2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE open hood

Voice Command — If Equipped ........... 112
 Seats .............................. 113
▫ Power Seats ........................ 113
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 114
▫ Recliner Adjustment .................. 116
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 116
▫ Easy Entry System ................... 117
▫ Adjusting Active Head Restraints ......... 118
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 121
 Lights ............................. 123
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 123
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 124
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 124 ▫
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 124
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 125
▫ Headlight Time Delay — If Equipped ...... 125
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 126
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 127
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 127
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 128
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 128
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 128
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 128
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 129
▫ Battery Saver Feature ................. 129
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not place items over the top of the Active Head
Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable
DVD players. These items may interfere with the
operation of the Active Head Restraint in the event
of an accident and could result in serious injury or
death.
•Active Head Restraints may be deployed if they
are struck by an object such as a hand, foot or loose
cargo. To avoid accidental deployment of the Ac-
tive Head Restraint ensure that all cargo is se-
cured, as loose cargo could contact the Active Head
Restraint during sudden stops. Failure to follow
this warning could cause personal injury if the
Active Head Restraint is deployed.
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.
Hood Release Lever
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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and lift the second-
ary latch underneath the center front edge of the hood
and raise the hood.
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.
Hood Safety Catch
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever on the left side of the steering
column controls the operation of the headlights, parking
lights, turn signal lights, instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights
(if equipped).
Multifunction Lever
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
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 or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If
Equipped)
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes, the vehicle speed will be reduced to 53 mph
(85 km/h) until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE: Engine speed is reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) at
the maximum. You may of course, reduce your speed
further if needed.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
(+)
battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
4. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Locking Tab
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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.
•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 orrusty 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.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze).
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb Number
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamps. . LED (Dealer Service)
Center Console Courtesy Lamp ..........578/W5W
Glove Box Lamp ......................... 194
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp ............. 579
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace-
ment instructions.
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlamp ..................... 9006
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp . . . 3457AK
Front Fog Lamp ...................... PSX24WCenter High Mounted Stop Lamp
(CHMSL)
........................ W16W (921)
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp ..................... 3057
Rear Turn Signal Lamp .................... 3057
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
License Lamp ..................... 168orW5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlamp
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlamp.
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 headlamp
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
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