Chrysler Cruiser PT 2010 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 77
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................169
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................221
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 291
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................307
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................351
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................ 371
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INDEX ...................................................................381
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵Introduction .......................... 4
䡵How To Use This Manual ................. 4
䡵Warnings And Cautions .................. 6
䡵Vehicle Identification Number ............. 6
䡵Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ........... 7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented
documents. Please take the time to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-
mendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR威parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the
driver’s front corner of the instrument panel, visible
through the windshield. This number also appears on the
vehicle registration or title.
Vehicle Identification Number
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A Word About Your Keys ................ 12
▫Ignition Key Removal ................. 12
▫Locking Doors With a Key ............. 14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder .............. 14
䡵Steering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ........ 14
▫To Manually Lock The Steering Wheel ..... 14
▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock ....... 14
▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
System — If Equipped .................. 14
䡵Sentry Key威— If Equipped .............. 15
▫Replacement Keys ................... 16
▫Sentry Key威Programming ............. 16
▫General Information .................. 17
䡵Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ....... 18
▫To Set The Alarm .................... 18
▫To Disarm The Alarm ................. 19
▫Security System Manual Override ........ 19
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䡵Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ............. 20
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ........ 20
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ......... 21
▫To Turn Off “Flash Lights With Lock” ..... 22
▫Panic Alarm ........................ 22
▫To Program Additional Transmitters ....... 23
▫General Information .................. 25
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement ......... 25
䡵Door Locks .......................... 27
▫Manual Door Locks .................. 27
▫Power Door Locks ................... 28
▫Child Protection Door Lock System —
If Equipped ......................... 30
䡵Power Windows ...................... 31
▫Auto-Down Feature .................. 32
▫Rear Window Switches ................ 32
▫Wind Buffeting ...................... 33
䡵Liftgate ............................ 33
䡵Occupant Restraints .................... 34
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .................. 36
▫Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting
Procedure ........................... 42
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Seat Belt
Anchorage .......................... 42
▫Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
Mode — If Equipped ................... 43
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ..... 43
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