2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN headlights

NOTE:If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting
your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to your autho-
rized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Keysystem complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the
doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition
switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes, the horn
will sound intermittently and the headlights, park lights,
taillights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash.
Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes.
Rearming Of The System:
If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to
disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3
minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes,
and then the system will rearm itself.
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Flash Lights With Lock
The feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when
the doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter.
This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the
current setting, proceed as follows:
•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Flash Lights with
Lock,” underPersonal Settings (Customer Program-
mable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual for
details.
•For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, perform the
following procedure:
1. Press and hold the UNLOCK button on a programmed
transmitter for at least four seconds, but not longer than
ten seconds. Then, press and hold the LOCK button
while still holding the UNLOCK button.2. Release both buttons at the same time.
3. Test the feature while outside of the vehicle, by
pressing the LOCK/UNLOCK buttons on the transmitter
with the ignition in the LOCK position, and the key
removed.
4. Repeat these steps if you want to return this feature to
its previous setting.
NOTE:Pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter
while you are in the vehicle will activate the Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Security Alarm activated
will cause the alarm to sound. Press the UNLOCK button
to deactivate the Security Alarm.
Illuminated Approach — If Equipped
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the transmitter. The
time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped with EVIC. For details, refer to “Illuminated
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TO UNLATCH THE TRUNK
Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times to
unlatch the trunk.
USING THE EXPRESS DOWN WINDOWS
FEATURE — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to remotely lower both front door
windows at the same time. To use this feature, press and
release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter and then
immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until
the windows lower to the level desired or until they
lower completely.
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 illuminated entry system (if
equipped) will turn on.The PANIC alarm will stay on for three 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:You may need to be close to the vehicle when
using the transmitter to turn off the PANIC alarm due to
the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.
PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS
Refer to SENTRY KEY“Sentry KeyProgramming.”
If you do not have a programmed transmitter, contact
your authorized dealer for details.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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▫VoiceTraining........................120

Seats................................121
▫Manual Front Seat Adjustments...........121
▫Power Seats — If Equipped..............124
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............125
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............126
▫Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat............127
▫Folding Rear Seat.....................128
▫Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest..........129

To Open And Close The Hood.............130

Lights...............................131
▫Map/Reading/Interior Lights............131▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights .............................132
▫Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped . . 133
▫Headlight Time Delay..................133
▫Passing Light / Flash To Pass.............134
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped.........................134
▫Lights On Reminder...................134
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............134
▫Turn Signals.........................135
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........136

Windshield Wipers And Washers............136
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............138
▫Mist Feature.........................139
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▫Headlights With Wipers (Available With Auto
Headlights Only).....................139
▫Windshield Washers...................140
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................140

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........140

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......141
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation........142
▫To Activate..........................142
▫To Set At The Desired Speed.............143
▫To Deactivate........................143
▫To Resume Speed.....................143
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............143
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............144
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........144
▫Programming HomeLink...............146
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.....148
▫Using HomeLink.....................149
▫Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button.............................149
▫Security............................150
▫Troubleshooting Tips...................150
▫General Information...................150

Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............151
▫Opening Sunroof - Manual..............152
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............152
▫Closing Sunroof - Manual...............152
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automatically. Interior lighting also comes on when a
door is opened or the dimmer control is turned fully
upward, past the second detent.
There is a second light located midway back in the
headliner.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the Multifunction Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation. Turn to the third
detent “A” for “Auto” headlight operation (if equipped).
Headlight Switch
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multifunction Control
Lever up or down.Automatic Headlight System — If Equipped
Turning the end of the Multifunction Control Lever to the
third detent, “A” (Auto), will activate the automatic
headlight system.
With the engine running and the Multifunction Control
Lever in the “A” (Auto) position, the headlights will turn
on and turn off based on the surrounding light levels.
Headlight Time Delay
There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle
lights for 30, 60, or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned OFF. To activate the headlight delay, the Multi-
function Control Lever must be rotated to the “Off”
position after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the
headlights will illuminate during this time. Refer to
“EVIC- Customer Programmable Features” in Section 4
to turn this feature “On/Off” or set the time interval.
Dimmer Control
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Passing Light / Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multifunction Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the Multifunction Control Lever is held in the
flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the high
beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds for the
next flash to pass operation.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as DRL at DRL
intensity (lower), whenever the ignition is on, the engine
is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake
is off, the turn signal is off, and the gear select lever is in
any position except PARK.NOTE:On this vehicle, the DRLwill automatically turn
off when the turn signal is in operation and automatically
turn back on when the turn signal is not operating.
Lights On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multifunction
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights
and pull out the end of the control lever.
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