2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN open hood

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Console Features.......................52
▫Console Features — Without Heated Seats....52
▫Console Features — With Heated Seats.......53

Mirrors..............................54
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror— If Equipped......54
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror— If Equipped....54
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors—
If Equipped..........................55
▫Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side............56
▫Outside Mirror — Passenger’s Side..........56
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped....56

Seats................................57▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments............57
▫Power Seats — If Equipped...............58
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped..............59
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............60
▫Folding Rear Seat......................60

To Open And Close The Hood.............61

Lights...............................62
▫Interior Lights........................62
▫Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped....64
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............64
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................65
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WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
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.
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
Interior Lights
The map/courtesy lights come on when a door is opened
and the panel lamp dimmer switch (located on the turn
signal control stalk) is in any detent except fully counter-
clockwise (dome lamp ON position) or fully clockwise
(dome lamp OFF position). Rotating the panel dimmer
switch fully counter-clockwise will 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.
Hood Safety Catch
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Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle; or
when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust
system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged,
deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, fol-
low the preceding safety tips.
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.
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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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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.2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the
bulb and socket assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket, replace the bulb, and
reinstall the bulb and socket to the headlight assembly.
Reinstall the headlight assembly.
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Heated Seats........................... 59
Heater............................129,135
Heater, Engine Block.................... 148
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 187
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter............................ 73
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 228
Hood Prop............................ 62
Hood Release.......................... 61
Hoses............................235,238
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 11
Infant Restraint......................... 39
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 54
Instrument Cluster.....................86,87
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 85
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 244
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 245Interior Appearance Care................. 243
Interior Fuses.......................... 246
Interior Lighting........................ 62
Interior Lights........................62,63
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 200
Jack Operation......................... 200
Jump Starting......................... 205
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 32
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 26
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 42
Latch Plate............................ 27
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Overdrive........................... 152
Selection of Lubricant.................. 239
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 91
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 73
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 18
Transporting Pets........................ 45
Tread Wear Indicators................... 172
Trip Computer.......................... 94
Trip Odometer.......................... 91
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 91
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 23
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 22
Turn Signals.........................66,89
Underhood Fuses....................... 245
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 283
Universal Transmitter.................... 73
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 178Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 235
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 56
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................164,185
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 248
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 21
Vinyl Trim............................ 243
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 255
Voltmeter.............................. 89
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 15
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 198
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 280
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 230
Washers, Windshield..................67,230
Washing Vehicle........................ 241
Waxing and Polishing................... 241
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 174
Wind Buffeting.......................25,79
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............32,37
Window Fogging....................... 132
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