light CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier ....................... 215
Carrier, Luggage ........................ 215
Catalytic Converter ...................... 389
Caution, Exhaust Gas ..................... 115
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............251,259
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 277
Cellular Phone ....................... 138,277
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 428
Chains, Tire ............................ 330
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 360
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 314
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 381
Child Restraint ....................... 72,107
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............77,111
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 22
Child Seat ........................... 78,112Clean Air Gasoline
....................... 337
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 413
Climate Control ......................... 277
Clock ........................... 250,253,261
Clutch ............................... 406
Clutch Fluid ........................... 406
Coin Holder ........................... 208
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 277
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 325
Compass ..................... 234,235,238,248
Compass Calibration ................ 238,247,248
Compass Variance ....................... 236
Computer, Trip/Travel .................234,235
Console .............................. 208
Contract, Service ........................ 463
Convertible ............................ 123
Convertible Boot ..................... 128,132
Convertible Top ......................... 123472 INDEX

Convertible Top Maintenance............... 416
Convertible Top Manual Override .........134,373
Cool Down, Turbo ....................... 293
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 429,430
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 400
Cooling System ......................... 398
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 400
Coolant Level ...................... 398,401
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 401
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 399
Inspection ........................... 401
Points to Remember .................... 402
Pressure Cap ......................... 400
Radiator Cap ......................... 400
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 399
Corrosion Protection ...................... 411
Crankcase Emission Control System .......... 390
Cruise Light ........................... 229
Cup Holder ............................ 208 Customer Assistance
..................... 461
Data Recorder, Event ................... 70,105
Dealer Service .......................... 383
Deck Lid (Convertible) ..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release (Convertible) ......... 39
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 217
Defroster, Windshield .................. 1 16,279
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 192
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 380
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 189
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 408
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 401
Engine Oil ........................... 387
Door Locks ............................. 19
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 21
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Ethanol............................... 337
Event Data Recorder ................... 70,105
Exhaust Gas Caution ............38,39,115,339,397
Exhaust System ......................... 397
Fabric Care ......................... 413,414
Filler Location Fuel .................... 226,340
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 391
Automatic Transaxle .................... 409
Engine Fuel .......................... 391
Engine Oil ........................ 387,430
Flashers .............................. 358
Hazard Warning ....................... 358
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 367
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 293
Fluid, Brake ........................... 431
Fluid Capacities ......................... 429
Fluid Leaks ............................ 117 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle .................... 408
Brake ............................... 406
Cooling System ....................... 398
Power Steering ........................ 394
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 430
Fog Light Service ........................ 426
Fog Lights .......................... 188,233
Folding Front Passenger Seat ............... 167
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 171,173
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible) .............. 173
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 171
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 370
Fuel .............................. 337,430
Adding ............................. 340
Additives ............................ 338
Capacity ............................ 429
Clean Air ............................ 337
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Ethanol............................. 337
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 226,340
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 226
Filter ............................... 391
Gasoline ............................ 337
Gauge .............................. 226
Hoses .............................. 404
Light ............................... 233
Materials Added ....................... 338
Methanol ............................ 337
Octane Rating ........................ 337
Requirements ......................... 337
Tank Capacity ........................ 429
Fuel System Caution ..................... 341
Fueling ............................... 340
Fuses ................................ 419
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 197
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............340,342,381Gasoline, Clean Air
...................... 337
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 337,429
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 337
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 226
Fuel ................................ 226
Odometer ........................... 229
Tachometer .......................... 227
Gearshift .............................. 297
General Information ................. 18,163,336
General Maintenance ..................... 384
Glass Cleaning .......................... 415
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 344
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 343
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ............. 138
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 358
Head Restraints ......................... 169476 INDEX

