weight CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).Towing Requirements — Tires
•
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
•
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
•
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
•
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to the Tires–General
Information section of this manual on Tread Wear
Indicators for the proper inspection procedure.
•
When replacing tires refer to the Tires–General Infor-
mation section of this manual on Replacement Tires
for proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase
the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
•
Do notinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
•
An electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
STARTING AND OPERATING 351
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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

Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 316
Tire Markings .......................... 313
Tire Safety Information .................... 313
Tires ........................... 1 17,321,467
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 327
Air Pressure .......................... 321
Alignment ........................... 329
Chains .............................. 330
Changing ............................ 360
Compact Spare ........................ 325
Flat Changing ........................ 367
General Information .................... 321
High Speed .......................... 324
Inflation Pressures ..................... 322
Jacking ............................. 360
Life of Tires .......................... 327
Load Capacity ..................... 317,318
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........227,332
Quality Grading ....................... 467 Radial
.............................. 324
Replacement ......................... 328
Rotation ............................. 331
Safety ........................... 313,321
Sizes ............................... 314
Snow Tires ........................... 330
Spare Tire ........................... 361
Spinning ............................ 326
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 327
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 348
Top Cover ............................. 128
Towing ............................... 343
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 371
Guide .............................. 347
Recreational .......................... 356
Weight .............................. 347
Traction .............................. 370
Traction Control ......................... 311
Traction Control Switch ................... 311
INDEX 485
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Trailer Towing.......................... 343
Cooling System Tips .................... 355
Hitches ............................. 345
Minimum Requirements ................. 349
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 348
Wiring .............................. 353
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 347
Trailer Weight .......................... 347
Transaxle ............................. 294
Additives ............................ 410
Automatic .................... 13,291,294,408
Autostick ............................ 299
Filter ............................... 409
Maintenance .......................... 408
Manual ........................ 14,292,301
Operation ........................... 294
Overdrive ........................... 298
Transmission Range Indicator ....................... 227 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)
............................... 29,35
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 197
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless
Entry) ............................... 27,33
Transporting Pets ...................... 80,114
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 327
Trip Computer .......................... 235
Trip Odometer .......................... 229
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 230
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible) ............. 39
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible) ............ 177
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan) ................ 175
Turbo Cool Down ....................... 293
Turn Signals ......................... 189,230
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 138
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 222
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 467486 INDEX