wipers CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

▫Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped . . .84
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............85
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped..............86
▫Folding Rear Seat......................87
▫Tumbling Rear Seat.....................88
▫Rear Seat Removal.....................91

To Open And Close The Hood..............93

Lights................................94
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights — If
Equipped............................94
▫Interior Lights........................95
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............96
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................96▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......97
▫Lights-On Reminder....................97
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped................97
▫Turn Signals..........................98
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch..........98
▫Passing Light.........................98

Windshield Wipers And Washers............98
▫Windshield Washers....................99
▫Mist Feature..........................99
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............100
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............100

Tilt Steering Column....................100

Traction Control Switch — If Equipped.......101
64 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Pull the Multi-Function Control Lever towards you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the control
lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW
beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. Move the con-
trol lever up to select the desired wiper speed.
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Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the
wipers will continue to operate.
CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99
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Manual Transaxle
Your vehicle may be towed if the gearshift lever is in
NEUTRAL. If the transaxle is not operative, the vehicle
must be towed with the front wheels off the ground.
All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in
the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, it
may be towed at any legal highway speed, for any
distance, if the transaxle is in neutral.
If the ignition key is not available, vehicles with auto-
matic transaxles can not be flat towed at any time.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 259
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Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film
and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 281
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FUSE Amp/Color Items Fused
1 25 Amp/
NaturalHeadlamp Switch
2 15 Amp/Blue Exterior Lighting
3 20 Amp/
YellowRKE/Door Locks
4 20 Amp/
YellowPower Height Adjust
5 10 Amp/Red Airbag Run Only
6 10 Amp/Red B/U Electric Back Light
(EBL) NEU SAF
7 25 Amp/
NaturalHVAC Blower
8 15 Amp/Blue Fog Lamp (Domestic
Only)
9 10 Amp/Red Airbag Run-ST
10 10 Amp/Red Cluster/RKE/SKIM11 10 Amp/Red Engine Module/ABS-
TRAC
12 10 Amp/Red PDC Relays/LDP
13 10 Amp/Red Interior Lighting
14 20 Amp/
YellowSunroof/Overhead
Console/Radio
15 20 Amp/
YellowWipers/Comb. FLS
16 10 Amp/Red Auto Stick/Ignition Off/
Run
17 15 Amp/Blue Heated Seats
18 10 Amp/Red Heated Mirrors
19 10 Amp/Red Rt Headlamp
20 10 Amp/Red Lt Headlamp
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 305
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Inspection........................... 287
Points to Remember.................286,288
Pressure Cap......................... 286
Selection of Coolant.................... 285
Corrosion Protection..................... 297
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 276
Cruise Light........................... 141
Cup Holder............................ 120
Customer Assistance..................... 340
Dealer Service.......................... 268
Defroster, Rear Window................... 190
Defroster, Windshield...................62,185
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 100
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 266
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 98
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 287
Engine Oil........................... 273Door Ajar............................. 141
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 105
Downshifting.......................... 208
Drive Belts............................ 273
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 256
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 190
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets................... 117
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 303
Electronic Speed Control................... 102
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 248
Jump Starting......................... 254
Towing............................. 258
Emergency Trunk Release................... 29
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Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 308
Cleaning............................ 301
High Beam.........................98,139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 98
Passing.............................. 98
Switch............................... 96
Heated Seats............................ 86
Homelink Transmitter.................... 105
Hood Release........................... 93
Hoses................................ 289
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 274
Immobilizer..........................14,27
Indicator, Traction Control...............140,142
Infant Restraint.......................... 53
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 67Instrument Cluster....................134,137
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 133
Instrument Panel Cover................... 302
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 302
Integrated Power Module.................. 303
Interior Appearance Care.................. 300
Interior Fuses.......................... 304
Interior Lights........................... 95
Intermittent Wipers...................... 100
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 249
Jack Operation.......................248,251
Jacking Instructions...................... 251
Jump Starting.......................... 254
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key Release Button....................... 13
Key, Replacement........................ 16
356 INDEX

Warning, Door Ajar...................... 141
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 137
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 343
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 192
Washer, Rear........................... 191
Washers, Windshield...................... 99
Washing Vehicle......................... 298
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 232Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 299
Wind Buffeting.......................33,117
Window Fogging........................ 189
Windows.............................. 31
Windshield Washers....................98,99
Windshield Wipers.....................98,281
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 281
Wiper, Rear............................ 191
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 100
INDEX 365
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