hood release CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

▫Manual Lumbar — If Equipped .......... 112
▫ Folding Front Passenger Seat —
If Equipped ........................ 113
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ............. 114
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 114
▫ Folding Rear Seat .................... 116
▫ Tumbling Rear Seat ................... 118
▫ Rear Seat Removal ................... 120
 Emergency Seatback Release .............. 122
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 123
 Lights ............................. 125
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 125
▫ Headlights ......................... 126 ▫
Parking And Instrument Panel Lights ...... 126
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) —
If Equipped ........................ 127
▫ Lights — On Reminder ................ 127
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 128
▫ Turn Signal Operation ................. 128
▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 129
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 130
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 130
▫ Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 130
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 131
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 132
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 132
76 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

seatback can be unlatched by pulling down on the
glow-in-the-dark lever attached to the left rear seatback
latching mechanism.Once unlatched the seatback can be pushed forward to
gain access into the interior of the vehicle.
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
seatback may not operate properly.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
Emergency Seatback Release
1 — Rear Shelf Position 1
2 — Rear Shelf Position 2
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123

1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Move the safety latch, located 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.
Hood Release Lever
Safety Latch
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to ensure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high-quality lubricant such as MOPAR
Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner, or use the washer solvent.
This will remove accumulations of salt, waxes or road
film and help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades toremove frost or ice from the windshield. To avoid dam-
aging the blades, make sure that they are not frozen to the
glass before turning them on. Keep the blade rubber out
of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Adding Washer Fluid
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the rear of the
engine compartment on the passenger side and should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
320 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedules” in Section 8 for the
proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the Brake System Warning Telltale Light indicates
system failure.Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid level up
to the requirements described on the brake fluid reser-
voir.
Overfilling of fluid is not recommended because it may
cause leaking in the system.
Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
Brake fluid level should be checked when pads are
replaced. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual
transaxle, the Brake Fluid Reservoir supplies fluid to both
the Brake System and the Clutch Release System. The
two systems are separated in the reservoir and a leak in
one system will not affect the other system. The manual
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Odometer........................... 167
Tachometer .......................... 165
General Information ...............18,25,110,269
General Maintenance ..................... 312
Glass Cleaning .......................... 339
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 279
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............277,278
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 82
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 237
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 292
Head Restraints ......................... 114
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 345
Cleaning ............................ 338
High Beam .......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 129Passing
............................. 130
Heated Seats ........................... 114
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 281
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 136
Hood Release .......................... 123
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .................15,19
Infant Restraint .......................... 62
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 178
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster .................... 161,164
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 160
Instrument Panel Cover ................337,339
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 339
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 340
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