2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER wipers

▫Driver’s Seat Back Tilt...................82
▫Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) . . .83
▫Adjustable Head Restraints...............85
▫Heated Seats—If Equipped..............86
▫Folding Rear Seat......................87
▫Tumbling Rear Seat.....................88

To Open And Close The Hood..............93

Lights................................94
▫Interior Lights........................94
▫Multi-Function Control Lever..............95
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................96
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......96▫Lights-On Reminder....................96
▫Fog Lights...........................97
▫Turn Signals..........................97
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch..........97
▫Passing Light.........................97

Windshield Wipers And Washers............98
▫Windshield Washers....................98
▫Mist Feature..........................98
▫Windshield Wiper Operation..............99
▫Intermittent Wiper System................99
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................100

Tilt Steering Column....................101

Traction Control Switch—If Equipped.......102
60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. Move the con-
trol lever up to select the desired wiper speed.
Windshield Washers
To use the washer, pull the control lever toward you and
hold while spray is desired. If the lever is pulled while in
the delay range, the wiper will operate in low speed for
two wipe cycles after the lever is released, and then
resume the intermittent interval previously selected.
If the lever is pulled while in the OFF position, the wipers
will operate for two wipe cycles, then turn OFF.
Mist Feature
Push down on the wiper control lever to activate a single
wipe to clear the windshield of road mist or spray from
a passing vehicle. As long as the lever is held down, the
wipers will continue to operate.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
98 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
In cold weather, always turn off the wiper switch
and allow the wipers to return to the park position
before turning off the engine. If the wiper switch is
left on and the wipers freeze to the windshield,
damage to the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Move the lever upward to the second detent for Low
speed wiper operation, or to the third detent for High
speed operation.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Move the lever to the DEL
position, then select the delay interval by turning the end
of the lever. Rotate the knob upward (clockwise) to
decrease the delay time and downward (counterclock-
wise) to increase the delay time. The delay can be
regulated from a maximum of approximately 18 seconds
between cycles, to a cycle every second.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99
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All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in
the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, it
may be towed at any legal highway speed, for any
distance, if the transaxle is in neutral.
If the ignition key is not available, vehicles with auto-
matic transaxles can not be flat towed at any time.
246 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, deck lid and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure 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 MoparLock
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 to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269
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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
296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Radiator Cap......................... 275
Selection of Coolant.................... 273
Corrosion Protection..................... 284
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 264
Cruise Light........................... 132
Cup Holder............................ 115
Customer Assistance..................... 331
Dealer Service.......................... 256
Deck Lid.............................. 26
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 28
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 27
Defroster, Rear Window................... 176
Defroster, Windshield...................58,171
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 99
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 254
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 97
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 261Door Ajar............................. 131
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 106
Downshifting.......................... 194
Drive Belts............................ 261
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 243
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 176
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 112
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 292
Electronic Speed Control................... 103
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 28
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 235
Jump Starting......................... 240
Towing............................. 245
INDEX 343
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High Beam.........................97,129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 97
Passing.............................. 97
Switch............................... 96
Heated Seats............................ 86
Homelink Transmitter.................... 106
Hood Release........................... 93
Hoses................................ 277
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 262
Immobilizer..........................14,26
Indicator, Traction Control...............131,132
Infant Restraint.......................... 50
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 75
Instrument Cluster....................124,127
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 123
Instrument Panel Cover................... 289Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 289
Integrated Power Module.................. 292
Interior Appearance Care.................. 288
Interior Fuses.......................... 295
Interior Lights........................... 94
Intermittent Wipers....................... 99
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 235
Jack Operation.......................235,238
Jump Starting.......................... 240
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key Release Button....................... 13
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry............................. 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
346 INDEX