light CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

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.Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat BeltsInspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag LightThe light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.DefrosterCheck operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
TiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.LightsHave someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid LeaksCheck area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117
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▫UConnect™ System Features .............149
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............154
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System ....................155
▫ General Information ...................163
 Seats ................................164
▫ Front Seat Adjustment ..................164
▫ Power Seat Adjuster — If Equipped ........165
▫ Manual Lumbar — If Equipped ...........166
▫ Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped . . 167
▫ Driver’s Seat Back Tilt — If Equipped .......167
▫ Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) —
Convertible .........................168
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ..............169
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............169▫
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) ...............171
▫ Folding Rear Seat (Convertible) ...........173
▫ Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan) ..............175
▫ Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible) ..........177
▫ Rear Seat Removal (Sedan) ..............181
 To Open And Close The Hood .............183
 Lights ...............................184
▫ Map/Reading Lights (Sedan) .............184
▫ Map/Reading Lights (Convertible) .........185
▫ Multi-Function Control Lever .............186
▫ Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights .............................186
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped .........................187
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▫Lights-On Reminder ...................187
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............188
▫ Turn Signals .........................188
▫ Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch .........189
▫ Passing Light ........................190
 Windshield Wipers And Washers ...........190
▫ Windshield Washers ...................191
▫ Mist Feature .........................191
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation .............192
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............192
 Tilt Steering Column ....................193
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ......194
▫ To Activate ..........................194 ▫
To Set At A Desired Speed ...............195
▫ To Deactivate ........................195
▫ To Resume Speed .....................195
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............195
▫ Manual Transaxle .....................196
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...............196
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped .........197
▫ Programming HomeLink ...............198
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .....201
▫ Using HomeLink .....................202
▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button .............................202
▫ Security ............................202
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CAUTION!
To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that
the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear selector
in the Park position (automatic transaxle) or in the
Neutral position (manual transaxle) before lowering
or raising the top.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the convertible top with ice or snow
build-up on the top. Damage to the top may occur.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to either the top or the rear window,
check the top storage area at the rear of the vehicle
interior to be sure that it is clear of debris or other
items. Be sure that child seat flip up bars are lowered.
Do not use the top storage area for other storage
purposes.
NOTE: When closing the convertible top all windows
will drop slightly from the full up position.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Release the top from the windshield header by pulling
down on the latch handle and turning the latch handle
clockwise until it stops.
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3. Press the Power Top Switch to lower the top just
enough to disengage the top pins from the header, turn
the handle counterclockwise and raise the handle to the
stowed position.
NOTE:The Power Top Switch has two detent positions
for lowering the convertible top. Pressing and holding the Power Top Switch lightly in the first detent position
will lower the windows slightly and the convertible top
to the full down position. Pressing and holding the
switch in the second detent position will lower all four
windows completely and the top to the full down posi-
tion.
Releasing Convertible Top Latches
Convertible Top Switch
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Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Outside Mirror—Driver’s SideAdjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.Outside Mirror—Passenger’s SideAdjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with
another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in this convex mirror.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If EquippedAn illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.NOTE:
The driver vanity mirror will become inoperable
when the vehicle alarm is enabled.
NOTE: The passenger vanity mirror will become inop-
erable if left on for more than 10 minutes.
Sun Visor Sliding FeatureThe sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended
coverage of the side glass.HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) —
IF EQUIPPEDUConnect™ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnect™ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g., Call”“Mike” ”Work orDial”
 “248-555-1212). Your cellular phone’s audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle’s audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnect™ system.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
the name of the language you wish to switch to
(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
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Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
language selection.
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
voice commands will be in that language.
NOTE: After every UConnect™ language change op-
eration, only the language specific 32-name phonebook is
usable. The paired phone name is not language specific
and usable across all languages.
For command translations and alternate commands in
supported languages, refer to “Command Translations”
at the end of this section.
Emergency AssistanceIf you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
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Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
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Press the ’Phone’ button to begin.
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After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Emergency and the UConnect™ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
The UConnect™ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as compared to that
for the cell phone directly.
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This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to
the rear of the power seat switch. To recline, lean forward
slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the
desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and
lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position.
MANUAL LUMBAR — IF EQUIPPEDThe Lumbar adjustment is located on the inboard side of
the driver’s seat. To increase support, rotate the handle
down.
Recliner Control Lever
Lumbar Adjust Handle
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