check engine CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

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
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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

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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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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