2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER boot

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

Convertible Top Operation................121
▫To Lower The Top.....................121
▫ToRaiseTheTop .....................124
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–If
Equipped...........................126
▫Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal And
Storage............................130
▫Convertible Top Manual Override.........132

Mirrors ..............................133
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped.....133▫Outside Mirror—Driver’s Side............134
▫Outside Mirror—Passenger’s Side..........134
▫Electric Remote-Control Mirrors — If
Equipped...........................135
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 135
▫Sun Visor Sliding Feature...............136

Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) — If
Equipped............................136
▫Operations..........................138
▫Phone Call Features...................145
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4. Continue pressing the Power Top Switch until the
convertible top is lowered completely.
5. Install the Convertible Top Boot Cover, if equipped.
Refer to Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–If
Equipped, in this section.
CAUTION!
Damage to the convertible top boot cover could
result if the latch handle is not completely closed
when the top is lowered. The convertible top boot
cover cannot be installed while the latch handle is
open.
To Raise The Top:
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the convertible top or its com-
ponents, your vehicle is equipped with a feature that
prevents convertible top operation at speeds over 10
mph (16 km/h).
CAUTION!
To fully insure that no damage occurs, be sure that
the vehicle is at a complete stop with the gear
selector in the Park position (automatic transaxle) or
in the Neutral position (manual transaxle) before
lowering or raising the top.
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1. Remove the convertible top boot cover, if equipped.
Refer to Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and Stor-
age, in this section.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
3. Press the Power Top Switch to raise the top. Before the
top reaches the windshield, open the latch handle and
turn the handle clockwise to open the latches. Press the
switch again to continue raising the top until the two pins
seat themselves in the windshield header.
NOTE:If the top is not latched right away, it may be
necessary to press the power top switch, “UP” or
“DOWN” quickly, to align the pins to the windshield
header.
4. Pull down on the latch handle and rotate it counter-
clockwise to engage the latches.5. Raise the latch handle into the stowed position.
Engaging Convertible Top Latches
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CAUTION!
Car top carriers, ski racks, etc., should not be at-
tached to the convertible top mechanism as they will
damage the top. Do not place objects on the convert-
ible top, in the top well or on the sport bar. Damage
to the convertible top may occur.
Convertible Top Boot Cover Installation–If
Equipped
1. With the top down and the convertible top latch
handle in the stowed position, lay the unfolded boot
cover across the convertible top.Convertible Top Latch Handle
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2. Install the rear edge of the boot, first tucking the rear
edge of the boot under the rear and both sides of the rails.
Boot Laying Across Convertible Top
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3. Pull the right and left boot arms forward and engage
both boot arm snaps. Make sure both snaps are fully
engaged.
Tucking Boot Under Rail
Engaging Boot Arm Snaps
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4. Engage the boot center section retainer using the tabs
provided.5. Tuck the rear flap of the boot in behind the Upper
Moulding.
Engaging Boot Center SectionTucking In Rear Flap
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129
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Convertible Top Boot Cover Removal and
Storage
1. Unsnap the snaps and remove the top cover boot.
2. Lay the boot cover flat with the center section retainer
facing the rear of the car.
Boot Removed And Laying Flat
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