2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN ignition

Using The Express Down Window Feature — If
Equipped
The key fob remotely lowers both driver and passenger
front windows simultaneously. Lowering the front win-
dows using the key fob is a two step operation:
1. Press theunlockbutton once.
2. Press theunlockbutton a second time and hold the
button until the glass lowers completely or the windows
drop to the desired level
Using The Panic Alarm:
To turn the panic alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the panic alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
turn it off by pressing the PANIC button a second time or
if the vehicle speed is 5 mph (8 km/h) or greater.
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock”
NOTE:
The “Flash Lights With Lock” feature can be
turned on or off. On electronic vehicle information center
(EVIC) equipped vehicles refer toPersonal Settingsin
the EVIC section of this manual. On non EVIC - equipped
vehicles perform the following steps:
1. Press the UNLOCK button for 4 to 10 seconds.
2. While the UNLOCK button is pressed, (after 4 sec-
onds) press the LOCK button. Release both buttons.
3. Test the flash lamps with LOCK feature while outside
of the vehicle, by pressing the LOCK button on the key
fob with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.
The “Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock” feature can be
reactivated by repeating this procedure.
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Toexit the Remote Start mode, allow the
engine to run the cycle or depress the unlock
button to disarm the Vehicle Theft Security
Alarm and within one minute insert the key
into the ignition and turn the ignition to the RUN
position. The ignition must be in the RUN position in
order to drive the vehicle.
NOTE:The engine can be started two consecutive times
(two 15 minute cycles) by using the key fob. For a thirdcycle, the key must be cycled to the ignition RUN
position and then repeat the start sequence.
To shut off the vehicle when it is in Remote Start mode,
press the remote start button once. In order to avoid
inadvertent shut downs, the one-time press to shut down
the vehicle will be disabled for two seconds after receipt
of a valid remote start request.
NOTE:When the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode,
power window and sunroof operation are disabled for
security.
The following conditions must be met before the engine
will remote start:
•Automatic Transaxle in Park
•All doors are closed
•Hood is closed
•Hazard Switch is off
•Brake Switch is inactive
•Key is not in the ignition
REMOTE START BUTTON
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•Battery is at an acceptable charge level
•Panic button on key fob is not depressed
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
Use the manual door lock plunger to lock the doors from
inside the vehicle. If the plunger is down when the door
is closed, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the
keys are not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
WARNING!
For personal security, and safety in the event of an
accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well
as when you park and leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause severe personal inju-
ries and death.
Manual Lock Plunger
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CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation to thieves.
Always remove the key from the ignition and lock
all of the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Power Door Locks
A door lock switch is located on the driver and passenger
door panel. Press this switch to lock or unlock the doors.
Automatic Door Locks—If Equipped
The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power
door locks if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The Auto Lock feature is enabled.
2. The transmission is in gear.
3. All doors are closed.
4. The throttle is pressed.
5. The vehicle speed is above 15 mph (24 km/h).
6. The doors were not previously locked using the power
door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter.
The Automatic Door Lock feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer Pro-
grammable Features) in the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual
for details.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Automatic
Door Locks can be enabled or disabled by performing the
following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
Power Door Lock Switch
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2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK, and ON,
and back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK
position.
3. Depress the power door lock switch to lock the doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
Auto Unlock
The doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with
power door locks if:
1. The Auto Unlock feature is enabled.
2. The transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed
returned to 0 mph (0 km/h).
3. The transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK.
4. The driver door is opened.
5. The doors were not previously unlocked.
6. The vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h).
The Auto Unlock feature can be enabled or disabled.
Refer to “Personal Settings” (Customer ProgrammableFeatures) in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped section of this manual.
For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, the Auto
Unlock Feature can be enabled or disabled by performing
the following procedure:
1. Close all doors and place the key in the ignition.
2. Cycle the ignition switch between LOCK, and ON and
back to LOCK 4 times ending up in the LOCK position.
3. Depress the power door unlock switch to unlock the
doors.
4. A single chime will indicate the completion of the
programming.
NOTE:Use the Auto Door Locks and Auto Unlock
features in accordance with local laws.
“Child-Protection” Door Lock System (Rear
Doors)
The Rear Door Child-Protection Locks are located inside
the rear edge of the door. Insert the tip of the ignition key
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or similar flat-bladed object into the lock and rotate
approximately14turn to the lock or unlock position (as
indicated by the stamped icons).
WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in a vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the rear doors can only be opened
from the outside when the child protection locks are
engaged.
NOTE:For emergency exit with the system engaged,
move the lock plunger up (unlocked position), roll down
the window, and open the door with the outside door
handle.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
The control on the left front door has up-down switches
that give you fingertip control of all four power win-
dows. There is a single opening and closing switch on the
front passenger door and one each on rear doors for
window control. The windows will operate only when
the ignition switch is turned to the ON position and for
45 seconds after the ignition is turned OFF or the driver’s
door is opened. This feature can be turned off by your
authorized dealer.
Auto Window Down (Express Down) — If
Equipped
The driver’s window switch has an Auto Down feature
for both the driver and passenger front windows. The tab
is labeled “AUTO” to indicate this capability. Push the
window switch past the first detent, release, and the
Child Lock Control
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window will go down automatically. To cancel the Auto
Down movement, operate the switch either in the up or
down direction and release the switch.
NOTE:The convenience of one-touch down front win-
dows, can also be controlled by using the remote key fob
— if equipped.To open the window part way, press the window switch
to the first detent and release it when you want the
window to stop.
The power window switches will remain active for up to
45 seconds after the ignition switch is turned off. Open-
ing either front door will cancel this feature. The time for
this feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay
Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Sec-
tion 4 of this manual.
Auto Window Up (Express Up) with Anti–Pinch
Protection — If Equipped
Lift the window switch to the second detent, release, and
the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up, during
the auto-up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
Power Window Auto Up / Auto Down Switches
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With the ignition ON, the word “deck” will display in
place of the odometer display indicating that the trunk is
open. The odometer display will reappear once the trunk
is closed or if the trip button is depressed.
With the key in the lock position or with the key out, the
word “deck” will display until the trunk is closed.
On EVIC equipped vehicles, the words “Trunk Ajar” will
display.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Internal Emergency Release
NOTE:
As a security measure, a Trunk Internal Emer-
gency Release lever is built into the trunk latching
mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked
inside the trunk, the trunk can be simply opened by
pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the
trunk latching mechanism. See picture.
Interior Trunk Emergency Release
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