trunk CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

EMERGENCY DECK LID RELEASE LATCH
(CONVERTIBLE)
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
deck lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
As a security measure, an emergency deck lid release
lever is built into the deck lid latching mechanism. In the
event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, thetrunk can be simply opened by pulling on the glow-in-
the-dark lever attached to the deck lid latching mecha-
nism. See following picture.Emergency Deck Lid Release Handle
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3. First fold the left side of the boot cover to the middle
of the boot cover.
4. Second fold the right side of the boot cover to the
middle, fitting it inside the left side of the boot cover and
store it in the trunk or a dry secure area.
CAUTION!
Do not lay heavy objects on top of the boot or lay the
boot on top of sharp/pointy objects. Damage could
occur to the boot.
Folding Boot Cover Left Side
Folding Boot Cover Right Side
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CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE
If your vehicle is experiencing electrical failure (low
battery, etc.) and it is necessary to raise the convertible
top, perform the following steps:
1. Locate the convertible top motor bypass screw, which
is found in the trunk under the convertible top storage
area.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the screw stops.
This will relieve the hydraulic pressure and allow the
convertible top to be raised manually.
Bleeder Screw
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•If the seatback is properly latched and the rear center
lap/shoulder belt still does not operate properly check
and see if the Automatic Locking retractor (ALR)
system is activated.
WARNING!
The rear center lap/shoulder belt is equipped with a
lock-out feature to ensure that the seatback is in the
fully upright and locked position when occupied. If
the rear seatback is not fully upright and locked and
the rear center lap/shoulder belt can be pulled out of
the retractor, the vehicle should immediately be
taken to your dealer for service. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious or fatal injury.
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible)
To provide additional storage area, each rear seatback can
be folded forward. The seat back release knobs are
located in the trunk area. Pull the left side seatback
release knob to fold down the left side seatback. Pull the
right side seatback release knob to fold down the right
side seatback.
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Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)
To provide additional storage area, each rear seat can be
tumbled forward.
CAUTION!
It is important that the front seats be pulled forward
to the midpoint of the seat track to avoid contact
between the rear seat and the front seatback. If the
front seat is not pulled forward the two seats will
make contact during the tumbling motion and cause
damage to the rear seat material. After the rear seat is
tumbled forward and secured the front seat can then
be repositioned to the preferred position.
To tumble the seat forward use the following procedure:
1. The seat back release knobs are located in the trunk
area. Pull the left side seatback release knob to fold down
the left side seatback. Pull the right side seatback release
knob to fold down the right side seatback.
Folding Rear Seat Release Knobs
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When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages.
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in Park
(automatic transmissions) or vehicle is in motion
(manual transmissions).
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
•Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•Headlamps On
•Key In Ignition
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CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE
If your vehicle is experiencing electrical failure (low
battery, etc.) and it is necessary to raise the convertible
top, perform the following steps:
1. Locate the convertible top motor bypass screw, which
is found in the trunk under the convertible top storage
area.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the screw stops.
This will relieve the hydraulic pressure and allow the
convertible top to be raised manually.
3. Using the latch handle raise the top until the two pins
seat themselves in the windshield header.
4. Rotate the latch handle clockwise to open the latches.
Bleeder Screw
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Washing
•
Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild car
wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear
water.
•If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use Mopar Super Kleen Bug and
Tar Remover to remove.
•Use Mopar Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains
and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
scratch the paint.
•Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and trunk be kept clear and
open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
390 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Weight .............................. 330
Traction.............................. 350
Traction Control......................185,298
Traction Control Switch.................185,298
TrailerTowing .......................... 326
Cooling System Tips.................... 338
Hitches............................. 329
Minimum Requirements................. 332
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 331
Wiring .............................. 335
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 330
TrailerWeight .......................... 330
Transaxle............................. 281
Automatic.................... 13,278,281,385
Autostick............................ 286
Manual........................ 14,279,288
Operation........................... 281
Overdrive........................... 285
Selection of Lubricant................... 385Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 221
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 28,34
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 190
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 26,33
Transporting Pets...................... 78,111
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 314
Trip Odometer.......................... 221
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 226
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible)............. 38
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)............ 170
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)................ 168
Turbo Cool Down....................... 280
Turn Signals.........................181,222
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 134
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 216
INDEX 457
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