spare tire location CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
Tire Placard LocationNOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed
on either the face of the driver’s door or the driver’s side
B-Pillar.
Tire and Loading Information PlacardThis placard tells you important information about the:1) number of people that can be carried in the vehicle
2) total weight your vehicle can carry
3) tire size designed for your vehicle
4) cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and
spare tires.
Tire Placard Location
Tire And Loading Information Placard
STARTING AND OPERATING 317
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTSHazard Warning Flasher ..................358
 If Your Engine Overheats .................358
 Jacking And Tire Changing ................360
▫ Jack Location ........................361
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................361
▫ Preparations For Jacking ................362
▫ Jacking Instructions ....................363
 Jump-Starting Procedures Due To A Low
Battery ..............................367 
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ..............369
▫ Acceleration .........................369
▫ Traction ............................370
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................370
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ................371
▫ With Ignition Key .....................371
▫ Without The Ignition Key ...............372
 Convertible Top Manual Override ...........373
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JACK LOCATIONThe jack and jack-handle are stowed behind the right rear
side trim panel in the cargo area.
Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack.
SPARE TIRE STOWAGEThe compact spare tire is stowed under the rear of the
vehicle by means of a hook/basket mechanism. To re-
move or stow the compact spare, use the jack handle to
rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under
the rear scuff plate at the right rear of the cargo area, just
inside the liftgate opening.
Jack Storage
Spare Tire Storage
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361
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8. Remove the wheel blocks and lower the jack until it is
free. Stow the lug wrench, and jack in their designated
location. Secure all parts using the means provided.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
9. Place the deflated (flat) tire in the cargo area, have the
tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
10. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW
BATTERY
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 367
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