key CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Workshop Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................340

If Your Engine Overheats.................340

Jacking And Tire Changing................342
▫Jack Location........................343
▫Spare Tire Stowage....................343
▫Preparations For Jacking................344
▫Jacking Instructions....................345

Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery..............................347
Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............349
▫Acceleration.........................349
▫Traction............................350

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................350

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................351
▫With Ignition Key.....................351
▫Without The Ignition Key...............352

Convertible Top Manual Override...........353
6

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The flasher switch is located on the instrument
panel, below the radio. Depress the switch and
both cluster indicators and all front and rear
directional signals will flash. Depress the
switch again to turn Hazard Warning Flashers off.
Do not use this emergency warning system when the
vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled
and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE:With extended use, the flasher may wear down
your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle
with the engine at idle, when safe. Turn off the air
conditioning and wait until the pointer drops back into
Hazard Warning Switch
340 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not
allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing.
Don’t lean over battery when attaching clamps or
allow the clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes
in eyes or on skin, flush the contaminated area
immediately with large quantities of water.
A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flam-
mable and explosive. Keep flame or spark away
from the vent holes. Do not use a booster battery or
any other booster source with an output that exceeds
12 volts.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the negative terminal of
the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good
contact.6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi-
lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3
seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START
position.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349
6

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.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
35 mph (55km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Four Speed Automatic Transaxle
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The steering column must be unlocked and the
gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be
towed must not exceed 100 miles (160 km), and the
towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72 km/h). If the
transaxle is not operative, or if the vehicle is to be towed
more than 100 miles (160 km), the vehicle must be towed
with the front wheels off the ground to avoid damage to
the transaxle.
Manual Transaxle
Your vehicle may be towed if the gearshift lever is in
NEUTRAL. If the transaxle is not operative, the vehicle
must be towed with the front wheels off the ground.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351
6

All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi-
tion, not in the LOCK positions.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground)
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, it
may be towed at any legal highway speed, for any
distance, if the transaxle is in neutral.
If the ignition key is not available, vehicles with auto-
matic transaxles can not be flat towed at any time.
352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset
button to turn the message off. If the problem persists,
the message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob-
lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the prob-
lem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 361
7

5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
ignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Moparparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Moparparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
362 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
INDEX 443
10

Gasoline, Reformulated................... 320
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 220
Fuel................................ 220
Odometer........................... 221
Tachometer.......................... 221
Gearshift.............................. 283
General Information...................... 17
General Maintenance..................... 363
Glass Cleaning.......................... 393
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 327
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 326
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 134
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 340
Head Restraints......................... 162
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 401
Cleaning............................ 392High Beam........................182,226
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 182
Passing............................. 182
Switch .............................. 179
Heated Seats........................... 163
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 329
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 190
Hood Release.......................... 176
Hoses................................ 382
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 368
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,36
Infant Restraint....................... 70,104
Information Center, Vehicle................. 227
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 131
448 INDEX

Instrument Cluster....................217,220
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 216
Instrument Panel Cover................... 393
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 393
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 396
Interior Appearance Care.................. 392
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 184
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 343
Jack Operation.......................342,345
Jacking Instructions...................... 345
Jump Starting.......................... 347
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible)............ 29Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 23
Keys................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 222
Lap/Shoulder Belts..................... 45,80
Latches
Hood............................... 176
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 318
LifeofTires ............................ 314
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 37
LightBulbs .........................400,401
Lights ............................. 113,177
Airbag...................... 68,101,113,225
Anti-Lock........................... 225
Back-Up............................. 403
Brake Warning........................ 223
Center Mounted Stop................... 404
Daytime Running...................... 180
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 178
INDEX 449
10