engine CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Special Additives...................... 388
Autostick............................. 286
Back-Up Lights......................... 403
BallJoints ............................. 374
Battery............................... 371
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 28,34
Belts,Drive ............................ 367
Belts, Engine........................... 369
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 374
Boot, Convertible Top..................124,128
B-Pillar Location........................ 303
Brake Fluid............................ 406
Brake, Parking.......................... 292
Brake System........................293,382
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 294
Hoses.............................. 383
Master Cylinder....................... 384
Parking............................. 292Warning Light........................ 223
Brakes.............................293,382
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 282
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 111
Bulb Replacement.....................400,401
Bulbs,Light ............................ 400
Calibration, Compass..................... 235
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 404
Capacities, Fluid........................ 404
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 323
Oil (Engine)....................358,359,366
Car Washes............................ 390
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 322
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 210
Carrier, Luggage........................ 210
Catalytic Converter...................... 368
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Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 112
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............238,246
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 264
Cellular Phone.......................134,265
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 404
Chains, Tire............................ 316
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 342
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 300
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 361
Child Restraint....................... 70,103
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............ 74,107
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 73
Child Safety Locks........................ 22
Child Seat........................... 76,109
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 319
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 391
Climate Control......................... 265
Clock ...........................236,240,248Clutch............................... 384
Clutch Fluid........................... 384
CoinHolder ........................... 202
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 264
Compact Spare Tire...................... 311
Compass.............................. 235
Compass Calibration..................... 235
Compass Variance....................... 234
Console.............................. 202
Contract, Service........................ 436
Convertible............................ 119
Convertible Boot.....................124,128
Convertible Top......................... 119
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 394
Convertible Top Manual Override.........130,353
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 280
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................404,405
Cooling System......................... 377
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 379
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Coolant Level......................377,380
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 380
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 378
Inspection........................... 380
Points to Remember.................379,381
Pressure Cap......................... 379
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 378
Corrosion Protection..................... 389
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 369
CruiseLight ........................... 221
CupHolder ............................ 202
Customer Assistance..................... 434
Data Recorder, Event................... 68,101
Dealer Service.......................... 363
Deck Lid (Convertible)..................... 38
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release (Convertible)......... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 272Defroster, Windshield.................. 113,267
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 184
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 360
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 182
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 380
Engine Oil........................... 367
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 190
Downshifting.......................... 291
DriveBelts ............................ 367
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 161
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 349
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 272
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 133
Electrical Power Outlets................... 200
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 187
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 227
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 342
Jump Starting......................... 347
Towing ............................. 351
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 39
Emission Control System Maintenance......361,408
Engine............................358,359
Break-In Recommendations............... 111
Checking Oil Level..................... 363
Cooling ............................. 377
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 322
Fuel Requirements..................... 318
Jump Starting......................... 347
Oil ...........................363,404,405
Oil Change Interval.................... 364
Oil Filler Cap...................358,359,366OilFilter ............................ 405
Oil Selection.......................... 366
Oil Synthetic......................... 366
Overheating.......................... 340
Temperature Gauge..................... 220
TimingBelt .......................... 369
Event Data Recorder................... 68,101
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 38,112,322,376
Exhaust System......................... 376
Fabric Care............................ 391
Filler Location Fuel...................... 220
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 370
Engine Fuel.......................... 370
Engine Oil........................367,405
Flashers.............................. 340
Hazard Warning....................... 340
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 347
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Flooded Engine Starting................... 280
Fluid, Brake........................... 406
Fluid Capacities......................... 404
Fluid Leaks............................ 114
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 386
Fluids ................................ 405
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 405
Fog Light Service........................ 402
Fog Lights..........................180,225
Folding Front Passenger Seat............... 160
Folding Rear Seat.....................165,166
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible).............. 166
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 165
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 350
Fuel..............................318,405
