CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Pretensioners
Seat Belts...........................52,86
Programmable Electronic Features......195,199,234
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).............26,33,195,199
Radial Ply Tires......................... 314
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 241
Radio Operation...................242,250,268
Radio, Satellite.......................... 264
Radio (Sound Systems).................242,250
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding...............167,169,170,172
Rear Seat Removal....................... 176
Rear Shelf Panel........................ 208
Rear Window........................... 44
Rear Window Defroster................... 215
Rear Window Features.................... 215
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 215Recorder, Event Data...................68,102
Recreational Towing...................... 340
Refrigerant............................ 378
Reminder, Seat Belt.....................53,87
Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible)........... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 23
Replacement Bulbs....................... 405
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 366
Replacement Tires....................... 318
Reporting Safety Defects................... 443
Restraints, Child..................71,77,104,110
Restraints, Infant......................72,105
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 213
Rotation, Tires.......................... 320
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................ 113
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 114
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 443
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Safety Information, Tire................... 302
Safety Tips............................ 113
Satellite Radio.......................... 264
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 267
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 414
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 398
Seat Belt Reminder.....................53,87
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 51
And Pregnant Women.................54,88
Child Restraint......................71,104
Front Seat..........................46,81
Pretensioners........................52,86
Rear Seat...........................46,81
Reminder............................ 228
Untwisting Procedure..................52,86
Seat Belts (Convertible).................... 80
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 45Seats................................. 160
Adjustment.......................... 160
Cleaning............................ 396
Easy Entry........................... 164
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan)......... 40
Folding Front Passenger................. 163
Head Restraints....................... 165
Heated............................. 166
Lumbar Support....................... 162
Power.............................. 161
Rear Folding.................167,169,170,172
Rear Folding (Convertible)................ 169
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 167
Removal............................ 176
Seatback Release....................163,164
Tilting...........................163,164
Tumbling Rear (Convertible).............. 172
Tumbling Rear (Sedan).................. 170
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 35
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................15,36
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 414
Service Assistance....................... 440
Service Contract......................... 442
Service Manuals........................ 444
Setting the Clock..................240,244,252
Settings, Personal........................ 234
Severe Service.......................... 417
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 292
Shoulder Belts.........................46,81
Side Airbag...........................64,98
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 276
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 352
Snow Tires............................ 320
Spare Tire.......................314,315,345
Spark Plugs............................ 372
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........190,225
Speedometer........................... 224Speedometer and Odometer................ 221
Starting............................... 280
Automatic Transmission................. 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 282
Manual Transmission................... 281
Starting Procedures...................... 280
Steering
Power...........................299,378
Tilt Column.......................... 189
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................206,404
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 353
Sun Roof.............................. 200
Sun Visor Extension...................... 134
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag......54,88
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 371
Tachometer............................ 225
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......224,343
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Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............75,108
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 35
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 35
Tilt Steering Column..................... 189
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 306
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 305
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ........................... 114,310,445
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 317
Air Pressure.......................... 310
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 319
Changing............................ 344
Compact Spare........................ 314
Flat Changing........................ 349
General Information.................... 310
High Speed.......................... 313
Inflation Pressures..................... 311Jacking............................. 344
Life of Tires.......................... 317
Load Capacity.....................306,307
Quality Grading....................... 445
Radial.............................. 314
Replacement......................... 318
Rotation............................. 320
Safety...........................302,310
Sizes............................... 303
Snow Tires........................... 320
Spare Tire........................... 345
Spinning............................ 316
Tread Wear Indicators................... 316
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 333
Top Cover............................. 124
Towing............................... 328
Disabled Vehicle....................... 354
Guide.............................. 332
Recreational.......................... 340
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Weight.............................. 332
Traction.............................. 352
Traction Control......................... 300
Traction Control Switch................... 300
Trailer Towing.......................... 328
Cooling System Tips.................... 340
Hitches............................. 331
Minimum Requirements................. 334
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 333
Wiring.............................. 338
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 332
Trailer Weight.......................... 332
Transaxle............................. 283
Automatic....................13,280,283,390
Autostick............................ 288
Manual........................14,281,290
Operation........................... 283
Overdrive........................... 287
Selection of Lubricant................... 390Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 225
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)..................28,34
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 193
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)..................26,33
Transporting Pets......................79,112
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 316
Trip Odometer.......................... 225
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 230
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible)............. 39
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)............ 172
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)................ 170
Turbo Cool Down....................... 282
Turn Signals.........................184,226
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 134
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 220
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 445
Universal Transmitter..................... 193
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 321
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............52,86
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 386
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 133
Variance, Compass....................... 238
