steering CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owner's Guide

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FUSEAmp/Color Items Fused
11 10 Amp/Red Air Conditioning (A/C)
12 15 Amp/Blue Stop Lights
13 20 Amp/
YellowFuel Pump/Auto Shut
Down (ASD)
14 15 Amp/Blue Horn
15 20 Amp/
YellowElectronic Automatic
Transaxle (ETAX)
16 15 Amp/Blue Hi Beam
17 20 Amp/
YellowIOD
18 15 Amp/Blue Hazard Flasher
19 20 Amp/
YellowPower Outlet
20 Spare
21 20 Amp/
YellowFog Lights (Build-Up Ex-
port Only)22 Spare
Interior Fuses
The fuse access panel is on the left side of the instrument
panel next to the steering column. To remove the panel,
pull it out, as shown. A label identifying the components
and circuits is located on the inside of the cover.
Interior Fuse Panel
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission Fluid. MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Manual Transmission Fluid. MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 313
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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
358 INDEX

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
360 INDEX

Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 26
Sentry Key...........................14,27
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 316
Service Assistance....................... 340
Service Contract......................... 342
Service Manuals........................ 346
Setting the Clock........................ 144
Severe Service.......................... 319
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 207
Shoulder Belts........................... 34
Side Airbag............................. 49
Side Window Demisters................... 190
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 256
Snow Tires............................ 233
Spare Tire.......................228,229,249
Spark Plugs............................ 274
Speed Control.......................102,141
Speedometer........................... 138Speedometer and Odometer................ 134
Starting............................... 196
Automatic Transmission................. 196
Engine Fails to Start.................... 197
Manual Transmission................... 196
Starting Procedures...................... 196
Steering
Power...........................213,280
Tilt Column.......................... 100
Wheel Lock........................... 17
Storage............................121,306
Storage Bin............................ 121
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 257
Sun Roof.............................. 114
Sun Visor Extension....................... 70
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 43
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 272
System, Navigation...................... 177
362 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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