
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of “P” or
“N” if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
This system prevents you from moving the gear shift out
of Park and into any gear unless the brake pedal is
pressed. This system is active only while the ignition
switch is in the ON positions. Always depress the
brake
pedal first,
before moving the gear selector out of PARK.
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
This system prevents the key from being removed unless
the shift lever is in PARK and the shift knob push button
is out. It also prevents shifting out of PARK unless the
key is in the OFF or ON positions.
NOTE:
If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the
key in the ignition cylinder to warn you that this safety
feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and
stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain
service.
Four Speed Automatic Transaxle
The electronically controlled transaxle provides a precise
shift schedule. The transaxle electronics are self calibrat-
ing; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle may be
somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition, and preci-
sion shifts will develop within a few shift cycles.
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Summary of Contents for 2005 PT Cruiser Convertible
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Page 134: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 135: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURBO WITH AUTOSTICK UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 135 4 ...
Page 136: ...INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURBO WITHOUT AUTOSTICK 136 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
Page 188: ...Operating Tips 188 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...
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