spare tire CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G User Guide

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................232

If Your Engine Overheats.................233

Jacking And Tire Changing................235
▫Jack Location........................235
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................236
▫Preparations For Jacking................237
▫Jacking Instructions....................238

Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery..............................240
Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............243
▫Acceleration.........................243
▫Traction............................243

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................244

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................245
▫With Ignition Key.....................245
▫Without The Ignition Key...............246

Convertible Top Manual Override...........247
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Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear of the
vehicle by means of a hook/basket mechanism. To re-
move or stow the compact spare, use the jack handle to
rotate the“spare tire drive”nut. The nut is located under
the rear scuff plate at the right rear of the cargo area, just
inside the deck lid opening.
Lowering Spare Tire
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Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the plastic cover on the scuff plate and fit the
jack-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left
until you can remove the swivel hook from the stowage
basket. Swing the basket down to remove the compact
spare tire.
CAUTION!
The hook is designed for use with the jack handle
only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not
recommended and can damage the winch.
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
(manual transaxle). Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
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Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel
covers where applicable off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of thenuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
NOTE:The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the
wheel nuts. When reinstalling original wheel, properly
align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel
cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each
nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is
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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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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

Seat Belts.............................. 30
And Pregnant Women................... 39
Child Restraint......................... 49
Cleaning............................ 290
Front Seat............................ 31
Pretensioners.......................... 39
Rear Seat............................. 31
Reminder............................ 129
Untwisting Procedure.................... 37
Seats................................. 80
Adjustment........................... 80
Head Restraints........................ 85
Heated.............................. 86
Height Adjustment...................... 81
Rear Folding........................87,88
Reclining............................. 82
Seatback Release.....................82,83
Tilting.............................82,83
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 25Sentry Key...........................14,26
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 306
Service Assistance....................330,331
Service Contract......................... 332
Service Manuals........................ 336
Setting the Clock........................ 134
Severe Service.......................... 309
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 194
Shoulder Belts........................... 31
Side Airbag............................. 46
Side Window Demisters................... 176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 243
Snow Tires............................ 219
Spare Tire.......................214,215,236
Spark Plugs............................ 262
Speed Control.......................103,132
Speedometer........................... 129
Speedometer and Odometer................ 124
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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

Quality Grading....................... 337
Radial.............................. 214
Replacement......................... 217
Rotation............................. 220
Safety...........................201,210
Sizes............................... 203
Snow Tires........................... 219
Spare Tire........................... 236
Spinning............................ 216
Tread Wear Indicators................... 216
Top Cover.............................. 68
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 245
Traction.............................. 243
Traction Control................102,131,132,200
Traction Control Switch.................102,200
Trailer Towing.......................... 227
Minimum Requirements................. 228
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 228Warnings............................ 227
Transaxle............................. 185
Automatic....................12,182,185,280
Autostick............................ 190
Manual........................13,182,191
Operation........................... 185
Overdrive........................... 189
Selection of Lubricant................... 280
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 106
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 216
Trip Odometer Reset Button.............131,134
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)...................... 26
Turbo Cool Down....................... 184
Turn Signals.........................97,128
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