2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys................. 12
▫Ignition Key Removal.................. 13
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder............... 14
Sentry Key.......................... 15
▫Replacement Keys..................... 16
▫Sentry KeyProgramming............... 17
▫General Information................... 18
Vehicle Security Alarm System — If Equipped . . 18
▫Rearming The System.................. 18▫To Arm The System................... 19
▫To Disarm The System................. 19
Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped...... 20
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).............. 21
▫To Unlock The Doors.................. 22
▫To Lock The Doors.................... 24
▫Convertible Top Operation Button —
If Equipped......................... 25
▫To Unlatch The Trunk.................. 25
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▫Express Down Window Feature —
If Equipped......................... 25
▫Using The Panic Alarm................. 25
▫Programming Additional Transmitters...... 26
▫Battery Replacement................... 26
▫General Information................... 27
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 28
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 28
Door Locks........................... 30
▫Manual Door Locks................... 30
▫Power Door Locks.................... 31
Windows............................ 33
▫Power Windows...................... 33▫Wind Buffeting....................... 36
Trunk Lock And Release................. 36
Trunk Safety Warning................... 37
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release......... 38
Occupant Restraints..................... 38
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 40
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.... 44
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners................. 45
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 46
▫Automatic Locking Mode............... 47
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women.......... 48
▫Seat Belt Extender..................... 48
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▫Driver And Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag........... 48
▫Event Data Recorder (EDR).............. 60
▫Child Restraints...................... 62
Engine Break-In Recommendations.......... 72
Safety Tips........................... 73
▫Transporting Passengers................ 73▫Lock Your Vehicle..................... 73
▫Exhaust Gas......................... 74
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle............................. 75
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle................... 75
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your new vehicle has
the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These
numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your
authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these
numbers and keep them in a safe place.
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.
Vehicle Key
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Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to
the ACC position, push the key slightly inward, rotate the
key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.NOTE:•If you try to remove the key before you place the shift
lever into PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-
rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this
occurs, rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove
the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the
system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock
cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inop-
erable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the
key cannot be removed until you obtain service.
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either door will cancel this feature.
Ignition Switch Positions
1 — LOCK 3 — ON
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•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC), the power window switches,
radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Open-
ing either door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Key-Off
Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition,
sounds a chime signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC
position.
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