2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE air conditioning

Overview - Instruments and controls
1. Instrument cluster!p. 104
2. Ignition switch!p. 1453. Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(For driver 's seat)!p. 87
Horn switch!p. 130
4. Hazard warning flasher switch!p. 121
5. Windshield wiper and washer switch!p. 124
6. Vents!p. 231
7. Supplemental restraint system-air bag
(For front passenger 's seat)!p. 87
8. Audio
9. Rear window defroster switch!p. 123
10. Air conditioning!p. 232
11. Fog light switch!p. 121
12. Hood release lever!p. 41
13. Instrument panel light dimmer control!p. 122
14. Combination headlight, dimmer and turn-signal
lever!p. 117
15. Cruise control lever!p . 111
16. Accessory socket!p. 207
17. Parking brake lever!p. 165
18. Gearshift or selector lever!p. 149, 154
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If this problem occurs¼
Problem Do this Ref. Page
Cannot turn the key
(1)ªLOCKº to ªACCº
Turn the key while slightly turning the steering wheel
right and left.
(2)ºACCº to ªLOCKº
Vehicle with automatic transaxle
Check the position of gear selector lever.
The key cannot be removed unless the gear selector
lever is set to the ªPº (PARK) position.
Vehicle with manual transaxle
Place the key at the ``ACC'' position. Push the key in
and turn it.P. 147
Cannot shift the gear selector lever
from the ªPº (PARK) positionShift the gear selector lever while depressing the brake
pedal. Check if the ignition key is in the ªONº position.P. 150, 155
The windows are fogged up.
1.Set the heater/air conditioning mode selection dial to
the ªºorªº position.
2.Turn on the blower.P. 240
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8. Stop driving the vehicle if you think the performance
is noticeably less, or that there is unnecessary engine
miss, or any other engine trouble, such as with the
ignition, etc. If it is impractical to stop driving immedi-
ately, reduce the speed and drive for only a short time.
Have an inspection made by an authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
9. In an unusual event of a severe engine malfunction, a
scorching odor may indicate severe and abnormal cata-
lytic converter overheating. If this occurs, the vehicle
should be stopped in a safe place, the engine shut off and
the vehicle allowed to cool. Once the engine is cool, the
vehicle should immediately be taken to a dealer for
service.
VEHICLE PREPARATION BEFORE DRIVING
Before starting on a trip, perform the following checks to
obtain the greatest possible enjoyment and safety from
your vehicle:
Seat belts and seats
1. Before starting the vehicle, make certain that you and
all your passengers are seated and properly wearing the
seat belts (with children in the rear seat, in appropriate
restraints), and that all doors are locked.
2.
Adjust the driver's seat as far back as possible, while still
maintaining good visibility, and good control of the steering
wheel, brakes, accelerator, and controls. Examine the instru-
ment panel indicators for any possible malfunction.
3. Have the front passenger adjust their seat as far
rearward as possible.
Defrosters
Check operation by selecting the defroster mode and set
the blower switch for high speed operation. You should
be able to feel the air directed against the windshield.
(See ªHeater /Air conditioningº page 232.)
Tires
Examine all tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks.
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mVents................................233
NAir flow rate and direction adjustments......233
mAir conditioning.......................234
NControl panel........................234
NChanging the blower speed...............235
NChanging the temperature...............235
NChanging mode selection................236
NChanging air selection..................240
NAir conditioning switch.................241NHow to use the controls.................242
NDefrosting or defogging of the windshield
and door windows.....................242
NImportant operation tips for air conditioning . . 245
NAir conditioning system refrigerant and
lubricant recommendations...............245
NDuring a long period of disuse............246
mInstallation of accessories.................246
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Change the direction of the airflow from side to side by
moving the knob (A). Change the vertical direction of the
air flow up and down by pushing the top button edge of
the vents.
NOTE: On rare occasions, air from the vents of an
air-conditioned vehicle may look like fog. This is moist
air suddenly cooled and there is no abnormality in the air
conditioning system.
AIR CONDITIONING
Control panel
1. Blower switch
2. Air conditioning switch
3. Temperature control dial
4. Mode selection dial
5. Air selection switch
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Changing the blower speed
The blower may be operated (when the ignition key is in
the ON position) at 4 different speeds. Select the best
speed to fit your needs. When the blower switch is set to
the ``O'' position, all air conditioning functions will stop.
Changing the temperature
Select the desired temperature level by turning the tem-
perature control dial either clockwise or counterclock-
wise. Turning the temperature control dial clockwise
makes the air warmer.
NOTE: When the engine coolant temperature is low, the
temperature of air introduced into the passenger com-
partment does not change even if the temperature control
dial is moved to the high temperature side.
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NOTE: When the mode selection dial is set to the ªº
or ª
º position, the air conditioning compressor will
operate automatically. The outside air position will also
be selected automatically. (In this case, the air condition-
ing indicator will not change.) This is done for optimum
performance.
Changing air selection
Normally use the ªoutsideº position to keep the wind-
shield and side windows clear and, also to quicklyremove fog or frost from the windshield.
When air conditioning is selected, the air selection will be
controlled automatically for optimum performance.
When the air conditioning is turned off, the air selection
will be set to the outside position.
The air selection indicator will show the selected posi-
tion.
If desired, you can change the air selection. Every time
the air selection switch is pushed, the mode for ªoutsideº
(Indicator OFF) and ªrecirculationº (Indicator ON) will
alternate.
If high cooling performance is desired, or if the outside
air is dusty or otherwise contaminated, use the ªrecircu-
lationº position. Although, switch to the outside position
periodically to prevent window fog up.
CAUTION!
Using the ªrecirculationº position for extended time
periods causes the windows to fog up.H23A2880
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Air conditioning switch
The air conditioning can be operated while the engine is
running.
Push the switch and the air conditioning (cooling/
dehumidifying function) will operate. When ªONº, the
operation indicator lamp (A) will illuminate.
Push the switch again and the air conditioning will stop.
CAUTION!
When using the air conditioning, the idle speed is
slightly increased. Therefore, make sure your foot is
firmly on the brake pedal when shifting the trans-
mission to drive.
For the 3.0 liter engine model, if the air conditioning
indicator (A) blinks, it is suspected that something is
wrong with the air conditioning. Move the vehicle to
a safe place and stop the engine. Then run the engine
again and see the air conditioning indicator (A). If
the indicator goes out, there is nothing wrong with
the air conditioning. If it blinks again, have the
system checked by the authorized dealer.
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