OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE. Chrysler Sebring Convertible 2010

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER

Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights detent for headlights and the third detent for AUTO.

, the second

• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio displays when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.

High Beams Operation

• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.

NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

Fog Lights

• Pull out the end of the lever.

• Fog lights only operate with parking lights or low beam headlights.

Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off.

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WIPER/WASHER LEVER

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Mist

• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.

Washer Operation

• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.

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SPEED CONTROL LEVER

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the

Speed Control.

• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

WARNING!

Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

Set

• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.

WARNING!

Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

Accel/Decel

• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release the lever to save the new set speed.

• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).

Cancel

• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set speed in memory.

• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

Resume

• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.

• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.

AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)

Automatic Operation

• Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position.

• Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control.

• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.

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Air Conditioning

• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

Air Recirculation

• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.

• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.

• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.

POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION

• Before lowering the top, verify the cargo shield is perfectly positioned in the trunk.

CAUTION!

Do not place objects on the cargo shield. Objects placed on the cargo shield will interfere with the top during lowering and cause extensive damage.

Positioning The Cargo Shield For Top Operation

• Pull the cargo shield toward you to begin unfolding the panels. Grasp the handle in the center of the outermost (top) panel and raise the cargo shield. Then, align and seat the tabs at each end of the cargo shield in the V slots in the trunk liner as shown in the illustration.

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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

• The power top switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON or

ACC position and when in the power accessory delay.

Lowering

• The power top switch is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.

• The power top switch has two top down positions which affect window position when lowering the top.

• Press and hold the switch halfway down to the first detent position to lower the top and maintain the current window positions.

• Press and hold the switch fully down to the second detent position to lower the top and completely lower all four windows.

Raising

• Press and hold the switch in the top up position until the operation of raising the top and latching is complete. “TOP DONE” will be displayed in the odometer or

“CONVERTIBLE TOP COMPLETE” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center once the convertible top is completely raised and latched.

• Continue to hold the switch in the up position to completely raise all four windows.

Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Only)

• This procedure is only to be used to raise the top when the top cannot be returned to the UP (raised) position by pressing the POWER TOP switch or is in a position in which the vehicle cannot be driven. Please follow these emergency bypass instructions to return the top to the UP (raised) position.

• Press the POWER TOP switch in the Top Up direction five times within two seconds and hold the switch in the Top Up position for a minimum of two minutes.

CAUTION!

• Once this procedure has been completed and the top is in the UP (raised) position, see your authorized dealer. DO NOT exceed 40 mph (64 km/h).

• Using the Emergency Bypass Mode could potentially damage the convertible top and should only be used to raise the power top to the UP (raised) position when the normal top operation is not functioning.

• If damage starts to occur while in the Emergency Bypass Mode, immediately release the POWER TOP switch and see your authorized dealer.

NOTE: This procedure may take more time to fully raise and close the power top. It is not uncommon to see delays of up to 30 seconds before operation begins.

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Wind Stop

• The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top operation. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up. However, when not in use, the Wind Stop folds to allow for convenient storage underneath the cargo shield in the trunk.

WIND BUFFETING

• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.

• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.

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