2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER lights

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
3. Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves
together and test transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The system monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition
switch for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
about 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the headlights, park lights, tail lights and the
indicator light in the cluster will flash. Then the exterior
lights will flash for another 15 minutes.
If the monitored system, which triggered the alarm is
deactivated the alarm will continue to sound until 3
minutes of alarm time is reached. If the monitored
system, which triggered the alarm is deactivated after the
alarm has been on for 3 minutes the alarm will shut off
immediately.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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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.
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NUConnectŸ System Features.............145
NAdvanced Phone Connectivity............150
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnectŸ System....................151
NGeneral Information...................159
mSeats................................160
NFront Seat Adjustment..................160
NPower Seat Adjuster Ð If Equipped........161
NManual LumbarÐIf Equipped............162
NFolding Front Passenger Seat Ð If Equipped . . 163
NDriver's Seat Back TiltÐIf Equipped........163
NPassenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System)
(Convertible)........................164
NAdjustable Head Restraints..............165NHeated Seats Ð If Equipped.............166
NFolding Rear Seat (Sedan)...............167
NFolding Rear Seat (Convertible)...........169
NTumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)..............170
NTumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)..........172
NRear Seat Removal (Sedan)..............176
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............178
mLights...............................180
NMap/Reading Lights (Sedan).............180
NMap/Reading Lights (Convertible).........181
NMulti-Function Control Lever.............181
NHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights.............................182
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NDaytime Running Lights (DRL) Ð
If Equipped.........................183
NLights-On Reminder...................183
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped...............183
NTurn Signals.........................184
NHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........185
NPassing Light........................185
mWindshield Wipers And Washers...........186
NWindshield Washers...................186
NMist Feature.........................187
NWindshield Wiper Operation.............187
NIntermittent Wiper System...............188
mTilt Steering Column....................189mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......190
NTo Activate..........................190
NTo Set At A Desired Speed...............191
NTo Deactivate........................191
NTo Resume Speed.....................191
NTo Vary The Speed Setting...............191
NManual Transaxle.....................192
NTo Accelerate For Passing...............192
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........193
NProgramming The Universal Transceiver.....195
NªRolling Codeº Programming............197
NCanadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 198
NOperation...........................199
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An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.Sun Visor Sliding Feature
The sun visors may be pulled out to provide extended
coverage of the side glass.
HANDS±FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectŸ) Ð
IF EQUIPPED
UConnectŸ is a voice-activated, hands-free, in- vehicle
communications system. UConnectŸ allows you to dial
a phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,9Callº{ªMikeº{ºWork9or9Dialº
{ª248-555-12129). Your cellular phone's audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnectŸ system.
NOTE:The UConnectŸ system use requires a cellular
phone equipped with the Bluetooth9Hands-Free Profile,9
version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect
for supported phones.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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LIGHTS
Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rear view mirror. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the button. Press the button a second time to turn the
light OFF. The lights also come on when a door is opened
or the dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the
second detent.
NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
automatically.
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Map/Reading Lights (Convertible)
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, these
lights, located under the rearview mirror can be turned
on by switches located at the base of the rearview mirror.NOTE:The lights will remain on until the switch is
pressed a second time, so be sure they have been turned
off before leaving the vehicle. They will not turn off
automatically.
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.
Headlamp Control
Dimmer Control
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