fuel cap CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G User Guide

FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONSElectronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with tubes and special connects, connections
and clamps which have unique material characteristics to
provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deterio-
rated gasoline.
You are urged to use only the manufactures-specified
tubes, connections and clamps, or their equivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing.BRAKE SYSTEMIn order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the “Mainte-
nance Schedule” in this manual.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.Brake, Power Steering and Oil Cooler System
HosesWhen servicing the vehicle for scheduled maintenance,
inspect the surface of the hoses and nylon tubing for
evidence of heat and mechanical damage. Hard and
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESU.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 15 Gallons56.7 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 (Mopar
Antifreeze/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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 429
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
ENGINE
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile For-
mula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or
equivalent.
Engine Oil (2.4L Standard, 2.4L Standard Turbo) Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Refer to your
engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meeting
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter Non Turbo—Mopar
4105409AB or equiv.
Turbo—Mopar 4781452BB or equiv.
Spark Plugs 2.4L Non Turbo — Champion
RE16MC, 040” Gap 2.4L
Turbo — Champion RE14MCC5,.050” Gap.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane for 2.4L Standard Turbo and 2.4L Standard
Non Turbo Engines.
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 308
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 400
Adding Fuel ........................... 340
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 218
Additives, Fuel ......................... 338
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 391
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 393
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 277
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............393,394
Air Conditioning System ................277,393
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 322
Airbag .............................. 55,90
Airbag Deployment .................... 67,101
Airbag Light .................... 70,104,116,234
Airbag Maintenance .................... 68,103
Airbag, Side ......................... 64,100
Alarm, Panic .......................... 26,32
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............36,233Alignment and Balance
................... 329
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 276
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........399,400,429,430
Capacities ........................... 429
Disposal ............................ 401
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 308
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 233
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 36
Appearance Care ........................ 411
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 43
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 21
Automatic Transaxle ..............13,291,294,408
Adding Fluid ......................... 408
Filter ............................... 409
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 409
Fluid Level Check ...................... 408
Interlock System ..................... 19,295
Reset Mode .......................... 296470 INDEX

Shifting............................. 297
Special Additives ...................... 410
Autostick ............................. 299
Back-Up Lights ......................... 427
Ball Joints ............................. 395
Battery ............................... 392
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) .....29,35
Belts, Drive ............................ 388
Belts, Engine ........................... 390
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 395
Boot, Convertible Top .................. 128,132
B-Pillar Location ........................ 317
Brake Fluid ............................ 431
Brake, Parking .......................... 305
Brake System ........................ 307,404
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 308
Fluid Check .......................... 406
Hoses .............................. 404 Master Cylinder
....................... 406
Parking ............................. 305
Warning Light ........................ 231
Brakes ............................. 307,404
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 115
Bulb Replacement ..................... 424,425
Bulbs, Light ............................ 424
Calibration, Compass ...............238,247,248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 429
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 429
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 340
Oil (Engine) .................... 378,379,387
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 400
Car Washes ............................ 411
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 339
INDEX 471
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 197
Downshifting .......................... 304
Drive Belts ............................ 388
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 167
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 369
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 217
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 137
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 206
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 194
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .......................... 234,235,240
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 360
Jump Starting ......................... 367
Towing ............................. 371
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) .......... 40Emission Control System Maintenance
......381,434
Engine .......................... 1 15,378,379
Break-In Recommendations ............... 115
Checking Oil Level ..................... 384
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 398
Cooling ............................. 398
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... 339
Fuel Requirements ..................... 337
Jump Starting ......................... 367
Oil ........................... 384,429,430
Oil Change Interval .................... 385
Oil Filler Cap ................... 378,379,387
Oil Filter ............................ 430
Oil Selection .......................... 386
Oil Synthetic ......................... 387
Operation ............................ 115
Overheating .......................... 358
Temperature Gauge ..................... 226
Timing Belt .......................... 390474 INDEX

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

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