2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER light

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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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.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the convertible top with ice or snow
build-up on the top. Damage to the top may occur.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to either the top or the rear win-
dow, check the top storage area at the rear of the
vehicle interior to be sure that it is clear of debris or
other items. Be sure that child seat flip up bars are
lowered. Do not use the top storage area for other
storage purposes.
NOTE:When closing the convertible top all windows
will drop slightly from the full up position.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
2. Release the top from the windshield header by pulling
down on the latch handle and turning the latch handle
clockwise until it stops.
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3. Press the Power Top Switch to lower the top just
enough to disengage the top pins from the header, turn
the handle counterclockwise and raise the handle to the
stowed position.
NOTE:The Power Top Switch has two detent positions
for lowering the convertible top. Pressing and holdingthe Power Top Switch lightly in the first detent position
will lower the windows slightly and the convertible top
to the full down position. Pressing and holding the
switch in the second detent position will lower all four
windows completely and the top to the full down posi-
tion.
Releasing Convertible Top Latches
Convertible Top Switch
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Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).Outside MirrorÐDriver's Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside MirrorÐPassenger's Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide
with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror when judging the size or distance of a vehicle
seen in this convex mirror.
Adjusting Rear View Mirror
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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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²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
the name of the language you wish to switch to
(English, Espanol, or Francais, if so equipped).
²Continue to follow the system prompts to complete
language selection.
After selecting one of the languages, all prompts and
voice commands will be in that language.
NOTE:After every UConnectŸ language change op-
eration, only the language specific 32-name phonebook is
usable. The paired phone name is not language specific
and usable across all languages.
For command translations and alternate commands in
supported languages, refer to ªCommand Translationsº
at the end of this section.
Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
²Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnectŸ system
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
²Press the 'Phone' button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnectŸ system will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is only supported in the USA.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
Country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for USA and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available cellular service and area.
The UConnectŸ system does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as compared to that
for the cell phone directly.
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