Section 5 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owner's Guide
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example, you can use the combined form voice com-
mand9Phonebook New Entry,9or you can break the
combined form command into two voice commands:
9Phonebook9and9New Entry.9Please remember, the
UConnectŸ system works best when you talk in a
normal conversational tone, as if speaking to some one
sitting eight feet away from you.
Voice Command Tree
Refer to ªVoice Treeº at the end of this section.
Help Command
If you need assistance at any prompt, or if you want to
know your options at any prompt, say9Help9following
the voice on beep. The UConnectŸ system will play all
the options at any prompt if you ask for help.
To activate the UConnectŸ system from idle, simply
press the 'Phone' button and follow audible prompts for
directions. All UConnectŸ system sessions begin with a
press of the 'Phone' button on the mirror.
Cancel Command
At any prompt, after the voice on beep, you can say
9Cancel9and you will be returned to the main menu.
However, in a few instances the system will take you
back to the previous menu.
Pair (Link) UConnectŸ System to a Cellular Phone
To begin using your UConnectŸ system, you must pair
your compatible BluetoothŸ enabled cellular phone.
NOTE:The UConnectŸ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the Bluetooth9Hands-Free Profile,9
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.
To complete the pairing process, you will need to refer-
ence your cellular phone owner's manual. One of the
following vehicle specific websites may also provide
detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone
that you have:
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²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the language you wish to switch to
(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
²Continue 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 UConnectŸ 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 ªCommand Translationsº
at the end of this section.
Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
²Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnectŸ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
²Press the 'Phone' button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnectŸ 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 UConnectŸ 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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Information Service
When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone
number9#121,9you can access voice activated automated
system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc.
related information.
Advanced Phone Connectivity
Transfer Call to and from Cellular Phone
The UConnectŸ system allows on going calls to be
transferred from your cellular phone to the UConnectŸ
system without terminating the call. To transfer an ongo-
ing call from your UConnectŸ paired cellular phone to
the UConnectŸ system or vice-versa, press the 'Voice
Recognition' button and say9Transfer Call.9
Connect or Disconnect Link Between the
UConnectŸ System and Cellular Phone
Your cellular phone can be paired with many different
electronic devices, but can only be actively9connected9
with one electronic device at a time.If you would like to connect or disconnect the
BluetoothŸ connection between a UConnectŸ paired
cellular phone and the UConnectŸ system, then follow
the instruction described in your cellular phone user's
manual.
List Paired Cellular Phone Names
²
Press the 'Phone' button to begin.
²After the ªReadyº prompt and the following beep, say
ªSetup Phone pairingº.
²When prompted, say9List Phones.9
²The UConnectŸ system will play the phone names of
all paired cellular phones in order from the highest to
the lowest priority. To ªselectº or ªdeleteº a paired
phone being announced, press the8Voice recognition'
button and say ªSelectº or ªDelete.º Also, see the next
two sections for an alternate way to ªselectº or ªde-
leteº a paired phone.
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Your vehicle should be parked outside of the garage
when programming.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Hold the battery side of the hand-held transmitter
away from the HomeLinktbutton you wish to program.
Place the hand-held transmitter 1±3 in (3-8 cm) away
from the HomeLinktbutton you wish to program while
keeping the indicator light in view.
3. Simultaneously press and hold both the chosen
HomeLinktbutton and the hand-held transmitter button
until the HomeLinktindicator changes from a slow to a
rapidly blinking light, then release both the HomeLinkt
and hand-held transmitter buttons.
Watch for the HomeLinktindicator to change flash rates.
When it changes, it is programmed. It may take up to 30
seconds, or longer in rare cases. The garage door may
open and close while you train.NOTE:
²Some gate operators and garage door openers may
require you to replace Step 3 with procedures noted in
the ªGate Operator/Canadian Programmingº section.
²After training a HomeLinktchannel, if the garage
door does not operate with HomeLinktand the ga-
rage door opener was manufactured after 1995, the
garage door opener may have a rolling code. If so,
proceed to the heading ªProgramming A Rolling Code
System.º
4. Press and hold the just-trained HomeLinktbutton
and observe the indicator light.
