2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE instrument panel

Electric Remote-Control Mirrors
Both of the outside mirrors can be adjusted by using the
remote controls mounted on the instrument panel located
to the left of the steering wheel.
NOTE:Place the mirror selector switch in the center
(neutral) position to prevent accidental movement of the
mirrors.
Outside Mirror Adjustment—Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Right Side Mirror Adjustment
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in this
convex mirror.
Power Mirror Controls
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Adjustable Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjust the restraints so
that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise, pull
up on the head restraint. To lower, depress the button on
the post guide and push down on the head restraint.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Adjustable Head Restraint
Hood Release Lever
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turn on the lights. Turn the panel dimmer switch fully
clockwise to prevent the lights from coming on when a
door is opened.
NOTE:The interior lights have a“fade to off”feature.
When the lights are turned off, they gradually“fade”off.
Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position.
Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom full-circle position. The
interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Daytime Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (full-circle). This feature bright-
ens the odometer and radio display
when the parking lights or headlights
are on during daylight conditions.
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Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function lever controls the operation of the
headlights, turn signals, headlight beam select switch,
instrument panel light dimming, passing light, dome
light, and fog lights.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function lever to the first
detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second
detent for headlight operation.To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
turn the center portion of the lever up or down. Turning
the dimmer control to the full up position also turns on
the courtesy lights. Turning the dimmer control to the full
down position prevents the courtesy lights from coming
on when a door is opened.
Multi-Function Lever
Multi-Function lever
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1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
HomeLinkis a trademark owned by Johnson Controls,
Inc.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLET
The power outlet is located in the lower center of your
instrument panel. A second power outlet is located inside
the center console, if so equipped. All accessories con-
nected to any outlet should be removed or turned off
when the vehicle is not in use.
CAUTION!
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
•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
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
•Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not hang any type of accessory or acces-
sory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the
power outlet can cause damage.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................87

Instrument Cluster Standard...............88

Instrument Cluster Premium...............89

Instrument Cluster–GTC Model...........90

Instrument Cluster Description.............91

Compass, Temperature, And Trip Computer
Display—If Equipped
...................97
▫Control Buttons.......................97
▫Trip Conditions........................98
▫Compass Temperature Display.............98

Cigar Lighter/Ashtray..................100

Electronic Digital Clock.................100▫To Set The Clock......................101

Radio General Information...............101
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................101
▫Two Types Of Signals..................101
▫Electrical Disturbances..................101
▫AM Reception.......................101
▫FM Reception........................101

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio
With Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And
CD Changer Controls
...................102
▫Operating Instructions—Radio...........102
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............102
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▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............102
▫Tuning.............................102
▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............102
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............103
▫Balance............................104
▫Fade..............................104
▫Tone Control........................104
▫AM/FM Selection.....................104
▫Scan Button.........................104
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......105
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......105
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......105
▫Seek Button.........................105
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................106
▫Rewind (RW)........................106
▫Tape Eject...........................106▫Scan Button.........................106
▫Changing Tape Direction................106
▫Metal Tape Selection...................106
▫Pinch Roller Release...................106
▫Noise Reduction......................106
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player........107
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............107
▫Seek Button.........................108
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................108
▫FF/Tune/RW........................108
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........108
▫Mode..............................108
▫Tape CD Button......................109
▫Time Button.........................109
▫Scan Button.........................109
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................109
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Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio
With Cassette Tape Player And
CD Changer Capability
..................110
▫Radio Operation......................110
▫Mode Button........................112
▫Scan Button (Radio Mode)...............112
▫Cassette Player Features................113
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................114

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player And CD Changer Controls
...115
▫Radio Operation......................115
▫CD Player Operation...................117
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................119

Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System
............121

6 Disc CD Changer—If Equipped.........121
▫Loading The CD Changer...............122
▫Playing Discs........................122
▫Seek Button.........................122
▫FF/Tune/RW........................122
▫Mode Button........................122
▫Program Button 1.....................123
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........123
▫Program Button 5.....................123
▫Time Button.........................123
▫Changing Modes......................123
▫Removing Discs From The CD Changer.....123
▫CD Changer Operation With
The Changer Off......................124
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