2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER lights

Adjustable Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of a rear impact. Adjust the height of a head
restraint to a position that is appropriate for the height of
the person using the seat. To raise a head restraint, pull
up on the head restraint. To lower a head restraint, push
in the button that is part of the head restraint rod guide,
and push down on the head restraint.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
The heaters provide the same heat level for both cushion
and seatback. The driver and front passenger seats are
heated. The controls for each heater are located near the
bottom center of the instrument panel.
After turning the ignition ON, you can choose from High,
Low, or Off heat settings. Amber indicator lights in each
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicator
lights will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for
Off.Press the switch once to select High-level heat-
ing. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut Off the heating elements.
If High-level heating is selected, the system automatically
switches to Low-level heating and turns one indicator
light off after 30 minutes of continuous operation. It will
turn the heater and the remaining indicator light off after
an additional 30 minutes of continuous operation. If
Low-level heating is selected, the system automatically
turns the heater and the indicator light off after 30 min-
utes of continuous operation.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
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WARNING!
•Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
•Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat.
CAUTION!
Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may
cause the seat heater to overheat. To avoid heated seat
surfaces coming in contact and potential seat over-
heating, always ensure that the seat heater is in the
Off position (amber lights are on for High or Low
and no amber lights for the Off position) before
placing any of the seats into a folded flat position.
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 8 in (20 cm) and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above
the rearview mirror. Each light is turned on by pressingthe 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.
Map Reading Lights
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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. These lights will automati-
cally shut off 10 minutes after the ignition is OFF. Further
use of the lights, without starting the vehicle, will pro-
vide 90 seconds of activity prior to automatic shut off.
Headlights
The headlight multifunction 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.
Parking and Instrument Panel Lights
Turn the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent
for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for
headlight operation.
Headlight Control
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To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights,
rotate the center portion of the multifunction lever up or
down.Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The high beam lights will come on as DRL with a lower
intensity whenever the ignition is on, the engine is
running, the headlight switch is off, the parking brake is
off, the turn signal is off, and the shift lever is in any
position except PARK.
NOTE:On this vehicle, the DRL will automatically turn
off when the turn signal is in operation, and automati-
cally turn back on when the turn signal is not operating.
Lights — On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF and key is removed, a chime will sound to
alert the driver when the driver ’s door is opened.
Dimmer Control
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Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is on the multifunction
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 Signal Operation
Move the multifunction 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.
Fog Lamp Control
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If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a
very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light
bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is
moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is
defective.
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from the steering
wheel to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the
lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights
back to low beam.
Turn Signal Control
High Beam, Low Beam, and Passing Lights
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Flash-to-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will turn on the high beam headlights
until the lever is released.
NOTE:If the multifunction 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.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch
on the control lever. The lever is located on the
right side of the steering column. Rotate the
control to select the desired wiper speed.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotate the control to the second detent for low-speed
wiper operation, or to the third detent for high-speed
operation.
Wiper/Washer Switch
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