If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is
complete and the garage door (or device) should activate
when the HomeLinktbutton is pressed.
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has successfully accepted the frequency signal. The
indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly when
fully trained.
If you unplugged the device for training, plug it back in
at this time.
Then proceed with Step 4 under ªProgramming
HomeLinktº earlier in this section.
USING HOMELINKT
To operate, simply press and release the programmed
HomeLinktbutton. Activation will now occur for the
trained device (i.e., garage door opener, gate operator,
Security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting,
etc. The hand-held transmitter of the device may also be
used at any time.
REPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINKT
BUTTON
To re-program a channel that has been previously
trained, follow these steps:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
2. Press and hold the desired HomeLinktbutton until
the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds.Do not
release the button.
3.Without releasing the button,proceed with Program-
ming HomelinktStep 2 and follow all remaining steps.
SECURITY
It is advised to erase all channels before you sell or turn
in your vehicle.
To do this, press and hold the two outside buttons for 20
seconds until the red indicator flashes. Note that all
channels will be erased. Individual channels cannot be
erased.
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replace-
ment or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use aftermarket tire sealants
or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
(Refer to ªTire Inflation Pressuresº under ªTires Ð Gen-
eral Informationº and to ªTire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS)º in Section 5 of this manual for more informa-
tion).
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8. Odometer/Trip Odometer
A vacuum fluorescent display indicates the total distance
the vehicle has been driven. Also, the cluster will display,
replacing the odometer/trip odometer, vehicle warning
messages such as: door/deck/hatch/gate ajar and loose
gas cap. Loose gas cap will be displayed from the
Odometer/Trip Odometer on all models.
NOTE:If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instru-
ment cluster, all warnings including ªdoorº, ªdECKº,
ªhATChº, and ªgATEº will only be displayed in the
EVIC display. For additional information, refer to ªElec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center Ð If Equippedº in
Section 3.
U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair orreplacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
9. Cruise Indicator Ð If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Speed Control
System is ON.
NOTE:The word ªSETºwill notilluminate when the
Speed Control System is on.
10. Malfunction Indicator Light
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system
called OBD that monitors emissions, engine, and
automatic transmission control systems. The light
will illuminate when the key is in the ON/RUN position
before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when
turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have the condi-
tion checked promptly.
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22. Oil Pressure Light
Shows low engine oil pressure. The light will come
on and remain on when the ignition switch is
turned from the OFF to the ON position, and the light
will turn off after the engine is started. If the bulb does
not come on during starting, have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine.DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
23. Airbag Light
The light comes on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does notcome on during starting, stays on, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
24. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.
25. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ButtonÐIf Equipped
Pushing this button will switch between the different
EVIC functions.
Press the CMTC reset button to scroll through sub menus
(i.e. Trip Functions: AVG. Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed
Time, and Units.
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26. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display Ð If
Equipped
On vehicles equipped with Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC), when the appropriate conditions
exist, this display shows the EVIC messages. Refer to
ªElectronic Vehicle Information Centerº later in this
section.
On vehicles equipped with Compass Mini Trip Computer
(CMTC) the display provides the outside temperature,
one of eight compass headings to indicate the direction
the vehicle is facing and the current radio station. Refer to
ªCompass Mini Trip Computerº later in this section.COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) Ð IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating,
eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass.
The Compass Mini Trip Computer features a driver-
interactive display (displays information on outside tem-
perature, compass direction, and trip information). The
display is located on the lower left part of the cluster
below the fuel and engine temperature gauge.
Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset Button
CMTC Reset Button Ð Secondary Reset Button
Press the left compass/temperature reset button to scroll
through sub menus (i.e. Trip Functions: AVG. Fuel
Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units (U.S. or Metric).
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Compass/Temperature/Audio
Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight
compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is
facing, the outside temperature and the current radio
station.
For additional information regarding the compass, refer
to Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
in this section.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
ªRESETº or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from where it was before the reset.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. This is not resettable.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles estimated
driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text
display of9LOW FUEL9. This display will continue until
the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount
of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the9LOW FUEL9text
and a new DTE value will be displayed, based on the
current values in the DTE calculation and the current fuel
tank level.
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