2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

Compass/Temperature Display
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between Magnetic
North and Geographic North. To ensure compass accu-
racy, the compass variance should be properly set accord-
ing to the variance map for the zone where the vehicle
will be driven. When properly set, the compass will
automatically account for this difference.
NOTE:Magnetic and battery powered devices, (such as
cell phones, iPod’s, radar detectors, PDA’s and laptops)
should be kept away from the top of the instrument
panel. This is where the compass module is located and
such devices may interfere and cause false compass
readings. To Set the Variance
Start the engine, and leave the transmission shift lever in
the PARK position. Press and hold (approximately ten
seconds) the compass/temperature RESET button until
the current variance zone number is displayed. To change
Compass Variance Map
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the zone, press and release the RESET button to incre-
ment the variance one step. Repeat as necessary, until the
desired variance is achieved.
NOTE:Zone 8 is the factory default. During program-
ming, the Zone Number will wrap around from Zone 15
to 1. Please refer to the Compass Variance Zone Map in
the following section: “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)”
Automatic Compass Calibration
The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, eliminat-
ing the need to manually calibrate the compass. When
the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and
the CAL indicator message will flash in the CMTC until
the calibration is complete.
A good calibration requires a level surface and an envi-
ronment free from large metallic objects such as build-
ings, bridges, underground cables, railroad tracks, etc. Calibrate the compass by driving slowly, under 5 mph
(8 km/h) in one or more complete circles in a area free
from large metallic objects, until the CAL indicator in the
CMTC turns off. The compass will now function
normally.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic or inaccurate, and the
variance has been properly set, you may wish to manu-
ally recalibrate the compass. To manually calibrate the
compass:
1. Start the engine, and leave the transmission shift lever
in the PARK position.
2. Press and hold (approximately 10 seconds) the
Compass/Temperature RESET button until the current
variance zone number is displayed.
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3. Release the RESET button, then press and hold again
(approximately 10 seconds), until the direction is dis-
played with the CAL indicator on continuously in the
display.
4. To complete the compass calibration, drive the vehicle
in one or more complete 360 degree circles, under 5 mph
(8 km/h) in an area free from power lines and large
metallic objects, until the CAL indicator turns off. The
compass will now function normally.
Odometer Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
CRUISE...................... Cruise Activated
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault
These messages can be manually turned off by pressing
the right reset button (on the instrument cluster).
Trip Odometer (ODO)
This display shows the distance traveled since the last
reset. Press and release the right button (on the instru-
ment cluster) to switch from odometer, to trip A or trip B.
Press and hold the right button while the odometer/trip
odometer is displayed, to reset.
Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for trip A since the last
reset.
Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled for trip B since the last
reset.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) – IF EQUIPPED
EVIC Operation
NOTE:The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating,
eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster. The EVIC consists of the following:
•System Status
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
•Compass heading
•Outside temperature display
•Trip computer functions
•uconnect™ hands-free communication system dis-
plays — if equipped
•Audio mode displayElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not In
(automatic transmission) or Vehicle Is In Motion
(manual transmission).
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime, if speed is above 1 mph)
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime, if speed is above 1 mph)
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime, if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Headlights On
•Key In Ignition
EVIC Functions
Press the EVIC button until one of the following func-
tions are displayed on the EVIC:
•Compass/Temperature/Audio
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
•Elapsed Time
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•Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
•Personal Settings
To Reset the Display
Pressing and holding the EVIC button once will clear the
resettable function currently being displayed. Reset will
only occur if a resettable function is currently beingdisplayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and
release the EVIC button a second time within three
seconds of resetting the currently-displayed function
(Reset ALL will be displayed during this three-second
window).
Compass/Temperature/Audio
Press and release the EVIC button to display one of eight
compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is
facing, the outside temperature, and the current radio
station.
For additional information regarding the compass, refer
to “Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in this section.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
RESET, or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
EVIC Button
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history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from where it was before the reset.
Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. This is not resettable.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a text display of LOW FUEL. This display will con-
tinue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a signifi-
cant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will be displayed, based
on the current values in the DTE calculation and the
current fuel tank level.Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
Refer to Section 5 “Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS),” for system operation.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
shift lever is in PARK (automatic transmission) or the
vehicle is stopped (manual transmission).
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Press and release the EVIC button until “Personal Set-
tings” is displayed in the EVIC.
Use the EVIC button to display one of the following
choices:
Language
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions.
Pressing the EVIC button while in this display selects
English, Espanol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depend-
ing on availability. As you continue, the displayed infor-
mation will be shown in the selected language.
NOTE:uconnect™ language will not change using the
EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in the
“uconnect™ — If Equipped” section of this manual for
details.
Lock Doors Automatically at 15 MPH (24 Km/h)
When ON is selected, all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and hold the EVIC button when in this display until ON
or OFF appears, to make your selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
(manual transmission) or the vehicle is stopped and the
shift lever is in PARK or NEUTRAL position (automatic
transmission). Press and hold the EVIC button when in
this display until ON or OFF appears to make your
selection.
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When Driver’s Door 1st is selected, only the driver’s door
will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. A second press is
required to unlock the remaining locked doors. When
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