2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER high beam

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 115
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▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL)(Canada Only) . 182
▫Lights-On Reminder...................182
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............183
▫Turn Signals.........................183
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........183
▫Passing Light........................183

Windshield Wipers And Washers...........184
▫Windshield Washers...................184
▫Mist Feature.........................184
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............185
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............185
▫Rear Window Wiper/Washer
(Sedan Models Only)...................186
Tilt Steering Column....................187

Traction Control Switch — If Equipped.......188

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped......189
▫ToActivate ..........................189
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............190
▫To Deactivate........................190
▫To Resume Speed.....................190
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............190
▫Manual Transaxle.....................191
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............191

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........192
▫Programming The Universal Transceiver.....194
▫“Rolling Code” Programming............196
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119
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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
182 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function
Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn
on the parking lights or the low beam headlights
and pull out the end of the control lever.
NOTE:The fog lights will only operate with the head-
lights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights will
turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down and
the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever
partially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside lightbulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Control Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever
towards you to switch the headlights back to Low beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward
you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high
beam and remain on until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the Multi-Function Control Lever is held in
the flash to pass position for more than 15 seconds, the
high beams will shut off. If this occurs, wait 30 seconds
for the next flash to pass operation.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183
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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 368 for more information.)
22. High Beam Indicator
This light shows that the headlights are on high
beam. Pull the turn signal lever toward the steer-
ing wheel to switch the headlights from high or low
beam.23. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display—If
Equipped
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
messages. (See page 229 for more information.)
24. Odometer/Trip Odometer Reset Knob
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of the two trip odometer settings. Trip A or Trip B
will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and
hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer
to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer must be in trip
mode to reset.
25. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Button—If Equipped
Pushing this button will switch between the different
EVIC functions. (See page 229 for more information.)
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Inside Bulb No.
Center Console Floor Lamp................. T37
Climate Controls......................6233137
Console Gear Selector...................PC194
Dome Light (sedan)......................T579
Dome Light / Sport Bar Lights (convertible)....T904
Instrument Cluster Illumination.............. 74
Overhead Reading Light (Overhead Console). . . T1037
Overhead Reading Light (Rearview Mirror).....T192
Rear Cargo............................T906
Visor Vanity.........................6501966
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight...................9006XS
High Beam Headlight...................9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. 4157NAKX
Front Fog Light.........................9145
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Sedan)..........................921–W16W
Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
(Convertible)........................... LED
Rear Tail/Stop..........................3157
Rear Turn Signal.......................3757A
Backup Light.....................3157-P27/7W
License Light........................... 168
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407
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Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 222
Fuel................................ 222
Odometer........................... 223
Tachometer.......................... 223
Gearshift.............................. 286
General Information...................... 17
General Maintenance..................... 367
Glass Cleaning.......................... 399
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 330
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 330
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 136
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 344
Head Restraints......................... 164
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 408
Cleaning............................ 399
High Beam........................183,228High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 183
Passing............................. 183
Switch .............................. 182
Heated Seats........................... 165
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 332
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 192
Hood Release.......................... 177
Hoses................................ 387
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System........................ 372
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,37
Infant Restraint....................... 72,106
Information Center, Vehicle................. 229
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 133
Instrument Cluster....................219,222
454 INDEX

Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 181
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 226
Fog ..........................183,227,409
Front Replacement..................... 408
Headlight Switch...................... 182
Headlights........................... 182
High Beam Indicator.................... 228
Instrument Cluster..................... 182
Interior............................. 180
Lights On Reminder.................... 182
Low Fuel............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 224
Map Reading......................178,179
Oil Pressure.......................... 227
Rear Servicing........................ 410
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 226
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 36
Service.............................. 408
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 226Traction Control....................... 301
Turn Signal..................181,183,224,409
Voltage............................. 226
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 222
Loading Vehicle......................... 329
Tires ............................... 307
Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 212
Lumbar Support........................ 162
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 375
Maintenance, General..................... 367
Maintenance Procedures................... 367
456 INDEX