2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

▫Mode..............................144
▫Tape CD Button......................144
▫Time Button.........................145
▫Scan Button.........................145
▫CD Changer Control Capability
—If Equipped.......................145

Sales Code RBB—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player And CD Changer
Capability............................146
▫Operating Instructions..................147
▫Power Button........................147
▫Electronic Volume Control...............147
▫Seek..............................147
▫Tune ..............................148▫To Set The Push-Button Memory..........148
▫Balance............................148
▫Fade..............................148
▫Bass And Treble Tone Control............149
▫AM/FM Selection.....................149
▫Mode Button........................149
▫Cassette Player Features................149
▫CD Changer Control Capability
—If Equipped.......................151
▫Radio Display Messages................152

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........153
▫Radio Operation......................153
▫CD Player Operation...................155
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▫CD Changer Control Capability
—If Equipped.......................157
▫Radio Display Messages................158

Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer....................159
▫Radio Operation......................160
▫CD Player Operation...................162

Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System..............166
Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......167

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............168

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........168

Climate Controls.......................169
▫Air Conditioning.....................169
▫Operating Tips.......................174

Electric Rear Window Defroster.............176
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—TURBO, WITH AUTOSTICK
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—TURBO, WITHOUT AUTOSTICK
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
2. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
the ignition is first turned ON and remain on briefly as a
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, it means that there is a problem with the
charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY.
3. Deck Lid Ajar
This light comes on if the deck lid is not
completely closed.4. 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. (See page 257 for more information.)
5. Theft Alarm Light — If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the
alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash
slowly indicating that the system is armed.
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6. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime
will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the
engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out.
7. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrows will flash in unison with the exterior
turn signal, when using the turn signal lever.
NOTE:Turn signal bulbs are located in the Instrument
Panel. (See page 97 for more information.)
8. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading below the red area of the
gauge shows that the engine cooling system is
operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a
higher than normal temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go
traffic, or when towing a trailer.If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on theH(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
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