CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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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
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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

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
INDEX 473
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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

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
INDEX 477
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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