2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING hood open

▫Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback ............ 102
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 102
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest ........ 103
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 104
 Lights ............................. 105
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 105
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 106
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 107
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 107
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 108
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 108
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 108
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 108 ▫
Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 109
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 109
▫ Lights On Reminder .................. 110
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 110
▫ Map/Reading/Interior Lights ............111
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 112
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 113
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 114
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 114
▫ Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available
With Automatic Headlights Only) ......... 115
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 116
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Then lift the secondary latch located under the front
edge of the hood, near the center 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 left underside of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the
prop rod in its proper location.
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 controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105

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 a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) until the engine oil
temperature is reduced.
NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of
53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed.
322 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361

LIGHT BULBS – ExteriorBulb No.
Low Beam Headlamp ..................... H11
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lamp ....3757A
Front Fog Lamp ...................... PSX24W
Center High Mounted Stop
(CHMSL) Lamp ................... W16W (921)
Rear Tail/Stop Lamp ..................... 3157
Rear Turn Signal Lamp .................... 3157
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
License Lamp .......................... W5W
Front Position Lamp ..................... W5W
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.
2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 383

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