2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE open hood

Hands-Free Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped.......................... 102
▫Operation......................... 104
▫Phone Call Features.................. 112
▫UConnectSystem Features............. 115
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 120
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnectSystem................... 121
▫General Information.................. 130
Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 130
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 130
▫Commands........................ 132
▫Voice Training...................... 135Seats.............................. 135
▫Power Seats........................ 135
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 136
▫Recliner Adjustment.................. 138
▫Lumbar Support — If Equipped.......... 139
▫Easy Entry System................... 140
▫Head Restraints..................... 141
To Open And Close The Hood............ 142
Lights............................. 143
▫Exterior And Interior Lighting Control..... 143
▫Headlights And Parking Lights.......... 144
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...... 144
78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and lift the second-
ary latch underneath the center front edge of the hood.
Then, raise the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the underside of the hood.
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location. To prevent possible damage, do notslam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Exterior And Interior Lighting Control
The multifunction lever on the left side of the
steering column controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, turn signal lights, in-
strument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights and fog lights (if equipped).
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143
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To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec-
tors disconnected for prolonged periods.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
388 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. . . 3457AK
Front Fog Light.....................9145//H10
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)........................W16W (921)
Rear Tail/Stop Light.....................3057
Rear Turn Signal Light....................3057
Backup Light...........................3157
License Light..................... 168orW5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlight.NOTE:It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner
filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlight
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Front Turn Signal/Parking Light
1. Raise and prop open the hood.
2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the headlight hous-
ing.3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
headlight housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Front Fog Light
NOTE:Access to the lights through the lower fascia
cutout is limited. We recommend you access the lights by
turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield.
1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the fog light hous-
ing.
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Switch...........................143,144
Time Delay.......................... 145
Heated Mirrors......................... 101
Heated Seats........................... 136
Heater............................... 250
Heater, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Heater, Engine Block..................... 270
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 148
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 341
Holder, Cup........................... 167
Holder Heated/Cooled (Cupholder).......... 168
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 158
Hood Prop............................ 143
Hood Release.......................... 142
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Lock................................ 13Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Information Center, Vehicle................. 193
Instrument Cluster.................179,180,181
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 178
Instrument Panel Cover................... 400
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 402
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 405
Interior Appearance Care.................. 400
Interior Lighting......................143,148
Interior Lights.......................... 150
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 152
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 355
Jack Operation.......................354,356
Jacking Instructions...................... 356
460 INDEX

Life of Tires.......................... 313
Load Capacity........................ 302
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 317
Pressure Warning Light.................. 190
Quality Grading....................... 449
Radial.............................. 309
Replacement......................... 313
Rotation............................. 316
Safety...........................297,306
Sizes............................... 299
Snow Tires........................... 315
Spare Tire........................... 355
Spinning............................ 312
Tread Wear Indicators................... 312
To Open Hood.......................... 142
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 343
Tonneau Cover.......................... 81
Towing............................... 339
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 116Disabled Vehicle....................... 365
Guide.............................. 342
Recreational.......................... 349
Weight.............................. 342
Towing Assistance....................... 116
Trailer Towing.......................... 339
Cooling System Tips.................... 349
Hitches............................. 341
Minimum Requirements................. 344
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 343
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 342
Trailer Weight.......................... 342
Transaxle
Additives............................ 397
Automatic........................270,395
Autostick............................ 277
Filter............................... 397
Maintenance.......................... 395
Operation........................... 270
INDEX 469
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