CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2006 1.G Owners Manual

Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 383
Inspection........................... 385
Points to Remember.................384,386
Pressure Cap......................... 384
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 383
Corrosion Protection..................... 395
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 374
CruiseLight ........................... 223
CupHolder ............................ 204
Customer Assistance..................... 440
Data Recorder, Event................... 70,103
Dealer Service.......................... 367
Deck Lid (Convertible)..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window................... 273
Defroster, Windshield.................. 115,268
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 185Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 364
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 183
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 385
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 192
Downshifting.......................... 293
DriveBelts ............................ 372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 163
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 353
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 273
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 135
Electrical Power Outlets................... 201
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 189
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 229
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Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 346
Jump Starting......................... 351
Towing ............................. 355
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance......365,416
Engine............................362,363
Break-In Recommendations............... 113
Checking Oil Level..................... 368
Cooling ............................. 382
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 325
Fuel Requirements..................... 322
Jump Starting......................... 351
Oil ...........................368,411,412
Oil Change Interval.................... 369
Oil Filler Cap...................362,363,370
OilFilter ............................ 412
Oil Selection.......................... 370Oil Synthetic......................... 371
Overheating.......................... 344
Temperature Gauge..................... 222
TimingBelt .......................... 374
Event Data Recorder................... 70,103
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 39,114,325,381
Exhaust System......................... 381
Filler Location Fuel...................... 222
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 374
Engine Fuel.......................... 374
Engine Oil........................371,412
Flashers.............................. 344
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 351
Flooded Engine Starting................... 281
Fluid, Brake........................... 413
Fluid Capacities......................... 411
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Fluid Leaks............................ 115
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 392
Fluids ................................ 412
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 412
Fog Light Service........................ 409
Fog Lights..........................183,227
Folding Front Passenger Seat............... 162
Folding Rear Seat.....................166,168
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible).............. 168
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 166
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 354
Fuel..............................322,412
Adding............................. 326
Additives............................ 324
Capacity............................ 411
CleanAir ............................ 323
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................222,326
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 222Filter ............................... 374
Gasoline............................ 322
Gauge.............................. 222
Hoses.............................. 387
Light ............................... 227
Octane Rating........................ 322
Requirements......................... 322
System Hoses......................... 387
Tank Capacity........................ 411
Fuel System Caution..................... 329
Fueling ............................... 326
Fuses................................ 403
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 192
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............326,328,364
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 323
Gasoline (Fuel)......................322,411
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 323
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Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 222
Fuel................................ 222
Odometer........................... 223
Tachometer.......................... 223
Gearshift.............................. 286
General Information...................... 17
General Maintenance..................... 367
Glass Cleaning.......................... 399
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 330
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 330
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 136
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 344
Head Restraints......................... 164
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 408
Cleaning............................ 399
High Beam........................183,228High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 183
Passing............................. 183
Switch .............................. 182
Heated Seats........................... 165
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 332
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 192
Hood Release.......................... 177
Hoses................................ 387
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System........................ 372
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,37
Infant Restraint....................... 72,106
Information Center, Vehicle................. 229
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 133
Instrument Cluster....................219,222
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Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 218
Instrument Panel Cover................... 399
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 400
Integrated Power Module.................. 403
Interior Appearance Care.................. 398
Interior Lights.......................... 180
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 185
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 347
Jack Operation.......................346,349
Jacking Instructions...................... 349
Jump Starting.......................... 351
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible)............ 31Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 224
Lap/Shoulder Belts..................... 45,81
Latches
Hood............................... 177
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 322
LifeofTires ............................ 318
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 186
LightBulbs .........................407,408
Lights ............................. 115,178
Airbag...................... 70,103,115,227
Anti-Lock........................... 227
Back-Up............................. 410
Brake Warning........................ 225
Center Mounted Stop................... 410
Daytime Running...................... 182
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 181
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 226
Fog ..........................183,227,409
Front Replacement..................... 408
