CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged into the 12
volt power outlet, draw power from the vehicle’s
battery, even when not in use; i.e. cellular phones,
etc. Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent engine start-
ing.
•Accessories that draw higher power such as cool-
ers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc., will discharge
the battery even more quickly. Only use these
intermittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started,
(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle
must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow
the generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
STORAGE
Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped
The storage bin is located under the front passenger’s
seat. To openlift up on the handleand pull the storage
binforward.
Front Seat Storage Bin
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Storage Pockets
There are also Storage pockets located on each door trim
panel.
REAR SHELF PANEL
The rear shelf panel attaches to guides in the rear cargo
area. The rear shelf panel may be installed in one of five
different positions.
NOTE:The liftgate may be opened or closed with the
rear cargo shelf panel in position 1, position 2, position 3
or position 4.
WARNING!
•To avoid tipping, lock the shelf securely in all
positions.
•Do not drive this vehicle with the liftgate open, or
use the shelf as a seat.
•Failure to follow these warnings could result in
serious or fatal injury.
Position 1 (Top)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the top guides and slide forward. Press down on the back
of the shelf panel to lock it into place.
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WARNING!
Do not load objects on the shelf in position 1 (top).
In an accident objects could strike occupants causing
serious or fatal injury.
Position 2 (Middle)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the middle guides and slide forward. Press down on the
back of the shelf panel to lock it into place.
Rear Shelf Panel Position 1
Rear Shelf Panel Position 2
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WARNING!
Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 2
(middle). Failure to follow this warning could cause
the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury.
Position 3 (Floor)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the bottom guides and slide forward.
NOTE:To carry items that may soil the carpeting, the
rear shelf panel may be inverted in position 2 or position
3.
Position 4 (Vertical)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the vertical guides behind the rear seatbacks near the
floor and slide downward. Push the shelf panel forward
to lock it into place.
Rear Shelf Panel Position 4
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WARNING!
When in the vertical position, the rear shelf panel
should not be used as a barrier for large objects in
the cargo area when the seatbacks folded down. In
an accident objects could strike the seatbacks or
occupants causing serious or fatal injury.
Position 5 (table)
With the liftgate open the rear shelf panel can be moved
rearward to act as a serving counter.
1. Install the front corners of the shelf panel into the top
rear guides. Press down on the shelf panel to lock it into
place.2. Twist the knob on the underside of the panel and
lower the shelf leg.
Rear Shelf Leg Release Knob
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3. Install the shelf leg into the liftgate latch area as
labeled on the rear scuff plate.WARNING!
Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 5
(table). Failure to follow this warning could cause
the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Use both adjustable crossbars assemblies to support the
load and distribute the load as evenly as possible.
To adjust the crossbars with latch style releases, release
the latches on the inboard side of the crossbar supports
on each side of the vehicle, then move the crossbars to the
desired position. Once the crossbar is in the desired
position, return both latches to the locked position.
Rear Shelf Panel Position 5
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To adjust the crossbars with botton style releases, depress
the button and slide the crossbar to the next locking
position. Alternate sides until the crossbars are posi-
tioned correctly for your cargo and the stanchions are
locked square to the slide rails.
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capacity.
NOTE:When the luggage rack is not in use, place the
crossbars together at the rear of the vehicle. In this
position they are designed to improve the vehicle aero-
dynamics and reduce wind noise.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not
exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 150
lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly
as possible and secure the load appropriately.
Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, should be secured to
both the front and rear of the vehicle.
Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward loads. This is espe-
cially true on large flat loads and may result in
damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
rack “Cautions” when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features.................133

Instrument Cluster......................134

Instrument Cluster—Turbo, With AutoStick....135

Instrument Cluster—Turbo, Without AutoStick . . 136

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............137

Electronic Digital Clock..................144
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................144

Radio General Information................144
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................144▫Two Types Of Signals..................145
▫Electrical Disturbances..................145
▫AM Reception.......................145
▫FM Reception........................145

Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability............................146
▫Radio Operation......................146
▫Mode Button........................148
▫Scan Button (Radio Mode)...............1484

▫Cassette Player Features................149
▫CD Changer Control Capability
— If Equipped.......................150

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls.............................152
▫Operating Instructions — Radio...........152
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............153
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............153
▫Tuning.............................153
▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............153
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............154
▫Balance............................155
▫Fade..............................155▫Tone Control........................155
▫AM/FM Selection.....................156
▫Scan Button.........................156
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......156
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......157
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......157
▫Seek Button.........................157
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................157
▫Rewind (RW)........................157
▫Tape Eject...........................158
▫Scan Button.........................158
▫Changing Tape Direction................158
▫Metal Tape Selection...................158
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