battery replacement CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
If your Remote Lock Control fails to operate from a
normal distance, check for these two conditions.
1. Weak batteries in transmitter. The expected life of
batteries is five years.
2. Closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station
tower, airport transmitter, military base, and some mobile
or CB radios.TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICENOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. 1. If the keyfob is equipped with a screw, remove the
screw. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a
flat blade to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart.
Make sure not to damage the elastomer seal during
removal.
Separating RKE Transmitter Halves
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TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICENOTE:
Perchlorate Material – special handling may ap-
ply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”
The recommended replacement battery is the Panasonic 
CR2032 or equivalent.
1. Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar
object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
material during removal.
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch the battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
3. Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves
together and test transmitter operation.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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▫Maintenance-Free Battery ................392
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............393
▫ Power Steering – Fluid Check ............394
▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints ..............395
▫ Steering Linkage ......................395
▫ Body Lubrication .....................395
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ................396
▫ Windshield Washer Reservoir .............396
▫ Exhaust System ......................397
▫ Cooling System .......................398
▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses .......403
▫ Fuel System Connections ................404
▫ Brake System ........................404 ▫
Automatic Transaxle ...................408
▫ Manual Transaxle .....................410
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion ...........................411
 Convertible Top Care ....................416
▫ Washing ............................416
▫ General Cleaning .....................417
▫ Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure ....418
▫ Cloth Top Protection ...................418
▫ Weather Strip Care ....................418
 Integrated Power Module (IPM) ............419
 Vehicle Storage ........................423
 Replacement Bulbs ......................424
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle’s OBD II system is
not readyand you
should notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II
system is ready, and you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL is illuminated during
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Shifting............................. 297
Special Additives ...................... 410
Autostick ............................. 299
Back-Up Lights ......................... 427
Ball Joints ............................. 395
Battery ............................... 392
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) .....29,35
Belts, Drive ............................ 388
Belts, Engine ........................... 390
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 395
Boot, Convertible Top .................. 128,132
B-Pillar Location ........................ 317
Brake Fluid ............................ 431
Brake, Parking .......................... 305
Brake System ........................ 307,404
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 308
Fluid Check .......................... 406
Hoses .............................. 404 Master Cylinder
....................... 406
Parking ............................. 305
Warning Light ........................ 231
Brakes ............................. 307,404
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 115
Bulb Replacement ..................... 424,425
Bulbs, Light ............................ 424
Calibration, Compass ...............238,247,248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 429
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 429
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 340
Oil (Engine) .................... 378,379,387
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 400
Car Washes ............................ 411
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 339
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