light CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owner's Guide

▫UConnect™ System Features.............145
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity............149
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................151

Seats................................157
▫Front Seat Adjustment..................157
▫Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped........158
▫Manual Lumbar—If Equipped............160
▫Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped . . 160
▫Driver’s Seat Back Tilt—If Equipped........161
▫Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System)
(Convertible)........................161
▫Adjustable Head Restraints..............162
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped.............163▫Folding Rear Seat (Sedan)...............165
▫Folding Rear Seat (Convertible)...........166
▫Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)..............168
▫Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)..........170
▫Rear Seat Removal (Sedan)..............174

To Open And Close The Hood.............176

Lights...............................177
▫Map/Reading Lights (Sedan).............177
▫Map/Reading Lights (Convertible).........178
▫Multi-Function Control Lever.............178
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights .............................179
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▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped.........................180
▫Lights-On Reminder...................180
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............180
▫Turn Signals.........................181
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........182
▫Passing Light........................182

Windshield Wipers And Washers...........182
▫Windshield Washers...................183
▫Mist Feature.........................183
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............184
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............184

Tilt Steering Column....................185
Traction Control Switch — If Equipped.......185

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......187
▫ToActivate ..........................187
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............188
▫To Deactivate........................188
▫To Resume Speed.....................188
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............188
▫Manual Transaxle.....................189
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............189

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........190
▫Programming The Universal Transceiver.....192
▫“Rolling Code” Programming............194
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 195
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CAUTION!
To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that
the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear
selector in the Park position (automatic transaxle) or
in the Neutral position (manual transaxle) before
lowering or raising the top.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the convertible top with ice or snow
build-up on the top. Damage to the top may occur.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to either the top or the rear win-
dow, check the top storage area at the rear of the
vehicle interior to be sure that it is clear of debris or
other items. Be sure that child seat flip up bars are
lowered. Do not use the top storage area for other
storage purposes.
NOTE:When closing the convertible top all windows
will drop slightly from the full up position.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Release the top from the windshield header by pulling
down on the latch handle and turning the latch handle
clockwise until it stops.
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3. Press the Power Top Switch to lower the top just
enough to disengage the top pins from the header, turn
the handle counterclockwise and raise the handle to the
stowed position.
NOTE:The Power Top Switch has two detent positions
for lowering the convertible top. Pressing and holdingthe Power Top Switch lightly in the first detent position
will lower the windows slightly and the convertible top
to the full down position. Pressing and holding the
switch in the second detent position will lower all four
windows completely and the top to the full down posi-
tion.
Releasing Convertible Top Latches
Convertible Top Switch
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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 Mirror—Driver’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.
Outside Mirror—Passenger’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.
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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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.Sun Visor Sliding Feature
The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended
coverage of the side glass.
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —
IF EQUIPPED
UConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,Call”“Mike””WorkorDial”
“248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect™ system.
NOTE:The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the BluetoothHands-Free Profile,
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Emergencyand the UConnect™ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the UCon-
nect™ system to allow use of this vehicle feature inemergency situations when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnect™ system.
Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance,
•Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Towing Assistance.
NOTE:The Towing Assistance number dialed is based
on the Country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-
528-2069 for USA, 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454
for Mexico city and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico
city in Mexico).
Please refer to the 24-Hour “Towing Assistance” cover-
age details in the Warranty information booklet and on
the 24–Hour Towing Assistance Card.
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This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to
the rear of the power seat switch. To recline, lean forward
slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the
desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and
lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position.
Power Seat SwitchRecliner Control Lever
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TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.Then move the safety catch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and slightly to the right, and
raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod clipped to the driver’s side of the
engine compartment to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into
the inner hood surface.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20
cm (8 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
Hood Release Lever
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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
Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rear view mirror. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the button. Press the button a second time to turn the
light OFF. The lights also come on when a door is opened
or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the
second detent.NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
automatically.
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