2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

Another of the outlets is in the Accessory Switch Bank, in
the center of the instrument panel.This outlet is powered directly by the battery, regardless
of the ignition switch position. All accessories connected
to this outlet should be removed or turned off when the
vehicle is not in use, to protect the battery against
discharge.
The third outlet is located in the right rear cargo area.
Power Outlet
Rear Power Outlet
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Since this outlet is remote from the driver, it is powered
by the ignition switch, only when it is in theONor
ACCESSORYpositions, to protect the battery against
discharge. Note: Neither of the power outlets will accept
a cigar lighter unit. They are intended only for accessory
usage.Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e. cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
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CONSOLE FEATURES
The console has two front cup holders, a coin holder, 12
volt power outlet, and front and rear storage trays. There
are additional cup holders; one is molded in the center of
the console to hold large cups and the other is at the rear
of the console to serve passengers in the rear seat. The
floor console power outlet will also operate a conven-
tional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an optional
Smoker’s Package).
Front Cupholders
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CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged into the 12
volt power outlet, draw power from the vehicle’s
battery, even when not in use; i.e. cellular phones,
etc. Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the
vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to
degrade battery life and/or prevent engine start-
ing.
•Accessories that draw higher power such as cool-
ers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc., will discharge
the battery even more quickly. Only use these
intermittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started,
(with accessories still plugged in), the vehicle
must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow
the generator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.
STORAGE
Front Seat Storage Bin
The storage bin is located under the front passenger’s
seat. To openlift up on the handleand pull the storage
binforward.
Front Seat Storage Bin
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Storage Pockets
There are also Storage pockets located on each door trim
panel.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features.................123

Instrument Cluster......................124

Instrument Cluster—Turbo, With AutoStick....125

Instrument Cluster—Turbo, Without AutoStick . . 126

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............127

Electronic Digital Clock..................134
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................134

Radio General Information................135
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................135▫Two Types Of Signals..................135
▫Electrical Disturbances..................135
▫AM Reception.......................135
▫FM Reception........................135

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls.............................136
▫Operating Instructions—Radio...........136
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............136
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............1364

▫Tuning.............................137
▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............137
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............137
▫Balance............................139
▫Fade..............................139
▫Tone Control........................139
▫AM/FM Selection.....................139
▫Scan Button.........................139
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......140
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......140
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......140
▫Seek Button.........................140
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................141▫Rewind (RW)........................141
▫Tape Eject...........................141
▫Scan Button.........................141
▫Changing Tape Direction................141
▫Metal Tape Selection...................141
▫Pinch Roller Release...................142
▫Noise Reduction......................142
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player........142
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............142
▫Seek Button.........................143
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................143
▫FF/Tune/RW........................144
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........144
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