CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Position 1 (Top)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the top guides and slide forward. Press down on the back
of the shelf panel to lock it into place.WARNING!
Do not load objects on the shelf in position 1 (top). In
an accident, objects could strike occupants causing
serious or fatal injury.
Position 2 (Middle)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the middle guides and slide forward. Press down on the
back of the shelf panel to lock it into place.
Rear Shelf Panel Position 1
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WARNING!
Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 2
(middle). Failure to follow this warning could cause
the shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury.
Position 3 (Floor)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the bottom guides and slide forward.
NOTE:To carry items that may soil the carpeting, the
rear shelf panel may be inverted in position 2 or position
3.
Rear Shelf Panel Position 2
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Position 4 (Vertical)
Insert the front outboard corners of the shelf panel into
the vertical guides behind the rear seatbacks near the
floor and slide downward. Push the shelf panel forward
to lock it by aligning the vertical guide with the rubber
stop of the shelf panel.WARNING!
When in the vertical position, the rear shelf panel
should not be used as a barrier for large objects in the
cargo area with the seatbacks folded down. In an
accident objects could strike the seatbacks or occu-
pants causing serious or fatal injury.
Position 5 (Table)
With the liftgate open the rear shelf panel can be moved
rearward to act as a serving counter.
1. Align the front corners of the shelf panels with the lock
position on the backside of the top rear guides. Press
down on the shelf panel to lock it into place.
Rear Shelf Panel Position 4
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2. Twist the knob on the underside of the panel and
lower the shelf leg.
3. Install the shelf leg into the liftgate latch area as
labeled on the rear scuff plate.
WARNING!
Do not load objects over 100 lbs (45 kg) in position 5
(table). Failure to follow this warning could cause the
shelf to collapse resulting in personal injury.
Rear Shelf Leg Release Knob
Rear Shelf Panel Position 5
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window wiper/washer control is located on the
right side of the steering column.Rotate the switch upward to the “on” position will
activate the rear wiper.
Rotate the switch upward to the “washer” position
will activate that rear washer. The washer pump
will continue to operate as long as the lever or ring
is engaged. Upon release, the wipers will cycle three
times before returning to the set position.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
to the LOCK position, the wiper will automatically return
to the “Park” position. When the vehicle is restarted, the
wiper will resume function at whichever position the
switch is set at.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Control
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CAUTION!
•Turn the rear wiper off when driving through an
automatic car wash. Damage to the rear wiper may
result if the rear wiper switch is left in the on
position.
•In cold weather, always turn off the rear wiper
switch and allow the rear wiper to return to the
park position before turning off the engine. If the
rear wiper switch is left on and the rear wiper
freezes to the window, damage to the rear wiper
motor may occur when the vehicle is restarted.
•Always remove any buildup of snow that prevents
the rear wiper blade from returning to the park
position. If the rear wiper control is turned off and
the blade cannot return to the park position, dam-
age to the rear wiper motor may occur.
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control panel. Press this button to turn on
the rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes.
NOTE: To prevent excessive battery drain, use the rear
window defroster only when the engine is operating.
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 140
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 141
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 142
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 143
 Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) — If
Equipped ............................ 155
▫ Compass Mini-Trip Computer Reset Button . . 155
▫ Compass/Temperature Display .......... 156
▫ Odometer Display .................... 158 ▫
Trip Odometer (ODO) ................. 158
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped .......................... 159
▫ EVIC Functions ..................... 160
▫ To Reset The Display ................. 161
▫ Compass/Temperature/Audio ........... 161
▫ Average Fuel Economy ................ 161
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) .............. 162
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... 162
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▫Compass Variance .................... 162
▫ Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) ............ 163
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... 164
▫ Automatic Compass Calibration .......... 166
▫ Manual Compass Calibration ............ 167
 Setting The Analog Clock ................ 168
 Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single-Disc)
Radio With Optional Uconnect™ Multimedia
(Satellite Radio) And Uconnect™ Phone
Capability ........................... 168
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 169
▫ Operating Instructions — CD Mode ....... 172
▫ Operating Instructions — Auxiliary Mode . . . 174 ▫
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone
— If Equipped ...................... 175
▫ Operating Instructions — Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped . . 175
 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped ............................ 176
▫ System Activation .................... 176
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 176
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode In REF, And RAQ, Radios .......... 177
▫ Selecting a Channel ................... 177
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ..... 178
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped) ......................... 178
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▫PTY Button Scan.................... 178
▫ PTY Button Seek.................... 178
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 178
▫ Reception Quality .................... 179
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 179
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 180
 Climate Controls ...................... 180
▫ Climate Control Operation .............. 180
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 185
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