flat tire CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G User Guide

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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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, replaced tire, and jack. 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.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW
BATTERY
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
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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.If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and First gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres-
sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 35 mph (55km/h) when you are stuck. And don’t
let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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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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Cellular Phone.......................... 168
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 301
Central Door Locks....................... 20
Chains, Tire............................ 219
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 235
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 203
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 255
Child Restraint.......................... 49
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 53
Child Seat.............................. 54
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 222
Climate Control......................... 169
Clock................................ 134
Coin Holder........................... 115
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 168
Compact Disc Player..................136,142
Compact Spare Tire...................... 214
Compass.............................. 75
Compass Calibration...................... 78Compass Variance........................ 77
Console............................... 115
Contract, Service........................ 332
Convertible............................. 62
Convertible Boot.......................68,72
Convertible Top.......................... 62
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 290
Convertible Top Manual Override..........73,247
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 184
Coolant............................302,303
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 275
Cooling System......................... 272
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 274
Coolant Level......................272,275
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 275
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 273
Inspection........................... 275
Points to Remember.................... 276
Pressure Cap......................... 275
342 INDEX

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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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
352 INDEX