coolant level CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the
fuel tank.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is located on
the front passenger’s (right) side of the vehicle.
3. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tem-
perature. Any reading below the red area of the
gauge shows that the engine cooling system is
operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a
higher than normal temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go
traffic, or when towing a trailer.If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on theH(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
4. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
220 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of
this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never put any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
342 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant that allows extended maintenance intervals. This
coolant can be used up to 5 Years or 100,000 miles before
replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-
nance period, it is important that you use the same
coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review
these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Addi-
tive Technology (HOAT) coolant.
When adding coolant, a minimum solution of 50% rec-
ommended Mopar Antifreeze/ Coolant 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technol-
ogy), or equivalent, in water should be used. Use higher
concentrations (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below

34°F (
37°C ) are anticipated.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/engine coolant solution.The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
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WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the
cooling system pressure cap are a safety precau-
tion. Never add coolant when the engine is over-
heated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an
overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to build
up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding or
injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children
do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in opencontainers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine idling, and warm to normal operating tempera-
ture, the level of the coolant in the bottle should be
between the ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your
service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month.
When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
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Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot coolant to
enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle.
•Check coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant recovery bottle. If antifreeze needs to be
added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be
protected against freezing.
•If frequent coolant additions are required, or if the
level in the coolant recovery bottle does not drop when
the engine cools, the cooling system should be pres-
sure tested for leaks.
•Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (minimum) and distilled water for proper
corrosion protection of your engine which contains
aluminum components.
•Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean, also.
•Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
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2. Fully compress the clip to get the lamp to come out
completely.
3. Remove the socket from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.Center High Mounted Stop Light
1. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL
cover.
2. Remove CHMSL lens from the housing by unlatching
the two side latches.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)15 Gallons 56.7 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.4 Liter Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. 5.0 qts 4.7 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Engines (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Miles Formula), or equivalent.6.5 qts 6.2 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
•Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 294
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 379
Adding Fuel........................... 323
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 274
Additives, Fuel......................... 321
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 370
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 372
Air Conditioning Controls................. 265
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 270
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............372,373
Air Conditioning System................265,372
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 308
Airbag.............................. 54,88
Airbag Deployment..................... 66,99
Airbag Light.................... 68,101,113,225
Airbag Maintenance.................... 67,101
Airbag, Side.......................... 63,97
Alarm, Panic............................ 31
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............ 35,224Alignment and Balance................... 316
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 263
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........378,404,405
Capacities........................... 404
Disposal............................ 380
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 294
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 225
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 35
Appearance Care........................ 389
Auto Down Power Windows................ 43
Automatic Door Locks................... 20,21
Automatic Transaxle.............. 13,278,281,385
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 387
Fluid Level Check...................... 386
Interlock System..................... 18,282
Reset Mode.......................... 283
Selection Of Lubricant................... 385
Shifting ............................. 283
442 INDEX

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
INDEX 445
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