radiator cap CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer of the Coolant Tempera-
ture Gage rises to the H (red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. When safe, pull over and
stop the vehicle. Turn off the air conditioning and
wait until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains on the H (red) mark for
more than a minute, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Cooling System Pressure
Cap” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” and follow the
warnings under the paragraph.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 261

1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
stowage bag.
NOTE:If equipped with a center cap that covers the
wheel nuts, pry off the cap using the small end of the lug
wrench. To reinstall the cap, make sure it is properly
lined up before pushing it onto the wheel.
Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on the
cross-member below the radiator, on the front sus-
pension cross-member, or on the rear axle assembly. 2. There are two jacking locations on each side of the
body, one at the front of the vehicle and one in the rear on
the trailing arm bracket under the triangular cut out
symbol. Turn the jack screw to the right until the jack
head is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed.
Front Jacking Location
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To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected for a prolonged period.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
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NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295

Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by hu-
mans and animals, do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it
to remain in puddles on the ground. Clean up any
ground spills immediately.
CAUTION!
If ethylene glycol engine coolant (antifreeze) is in-
gested by anyone, contact a physician immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With theengine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera-
ture, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the
bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the
bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing en-
gine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service attendant
of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once
a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
296 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Special Additives...................... 301
Autostick ............................. 200
Back-Up Lights ......................... 315
Battery ............................... 286
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 75
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 288
B-Pillar Location ........................ 219
Brake, Parking .......................... 207
Brake System ........................ 209,298
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 210
Fluid Check .......................... 298
Master Cylinder ....................... 298
Parking ............................. 207
Warning Light ........................ 150
Brakes ............................... 209
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 195
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 72Bulb Replacement
..................... 31 1,312
Bulbs, Light .......................... 77,311
Calibration, Compass ...............157,162,167
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 316
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 316
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 242
Oil (Engine) ....................... 277,284
Power Steering ........................ 206
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 295
Car Washes ............................ 303
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............74,241
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 168
Cellular Phone .......................... 180
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 315
Chains, Tire ............................ 231
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 262
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 215
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INDEX 351

Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............148,278
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 73
Checks, Safety ........................... 73
Child Restraint .......................... 64
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 68
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 67
Child Safety Locks ........................ 30
Child Seat .............................. 70
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 237
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 304
Climate Control ......................... 180
Clock ............................. 168,170
Coin Holder ........................... 128
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 179
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 226
Compass ..................... 154,155,157,162
Compass Calibration ................ 157,162,167Compass Variance
....................... 156
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 154
Console .............................. 128
Contract, Service ........................ 343
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 316,317
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 295
Cooling System ......................... 292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 294
Coolant Level ...................... 292,296
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 296
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 293
Inspection ........................... 296
Points to Remember .................... 297
Pressure Cap ......................... 295
Radiator Cap ......................... 295
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 293
Corrosion Protection ..................... 302
Cruise Light ........................... 148
Cupholders ............................ 128
352 INDEX

Overheating, Engine................... 143,260
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,345
Paint Care ............................. 302
Panel Rear Shelf ........................ 129
Panic Alarm .......................... 22,23
Parking Brake .......................... 207
Passing Light ........................... 103
Personal Settings ........................ 164
Pets .................................. 72
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 219
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 123
Seats ................................ 86
Steering .......................... 205,206
Sunroof ............................. 121
Windows ............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45Preparation for Jacking
.................... 264
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 164
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 226
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 295
Radio Operation ...................... 168,180
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 176
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 168
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 33
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... 91,93
Rear Seat Removal ........................ 96
Rear Shelf Panel ........................ 129
Rear Window ........................... 32
Rear Window Defroster ................... 135
Rear Window Features .................... 134
360 INDEX