jacking CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................246

If Your Engine Overheats.................246

Jacking And Tire Changing................248
▫Jack Location........................249
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................249
▫Preparations For Jacking................250
▫Jacking Instructions....................251

Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery..............................254
Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............256
▫Acceleration.........................256
▫Traction............................257

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................257

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................258
▫With Ignition Key.....................258
▫Without The Ignition Key...............259
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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 Section 7, Maintenance, of
this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never put any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the cover and fit the jack-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the left until you can remove the
swivel hook from the stowage basket. Swing the basket
down to remove the compact spare tire.
CAUTION!
The hook is designed for use with the jack handle
only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not
recommended and can damage the winch.
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
(manual transaxle). Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
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Jacking Instructions
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 on to the wheel.
2. 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
crossmember below the radiator, on the front sus-
pension crossmember, or on the rear axle assembly.
3. There are two front jacking locations on each side of
the body and rear jacking locations located 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.
Jacking Locations
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Inspection........................... 287
Points to Remember.................286,288
Pressure Cap......................... 286
Selection of Coolant.................... 285
Corrosion Protection..................... 297
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 276
Cruise Light........................... 141
Cup Holder............................ 120
Customer Assistance..................... 340
Dealer Service.......................... 268
Defroster, Rear Window................... 190
Defroster, Windshield...................62,185
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 100
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 266
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 98
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 287
Engine Oil........................... 273Door Ajar............................. 141
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 105
Downshifting.......................... 208
Drive Belts............................ 273
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 256
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 190
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets................... 117
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 303
Electronic Speed Control................... 102
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 248
Jump Starting......................... 254
Towing............................. 258
Emergency Trunk Release................... 29
INDEX 353
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Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 308
Cleaning............................ 301
High Beam.........................98,139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 98
Passing.............................. 98
Switch............................... 96
Heated Seats............................ 86
Homelink Transmitter.................... 105
Hood Release........................... 93
Hoses................................ 289
Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................. 12
Wiring System........................ 274
Immobilizer..........................14,27
Indicator, Traction Control...............140,142
Infant Restraint.......................... 53
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 67Instrument Cluster....................134,137
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 133
Instrument Panel Cover................... 302
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 302
Integrated Power Module.................. 303
Interior Appearance Care.................. 300
Interior Fuses.......................... 304
Interior Lights........................... 95
Intermittent Wipers...................... 100
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 249
Jack Operation.......................248,251
Jacking Instructions...................... 251
Jump Starting.......................... 254
Key, Programming........................ 16
Key Release Button....................... 13
Key, Replacement........................ 16
356 INDEX

Parking Brake.......................... 209
Passing Light........................... 98
Pets.................................. 60
Phone, Cellular.......................... 70
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 70
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 221
Power
Distribution Center..................... 303
Door Locks........................... 19
Outlet.............................. 117
Steering..........................213,280
Steering, Checking..................... 280
Sunroof............................. 114
Windows............................. 31
Power Steering Fluid..................... 313
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 43
Preparation for Jacking.................... 250
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 42Programmable Electronic Features.........106,110
Programming Transmitters............24,106,110
Radial Ply Tires......................... 228
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 144
Radio Operation...................146,163,183
Radio, Satellite.......................... 177
Radio (Sound Systems)...........146,152,163,169
Rear Liftgate............................ 28
Rear Seat, Folding......................87,88
Rear Seat Removal........................ 91
Rear Shelf Panel........................ 122
Rear Window........................... 32
Rear Window Defroster................... 190
Rear Window Features.................... 190
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 191
Reclining Front Seats...................... 84
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 312
360 INDEX

Tachometer............................ 139
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......138,247
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 57
Theft Alarm............................ 26
Theft System............................ 26
Tilt Steering Column..................... 100
Tire and Loading Information Placard......220,221
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 219
Tire Markings.......................... 216
Tire Safety Information.................... 216
Tires ............................62,224,347
Air Pressure.......................... 224
Alignment........................... 232
Chains.............................. 233
Changing............................ 248
Compact Spare........................ 228
Flat Changing........................ 253
General Information.................... 224
High Speed.......................... 227Inflation Pressures..................... 225
Jacking............................. 248
Load Capacity.....................220,221
Quality Grading....................... 347
Radial.............................. 228
Replacement......................... 231
Rotation............................. 234
Safety...........................216,224
Sizes............................... 217
Snow Tires........................... 233
Spare Tire........................... 249
Spinning............................ 230
Tread Wear Indicators................... 231
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 258
Traction.............................. 257
Traction Control................101,140,142,214
Traction Control Switch.................101,214
Trailer Towing.......................... 241
INDEX 363
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