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

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission Fluid. MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid. MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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Steering..........................199,268
Steering, Checking..................... 268
Windows............................. 28
Power Steering Fluid..................... 304
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 39
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 39
Programmable Electronic Features.........107,111
Programming Transmitters............23,107,111
Radial Ply Tires......................... 214
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 275
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 135
Radio Operation...................147,153,168
Radio (Sound Systems)...........136,146,153,159
Rear Seat, Folding......................87,88
Rear Window Defroster................... 176
Reclining Front Seats...................... 82Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 303
Refrigerant............................ 268
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 21
Replacement Bulbs....................... 297
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 256
Replacement Tires....................... 217
Reporting Safety Defects................... 335
Restraints, Child.......................49,54
Restraints, Infant......................... 50
Rotation, Tires.......................... 220
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 57
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 58
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 335
Safety Information, Tire................... 201
Safety Tips............................. 57
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 306
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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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