2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN Owners Manual

Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
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Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
NOTE:If the defrost feature is not functioning, the
cause should be located and corrected immediately by an
authorized service center. The windshield could fog up
while driving and obscure your visibility.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. In addition, if
gasoline fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid,
transmission fluid, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the
cause should be located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Mirrors ...............................85
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped......85
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped....86
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors............87
▫Adjusting Sideview Mirrors...............88
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped....89

Hands-Free Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped............................89
▫Operation............................91▫Phone Call Features....................98
▫UConnectSystem Features..............101
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity............105
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnectSystem....................107
▫General Information...................116

Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped . . 116
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation....116
▫Commands..........................117
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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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▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............153
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............153
▫Auto Sunroof (Express) With Anti–Pinch
Protection — If Equipped...............153
▫Sunshade Operation...................153
▫Wind Buffeting.......................153
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................154
▫Ignition Off Operation..................154

Electrical Power Outlets..................154
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......156

Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped...........................156▫Cupholder Ash Receiver — If Equipped.....156

Console Features.......................157
▫Console Features......................157

Cupholders...........................160
▫Heated Or Cooled Cupholder —
If Equipped.........................160
▫Rear Bottle Holders....................161

Storage..............................162
▫CargoArea..........................162
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MIRRORS
INSIDE DAY/NIGHT MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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AUTOMATIC DIMMING MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button
on the face of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
1 - Auto Mirror Sensor4 - Passenger Map Light
Switch
2 - Driver Map Light Switch 5 - Auto Mirror ON LED
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