lights CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending
in the OFF position.
3. Press the interior door lock switch to the LOCK
position.
4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have
successfully completed the programming.
You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above
mentioned procedure.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors and
activate the panic alarm from distances up to about 23
feet (7 meters) using a hand held transmitter. The trans-
mitter need not be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.
To Unlock The Doors:
Press and release the UNLOCK button on the key fob
once to unlock the driver’s door, or twice within five
seconds to unlock all doors, the park lights will also flash
twice. The interior lights also come on and remain on for
about 30 seconds when you unlock the doors.
NOTE:You may turn off this feature and unlock all
doors with one press of the button by following the
procedure shown in the Central Locking/Unlocking
paragraph.
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To Lock The Doors:
Press and release the LOCK button to lock all doors. The
park lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowl-
edge the signal.
Horn Chirp Feature
The horn chirp that signals that the doors have been
locked can be turned on or off by using the following
procedure:
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn the
switch to the ON position.
2. Press and hold the Unlock button on the transmitter
for between four and ten seconds.
3. Continue to hold the Unlock button and press the
Lock button.
4. Release both buttons.A chime will sound to signify that the process is com-
plete.
Using The Panic Alarm:
To turn on the panic alarm feature, press and release the
PANIC button. When the panic alarm is on the headlights
and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off
and the interior lights will turn on.
The panic alarm will stay on for 3 minutes unless you
press the PANIC button a second time, or until vehicle
speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h).
NOTE:When you turn off the panic alarm by pressing
the PANIC button a second time, you may have to be
closer to the vehicle due to the radio frequency noises of
the system.
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SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The system monitors the doors, deck lid, and ignition
switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
about 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the headlights, park lights, tail lights and the
indicator light in the cluster will flash. Then the exterior
lights will flash for another 15 minutes.
If the monitored system, which triggered the alarm is
deactivated the alarm will continue to sound until 3
minutes of alarm time is reached. If the monitored
system, which triggered the alarm is deactivated after the
alarm has been on for 3 minutes the alarm will shut off
immediately.
To set the alarm:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash
rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system is
arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the
ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are
unlocked in any manner, the system will automatically
disarm. After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash
slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.
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Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
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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▫Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................82
▫Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) . . .83
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............85
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............86
▫Folding Rear Seat......................87
▫Tumbling Rear Seat.....................88

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

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

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

Tilt Steering Column....................101

Traction Control Switch—If Equipped.......102
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Lights
•
Briefly press the“Right”button to toggle the right
reading lamp“ON/OFF”. Repeat the key press to
cycle the light.
•Briefly press the“Left”button to toggle the left
reading lamp“ON/OFF”. Repeat the key press to
cycle the light.
NOTE:The light can be activated with the ignition off.
NOTE:The light(s) will automatically shut off after
seven minutes with ignition off.
Temperature
Press and hold the“Right”button for 5–10 seconds (until
°F/°C toggles in the display) then release the button.
Repeat the key press to cycle the°F/°C in the display.
Display ON/OFF
Press and hold the“Right”button for 10–15 seconds
(until display toggles ON/OFF) then release the button.
Repeat the key press to cycle the display ON/OFF.
NOTE:The display will default“ON”at each new
ignition cycle.
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
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.
SEATS
Front Seat Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.
Illuminated Vanity MirrorManual Front Seat Adjuster
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WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door or the deck lid
is opened.
With the ignition key in the OFF position, the interior
lights will automatically turn off in about 8 minutes if a
door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the Dome
light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the
interior light operation.
Dimmer Control
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control for the
interior lights on the Multi-Function
Control Lever upward will increase
the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn
on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dim-
mer control is in this position. With the
ignition key in the OFF position, the
interior lights will automatically turn
off in about 8 minutes if the dimmer
control is left in the Dome light posi-
tion.
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Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom“OFF”position. The in-
terior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (white semi-circle). This feature
brightens the odometer and radio dis-
play when the parking lights or head-
lights are on during daylight condi-
tions.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
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Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control
Lever up or down.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The front turn signal lights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on, the
headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The
headlight switch must be used for normal night time
driving.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Multi-Function Control Lever
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