2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE heater

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The flasher switch is on top of the steering column,
just behind the steering wheel. Depress the switch
and both cluster indicators and all front and rear direc-
tional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn
Hazard Warning Flashers off.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE:With extended use, the flasher may wear down
your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
Hazard Flasher Switch
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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transaxle cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of
start can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow this procedure carefully.
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
NOTE:The battery is stored in a compartment behind
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump starting.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park
that vehicle within booster cable reach but without
letting the vehicles touch. Set parking brake, place auto-
matic transaxle in PARK and turn ignition to OFF for
both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end to
the positive jump start attachment of the discharged
battery.
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ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine off and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle
should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your
service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month. Heater performance may also
be adversely affected by low coolant levels.
When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill. Special procedures are required when filling
the engine cooling system of the 2.7L Engine. See your
authorized dealer for details.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
•Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
•If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system should be pres-
sure tested for leaks.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 235
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Autostick............................. 176
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 79
Ball Joints............................ 228
Battery............................... 225
Emergency Starting.................... 204
Gas Caution......................206,225
Heater............................. 148
Jump Starting........................ 204
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 18
Location.........................204,225
Belts, Drive........................... 222
Belts, Engine.......................... 224
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 228
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 50
B-Pillar Location....................... 163
Brake, Parking......................... 153
Brake System.......................155,236
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 155
Fluid Check......................... 238
Hoses.............................. 237
Master Cylinder...................... 238
Warning Light........................ 93Brake/Transmission Interlock...........149,151
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 42
Bulb Replacement...................... 251
Bulbs, Light........................... 251
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 257
Capacities, Fluid....................... 257
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 185
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 183
Oil (Engine)......................... 221
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 234
Car Washes........................... 242
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180
Carpeting............................. 243
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 128
Cassette Tape Player...............100,109,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 223
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......108,113,118,120
CD (Compact Disc) Player.......105,114,116,127
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 255
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 175
INDEX 289
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Crankcase Emission Control System......... 224
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 72
Cruise Light........................... 89
Customer Assistance.................... 280
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 217
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 139
Defroster, Windshield...............44,132,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 215
Dimmer Control........................ 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 69
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 234
Engine Oil.......................... 221
Door Ajar Warning...................... 14
Door Locks............................ 12
Door Locks, Automatic................... 14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 75
Drive Belts............................ 222Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 207
E-85 Fuel............................. 181
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 79
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 72
Emergency Brake....................... 153
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 208
Jacking............................. 199
Jump Starting........................ 204
Overheating......................... 198
Towing............................. 208
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....216,262
Engine............................213,214
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 222
Block Heater......................... 148
Break-In Recommendations............... 42
Checking Oil Level.................... 218
Compartment.....................213,214
Coolant (Antifreeze)................232,258
INDEX 291
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Cleaning............................ 244
High Beam.........................69,90
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 69
Passing............................. 69
Switch.............................. 67
Time Delay........................68,69
Heater............................129,136
Heater, Engine Block.................... 148
High Beam Indicator..................... 90
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 187
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 75
Hood Prop............................ 64
Hood Release.......................... 63
Hoses............................236,239
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 10
Infant Restraint......................... 35
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 56Instrument Cluster..................86,87,88
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 85
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 245
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 245
Interior Fuses.......................... 248
Interior Lighting........................ 65
Interior Lights........................65,66
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 200
Jack Operation......................... 200
Jump Starting......................... 204
Key, Programming....................... 11
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 10
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System..................... 15
Keys.................................. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................37,39
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