PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Description and Operation
Fig. 1 PT Overhead Console
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console includes the Compass/Temperature read-out and two reading and courtesy lamps. This display provides the outside temperature
and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing. The outside temperature is monitored by the ambient temperature
sensor mounted on the support brace in front of the A/C condenser, behind the front grille. The ambient temperature is hardwired directly to the
overhead console. On vehicles equipped with a power sunroof option, the overhead console also houses the power sunroof switch between the two
reading and courtesy lamps (Fig. 1). The overhead console is snapped into place towards the front of the vehicle and indexes on the headliner. There is
a STEP button for the compass/ temperature read-out located forward of the sunroof switch (if equipped), and between the map/reading/ courtesy
lamps.
The overhead console is equipped with two individual reading and courtesy lamps. The lamp lenses are the only visible components of these lamps.
The reading and courtesy lamp lenses are mounted near the rear of the overhead console housing. Each lamp has its own switch, bulb, reflector and
lens; but both lamps share a common lamp housing within the overhead console. Each lamp is designed and aimed to provide illumination that will be
directed only to that side of the vehicle on which the lamp is located.
The reading and courtesy lamp lenses and the lamp housing and reflector unit are serviced only as a unit with the overhead console housing. If either
of the lamp lenses or the lamp housing is faulty or damaged, the overhead console housing unit must be replaced.
There is a STEP button to display the compass/temperature, and can be read in either °F or °C. When the vehicle is first turned ON, you may select to
have the overhead console:
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Blank display
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Compass/Temperature displayed in Fahrenheit
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Compass/Temperature displayed in Celsius
To put the compass/temperature in the F° display, press the STEP button once. To put the compass/temperature in the C° display, press the STEP
button twice. A third press of the STEP button will return it to the blank display.
The overhead console reading and courtesy lamps operate on battery current that is provided at all times, regardless of the ignition switch position.
The ground feed for the lamps is switched through the integral reading and courtesy lamp switches or through the door jamb switches.
All reading and courtesy lamps located in the overhead console are activated by the doorjamb switches. When all of the doors are closed, these lamps
can be individually activated by depressing the corresponding lens. When any door is open, depressing the lamp lenses to activate the lamp switches
will not turn the lamps OFF.