Adding............................. 323
Additives............................ 321
Capacity............................ 404CleanAir ............................ 319
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................220,323
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 220
Filter ............................... 370
Gasoline............................ 318
Gauge.............................. 220
Hoses.............................. 382
Light ............................... 225
Octane Rating........................ 318
Requirements......................... 318
System Hoses......................... 382
Tank Capacity........................ 404
Fueling ............................... 323
Fuses................................ 396
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 190
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............323,325,360
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 319
Gasoline (Fuel)......................318,404
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Engine Temperature Warning.............. 224
Fog ..........................180,225,402
Front Replacement..................... 401
Headlight Switch...................... 179
Headlights........................... 179
High Beam Indicator.................... 226
Instrument Cluster..................... 179
Lights On Reminder.................... 180
Low Fuel............................ 225
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 222
Map Reading......................177,178
Oil Pressure.......................... 226
Rear Servicing........................ 402
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 224
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 35
Service.............................. 401
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 224
Traction Control....................... 298
Turn Signal..................178,181,222,402Voltage............................. 224
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 220
Loading Vehicle......................... 326
Tires ............................... 303
Locks
Child Protection........................ 22
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 374
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 210
Lumbar Support........................ 160
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 371
Maintenance, General..................... 363
Maintenance Procedures................... 363
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule “A”-Non Turbo................. 422
Schedule “A”-Turbo.................... 427
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Schedule “B”......................... 411
Schedule “B”-All Engines................ 411
Maintenance Schedules.................... 408
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 222,361
Manual Override, Convertible Top.........130,353
Manual, Service......................... 438
Manual Transaxle..................279,288,388
Downshifting......................... 291
Fluid Level Check...................... 388
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 389
Lubricant Selection..................... 388
Map/Reading Lights..................177,178
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 384
Mirrors ............................... 131
Electric Remote....................... 133
Outside............................. 132
Rearview............................ 131
Vanity .............................. 133
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7Mopar Parts.........................362,437
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 178
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 111
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 59
Occupant Restraints (Convertible)............. 79
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 318
Odometer............................. 221
Trip .............................221,226
Oil, Engine.........................363,404
Capacity............................ 404
Change Interval....................... 364
Checking............................ 363
Disposal............................ 367
Filter ............................... 367
Identification Logo..................... 366
Materials Added to..................... 367
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Quality ............................. 366
Recommendation...................366,404
Synthetic............................ 366
Viscosity............................ 366
Oil Pressure Light....................... 226
Onboard Diagnostic System..............360,361
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 190
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 271
Overdrive............................. 285
Overheating, Engine...................... 340
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,438
PaintCare ............................. 389
Panel Rear Shelf........................ 205
Panic Alarm........................ 25,31,32
Parking Brake.......................... 292
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 161
Passing Light........................... 182Personal Settings........................ 231
Pets............................... 78,111
Phone, Cellular......................... 134
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 134
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 303
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 396
Door Locks........................... 20
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 200
Seats............................... 158
Steering..........................297,373
Steering, Checking..................... 373
Sunroof............................. 197
Windows............................. 42
Power Steering Fluid..................... 406
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............ 53,87
Preparation for Jacking.................... 344
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,36
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 408
Service Assistance....................... 434
Service Contract......................... 436
Service Manuals........................ 438
Setting the Clock..................236,240,248
Settings, Personal........................ 231
Severe Service.......................... 411
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 290
Shoulder Belts......................... 45,80
Side Airbag........................... 63,97
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 272
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 349
Snow Tires............................ 317
Spare Tire........................ 311,312,343
Spark Plugs............................ 368
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........187,221
Speedometer........................... 220Speedometer and Odometer................ 217
Starting............................... 278
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Engine Fails to Start.................... 280
Manual Transmission................... 279
Starting Procedures...................... 278
Steering
Power...........................297,373
TiltColumn .......................... 185
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................203,400
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 350
Sun Roof.............................. 197
Sun Visor Extension...................... 134
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag...... 54,88
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 366
Tachometer............................ 221
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......220,341
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