2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

To Open And Close The Hood ............. 99
 Lights ............................. 101
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 101
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 101
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 102
▫ Instrument Panel Dimmer .............. 102
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 103
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 103
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped .......... 103
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 104
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 104
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 104
▫ Map/Reading Lights .................. 105
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 106▫
Windshield Wiper Operation ............ 106
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 108
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 109
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 110
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 110
 Tilt Steering Column ................... 110
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 112
▫ To Activate ......................... 112
▫ To Set a Desired Speed ................ 113
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 113
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 113
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 113
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 114
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▫Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills .... 114
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 115
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 116
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 119
▫ Security ........................... 120
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 120
▫ General Information .................. 120
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 121
▫ Express-Open Feature ................. 122
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 123
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 123
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 123
 Storage ............................. 126 ▫
Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin ...... 126
▫ Storage Pockets ..................... 128
 Console Features ...................... 128
 Rear Shelf Panel — If Equipped ........... 129
▫ Position 1 (Top) ..................... 130
▫ Position 2 (Middle) ................... 130
▫ Position 3 (Floor) .................... 131
▫ Position 4 (Vertical) ................... 132
▫ Position 5 (Table) .................... 132
 Rear Window Features .................. 134
▫ Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............ 134
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 135
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Outside Mirror — Driver 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.
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Outside Mirror — Passenger 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.
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
The power mirror switch is located to the left of the
steering column on the instrument panel. To adjust the
view in the outside mirrors, turn the rotary knob to the L(Left), O (Center) or R (Right) position. After selecting the
mirror, move the knob in the same direction you want the
mirror to move. Use the O (Center) position to guard
against accidentally moving a mirror position.Power Mirror Switch
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with an illuminated
vanity mirror located 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.NOTE:•The driver vanity mirror will become inoperable when
the vehicle alarm is enabled.
•The passenger vanity mirror will become inoperable if
left on for more than 10 minutes.
Sun Visor Sliding Feature
The sun visors are designed to slide outward along the
support shaft to provide extended coverage of the wind-
shield and door glass.
1. Rotate the sun visor downward.
2. Pull the visor forward to remove if from the swivel
clip.
3. Slide the visor outwards along the shaft to the desired
position.
To store the sun visor to its original position, reverse the
above process.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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SEATS
Seats are a primary part of the Occupant Restraint System
of the vehicle. They need to be used properly for safe
operation of the vehicle.
WARNING!
•DO NOT allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped
The adjusting bar is located at the front of the seats, near
the floor. Pull the bar upward to move the seat to the
desired position.Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
Manual Adjusting Bar
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WARNING!
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat
belt and be seriously or even fatally injured. Use
the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Six-Way Power Seat With Manual Recliner — If
Equipped
The seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat near
the floor. Use this switch to move the seat up or down,
forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat.This seat also has a manual recline lever located just to
the rear of the power seat switch. To recline, lean forward
slightly before lifting the lever, then lean back to the
desired position and release the lever. Lean forward and
lift the lever to return the seatback to its normal position.
Power Seat Switch
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WARNING!
•Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In
a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the re-
cliner only when the vehicle is parked.
•Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat
could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might
not be properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Adjust any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Recliner Control Lever
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