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

Manual Transaxle
Your vehicle may be towed if the gearshift lever is in
NEUTRAL. If the transaxle is not operative, the vehicle
must be towed with the front wheels off the ground.
All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in
the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
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 ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
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 This Vehicle 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 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.
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WARNING!
Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may
result in sudden brake failure during hard pro-
longed braking. You could have an accident.
WARNING!
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter.Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the
brake fluid as seal damage will result!
Automatic Transaxle
All front wheel drive vehicles have a transmission and
differential assembly contained within a single housing.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use
only manufacturers recommended transmission fluid,
refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts for correct fluid type. It is important that the
transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level
using the recommended fluid.
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•Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as
soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with flame or woodgrain
graphics, it is recommended that special care be
taken when using hand-held pressure washers to
clean your vehicle. The pressure of these hand-held
car wash wands can vary greatly and could possibly
cause damage to the surface of the graphic. Hold the
tip of the wand at least 12 inches away from the
graphic surface when cleaning the vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially Aluminum and
Chrome plated, should be cleaned regularly, when cool,
using mild soap and water to maintain their luster and to
prevent corrosion. Wash them with the same soap solu-
tion as the body of your vehicle. Rinse wheels thor-
oughly.
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When cleaning extremely dirty wheels, care must be
taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemi-
cals and equipment to prevent damage to the wheels.
Only Mopar Wheel Cleaners are recommended. DO NOT
USE any of the items listed below which can damage
your wheels and wheel trim.
DO NOT USE:
•Any abrasive cleaner
•Any abrasive cleaning pad (such as steel wool) or
abrasive brush
•Any cleaner that contains an acid which can react with
and discolor the chrome surface.
•Chrome polish
•Oven cleaner
•A car wash that uses carbide-tipped wheel cleaning
brushes or acidic solutions.
CAUTION!
Many wheel cleaners contain acids that may harm
the wheel surface.
NOTE:Replacement costs for components damaged as
a result of not following the recommended cleaning
practices are considered the responsibility of the cus-
tomer.
Interior Care
Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and
vinyl trim.
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your
fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten
bulb life.
1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield,
located in the front wheel well opening.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.3. Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn and
replace the bulb.
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Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield,
located in the front wheel well opening.
2. Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn to replace
and replace the bulb.
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
1. Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash
shield to gain access to the fog light.
2. Twist and remove the bulb from the fog light housing.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.
Tail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal Lights
1. Remove the screw attaching the tail light housing and
remove the housing from 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.
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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

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

Warning, Door Ajar...................... 141
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 137
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 343
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 192
Washer, Rear........................... 191
Washers, Windshield...................... 99
Washing Vehicle......................... 298
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 232Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 299
Wind Buffeting.......................33,117
Window Fogging........................ 189
Windows.............................. 31
Windshield Washers....................98,99
Windshield Wipers.....................98,281
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 281
Wiper, Rear............................ 191
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 100
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