CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Special Additives...................... 296
Autostick...........................143,204
Back-Up Lights......................... 310
Ball Joints............................. 280
Battery............................... 277
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 25
Belts, Drive............................ 273
Belts, Engine........................... 276
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 281
B-Pillar Location........................ 220
Brake Fluid............................ 313
Brake, Parking.......................... 209
Brake System........................ 211,290
Anti-Lock........................... 212
Hoses.............................. 290
Master Cylinder....................... 291
Parking............................. 209
Warning Light........................ 140Brakes............................. 211,290
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 200
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 60
Bulb Replacement.....................306,308
Bulbs, Light............................ 306
Calibration, Compass..................... 114
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 311
Capacities, Fluid........................ 311
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 239
Oil (Engine)....................264,265,272
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 238
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 126
Carrier, Luggage........................ 126
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 181
Cassette Tape Player................146,149,152
Catalytic Converter...................... 274
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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
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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
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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
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Fuel..............................235,312
Adding............................. 239
Additives............................ 237
Capacity............................ 311
Clean Air............................ 236
Filler Cap.........................143,239
Filler Door........................... 143
Filter............................... 276
Gasoline............................ 235
Gauge.............................. 137
Hoses.............................. 289
Light............................... 143
Octane Rating........................ 235
Requirements......................... 235
System Hoses......................... 289
Tank Capacity........................ 311
Fueling............................... 239
Fuses................................ 303Garage Door Opener..................... 105
GasCap .............................. 239
Gasoline...........................235,311
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 236
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 236
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 138
Fuel................................ 137
Tachometer.......................... 139
Gearshift.............................. 201
General Information....................17,24
General Maintenance..................... 269
Glass Cleaning.......................... 302
Hands-Free Phone........................ 70
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 246
Head Restraints.......................... 85
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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
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Key, Sentry............................. 14
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 22
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................47,49
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 138
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 34
Latches
Hood............................... 93
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 235
Liftgate................................ 28
Light Bulbs.........................306,308
Lights...............................62,94
Airbag........................47,52,62,142
Anti-Lock........................... 139
Back-Up............................. 310
Brake Warning........................ 140
Center Mounted Stop................... 310Courtesy/Reading...................... 94
Daytime Running....................... 97
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 96
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 138
Fog ...........................97,143,309
Front Replacement..................... 308
Headlight Switch....................... 96
Headlights............................ 96
High Beam Indicator.................... 139
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior.............................. 95
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 137
Lights On Reminder..................... 97
Low Fuel............................ 143
Malfunction Indicator................... 142
Oil Pressure.......................... 137
Rear Servicing........................ 309
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 139
Security Alarm......................... 26
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Service.............................. 308
Theft Alarm.......................... 137
Traction Control.................140,142,215
Turn Signal....................96,98,138,309
Voltage............................. 137
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 137
Loading Vehicle......................... 241
Tires ............................... 220
Locks
Central.............................. 20
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 281
Luggage Rack.......................... 126
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 277
Maintenance, General..................... 269Maintenance Procedures................... 269
Maintenance Schedule
ScheduleA-Non Turbo................. 329
ScheduleA-Turbo..................... 333
ScheduleB.......................... 319
ScheduleB-All Engines................. 319
Maintenance Schedules.................... 316
Malfunction Indicator Light..............142,267
Manual, Service......................... 346
Manual Transaxle..................196,205,296
Downshifting......................... 208
Fluid Level Check...................... 296
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 297
Lubricant Selection..................... 296
Master Cylinder......................... 291
Mirrors................................ 67
Electric Remote........................ 69
Outside.............................. 68
Rearview............................. 67
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Vanity............................... 70
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................268,345
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 96
Navigation System....................... 177
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 60
Occupant Restraints....................... 33
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 235
Odometer............................. 141
Trip .............................141,144
Oil, Engine.........................269,311
Capacity............................ 311
Change Interval....................... 270
Checking............................ 269
Disposal............................ 273
Filter............................... 273
Identification Logo..................... 272Materials Added to..................... 273
Quality............................. 272
Recommendation....................272,311
Synthetic............................ 272
Viscosity............................ 272
Oil Pressure Light....................... 137
Onboard Diagnostic System..............266,267
Opener, Garage Door..................... 105
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 189
Overdrive............................. 203
Overhead Console....................... 111
Overhead Travel Information Center.......... 111
Overheating, Engine...................... 246
Owner’s Manual.......................4,346
Paint Care............................. 297
Panel Rear Shelf........................ 122
Panic Alarm............................ 23
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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
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