2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstrument Panel Features.................220
mInstrument ClusterÐBase.................221
mInstrument ClusterÐPremium..............222
mInstrument ClusterÐTurbo................223
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............224
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)±
If Equipped...........................231
NEVIC Functions.......................233
NCompass/Temperature/Audio............233NAverage Fuel Economy.................234
NDistance To Empty (DTE)...............234
NElapsed Time........................234
NPersonal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........234
mSetting The Analog Clock.................240
mRadio General Information................241
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................241
NTwo Types Of Signals..................2414

NElectrical Disturbances..................241
NAM Reception.......................241
NFM Reception........................241
mSales Code REF Ð AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability...................242
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......242
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode.........246
NOperation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....248
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone Ð
If Equipped.........................249
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð
If Equipped.........................250mSales Code RAQ ± AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio With
Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone, And
Vehicle Entertainment Systems (VES)
Capabilities...........................250
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......250
NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........256
NLoad/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........257
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............259
NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)..........262
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 262
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped..............264
NSystem Activation.....................264
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NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................264
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, And RAQ,
Radios.............................265
NSelecting a Channel....................266
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......266
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................266
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................267NPTY Button9Seek9.....................267
NSatellite Antenna......................267
NReception Quality.....................267
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............268
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........268
mClimate Controls.......................269
NClimate Controls......................269
NOperating Tips.......................274
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERÐBASE
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERÐPREMIUM
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTERÐTURBO
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 223
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on
the front passenger's (right) side of the vehicle.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading below the red area of the
gauge shows that the engine cooling system is
operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a
higher than normal temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go
traffic, or when towing a trailer.If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on theH(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
4. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
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