2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE remove seats

There is a single window control on the passenger's door
trim panel, which operates the passenger door window.
The window controls will operate when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON or ACC position, and when
the accessory delay feature is active.
NOTE:
²The door window will lower slightly if it is closed
completely when opening the door. The window will
return to its fully closed position after closing the door.
This action allows the door to open without resistance
and prevents window and top seal damage.
²If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the windows down, safely bring
the vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over
the empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat
belts and remove the fluttering condition.
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the win-
dows while operating the power window switches.
Such entrapment may result in serious injury or
death.
Auto Window Down Ð If Equipped
The front window controls on the driver and passenger
door trim panels have an Auto Down feature. These
switches are labeled AUTO to indicate this capability.
Push the window switch past the first detent, release, and
the window will go down automatically.
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²All passenger seating positions contain automatic
locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will
loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and
pull it tight if necessary.
²Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer's directions.
²When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seat backs
and cause serious personal injury.
LATCH Ð Child Seat Anchorage System (Lower
Anchors and Tether for CHildren)
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchor-
age system called LATCH. The LATCH system provides
for the installation of the child restraint without using the
vehicle's seat belts. The two rear seating positions have
lower anchorages that are capable of accommodatingLATCH-compatible child seats having flexible, webbing-
mounted lower attachments or fixed lower attachments.
Regardless of the specific type of lower attachment,
NEVERinstall LATCH-compatible child seats such that
two seats share a common lower anchorage. If you are
installing LATCH-compatible child restraints in adjacent
rear seating positions, you can use the LATCH anchors or
the vehicle's seat belts. If your child restraints are not
LATCH-compatible, you can only install the child re-
straints using the vehicle's seat belts. Please refer to
ªInstalling the Child Restraint Systemº for typical instal-
lation instructions.
Rear Seat LATCH Anchors
Child restraints systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the top tether anchorage have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
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The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Lock Your Vehicle
Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of
value exposed.
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When raising the top, the system retracts the hard
tonneau cover back into its stowage area underneath the
trunk lid.
To complete either operation, the trunk lid returns to its
normal position and then latches.
Spring-loaded flipper doors, which provide clearance for
the linkage, close off notches in the quarter trim panels
when the top is up.
Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions
NOTE:
²The convertible top will not operate unless the vehicle
is stationary, the cargo protector is positioned cor-
rectly, and the trunk lid is closed and latched. In
addition, the system prohibits lowering the top when
ambient temperature is at 0ÉF (-18ÉC) or lower, How-
ever, the system allows you to raise the top at ambient
temperatures as low as -40ÉF (-40ÉC).
²The Power Top Control Module (PTCM) monitors and
controls lowering and raising of the top. A series of
micro-switches verify that operations are complete
before allowing the next stage of lowering or raising
operation.
²Opening and closing the top consecutively without the
engine running may run the battery down.
²If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the top down, safely bring the
vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over the
empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat belts
and remove the fluttering condition.
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CAUTION!
²Do not operate the Power Top when the vehicle is in motion.
²Do not operate the Power Top with the hydraulic pump
valve open.
²Do not allow the top to remain in the suspended position.
After approximately 10 minutes in the suspended position,
the hydraulic pressure will release, which will allow the top
and the trunk lid to lower. Pressing the Power Top switch
will cancel this operation.
²Always use a normal ice scraper to remove snow or ice from
the rear window. Use of a sharp object or other tools could
scratch the fabric or panels when removing snow or ice.
²Always close the top when leaving your vehicle so as not to
leave the interior exposed to potentially damaging outdoor
conditions.
²Do not leave the top lowered for several weeks at a time.
Close it occasionally to prevent discoloration in the folds of
the fabric and to allow the creases to smooth out. This is
especially important if the top was stowed when not com-
pletely dry.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to the convert-
ible top components, trunk contents, and the vehicle interior.
WARNING!
²Before operating the Power Top, make sure that no moving
parts of the convertible top can injure a person or animal.
²Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near the
convertible top components, the upper windshield area, the
shelf area behind the rear seats, or the convertible top
stowage area while raising or lowering the convertible top.
²When using the Power Top button on RKE transmitter, if
potential danger exists while lowering the top, release the
button immediately to interrupt the operation.
²When using the Power Top switch on the instrument panel,
if potential danger exists while lowering the top, press and
release the switch immediately to interrupt the operation.
²When using the Power Top switch on the instrument panel,
if potential danger exists while raising the top, release the
switch immediately to interrupt the operation.
²
Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top completely closed
and latched or fully lowered into its stowage compartment.
²Do not operate the Power Top when the vehicle is in motion.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries that are
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MopartSpot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary. Do
not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MopartTotal
Clean to clean vinyl upholstery
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MopartTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MopartTotal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure ± If
Equipped
YES Essentialstseats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
²Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
²Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
²For tough stains, apply MopartTotal Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
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