Head Light Assembly Removal —
Bulb Replacement.....................420
▫Front Turn Signal/Park Light.............422
▫FrontFogLight ......................422
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1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Dry with a soft tissue.
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
Removal
Grab the rubber portion of the cup holder and lift
upward.
Cleaning
Soak the rubber cup holder liner in a mixture of medium
hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap.
Let soak for approximately one hour. After one hour pull
the liner from the water and dip it back into the water
about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris.
Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer
surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
Installation
Align the liner in the cup holder and press down firmly.
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