2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

To Raise The Top:
CAUTION!
To insure no damage occurs to the visors, they
should be rotated to the forward (against glass)
position prior to raising or lowering the convertible
top.
NOTE:To avoid damage to the convertible top or its
components, your vehicle is equipped with a feature that
prevents convertible top operation at speeds over 10 mph
(16 km/h).
NOTE:If the power convertible top system fails, raise
the top by manually pulling the top until it meets the
windshield and open both front latch handles. Pull the
top until the two pins are seated in the windshield
header. Using the center pull cup, pull down and hook
each latch hook to its striker. Latch both sides. This may
require a considerable amount of physical effort.
CAUTION!
To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that
the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear
selector in the Park position before lowering or
raising the top.
1. Remove the top cover and store it in the trunk.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
3.
Press the Power Top Switch to raise the top. Before the
top reaches the windshield, open both front latch handles.
Press the switch again to continue raising the top until the
two pins seat themselves in the windshield header.
4. Use the center pull cup to pull down on the header.
Hook each latch hook to its striker. Latch both sides.
CAUTION!
Car top carriers, ski racks, etc., should not be at-
tached to the convertible top mechanism as they will
damage the top.
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Top Cover Installation
With the top down and the convertible top latch handles
in the closed position, there are two ways to install the
convertible top cover. Lay the unfolded convertible top
cover across the convertible top and choose the way that
suits you best.
Installation From Inside The Vehicle
1. Kneel on the rear seat and tuck the rear edge and side
edges of the top cover under the black molding near the
trunk.
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2. Insert both tabs located on the front of the top cover in
between the seatback and seatback bracket.3. Snap the top cover flaps to the inner trim panel snaps.
The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.
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4. Press down on the forward portion of the top cover to
engage the hook and loop fasteners.Installation From Outside The Vehicle
1. Start on one side of the vehicle and tuck as much of the
top cover as possible under the black molding.
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2. Snap the top cover flap to the inner trim panel snap.
(The side of the seat back cushion hides the snap.)3. Tuck the top cover tab closest to you into the space
between the seatback and the seatback bracket.
4. Walk to the other side of the vehicle and finish tucking
the top cover under the black molding. Insert the remain-
ing tab between the seatback and the seatback bracket.
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5. Snap the remaining top cover flap to the inner trim
panel snap.6. Press down on the forward portion of the top cover to
engage the hook and loop fasteners.
Top Cover Removal
Unsnap the snaps and disengage the hook and loop
fasteners, slide the tabs from the rear seat and then from
the rear of the top storage area. Remove the top cover,
fold, and store in the trunk or a dry secure area.
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CONSOLE FEATURES
The front console has two cup holders. An optional
removable ashtray may be located in the driver's side cup
holder.The center console/armrest has a pencil /tire gage holder
and a tissue holder mounted on the underside of the
cover. The bottom of the console bin also has built in
holders for compact discs or cassette tapes. The power
outlet is also mounted inside the center console (if
equipped). There are also two cup holders for rear seat
passengers and a rear courtesy lamp located directly in
back of the center console. The center console can be
locked using the ªmasterº key.
Two coin holders are located toward the front of the
inside of the console bin. Both can also accommodate
various combinations of different types of coins, includ-
ing some international currencies. The slot on the far left
side is not for coins, but for an optional power outlet, if so
equipped.
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror Ð If Equipped
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment. If the driver's sunvisor
interferes with the mirror, the mirror can be moved to the
right to eliminate the interference.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button
on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
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