Headlight Switch...................... 182
Headlights........................... 182
High Beam Indicator.................... 228
Instrument Cluster..................... 182
Interior............................. 180
Lights On Reminder.................... 182
Low Fuel............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 224
Map Reading......................178,179
Oil Pressure.......................... 227
Rear Servicing........................ 410
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 226
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 36
Service.............................. 408
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 226Traction Control....................... 301
Turn Signal..................181,183,224,409
Voltage............................. 226
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 222
Loading Vehicle......................... 329
Tires ............................... 307
Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 212
Lumbar Support........................ 162
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 375
Maintenance, General..................... 367
Maintenance Procedures................... 367
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Maintenance Schedule
Schedule “A”-Non Turbo................. 429
Schedule “A”-Turbo.................... 433
Schedule “B”......................... 419
Schedule “B”-All Engines................ 419
Maintenance Schedules.................... 416
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 224,365
Manual Override, Convertible Top.........132,357
Manual, Service......................... 444
Manual Transaxle..................280,290,394
Downshifting......................... 293
Fluid Level Check...................... 394
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 394
Lubricant Selection..................... 394
Map/Reading Lights..................178,179
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 389
Mirrors ............................... 133
Electric Remote....................... 135
Outside............................. 134Rearview............................ 133
Vanity .............................. 135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................366,443
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 181
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 113
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 61
Occupant Restraints (Convertible)............. 80
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 322
Odometer............................. 223
Trip .............................223,228
Oil, Engine.........................368,411
Capacity............................ 411
Change Interval....................... 369
Checking............................ 368
Disposal............................ 371
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Filter ............................... 371
Identification Logo..................... 370
Materials Added to..................... 371
Quality ............................. 370
Recommendation....................370,411
Synthetic............................ 371
Viscosity............................ 370
Oil Pressure Light....................... 227
Onboard Diagnostic System..............364,365
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 192
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 272
Overdrive............................. 288
Overheating, Engine...................... 344
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,444
PaintCare ............................. 395
Panel Rear Shelf........................ 207
Panic Alarm.......................... 26,33Parking Brake.......................... 294
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 163
Passing Light........................... 183
Personal Settings........................ 232
Pets............................... 79,113
Phone, Cellular......................... 136
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 136
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 307
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 40
Distribution Center..................... 403
Door Locks........................... 20
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 201
Seats............................... 160
Steering..........................299,378
Steering, Checking..................... 378
Sunroof............................. 199
Windows............................. 42
Power Steering Fluid..................... 413
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Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............ 55,89
Preparation for Jacking.................... 348
Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 53,87
Programmable Electronic Features......194,198,232
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............. 27,34,194,198
Radial Ply Tires......................... 314
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 239
Radio Operation...................240,248,266
Radio, Satellite.......................... 261
Radio (Sound Systems).................240,248
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 38
Rear Seat, Folding...............166,168,169,171
Rear Seat Removal....................... 175
Rear Shelf Panel........................ 207
Rear Window........................... 44
Rear Window Defroster................... 273Rear Window Features.................... 273
Rear Wiper/Washer...................186,274
Recorder, Event Data................... 70,103
Recreational Towing...................... 340
Refrigerant............................ 378
Reminder, Seat Belt..................... 54,88
Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible)........... 31
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 24
Replacement Bulbs....................... 407
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 366
Replacement Tires....................... 318
Reporting Safety Defects................... 443
Restraints, Child.................. 72,78,105,111
Restraints, Infant...................... 72,106
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 212
Rotation, Tires.......................... 321
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................ 114
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 115
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 443
Safety Information, Tire................... 302
Safety Tips............................ 114
Satellite Radio.......................... 261
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 265
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 416
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 400
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 54,88
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 51
And Pregnant Women................. 55,89
Child Restraint...................... 72,105
Front Seat.......................... 45,81
Pretensioners........................ 53,87
Rear Seat........................... 45,81
Reminder............................ 226
Untwisting Procedure.................. 52,86Seat Belts (Convertible).................... 80
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 44
Seats................................. 159
Adjustment.......................... 159
Easy Entry........................... 163
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan)......... 40
Folding Front Passenger................. 162
Head Restraints....................... 164
Heated............................. 165
Lumbar Support....................... 162
Power.............................. 160
Rear Folding.................166,168,169,171
Rear Folding (Convertible)................ 168
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 166
Removal............................ 175
Seatback Release....................... 163
Tilting .............................. 163
Tumbling Rear (Convertible).............. 171
Tumbling Rear (Sedan).................. 169
460 INDEX