2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE climate control

WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under any seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
The driver and front passenger seats are heated. The
controls for each heater are located in the instrument
panel switch bank above the climate controls.
After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low and none for
Off.Press the switch once to select High-level heat-
ing. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut the heating elements Off.
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2. This device must accept any interference that may be
received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE:
•The transmitter has been tested and it complies with
FCC and IC rules. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for com-
pliance could void the user ’s authority to operate the
device.
•The term IC before the certification/registration num-
ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
There are two 12 Volt (13 Amp) electrical power outlets
on this vehicle. Both of the power outlets are protected by
a fuse.NOTE:
Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts
(13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system will
need to be replaced.
The instrument panel power outlet, located below the
climate control knobs, has power available only when the
ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit.
NOTE: If desired, the instrument panel power outlet
can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide
power with the ignition switch while in the LOCK
position.
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CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED
An optional ash receiver is available from your autho-
rized dealer and will fit in the center console front
cupholder.
CAUTION!
For vehicles equipped with the heated and cooled
cupholder, locate the cup holder ash receiver in the
forward cupholder.
The optional ash receiver also comes with a cigar lighter.
You may use the power outlet, located in the instrument
panel below the climate control knobs, or in the bottom of
the console compartment, for this cigar lighter.
Ash Receiver
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WARNING!
If containers of hot liquid are place in the cupholder,
they can spill when the door is closed, burning the
occupants. Be careful when closing the doors to avoid
injury.
CONSOLE FEATURES
Storage
The center console contains a cubby bin with flip-down
cover located below the climate controls. This compart-
ment also contains a 12 Volt electrical outlet.
WARNING!
Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on
the center console. A fire leading to bodily injury
could result.Two separate storage compartments are also located
underneath the armrest.
Cubby Bin
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Sliding Armrest — If Equipped
On some models the center console armrest slides for-
ward and rearward for added user comfort.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control (Mode) knob. Press this button to
turn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button will
illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
Arm Rest
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▫Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 223
 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RBZ/RES Radios
Only) ............................... 223
▫ System Activation .................... 223
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 224
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 224
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 224
▫ Reception Quality .................... 225
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 225
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 227 
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped .......................... 228
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ............ 228
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... 229
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media (i.e.,
CD) Operation ...................... 229
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 229
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 230
 Climate Controls ...................... 230
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ..... 230
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 235
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 240
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet6 — Radio 11 — Hazard Switch
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Storage Compartment
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment 13 — Climate Control
4 — Ignition Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 14 — Trunk Release Button
5 — Analog Clock 10 — Electronic Stability Control Off Button
– If Equipped 15 — Power Top Switch
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons on the instrument panel
switch bank located below the climate controls:Press and release the MENU button to advance
the display to Trip Functions or Personal set-
tings or to return to the default System status
display.
Press and release the STEP button to advance
the display through the various Trip Functions
or Personal Settings.
Press and release the COMPASS button to
display the compass heading and the out-
side temperature. Press and release the RESET Button to accept a
selection. The RESET Button also resets various
Trip Functions.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after one mile traveled)
•Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
MENU
Button
STEP
Button
COMPASS Button
RESETButton
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