keyless CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G User Guide

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)Gas props support the deck lid in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the deck lid in cold weather.POWER DECK LID RELEASE (Convertible)You can open the deck lid by pressing the Remote
Keyless Entry Button or from inside the vehicle, using the
switch located inside the glove box. On vehicles
equipped with a manual transmission, the power deck
lid release switch is disabled if the doors are locked, or if
vehicle speed exceeds 0 mph (0 km/h), or when the
clutch pedal is depressed. On vehicles equipped with anautomatic transmission, the power deck lid release
switch is disabled if the doors are locked, or the trans-
mission is out of PARK.
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.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39
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Auto Unlock On ExitWhen ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
(manual transmissions) or the vehicle is stopped and the
transmission is in PARK or NEUTRAL position (auto-
matic transmissions). Press and hold the EVIC button
when in this display until ON or OFF appears to make
your selection.Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1stWhenDRIVER’S DOOR 1st is selected only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless
entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock
the remaining locked doors. When REMOTE UNLOCK
ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors will unlock at
the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button.
Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
DRIVER’S DOOR 1st or ALL DOORS appears to make
your selection.
Sound Horn with Remote Key LockWhen ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when
the remote keyless entry LOCK button is pressed. This
feature may be selected with or without the flash lights
on LOCK/UNLOCK feature. Press and hold the EVIC
button when in this display until ON or OFF appears to
make your selection.Flash Lights with Remote Key LockWhen ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. Press and hold the EVIC button when in this
display until ON or OFF appears to make your selection.Delay Turning Headlamps OffWhen this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
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when exiting the vehicle. Press and hold the EVIC button
when in this display until 0, 30, 60, or 90 appears to make
your selection.Headlamps On With Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. Press and hold
the EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF
appears to make your selection.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in this section.Delay Power Off to Accessories Until ExitWhen this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system, power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for
up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned
off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“Off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, or “10 min.” appears to make
your selection.
Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key UnlockWhen this feature is selected the headlamps will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press and hold the EVIC button when in this display until
“OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90 sec.” appears to make
your selection.Confirmation of Voice Commands — If EquippedWhen ON is selected all voice commands from the
U-Connect™ system are confirmed. Press and hold the
EVIC button when in this display until ON or OFF
appears to make your selection.
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Shifting............................. 297
Special Additives ...................... 410
Autostick ............................. 299
Back-Up Lights ......................... 427
Ball Joints ............................. 395
Battery ............................... 392
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) .....29,35
Belts, Drive ............................ 388
Belts, Engine ........................... 390
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 395
Boot, Convertible Top .................. 128,132
B-Pillar Location ........................ 317
Brake Fluid ............................ 431
Brake, Parking .......................... 305
Brake System ........................ 307,404
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 308
Fluid Check .......................... 406
Hoses .............................. 404 Master Cylinder
....................... 406
Parking ............................. 305
Warning Light ........................ 231
Brakes ............................. 307,404
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 115
Bulb Replacement ..................... 424,425
Bulbs, Light ............................ 424
Calibration, Compass ...............238,247,248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 429
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 429
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 340
Oil (Engine) .................... 378,379,387
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 400
Car Washes ............................ 411
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 339
INDEX 471
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible) ............ 30
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 24
Keys ................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 230
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 45,82
Latches Hood ............................... 183
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 337
Life of Tires ............................ 327
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 37
Light Bulbs ......................... 424,425
Lights ............................. 1 17,184
Airbag ...................... 70,104,116,234
Anti-Lock ........................... 233
Back-Up ............................. 427
Brake Warning ........................ 231 Center Mounted Stop
................... 428
Daytime Running ...................... 187
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 186
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 232
Fog .......................... 188,233,426
Front Replacement ..................... 425
Headlight Switch ...................... 186
Headlights ........................... 186
High Beam Indicator .................... 234
Instrument Cluster ..................... 186
Lights On Reminder .................... 187
Low Fuel ............................ 233
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 229
Map Reading ...................... 184,185
Oil Pressure .......................... 234
Rear Servicing ........................ 427
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 232
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 36
Service .............................. 425478 INDEX

Overheating, Engine...................... 358
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,465
Paint Care ............................. 411
Panel Rear Shelf ........................ 210
Panic Alarm .......................... 26,32
Parking Brake .......................... 305
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 168
Passing Light ........................... 190
Personal Settings ........................ 244
Pets ............................... 80,114
Phone, Cellular ......................... 138
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 138
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 317
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 419
Door Locks ........................... 20
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 206Seats
............................... 165
Steering .......................... 310,394
Steering, Checking ..................... 394
Sunroof ............................. 204
Windows ............................. 42
Power Steering Fluid .................. 394,431
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ............54,89
Preparation for Jacking .................... 362
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53,88
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 244
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ............................... 27,33
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 324
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 400
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 250
Radio Operation ................... 251,259,277
Radio, Satellite .......................... 273
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Radio (Sound Systems).................251,259
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding ............... 171,173,175,177
Rear Seat Removal ....................... 181
Rear Shelf Panel ........................ 210
Rear Window ........................... 43
Rear Window Defroster ................... 217
Rear Window Features .................... 217
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 217
Recorder, Event Data ................... 70,105
Recreational Towing ...................... 356
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 337
Refrigerant ............................ 394
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 54,89
Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible) ........... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 424
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 383 Replacement Tires
....................... 328
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 464
Restraints, Child .................. 72,78,107,112
Restraints, Infant ...................... 73,107
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 215
Rotation, Tires .......................... 331
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 116
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 117
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 464
Safety Information, Tire ................... 313
Safety Tips ............................ 115
Satellite Radio .......................... 273
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 276
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 434
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 416
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 54,89
Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 52482 INDEX

Trailer Towing.......................... 343
Cooling System Tips .................... 355
Hitches ............................. 345
Minimum Requirements ................. 349
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 348
Wiring .............................. 353
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 347
Trailer Weight .......................... 347
Transaxle ............................. 294
Additives ............................ 410
Automatic .................... 13,291,294,408
Autostick ............................ 299
Filter ............................... 409
Maintenance .......................... 408
Manual ........................ 14,292,301
Operation ........................... 294
Overdrive ........................... 298
Transmission Range Indicator ....................... 227 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)
............................... 29,35
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 197
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ............................... 27,33
Transporting Pets ...................... 80,114
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 327
Trip Computer .......................... 235
Trip Odometer .......................... 229
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 230
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible) ............. 39
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible) ............ 177
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan) ................ 175
Turbo Cool Down ....................... 293
Turn Signals ......................... 189,230
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 138
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 222
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 467486 INDEX