trunk CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:Make sure that the elastic loop is around the
emergency release handle at all times. If the handle is
pulled downward, entirely through the elastic loop, the
handle will not return to its original position and the seat
back may not operate properly.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, the
trunk 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
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41
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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
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133
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CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDEIf 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.
5. Pull down and rotate the handle counterclockwise to
engage the latches.
Bleeder Screw
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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.
Folding Rear Seat Release Knobs
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173
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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
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177
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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 (au-
tomatic 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)
•
Headlamps On
•
Key In Ignition
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241
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CONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDEIf 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 ScrewWHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373
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•
If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MoparSuper 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.
•
If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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