CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 1.G Repair Manual

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
mMirrors...............................67
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................67
NOutside MirrorÐDriver's Side.............67
NOutside MirrorÐPassenger's Side...........68
NElectric Remote-Control Mirrors Ð If
Equipped............................68
NIlluminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped....69
NSun Visor Sliding Feature................70
mHands±Free Communication (UConnectŸ) Ð If
Equipped.............................70NOperation............................72
NPhone Call Features....................76
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity.............78
NUConnectŸ System Features..............79
mSeats.................................82
NFront Seat Adjustment...................82
NDriver's Power Seat Height Adjuster Ð If
Equipped............................83
NReclining Bucket Seats...................84
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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
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mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......101
NTo Activate..........................102
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............102
NTo Deactivate........................102
NTo Resume Speed.....................103
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............103
NManual Transaxle.....................103
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............104
mOverhead Console Ð If Equipped...........104
NCompass/Temperature Display...........105
NAutomatic Compass Calibration...........106
NCompass Variance Selection..............106
NManual Compass Calibration.............107NOutside Temperature...................107
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............108
NExpress Open Feature..................108
NWind Buffeting.......................109
NSunroof Maintenance...................110
mElectrical Power Outlets..................110
NElectrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......112
mConsole Features.......................112
mStorage..............................114
NFront Seat Storage Bin Ð If Equipped.......114
NStorage Pockets.......................114
mRear Shelf Panel.......................114
NPosition 1 (Top)......................115
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NPosition 2 (Middle)....................116
NPosition 3 (Floor).....................116
NPosition 4 (Vertical)....................117NPosition 5 (Table).....................117
mRoof Luggage Rack Ð If Equipped..........119
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Outside MirrorÐDriver's Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
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Outside MirrorÐPassenger's Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide
with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in this convex mirror.
Electric Remote-Control Mirrors Ð If Equipped
Use the mirror select switch, located to the left of the
steering column on the instrument panel, to adjust the
view obtained in the outside mirrors. Press the L or R
button for Left or Right mirror selection. Use the center
off position to guard against accidentally moving a
mirror position.
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Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
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Sun Visor Sliding Feature
The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended
coverage of the side glass.
HANDS±FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectŸ) Ð
IF EQUIPPED
UConnectŸ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnectŸ; allows you to dial
your cellular phone using simple voice commands (e.g.,
ªCall Mike Workº or ªDial 248-555-1212º). Your cellular
phone's audio is transmitted through your vehicle's
stereo system; the system will automatically mute your
radio before receiving or sending a call.
UConnectŸ allows you to transfer calls between the
system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your
vehicle, and enables you to mute the system's micro-
phone for private conversations.The UConnectŸ; phone book enables you to store up to
32 names and four numbers per name. This system is
driven through your BluetoothŸ Hands-Free Profile
cellular phone. UConnectŸ features BluetoothŸ technol-
ogy - the global standard that enables different electronic
devices to connect to each other without wires or a
docking station, so UConnectŸ works no matter where
you stow your cellular phone (be it your purse, pocket, or
briefcase). UConnectŸ allows up to seven cellular
phones to be linked to the system, and it is available in
English, French, or Spanish formats (as equipped).
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