wipers CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 1.G Owners Manual

NFolding Front Passenger Seat Ð If Equipped . . .84
NAdjustable Head Restraints...............85
NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped..............85
NFolding Rear Seat......................86
NTumbling Rear Seat.....................88
NRear Seat Removal.....................90
mTo Open And Close The Hood..............92
mLights................................93
NOverhead Console Map/Reading Lights Ð If
Equipped............................93
NInterior Lights........................94
NMulti-Function Control Lever..............95
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................96NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......96
NLights-On Reminder....................96
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped................97
NTurn Signals..........................97
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch..........97
NPassing Light.........................97
mWindshield Wipers And Washers............98
NWindshield Washers....................98
NMist Feature..........................98
NWindshield Wiper Operation..............99
NIntermittent Wiper System................99
mTilt Steering Column....................100
mTraction Control Switch Ð If Equipped.......100
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. Move the con-
trol lever up to select the desired wiper speed.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the
wipers will continue to operate.
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Move the lever upward to the second detent for Low
speed wiper operation, or to the third detent for High
speed operation
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the DEL
position, then select the delay interval by turning the end
of the lever. Rotate the knob upward (clockwise) to
decrease the delay time and downward (counterclock-
wise) to increase the delay time. The delay can be
regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles, to a cycle every second.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99
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All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in
the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, it
may be towed at any legal highway speed, for any
distance, if the transaxle is in neutral.
If the ignition key is not available, vehicles with auto-
matic transaxles can not be flat towed at any time.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 241
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Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.2. Push the release tab shown in the illustration and slide
the wiper blade assembly down along the arm. Gently
place the wiper arm on the windshield.
3. Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip
until it locks in place.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 263
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Radiator Cap......................... 267
Selection of Coolant.................... 267
Corrosion Protection..................... 276
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 258
Cruise Light........................... 133
Cup Holder............................ 112
Customer Assistance..................... 316
Dealer Service.......................... 250
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield................60,168,169
Delay Wipers........................... 99
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 248
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 97
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 255
Door Ajar............................. 133
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20Downshifting.......................... 191
Drive Belts............................ 256
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 238
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 173
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 68
Electrical Power Outlets................... 110
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 282
Electronic Speed Control................... 101
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 230
Jump Starting......................... 235
Towing............................. 240
Emergency Trunk Release................... 29
Emission Control System Maintenance......249,294
Engine............................246,247
Break-In Recommendations................ 59
Checking Oil Level..................... 251
INDEX 329
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Heated Seats............................ 85
Hood Release........................... 92
Hoses................................ 269
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 256
Immobilizer..........................14,27
Indicator, Traction Control...............132,134
Infant Restraint.......................... 51
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 67
Instrument Cluster....................126,129
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 125
Instrument Panel Cover................... 281
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 281
Integrated Power Module.................. 282
Interior Appearance Care.................. 280
Interior Fuses.......................... 285
Interior Lights........................... 94Intermittent Wipers....................... 99
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 231
Jack Operation.......................230,233
Jacking Instructions...................... 233
Jump Starting.......................... 235
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key Release Button....................... 13
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry............................. 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................45,47
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 130
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 33
332 INDEX

Windshield Wipers.....................98,263
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 263Wiper, Rear............................ 174
Wipers, Intermittent....................... 99
INDEX 341
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