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................307,328
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 404
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 35
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 224
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 443Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 216
Washer, Rear........................... 215
Washers, Windshield..................... 186
Washing Vehicle......................... 394
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 319
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 395
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 395
Wind Buffeting.......................45,202
Window Fogging........................ 275
Windows.............................. 43
Windshield Washers...................... 186
Windshield Wipers....................186,380
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 380
Wiper, Rear............................ 215
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 188
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 396
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Ignition Key Removal
Locking Doors With The KeyKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY - IF EQUIPPED Replacement KeysSentry Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel
LockAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksChild-Protection Door Lock System (Rear Doors) - IfEquippedREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (SEDAN) To unlock the doors and liftgateTo lock the doors and liftgate (if
equipped with power options) Using The Panic AlarmTo Turn Off Flash Lights With LockProgramming Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationBattery ReplacementREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (CONVERTIBLE) To Unlock the DoorsTo lock the doorsTo Unlatch the Deck
LidPanic AlarmUsing The Panic AlarmTo Turn Off Flash Lights With LockTo Program Additional TransmittersGeneral InformationTransmitter Battery ServiceSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To set the alarmTo disarm the systemSecurity System Manual Override
LIFTGATE (SEDAN) DECK LID (CONVERTIBLE) Power Deck Lid Release (Convertible)EMERGENCY SEAT BACK RELEASE (SEDAN) EMERGENCY DECK LID RELEASE LATCH (CONVERTIBLE) POWER WINDOWS Auto Down FeatureRear Window SwitchesWind
BuffetingOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (SEDAN) Lap/Shoulder BeltsAdjustable Upper Shoulder Belt AnchorageLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts And Pregnant WomenDriver and Front
Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild RestraintOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (CONVERTIBLE) Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Seat Belts And
Pregnant WomenDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION To Lower The TopTo Raise The TopConvertible Top Boot Cover Installation-If EquippedConvertible Top Boot Cover Removal and StorageCONVERTIBLE TOP
MANUAL OVERRIDEMIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror-Drivers SideOutside Mirror-Passengers SideElectric Remote-Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding FeatureHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION
(UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationsPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS Front Seat AdjustmentPower Seat Adjuster - If EquippedManual
Lumbar-If EquippedFolding Front Passenger Seat - If EquippedDrivers Seat Back Tilt-If EquippedPassenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) (Convertible)Adjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedFolding Rear Seat (Sedan)Folding Rear Seat (Convertible)
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)Rear Seat Removal (Sedan)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)Map/Reading Lights (Convertible)Multi-Function Control LeverHeadlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If EquippedLights-on ReminderFog Lights - If Equipped Turn Signals Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Passing LightWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WashersMist Feature Windshield Wiper OperationIntermittent
Wiper SystemTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF
EQUIPPED Programming The Universal TransceiverRolling Code ProgrammingCanadian Programming/Gate ProgrammingOperationReprogramming A Single ButtonSecurityPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Express Open FeatureWind BuffetingSunroof Maintenance
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCONSOLE FEATURES STORAGE Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin Storage PocketsREAR SHELF PANEL- IF EQUIPPED Position 1 (Top)Position 2 (Middle)Position 3 (Floor)Position 4 (Vertical) Position 5 (table)ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster Rear Wiper/Washer Switch - If EquippedAdding Washer FluidUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-TURBO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC)-If Equipped EVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/Audio
Average Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimePersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM Reception
FM ReceptionSALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD ModeOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeOperating
Instructions - Hands Free Phone - If EquippedOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If EquippedSALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO, HANDS FREE PHONE, AND VEHICLE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES)
CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (CD MODE for CD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode
for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, RadiosSelecting a ChannelStoring and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type)
Button (if equipped)PTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Climate ControlsOperating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING
PROCEDURES Automatic TransaxleManual TransaxleNormal StartingExtremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingTurbocharger Cool DownAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED Brake/Transmission Interlock
SystemAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemFour Speed Automatic TransaxleReset ModeGear Ranges For Four Speed Automatic TransaxleAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED Autostick OperationAutostick General InformationMANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION 2.4
Liter Turbo- If Equipped Recommended Shift SpeedsDownshiftingPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If EquippedPOWER STEERINGTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire
Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement
TiresAlignment And BalanceTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES Tire Rotation Recommendations FUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L Standard Engine and 2.4L Standard Turbo Engine2.4L High Output Turbo EngineReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In Gasoline
Materials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING TRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN
EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationSpare Tire StowagePreparations For JackingJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY DRIVING
ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionFREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyCONVERTIBLETOP MANUAL OVERRIDE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L TURBO ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENTPARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilDrive Belts
- Check Condition and TensionSpark PlugsIgnition Wiring SystemCatalytic ConverterEngine Timing BeltCrankcase Emission Control SystemFuel FilterAir Cleaner Element (Filter)Maintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenancePower Steering - Fluid CheckFront
Suspension Ball JointsBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield Washer ReservoirExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses And Vacuum/VaporHarnessesFuel System ConnectionsBrake SystemAutomatic TransaxleManual TransaxleAppearance Care And
Protection From CorrosionCONVERTIBLE TOP CARE WashingGeneral CleaningCloth Top Additional Cleaning ProcedureCloth Top ProtectionWeather Strip CareINTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT
HeadlightsFront Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker LightsFront Fog Lights - If EquippedTail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal LightsBack Up Lights Center HighMounted Stop LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassis
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE B-ALL ENGINESSCHEDULE A-NON TURBOSCHEDULE A-TURBOIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING
SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER
FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX