tow CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Manual PDF

Electrical Power Outlets................... 202
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 190
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 231
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 42
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 344
Jump Starting......................... 350
Towing............................. 354
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance......365,414
Engine............................362,363
Break-In Recommendations............... 112
Checking Oil Level..................... 368
Cooling............................. 381
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 325
Fuel Requirements..................... 321
Jump Starting......................... 350
Oil ...........................368,410,411
Oil Change Interval.................... 369Oil Filler Cap...................362,363,370
Oil Filter............................ 411
Oil Selection.......................... 370
Oil Synthetic......................... 371
Overheating.......................... 342
Temperature Gauge..................... 224
Timing Belt.......................... 374
Event Data Recorder...................68,102
Exhaust Gas Caution.........38,39,113,325,380,381
Exhaust System......................... 380
Fabric Care............................ 396
Filler Location Fuel...................... 224
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 375
Engine Fuel.......................... 374
Engine Oil........................371,411
Flashers.............................. 342
Hazard Warning....................... 342
454 INDEX

Flat Tire Stowage........................ 349
Flooded Engine Starting................... 282
Fluid, Brake........................... 412
Fluid Capacities......................... 410
Fluid Leaks............................ 114
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 391
Fluids................................ 411
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 411
Fog Light Service........................ 407
Fog Lights..........................183,229
Folding Front Passenger Seat............... 163
Folding Rear Seat.....................167,169
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible).............. 169
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 167
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 353
Fuel..............................321,411
Adding............................. 325
Additives............................ 324Capacity............................ 410
Clean Air............................ 322
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................224,325
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 224
Filter............................... 374
Gasoline............................ 321
Gauge.............................. 224
Hoses.............................. 387
Light............................... 229
Octane Rating........................ 321
Requirements......................... 321
System Hoses......................... 387
Tank Capacity........................ 410
Fueling............................... 325
Fuses................................ 400
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 193
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............325,328,364
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 322
INDEX 455
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Gasoline (Fuel).......................321,410
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 323
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 224
Fuel................................ 224
Odometer........................... 225
Tachometer.......................... 225
Gearshift.............................. 285
General Information....................17,159
General Maintenance..................... 367
Glass Cleaning.......................... 397
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 329
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 329
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............. 134
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 342
Head Restraints......................... 165
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 406Cleaning............................ 397
High Beam........................185,230
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 185
Passing............................. 185
Switch.............................. 182
Heated Seats........................... 166
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 331
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 193
Hood Release.......................... 178
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 372
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................15,36
Infant Restraint.......................72,105
Information Center, Vehicle................. 231
456 INDEX

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
INDEX 461
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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
464 INDEX

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
INDEX 465
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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