ECU CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

NReprogramming A Single Button..........199
NSecurity............................199
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............200
NExpress Open Feature..................201
NWind Buffeting.......................202
NSunroof Maintenance...................202
mElectrical Power Outlets..................202
NElectrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......205
mConsole Features.......................205
mStorage..............................206
NCenter Console/Armrest Storage Bin.......206
NStorage Pockets.......................208mRear Shelf PanelÐ If Equipped.............208
NPosition 1 (Top)......................209
NPosition 2 (Middle)....................210
NPosition 3 (Floor).....................210
NPosition 4 (Vertical)....................211
NPosition 5 (Table).....................211
mRoof Luggage Rack Ð If Equipped..........213
mRear Window Features...................215
NElectric Rear Window Defroster...........215
NRear Wiper/Washer Switch Ð If Equipped . . . 215
NAdding Washer Fluid..................216
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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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4. Rotate the latch handle clockwise to open the latches.
5. Pull down and rotate the handle counterclockwise to
engage the latches.
6. Raise the handle into the stowed position.7. Close the convertible top motor bypass screw by
turning the screw clockwise until it stops. Tighten the
screw securely.
NOTE:Failure to tighten the bypass screw securely can
cause convertible top operating concerns.
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror Ð If Equipped
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.
Engaging Convertible Top Latches
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WARNING!
²It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed.
²Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
²Be sure that everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.
NOTE:Prior to lifting either seatback to the upright
position, be sure that the seat belt is brought forward to
avoid trapping it behind the seatback.
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)
To provide additional storage in the cargo 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.
²Push and hold the button on the seatback and fold
down the rear seatback.
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To return the rear seat to it's upright latched position,
rotate the seat cushion rearward to latch the seat. Then
lift the seatback to its upright latched position.
NOTE:The elastic strap should be reinstalled in the clip
on the base of the seat cushion before returning the seat
to its normal position.
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
Tumbling Seat Strap
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3. Pull the release handle located at the bottom of the
folded seat back and tumble the seat forward.
4. Attach the cinching tether strap, located at the side of
the seat cushion, onto the hook bar on the center trim
panel and tighten by pulling the cinching strap until the
seat is secure.To return the tumbling rear seat to the latched (normal)
position use the following procedure:
1. Loosen the strap by pushing rearward on the cinching
tether strap buckle.
Tumbling Rear Seat
Cinching Tether Strap
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2. Disconnect the cinching tether strap.
NOTE:The strap should be reinstalled in the side
pocket on the seat cushion before returning the seat to the
latched (normal) position.NOTE:Prior to rotating the seat cushions rearward, be
sure that the rear seat belt buckles are secured with the
straps, so that the buckles are accessible.
NOTE:Prior to lifting either seatback to the upright
position, be sure that the seat belt is brought forward to
avoid trapping it behind the seatback.
Releasing Cinching Tether Strap
Rear Seat Belt Buckle Straps
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Then move the secondary hood latch (safety latch) lo-
cated under the front edge of the hood, slightly to the
right of center, 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.
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.
Secondary Hood Latch
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The Universal Transceiver light will flash slowly and
then rapidly when the programming is successful.
NOTE:When programming such a garage door opener
or gate, unplug the device to prevent possible damage to
the garage door or gate motor.
Operation
Press and hold the desired button on the Universal
Transceiver until the garage door or other device begins
to operate. The light in the display shows that the signal
is being transmitted. The hand held transmitter may also
be used at any time.
Reprogramming A Single Button
1. Press and hold the Universal Transceiver button to be
reprogrammed. Do not release until step 4 has been
completed.2. When the indicator light begins to flash slowly (after
20 seconds) position the hand held transmitter one to
three inches away from the button to be trained.
3. Press and hold the hand held transmitter button.
4. The Universal Transceiver indicator light will begin to
flash, first slowly, then rapidly. When the indicator lights
begin to flash rapidly, release both buttons.
Security
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the frequencies.
To erase all of the previously trained frequencies, hold
down both outside buttons until the indicator light
begins to flash.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with
RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
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WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs withthe rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
The outlets include tethered caps, labeled with a key
symbol or battery symbol, indicating power source. All
outlets are protected by a single 20 Amp fuse.
The standard outlet in the front of the center floor console
is a conventional cigar lighter outlet.
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