2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE open hood

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Convertible Top Operation................47
▫To Lower The Top......................47
▫To Raise The Top......................49
▫Top Cover Installation...................50
▫Top Cover Removal.....................55

Console Features.......................55

Mirrors..............................56
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped......56
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped....56
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors............57
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors................58

Seats................................59
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments............59
▫Power Driver’s Seat.....................60
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped..............61
▫To Fold The Front Seatback Forward.........62
▫Easy Entry System.....................62
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............63

To Open And Close The Hood.............63

Lights...............................64
▫Front Map/Reading Lights...............64
▫Interior Lights........................65
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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.
Then lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Adjustable Head Restraint
Hood Release Lever
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Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
marked “prop” on the underside of the hood.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of the
hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Front Map/Reading Lights
These lights, located under the rearview mirror, come on
whenever a door is opened or the illuminated entry
system is activated. The lights can also be turned on with
the doors closed by means of switches located on the
front of the rearview mirror.
Hood Safety Catch
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is controlled
by both the temperature of the engine cooling
system and the pressure in the air conditioning
system and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the radiator for any accumu-
lation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill
At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules,
the system should be drained, flushed and refilled.
If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount
of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove
all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old
antifreeze solution.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Instrument Cluster..................... PC194
ABS Indicator........................ PC161
Fog Indicators........................ PC161
Floor Console, Courtesy Light, Door Courtesy Light,
Trunk Light............................ 562
Climate Control Light...................... 37
Traction Control Light...................PC161
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Headlight.............................9007
Park/Turn Signal (Front).................3157A
Side/Marker (Front)...................... 168
Turn Signal (Rear)......................3757A
Fog Light.............................880L
Center Stop Light (CHMSL)......Dealer Service Item
Tail/Stop.............................3157
Tail Light.........................W3W/2821
Back Up Light.....................W16W/921
License Light......................W5W/2825
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount-
ing screws.
2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the
head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool.
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5. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
6. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and turn the
retaining ring clockwise to secure the bulb.
8. Reinstall the headlight assembly.
Park, Turn Signal, Sidemarker Bulb Replacement
1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight assem-
bly mounting screws. Pull the headlight assembly away
from the vehicle.
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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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