engine CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Radiator Cap......................... 275
Selection of Coolant.................... 273
Corrosion Protection..................... 284
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 264
Cruise Light........................... 132
Cup Holder............................ 115
Customer Assistance..................... 331
Dealer Service.......................... 256
Deck Lid.............................. 26
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 28
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 27
Defroster, Rear Window................... 176
Defroster, Windshield...................58,171
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 99
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 254
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 97
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 261Door Ajar............................. 131
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 106
Downshifting.......................... 194
Drive Belts............................ 261
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 243
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 176
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 112
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 292
Electronic Speed Control................... 103
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 28
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 235
Jump Starting......................... 240
Towing............................. 245
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Emission Control System Maintenance......255,306
Engine............................252,253
Break-In Recommendations................ 56
Checking Oil Level..................... 257
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 224
Fuel Requirements..................... 221
Jump Starting......................... 240
Oil ...........................257,302,303
Oil Change Interval.................... 258
Oil Filler Cap...................252,253,260
Oil Filter............................ 303
Oil Selection.......................... 260
Oil Synthetic......................... 260
Overheating.......................... 233
Temperature Gauge..................... 128
Timing Belt.......................... 264
Exhaust Gas Caution..............27,57,224,271
Exhaust System......................... 271Filler Location Fuel...................... 134
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 264
Engine Fuel.......................... 264
Engine Oil........................261,303
Flashers.............................. 232
Hazard Warning....................... 232
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 240
Flooded Engine Starting................... 183
Fluid, Brake........................... 304
Fluid Capacities......................... 302
Fluid Leaks............................. 58
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 281
Fluids................................ 303
Fog Light Service........................ 300
Fog Lights...........................97,133
Folding Rear Seat........................ 87
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 244
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Knee Bolster..........................44,46
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 128
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 31
Latches
Hood............................... 93
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 221
Light Bulbs.........................297,299
Lights...............................58,94
Airbag........................44,48,58,132
Anti-Lock........................... 129
Back-Up............................. 301
Brake Warning........................ 130
Center Mounted Stop................... 301
Daytime Running....................... 96
Deck Lid Ajar......................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 95
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 128
Fog ...........................97,133,300Front Replacement..................... 299
Headlight Switch....................... 96
Headlights............................ 96
High Beam Indicator.................... 129
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior.............................. 94
Lights On Reminder..................... 96
Low Fuel............................ 133
Malfunction Indicator................... 133
Oil Pressure.......................... 127
Rear Servicing........................ 300
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 129
Security Alarm......................... 25
Service.............................. 299
Theft Alarm.......................... 127
Traction Control.................131,132,201
Turn Signal....................95,97,128,300
Voltage............................. 127
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 127
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Loading Vehicle......................... 227
Tires ............................... 206
Locks
Central.............................. 20
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 269
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 265
Maintenance, General..................... 257
Maintenance Procedures................... 257
Maintenance Schedule
ScheduleA-Non Turbo................. 319
ScheduleA-Turbo..................... 323
ScheduleB.......................... 309
ScheduleB-All Engines................. 309
Maintenance Schedules.................... 306
Malfunction Indicator Light..............133,255Manual Override, Convertible Top..........73,247
Manual, Service......................... 336
Manual Transaxle..................182,191,284
Downshifting......................... 194
Fluid Level Check...................... 284
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 284
Lubricant Selection..................... 284
Master Cylinder......................... 279
Mirrors................................ 75
Compass/Temperature................... 75
Electric Remote........................ 79
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 75
Vanity............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................256,335
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 95
Navigation System....................... 166
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New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 56
Occupant Restraints....................... 30
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 221
Odometer............................. 131
Trip .............................131,134
Oil, Engine.........................257,302
Capacity............................ 302
Change Interval....................... 258
Checking............................ 257
Disposal............................ 261
Filter............................... 261
Identification Logo..................... 260
Materials Added to..................... 261
Quality............................. 260
Recommendation...................260,302
Synthetic............................ 260
Viscosity............................ 260
Oil Pressure Light....................... 127Onboard Diagnostic System..............254,255
Opener, Garage Door..................... 106
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)........... 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 175
Overdrive............................. 189
Overheating, Engine...................... 233
Owner’s Manual.......................4,336
Paint Care............................. 284
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 195
Passing Light........................... 97
Pets.................................. 56
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 207
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 27
Distribution Center..................... 292
Door Locks........................... 19
Outlet.............................. 112
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Starting............................... 182
Automatic Transmission................. 182
Engine Fails to Start.................... 183
Manual Transmission................... 182
Starting Procedures...................... 182
Steering
Power...........................199,268
Tilt Column.......................... 101
Wheel Lock........................... 17
Storage............................ 116,297
Storage Bin............................ 116
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 40
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 260
System, Navigation...................... 166
Tachometer............................ 129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......128,234
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 53Theft Alarm............................ 25
Theft System............................ 25
Tilt Steering Column..................... 101
Tire and Loading Information Placard......206,207
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 205
Tire Markings.......................... 201
Tire Safety Information.................... 201
Tires ............................58,210,337
Air Pressure.......................... 210
Alignment........................... 218
Chains.............................. 219
Changing............................ 235
Compact Spare........................ 214
Flat Changing........................ 240
General Information.................... 210
High Speed.......................... 213
Inflation Pressures..................... 211
Jacking............................. 235
Load Capacity.....................206,207
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