2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER instrument panel

control is left in the Dome light position or a door is left
open. The interior lights will remain on for only 90
seconds for all occurrence after that, until the engine is
turned on and off.
Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the ex-
treme bottom “OFF” position. The in-
terior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control to the first
detent (white semi-circle). This feature
brightens the odometer and radio dis-
play when the parking lights or head-
lights are on during daylight condi-
tions.
Multi-Function Control Lever
The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight
beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is
located on the left side of the steering column.
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Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the
first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the
second detent for headlight operation.To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control
Lever up or down.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)(Canada Only)
The high beam lamps will come on as Daytime Running
Lights (DRL) at DRL intensity, whenever the ignition is
on, the headlamp switch is off, engine is running, the
parking brake is off and the gear shift is in any position
except park.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
Multi-Function Lever Control Lever
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WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH — IF EQUIPPED
The traction control indicator, located in the
instrument cluster, will flash when the Traction
Control System (TCS ) is in use.
The TCS switch is located on the instrument panel below
the radio.
To turn the system OFF, press the TCS switch until the
traction control indicator in the instrument cluster lights
up.To turn the system back ON, press the switch a second
time until the traction control indicator turns OFF.
NOTE:The traction control indicator will illuminate
momentarily as a bulb check, each time the ignition
switch is turned ON. This will occur even if you used the
TCS switch to turn the system OFF.
Traction Control Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel Features.................218

Instrument Cluster—Base.................219

Instrument Cluster—Premium..............220

Instrument Cluster—Turbo................221

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............222

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)–If
Equipped............................229
▫EVIC Functions.......................231
▫Compass/Temperature/Audio............231▫Average Fuel Economy.................232
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............232
▫Elapsed Time........................232
▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................232

Setting The Analog Clock.................238

Radio General Information................239
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................239
▫Two Types Of Signals..................2394

▫Electrical Disturbances..................239
▫AM Reception.......................239
▫FM Reception........................239

Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability..............240
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......240
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........244
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....246
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free
Phone — If Equipped..................247
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite
Radio — If Equipped..................248
Sales Code RAQ – AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, And Vehicle Entertainment
Systems (VES) Capabilities................248
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......248
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................254
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................255
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3Files .............257
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
MP3 Audio Play).....................259
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 259

Satellite Radio — If Equipped..............261
▫System Activation.....................262
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▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................262
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, And RAQ,
Radios.............................263
▫Selecting a Channel....................263
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......264
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................264
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................264
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................264
▫Satellite Antenna......................265▫Reception Quality.....................265

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............265

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........266

Climate Controls.......................266
▫Climate Controls......................266
▫Operating Tips.......................271

Rear Window Features...................273
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........273
▫Rear Wiper/Washer Switch — If Equipped . . . 274
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................275
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER—BASE
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