2005 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Coupe - Page 171

STARTING AND DRIVING 171 You should always apply the parking brake before leaving the vehicle. WARNING! • Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake or the gear selector. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle. • Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and an accident. BRAKE PEDAL Excessive use of the brake can cause fading, resulting in poor brake response and premature wear of brake linings. When driving down a long or steep grade, use engine braking by shifting the transaxle into a lower gear (manual transaxle and Autostick A/T) or "3" (THIRD) or "2" (SECOND) or "L" (LOW) position (except Autostick A/T). 5 WARNING! Do not leave any objects on the floor near the brake pedal or permit a floor mat to interfere with the brake pedal. Doing so could prevent proper depression of the pedal. Make sure that the pedal can be operated freely at all times.