HeadlightsBulb Replacement ...................... 425
Cleaning ............................ 415
High Beam ........................ 189,234
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 189
Passing ............................. 190
Switch .............................. 186
Heated Seats ........................... 169
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 345
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 197
Hood Release .......................... 183
Hoses ............................. 403,404
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires) .......... 388
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .................15,37Infant Restraint
....................... 73,107
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 240
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 135
Instrument Cluster .................... 223,226
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 222
Instrument Panel Cover ................413,415
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 416
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 419
Interior Appearance Care .................. 413
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 192
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 361
Jack Operation ....................... 360,363
Jacking Instructions ...................... 363
Jump Starting .......................... 367
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible) ............ 30
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 24
Keys ................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 230
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................... 45,82
Latches Hood ............................... 183
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 337
Life of Tires ............................ 327
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 37
Light Bulbs ......................... 424,425
Lights ............................. 1 17,184
Airbag ...................... 70,104,116,234
Anti-Lock ........................... 233
Back-Up ............................. 427
Brake Warning ........................ 231 Center Mounted Stop
................... 428
Daytime Running ...................... 187
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 186
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 232
Fog .......................... 188,233,426
Front Replacement ..................... 425
Headlight Switch ...................... 186
Headlights ........................... 186
High Beam Indicator .................... 234
Instrument Cluster ..................... 186
Lights On Reminder .................... 187
Low Fuel ............................ 233
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 229
Map Reading ...................... 184,185
Oil Pressure .......................... 234
Rear Servicing ........................ 427
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 232
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 36
Service .............................. 425478 INDEX

Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 233
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 332
Traction Control ....................... 312
Turn Signal .................. 186,189,230,426
Voltage ............................. 230
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 226
Loading Vehicle ......................... 342
Tires ............................... 317
Locks Child Protection ........................ 22
Door ................................ 19
Power Door ........................... 20
Steering Wheel ......................... 18
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 332
Lubrication, Body ....................... 395
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 215
Lumbar Support ........................ 166
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 392 Maintenance, General
..................... 384
Maintenance Procedures ................... 384
Maintenance Schedule Schedule “A”-Non Turbo ................. 448
Schedule “A”-Turbo .................... 453
Schedule “B” ......................... 437
Schedule “B”-All Engines ................ 437
Maintenance Schedules .................... 434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 229,381
Manual Override, Convertible Top .........134,373
Manual, Service ......................... 465
Manual Transaxle .................. 292,301,410
Downshifting ......................... 304
Fluid Level Check ...................... 410
Frequency of Fluid Change ............... 410
Lubricant Selection ..................... 410
Map/Reading Lights .................. 184,185
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 406
Methanol ............................. 337
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Mini-Trip Computer...................... 235
Mirrors ............................... 135
Electric Remote ....................... 137
Outside ............................. 136
Rearview ............................ 135
Vanity .............................. 138
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 332
Mopar Parts ......................... 383,464
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 337
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 186
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 115
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 60
Occupant Restraints (Convertible) ............. 81
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 337
Odometer ............................. 229
Trip ............................. 229,230Oil, Engine
......................... 384,429
Capacity ............................ 429
Change Interval ....................... 385
Checking ............................ 384
Disposal ............................ 387
Filter ............................... 387
Identification Logo ..................... 386
Materials Added to ..................... 387
Quality ............................. 386
Recommendation ................... 386,429
Synthetic ............................ 387
Viscosity ............................ 387
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 388
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 234
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............380,381
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink ) ........... 197
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Air Intake ....................... 284
Overdrive ............................. 298480 INDEX

Overheating, Engine...................... 358
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,465
Paint Care ............................. 411
Panel Rear Shelf ........................ 210
Panic Alarm .......................... 26,32
Parking Brake .......................... 305
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 168
Passing Light ........................... 190
Personal Settings ........................ 244
Pets ............................... 80,114
Phone, Cellular ......................... 138
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 138
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 317
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 419
Door Locks ........................... 20
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 206Seats
............................... 165
Steering .......................... 310,394
Steering, Checking ..................... 394
Sunroof ............................. 204
Windows ............................. 42
Power Steering Fluid .................. 394,431
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ............54,89
Preparation for Jacking .................... 362
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53,88
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 244
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry) ............................... 27,33
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 324
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 400
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 250
Radio Operation ................... 251,259,277
Radio, Satellite .......................... 273
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Universal Transmitter..................... 197
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 337
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ............52,88
Upholstery Care ........................ 413
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ................. 403
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 138
Variance, Compass ....................... 236
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ...................... 318,342
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 423
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 36
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description) ........................... 226
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 464
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 218 Washer, Rear
........................... 217
Washers, Windshield ..................... 191
Washing Vehicle ......................... 411
Wheel Alignment and Balance ............... 329
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 413
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 413
Wind Buffeting ....................... 44,205
Window Fogging ........................ 284
Windows .............................. 42
Windshield Washers ................... 190,191
Windshield Wipers .................... 190,396
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 396
Wiper, Rear ............................ 217
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 192
YES Essentials Fabric Cleaning Procedure ...... 414
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