flat tire CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G User Guide

Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear
in 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced.Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this
point.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed (see the paragraph on tread
wear indicators). Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard for the size designation of your tire. The
service description and load identification will be found
on the original equipment tire. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, han-
dling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend that you
contact your original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifi-
cations or capability.
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6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each
nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is
100 ft. lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have
tightened the nuts correctly, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
free. Stow the lug wrench, and jack in their designated
location. Secure all parts using the means provided.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area,have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
WARNING!
A loose tire thrown forward in a collision or hard
stop could injure the occupants in the vehicle. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immedi-
ately.
10. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
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WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet, mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed:1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become
visible.
4. Keep tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol, turn the system OFF before attempting to “rock” the
vehicle.
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WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
348 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 61
CD Changer......................150,161,167
CD Player..................159,163,165,169,172
CD Player Maintenance................... 182
Cellular Phone........................70,183
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 310
Central Door Locks....................... 20
Chains, Tire............................ 233
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 248
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 217
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 267
Child Restraint.......................... 52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 57
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 56
Child Safety Locks........................ 21
Child Seat.............................. 58
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 236
Climate Control......................... 183
Clock................................ 144Clutch............................... 291
Clutch Fluid........................... 291
Coin Holder........................... 120
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 182
Compact Disc Player..................152,159
Compact Spare Tire...................... 228
Compass.............................. 112
Compass Calibration..................... 114
Compass Variance....................... 113
Console.............................. 120
Console, Overhead....................... 111
Contract, Service........................ 342
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 198
Coolant............................ 311,312
Cooling System......................... 284
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 286
Coolant Level......................284,287
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 287
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 285
352 INDEX

Emission Control System Maintenance......267,316
Engine............................264,265
Break-In Recommendations................ 60
Checking Oil Level..................... 269
Cooling............................. 284
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 238
Fuel Requirements..................... 235
Jump Starting......................... 254
Oil ...........................269,311,312
Oil Change Interval.................... 270
Oil Filler Cap...................264,265,272
Oil Filter............................ 312
Oil Selection.......................... 272
Oil Synthetic......................... 272
Overheating.......................... 246
Temperature Gauge..................... 138
Timing Belt.......................... 276
Exhaust Gas Caution..............29,61,238,283
Exhaust System......................... 283Filler Location Fuel...................... 143
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 276
Engine Fuel.......................... 276
Engine Oil........................273,312
Flashers.............................. 246
Hazard Warning....................... 246
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 253
Flooded Engine Starting................... 197
Fluid, Brake........................... 313
Fluid Capacities......................... 311
Fluid Leaks............................. 62
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 294
Fluids................................ 312
Fog Light Service........................ 309
Fog Lights...........................97,143
Folding Rear Seat........................ 87
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 257
354 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
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