service reset CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

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Rear Center Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractor Lock-Out
This feature is designed to lock the retractor whenever
the rear seat back is not fully latched. This prevents
someone from wearing the rear center lap/shoulder belt
when the rear seat back is not fully latched.
NOTE:
•If the rear center lap/shoulder belt can not be pulled
out, check that the rear seat back is fully latched.
•If the rear seat back is properly latched and the rear
center lap/shoulder belt still can not be pulled out, the
Automatic-Locking Retractor (ALR) system may be
activated. To reset this feature you must let all of the
belt webbing return into the retractor. You will not be
able to pull out more webbing until all of the webbing
has been returned back into the retractor.
WARNING!
The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a
lock-out feature to ensure that the rear seat back is in
the fully upright and locked position when occu-
pied. If the rear seat back is not fully upright and
locked and the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be
pulled out of the retractor, the vehicle should imme-
diately be taken to your dealer for service. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious or fatal
injury.
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The light will flash when the Traction Control System is
controlling traction.
16. Door Ajar Indicator
This vacuum fluorescent display indicator illuminates
the word “DOOR”, when a door is not completely closed.
If the door is open for more than 8 minutes, the light will
turn off.
17. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The trip odometer shows the trip distance
since the last reset.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading changes during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so the correct mileage can be
determined.18. Trip Indicator
This vacuum fluorescent display indicator will illuminate
when the Trip Odometer is in use.
By pushing the trip button, located next to the instrument
cluster, the odometer will toggle between total distance
and trip distance. In the trip odometer mode, holding the
trip button for more than 2 seconds will reset the trip
odometer to “0”.
19. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Speed Control
System is ON. (See page 102 for more informa-
tion.)
NOTE:The word “SET”will notilluminate when the
Speed Control System is on.
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Reset Mode
The transaxle is monitored electronically for abnormal
conditions. If a condition is detected that could cause
damage, the transaxle shifts automatically into second
gear. The transaxle remains in second gear despite the
forward gear selected. Park (P), Reverse (R), and Neutral
(N) will continue to operate. This second gear limp-in
feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for
service without damaging the transaxle.
In the event that the problem has been momentary, the
transaxle can be reset to regain all forward gears.
Stop the vehicle and shift into Park (P).
Turn the Key to OFF then restart the engine.
Shift into D and resume driving.NOTE:Even if the transaxle can be reset, it is recom-
mended that you visit a dealer at your earliest possible
convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equipment to
determine if the problem could recur.
If the transaxle cannot be reset, dealer service is required.
Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic
Transaxle
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL positions into another gear range.
“P” Park
Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis-
sion. The engine can be started in this range. Never use P
(Park) while the vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking
brake when leaving the vehicle in this range. Always
apply the parking brake first, and then place the selector
in P (Park) position.
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Minimum Requirements................. 242
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 242
Warnings............................ 241
Transaxle............................. 199
Automatic....................12,196,199,293
Autostick............................ 204
Manual........................13,196,205
Operation........................... 199
Overdrive........................... 203
Selection of Lubricant................... 293
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 105
Transmitter Programming................... 24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 22
Transporting Pets........................ 60
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 231
Trip Odometer Reset Button.............141,144
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 29Turbo Cool Down....................... 198
Turn Signals.........................98,138
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 133
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 347
Universal Transmitter..................... 105
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 235
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 40
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 289
Vanity Mirrors........................... 70
Variance, Compass....................... 113
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Loading......................221,241
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 306
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 26
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