open hood CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

▫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
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 377
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Gasoline, Reformulated................... 320
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 220
Fuel................................ 220
Odometer........................... 221
Tachometer.......................... 221
Gearshift.............................. 283
General Information...................... 17
General Maintenance..................... 363
Glass Cleaning.......................... 393
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 327
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 326
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 134
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 340
Head Restraints......................... 162
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 401
Cleaning............................ 392High Beam........................182,226
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 182
Passing............................. 182
Switch .............................. 179
Heated Seats........................... 163
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 329
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 190
Hood Release.......................... 176
Hoses................................ 382
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 368
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,36
Infant Restraint....................... 70,104
Information Center, Vehicle................. 227
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 131
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