steering wheel CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this
manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed the GAWR,
or GCWR ratings.
WARNING!
•Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
•Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. Always, block or chockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
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6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry KeyImmobi-
lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for three
seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START
position.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the
vehicle. If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back-and-forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
and 1st gear (manual transaxle). Using, the least accel-
erator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion
without spinning the wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. And do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing With The Key-In-Ignition
Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The steering column must be unlocked and the
shift lever must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to betowed must not exceed 100 miles (160 km), and the
towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72 km/h). If the
transaxle is not operative, or if the vehicle is to be towed
more than 100 miles (160 km), the vehicle must be towed
with the front wheels off the ground to avoid damage to
the transaxle.
Manual Transaxle
Your vehicle may be towed in a forward direction, with
all four wheels on the ground, and the shift lever in the
NEUTRAL position. If the transaxle is not operative, the
vehicle must be towed with the front wheels off the
ground.
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All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not in
the LOCK position.
Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck,
do not attach it to front or rear suspension compo-
nents. Damage to your vehicle may result from
improper towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
axle remains in NEUTRAL.
Towing Without The Key-In-Ignition
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Towing Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with
all four wheels on the ground)
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, it
may be towed in a forward direction, at any legal
highway speed, for any distance, if the transaxle is in
NEUTRAL.
If the ignition key is not available, vehicles with auto-
matic transaxles can not be flat towed at any time.
304 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Miles108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Replace the generator belt. X
Replace the power steering/air conditioning belt. X
Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles
(200 000 km). X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
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Miles108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (180
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[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Rotate tires. XXXXXX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the generator belt. X
Replace power steering/air conditioning belt. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months,
if not done at 102,000 miles (200 000 kg). X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
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Miles95,000 100,000 105,000 110,000 115,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (152 000) (160 000) (168 000) (176 000) (184 000) (192 000)
[Months] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138] [144]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Replace the generator belt. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Replace the power steering/air conditioner
belt. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not
done at 60 months. X
Replace the engine timing belt. X
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Low Fuel............................ 172
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 168
Map Reading ......................... 125
Oil Pressure .......................... 173
Rear Servicing ........................ 347
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............19,172
Service ............................. 345
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 168
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 172
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........165,265
Traction Control ....................... 247
Turn Signal ...................... 73,128,346
Voltage ............................. 169
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 164
Loading Vehicle ...................... 276,278
Capacities ........................... 278
Tires ............................... 252 Locks
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 27
Power Door ........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 265
Lubrication, Body ....................... 319
Lumbar Support ........................ 112
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 317
Maintenance, General ..................... 312
Maintenance Procedures ................... 312
Maintenance Schedule Schedule “A”-Non Turbo ................ 368
Schedule “A”-Turbo .................... 373
Schedule “B” ......................... 357
Schedule “B”-All Engines ................ 357
Maintenance Schedules .................... 354
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 168,309
398 INDEX

Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 263
Snow Tires ............................ 264
Spare Tire .......................... 259,295
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........133,168
Speedometer ........................... 165
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 161
Starting ............................... 224
Automatic Transmission ................. 224
Engine Fails to Start .................... 225
Manual Transmission ................... 224
Starting and Operating .................... 224
Starting Procedures ...................... 224
Steering Power ........................... 240,241
Tilt Column .......................... 132
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Storage ............................ 147,344
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 302
Sun Roof .............................. 143 Sun Visor Extension
....................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 45
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 315
Tachometer ............................ 165
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......164,293
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 66
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 132
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 252
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 251
Tire Markings .......................... 248
Tire Safety Information .................... 248
Tires ............................ 73,256,387
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 262
Air Pressure .......................... 256
Chains .............................. 263
Changing ............................ 294
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