climate control CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
•If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
DECK LID (CONVERTIBLE)
NOTE:The key that is used to start the vehicle is also
used to lock or unlock the doors and open the deck lid.
To open the deck lid, insert the key into the lock and turn
to the right. The deck lid can also be opened using the
remote keyless entry or by using the power deck lid
release switch located in the glove box.
WARNING!
•Driving with the deck lid open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the deck lid closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
•If you are required to drive with the deck lid
open, make sure that all windows are closed, and
the climate control blower switch is set at high
speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
38 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow the safety tips below.
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in or
out of the area.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust your heating or cooling controls to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid/liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
112 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................260
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, And RAQ,
Radios.............................261
▫Selecting a Channel....................262
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......262
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................262
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................263
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................263
▫Satellite Antenna......................263▫Reception Quality.....................264

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............264

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........265

Climate Controls.......................265
▫Climate Controls......................265
▫Operating Tips.......................270

Rear Window Features...................272
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........272
▫Rear Wiper/Washer Switch — If Equipped . . . 273
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................274
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 215
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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being ON in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
Climate Controls
The Climate Control System allows you to balance the
temperature, amount, and direction of air circulating
throughout the vehicle. The controls are located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains
R-134a, a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone layer
in the upper atmosphere.Climate Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265
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VEHICLE STORAGEIf you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:
•Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No.
Center Console Floor Lamp................. T37
Climate Controls......................6233137
Console Gear Selector...................PC194
Dome Light (sedan)......................T579
Dome Light / Sport Bar Lights (convertible)....T904
Instrument Cluster Illumination.............. 74
Overhead Reading Light (Overhead Console). . . T1037
Overhead Reading Light (Rearview Mirror).....T192
Rear Cargo............................T906
Visor Vanity.........................6501966All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight...................9006XS
High Beam Headlight...................9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Light............................4157NAKX
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Sedan)..........................921–W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Convertible)........................... LED
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Turn Signal.......................3757A
Backup Light.....................3157-P27/7W
License Light........................... 168
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
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Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 112
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............238,246
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 264
Cellular Phone.......................134,265
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 404
Chains, Tire............................ 316
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 342
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 300
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 361
Child Restraint....................... 70,103
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............ 74,107
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 73
Child Safety Locks........................ 22
Child Seat........................... 76,109
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 319
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 391
Climate Control......................... 265
Clock ...........................236,240,248Clutch............................... 384
Clutch Fluid........................... 384
CoinHolder ........................... 202
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 264
Compact Spare Tire...................... 311
Compass.............................. 235
Compass Calibration..................... 235
Compass Variance....................... 234
Console.............................. 202
Contract, Service........................ 436
Convertible............................ 119
Convertible Boot.....................124,128
Convertible Top......................... 119
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 394
Convertible Top Manual Override.........130,353
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 280
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................404,405
Cooling System......................... 377
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 379
444 INDEX