CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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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Radio (Sound Systems).................251,259
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding ............... 171,173,175,177
Rear Seat Removal ....................... 181
Rear Shelf Panel ........................ 210
Rear Window ........................... 43
Rear Window Defroster ................... 217
Rear Window Features .................... 217
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 217
Recorder, Event Data ................... 70,105
Recreational Towing ...................... 356
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 337
Refrigerant ............................ 394
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................... 54,89
Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible) ........... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 424
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 383 Replacement Tires
....................... 328
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 464
Restraints, Child .................. 72,78,107,112
Restraints, Infant ...................... 73,107
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 215
Rotation, Tires .......................... 331
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 116
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 117
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 464
Safety Information, Tire ................... 313
Safety Tips ............................ 115
Satellite Radio .......................... 273
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 276
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 434
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 416
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 54,89
Seat Belts Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 52482 INDEX

Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 52
And Pregnant Women .................54,89
Child Restraint ...................... 72,107
Front Seat .......................... 45,82
Pretensioners ........................ 53,88
Rear Seat ........................... 45,82
Reminder ............................ 232
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52,88
Seat Belts (Convertible) .................... 81
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 44
Seats ................................. 164
Adjustment .......................... 164
Cleaning ............................ 414
Easy Entry ........................... 168
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) ......... 40
Folding Front Passenger ................. 167
Head Restraints ....................... 169
Heated ............................. 169
Lumbar Support ....................... 166 Power
.............................. 165
Rear Folding ................. 171,173,175,177
Rear Folding (Convertible) ................ 173
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................... 171
Removal ............................ 181
Seatback Release .................... 167,168
Tilting ........................... 167,168
Tumbling Rear (Convertible) .............. 177
Tumbling Rear (Sedan) .................. 175
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 36
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 399
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) .................15,37
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service and Maintenance .................. 434
Service Assistance ....................... 461
Service Contract ......................... 463
Service Manuals ........................ 465
Setting the Clock .................. 250,253,261
Settings, Personal ........................ 244
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Severe Service.......................... 437
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 304
Shoulder Belts ......................... 45,82
Side Airbag .......................... 64,100
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 285
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 330
Snow Tires ............................ 330
Spare Tire .......................... 325,361
Spark Plugs ............................ 388
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........194,229
Speedometer ........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 223
Starting ............................ 291,292
Automatic Transmission ................. 291
Engine Fails to Start .................... 293
Manual Transmission ................... 292
Starting and Operating .................291,292
Starting Procedures ...................... 291 Steering
Linkage ............................. 395
Power ........................... 310,394
Tilt Column .......................... 193
Wheel Lock ........................... 18
Storage ............................ 209,423
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 370
Sun Roof .............................. 204
Sun Visor Extension ...................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ......55,90
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 387
Tachometer ............................ 227
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......226,359
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .............77,111
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 36
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 193
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 317484 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
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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

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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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.