battery CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 1.G Owners Manual

NªChild-Protectionº Door Lock System
(Rear Doors)..........................21
mRemote Keyless Entry Ð If Equipped.........22
NTo Unlock The Doors And Liftgate..........22
NTo Lock The Doors.....................23
NHorn Chirp Feature.....................23
NUsing The Panic Alarm..................23
NTo Program Transmitters.................24
NGeneral Information....................24
NTransmitter Battery Service...............25
mSecurity Alarm System Ð If Equipped.........26
NTo Set The Alarm......................26
NTo Disarm The System...................27NSecurity System Manual Override...........27
mLiftgate...............................28
mEmergency Seat Back Release...............29
mPower Windows........................30
NAuto Down Feature....................31
NRear Window Switches..................31
NWind Buffeting........................32
mOccupant Restraints......................32
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................33
NAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage....38
NLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.....39
NSeat Belt Pretensioners...................41
NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............41
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is 2016 or its
equivalent.
NOTE:Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thin
coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make
sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal.
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves
together. Make sure there is an even gap between the two
halves. Test transmitter operation.
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Low Signal, Battery Strength, and Roam
Notification
The UConnectŸ system will provide notification to
inform you if your cellular phone is in roaming status,
has low signal strength, or has a low battery when you
are trying to place a phone call.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the UConnectŸ system. By dialing a
number with your paired BluetoothŸ cellular phone, the
audio will be played through your vehicle's stereo sys-
tem. The UConnectŸ system will work the same as if
you dialed the number using voice recognition.
Mute/Unmute
When you mute the UConnectŸ system, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the UConnectŸ system press the 'VoiceRecognition' button and say9Mute9. In order to unmute
the UConnectŸ system; press the 'Voice Recognition'
button and say9Unmute9.
Help
If you need assistance at any prompt or if you want to
know what your options are at any prompt, say9Help9.
The UConnectŸ system will play all the options at any
prompt if you ask for help.
Cancel
At any prompt, you can say9Cancel9and you will be
returned to the previous menu.
Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency, say9Dial Emergency9or9Call
Emergency9and the UConnectŸ system will instruct
your cellular phone to call 911.
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the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
The outlets include tethered caps, labeled with a key
symbol or battery symbol, indicating power source. All
outlets are protected by a single 20 Amp fuse.
The standard outlet in the front of the center floor console
is a conventional cigar lighter outlet.It will accept a cigar lighter unit, which is part of the
optional Smokers Package. To preserve the heating ele-
ment of the cigar lighter unit, do not hold the lighter in
the heating position. As a child safety precaution, this
outlet is powered by the ignition switch, only when the
switch is in the9ON9or9ACCESSORY9positions.
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There are two optional power outlets. One is in the
Accessory Switch Bank, in the center of the instrument
panel.
This outlet is powered directly by the battery, regardless
of the ignition switch position. All accessories connected
to this outlet should be removed or turned off when the
vehicle is not in use, to protect the battery against
discharge.The second is in the right rear cargo area.
Since this outlet is remote from the driver, it is powered
by the ignition switch, only when it is in the9ON9or
9ACCESSORY9positions, to protect the battery against
discharge. Note: Neither of the power outlets will accept
a cigar lighter unit. They are intended only for accessory
usage.
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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!
²Many accessories that can be plugged in 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 starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After 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.
CONSOLE FEATURES
The console has two front cup holders, a coin holder, 12
volt power outlet and a front storage tray. There are
additional cup holders; one is molded in the center of the
console to hold large cups and the other is at the rear of
the console to serve passengers in the rear seat. The floor
console power outlet will also operate a conventional
cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an optional Smoker's
Package).
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CAUTION!
²Many 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.
²Accessories 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.
²After 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.
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started within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator
pedal while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the ªOFFº
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal
starting procedure.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done improp-
erly, so follow the procedure carefully. See section 6
of this manual for jump starting instructions.
Extremely Cold Weather (below220ÉF or229ÉC)
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
ªNORMAL STARTINGº procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there. Crank the engine for no more than 15
seconds. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
engine is flooded. Leave the ignition key in the ON
position, release the accelerator pedal and repeat the
ªNORMAL STARTINGº procedure.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................228
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................228
mJacking And Tire Changing................230
NJack Location........................231
NSpare Tire Stowage....................231
NPreparations For Jacking................232
NJacking Instructions....................233
mJump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery..............................235mDriving On Slippery Surfaces..............238
NAcceleration.........................238
NTraction............................238
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................239
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................240
NWith Ignition Key.....................240
NWithout The Ignition Key...............241
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HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The flasher switch is on top of the steering column,
just behind the steering wheel. Depress the switch
and both cluster indicators and all front and rear direc-
tional signals will flash. Depress the switch again to turn
Hazard Warning Flashers off.Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE:With extended use, the flasher may wear down
your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
²On the highways Ð Slow down.
²In city traffic Ð While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
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