2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER mirror

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Convertible Top Operation.................62
▫To Lower The Top......................62
▫To Raise The Top......................66
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–If
Equipped............................68
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage.............................72
▫Convertible Top Manual Override..........73

Mirrors...............................75
▫Inside Compass/Temperature Mirror........75▫Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side.............78
▫Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side...........78
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors............79
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors................80

Seats.................................80
▫Front Seat Adjustment...................80
▫Driver’s Power Seat Height Adjuster—If
Equipped............................81
▫Reclining Bucket Seats...................82
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MIRRORS
Inside Compass/Temperature Mirror
This manual day-night inside rearview mirror has an
integrated compass and outside temperature display,
along with dual map/courtesy lamps with switches for
independent operation. These lamps also turn on to-
gether with the dome lamp.
Adjust the mirror to center the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustments.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by rotating the
small knob under the mirror in the clockwise direction,
so the knob points to the right (night position). The
mirror should be adjusted while set in the day position
(knob points towards rear of vehicle.)
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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Compass Calibration
If“CAL”is not displayed, press and hold the“Left”
button for 10–15 seconds, until“CAL”appears in the
display, then release the button. The compass is now in
calibration mode.
The mirror can be calibrated in one of two ways
•
Drive the vehicle in circles at less then 5mph (8 km/h)
until“CAL”no longer appears in the display.
•Drive the vehicle under normal operating conditions.
Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side
Adjust 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 Side
Adjust 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.
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Electric Remote-Control Mirrors
Use the mirror select switch, located to the left of the
steering column on the instrument panel, to adjust the
view obtained in the outside mirrors. Press the L or R
button for Left or Right mirror selection. Use the center
off position to guard against accidentally moving a
mirror position.
Select a mirror and press one of the four arrows for the
direction you want the mirror to move.
Power Mirror Switches
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
An 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.
SEATS
Front Seat Adjustment
The adjusting bar is at the front of the seats, near the
floor. Pull the bar up to move the seat to the desired
position.
Illuminated Vanity MirrorManual Front Seat Adjuster
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Side Window Demisters
A side window demister outlet is at each end of the
instrument panel. These nonadjustable outlets direct air
toward the side windows when the system is in either the
FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at
the area of the windows through which you view the
outside mirrors.
Electric Rear Window Defroster
The push-button is located at the center of the
instrument panel, below the radio. Press this but-
ton to turn on the rear window defroster, and the
optional electric remote control heated mirrors. An amber
light shows that the defroster is on.
NOTE:The defroster turns off automatically after 10
minutes of operation. Each following activation of the
defroster will last for five minutes.
Rear Defroster Switch
176 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transaxle
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE:You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of Park.
Manual Transaxle
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear
selector in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal
is pressed to the floor.
Normal Starting
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal.
Simply turn the ignition switch to the“START’”position
and release when the engine starts. If the engine has not
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FUSE Amp/Color Items Fused
1 25 Amp/
NaturalHeadlamp Switch
2 15 Amp/Lt.
BluePark Lamps
3 20 Amp/
YellowRKE/Door Locks
4 20 Amp/
YellowPower Height Adjust
5 10 Amp/Red Airbag Run Only
6 10 Amp/Red B/U Electric Back Light
(EBL) NEU SAF
7 25 Amp/
NaturalHVAC Blower
8 15 Amp/Lt.
BlueFog Lamp (Non BUX)
9 10 Amp/Red Airbag Run-ST10 10 Amp/Red Cluster/RKE/SKIM
11 10 Amp/Red Engine Module/ABS-
TRAC
12 10 Amp/Red PDC Relays/LDP
13 10 Amp/Red Interior Lighting
14 20 Amp/
YellowOverhead Console/Radio
15 20 Amp/
YellowWipers/Comb. FLS
16 10 Amp/Red Auto Stick/Ignition
17 15 Amp/Lt.
BlueHeated Seats
18 10 Amp/Red Heated Mirrors
19 10 Amp/Red Rt Headlamp
20 10 Amp/Red Lt Headlamp
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