2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER cruise control

identify particular vehicles or crashes may be released for
incorporation in aggregate crash databases, such as those
maintained by the US government and various states.
Data of a potentially sensitive nature, such as would
identify a particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be
treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis-
closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party except
when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a
DaimlerChrysler product
3. Requested by police under a legal warrant
4. Otherwise required by law
Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:•Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status
for electronically-controlled safety systems, including
the airbag system
•Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)
•Ti m eof airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)
•Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
•Seatbelt status
•Brake status (service and parking brakes)
•Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
•Engine control status (including engine speed)
•Cruise control status
•Traction/stability control status
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•Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning lamp status
for electronically-controlled safety systems, including
the airbag system
•Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)
•Ti m eof airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)
•Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
•Seatbelt status
•Brake status (service and parking brakes)
•Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
•Engine control status (including engine speed)
•Cruise control status
•Traction/stability control status
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at all
times — babies and children, too. Every state in the
United States and all Canadian provinces require that
small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the
law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-
led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats, rather than in the front.
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NOTE:The Traction Control System will make buzzing
or clicking sounds when the system is in operation.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, this device takes over the accelerator
operation at speeds greater than 35 mph (56 km/h). The
speed control lever is located on the right side of the
steering wheel.
To Activate:
Push the ON/OFF button. The CRUISE indicator in the
instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
OFF, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The
CRUISE indicator will turn off. The system should be
turned OFF when not in use.
Speed Controls L or R
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5. Tachometer
The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (rpm x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.
6. Transmission Range Indicator
This display indicator shows the automatic transmission
gear selection.
7. Odometer/Trip Odometer
A vacuum fluorescent display indicates the total distance
the vehicle has been driven. Also, the cluster will display,
replacing the odometer/trip odometer, vehicle warning
messages such as: door/deck/hatch/gate ajar and loose
gas cap. Loose gas cap will be displayed from the
Odometer/Trip Odometer on all models.
NOTE:If vehicle is equipped with the optional Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instru-
ment cluster, all warnings including “door”, “dECK”,“hATCh”, and “gATE” will only be displayed in the
EVIC display. For additional information, refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center — If Equipped” in
Section 3.
U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
8. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the Speed Control
System is ON. (See page 189 for more informa-
tion.)
NOTE:The word “SET”will notilluminate when the
Speed Control System is on.
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 383
Inspection........................... 385
Points to Remember.................384,386
Pressure Cap......................... 384
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 383
Corrosion Protection..................... 395
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 374
CruiseLight ........................... 223
CupHolder ............................ 204
Customer Assistance..................... 440
Data Recorder, Event................... 70,103
Dealer Service.......................... 367
Deck Lid (Convertible)..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window................... 273
Defroster, Windshield.................. 115,268
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 185Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 364
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 183
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 385
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 192
Downshifting.......................... 293
DriveBelts ............................ 372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 163
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 353
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 273
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 135
Electrical Power Outlets................... 201
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 189
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 229
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 36
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,37
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 416
Service Assistance....................... 440
Service Contract......................... 442
Service Manuals........................ 444
Setting the Clock..................238,242,250
Settings, Personal........................ 232
Severe Service.......................... 419
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 292
Shoulder Belts......................... 45,81
Side Airbag........................... 65,99
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 272
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 353
Snow Tires............................ 320
Spare Tire.......................315,316,347
Spark Plugs............................ 372
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........189,223Speedometer........................... 222
Speedometer and Odometer................ 219
Starting............................... 280
Automatic Transmission................. 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 281
Manual Transmission................... 280
Starting Procedures...................... 280
Steering
Power...........................299,378
TiltColumn .......................... 187
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................205,406
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 354
Sun Roof.............................. 199
Sun Visor Extension...................... 136
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag...... 55,89
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 371
Tachometer............................ 223
INDEX 461
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