2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 39

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 39 Gas props support the deck lid in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the deck lid in cold weather. Power Deck Lid Release (Convertible) You can open the deck lid by pressing the Remote Keyless Entry Button or from inside the vehicle, using the switch located inside the glove box. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the power deck lid release switch is disabled if the doors are locked, or if vehicle speed exceeds 0 mph (0 km/h), or when the clutch pedal is depressed. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the power deck lid release switch is disabled if the doors are locked, or the transmission is out of PARK. EMERGENCY SEAT BACK RELEASE (SEDAN) WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the liftgate area with the rear shelf panel in position 1 (Top) or position 2 (Middle), either by climbing into the liftgate from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the liftgate when your vehicle is unattended. Once in the liftgate area, young children may not be able to escape, even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped in the liftgate, children can die from suffocation or heat stroke. As a security measure, a Seat Back Emergency Release lever is built into the left side rear seat back latching mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked inside the liftgate area with the rear shelf panel in position 1 (Top) or position 2 (Middle), the left side rear 2