CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTSInstrument Panel Features .................222
 Instrument Cluster—Base .................223
 Instrument Cluster—Premium ..............224
 Instrument Cluster—Turbo ................225
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ............226
 Compass Mini Trip Computer (CMTC) — If
Equipped ............................235
▫ Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset Button . . . 235
▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...........236▫
Odometer Display .....................239
▫ Trip Odometer (ODO) ..................239
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) – If
Equipped ............................240
▫ EVIC Functions .......................242
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ............243
▫ Average Fuel Economy .................243
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ...............243
▫ Elapsed Time ........................244
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▫Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) .............244
▫ Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features) ...........................244
 Setting The Analog Clock .................250
 Radio General Information ................250
▫ Radio Broadcast Signals .................250
▫ Two Types Of Signals ..................250
▫ Electrical Disturbances ..................251
▫ AM Reception .......................251
▫ FM Reception ........................251
 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability ...................251
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......252▫
Operating Instructions - CD Mode .........255
▫ Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .....257
▫ Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone —
If Equipped .........................258
▫ Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio — If
Equipped ...........................258
 Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands-Free Phone,
And Video Entertainment Systems (VES™)
Capabilities ...........................259
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode .......259
▫ Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For CD
Audio Play) .........................265
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For CD Audio
Play) ..............................266
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▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............268
▫ Operating Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
Audio Play) .........................270
▫ Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 271
 Satellite Radio — If Equipped ..............273
▫ System Activation .....................273
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID) ....................273
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, And RAQ,
Radios .............................274
▫ Selecting a Channel ....................274
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ......275▫
Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped) ..........................275
▫ PTY Button Scan.....................275
▫ PTY Button Seek.....................276
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................276
▫ Reception Quality .....................276
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ...............277
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........277
 Climate Controls .......................277
▫ Climate Controls ......................277
▫ Operating Tips .......................283
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES1 - Air Vent5 - Radio9 - TRAC Off13 - Hazard Lights
2 - Instrument Cluster 6 - Assist Handle10 - Climate Controls14 - Rear Window Defroster*
3 - Power Windows 7 - Glove Compartment 11 - Storage Cubby 15 - Power Convertible Top
4 - Analog Clock 8 - Heated Seats*12 - Pass Airbag Off16 - Side Mirror Control*
* If Equipped
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—BASE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—PREMIUM224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—TURBO
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS1. Fuel GaugeWhen the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on
the front passenger’s (right) side of the vehicle.
3. Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading below the red area of the
gauge shows that the engine cooling system is
operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a
higher than normal temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go
traffic, or when towing a trailer. If the pointer rises to the
H(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
4. Speedometer
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5. Tachometer
The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.
6. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.
7. Tire Pressure Monitor LightEach tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
NOTE:
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsi-
bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-
inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination
of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace-
ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire sealants
or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
(Refer to “Tire Inflation Pressures” under “Tires — Gen-
eral Information” and to “Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)” in Section 5 of this manual for more informa-
tion).
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