spare wheel CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
TiresExamine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.LightsHave someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid LeaksCheck area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or fuel, power steering fluid or brake
fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and
corrected immediately.THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 117
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Compact Spare Tire — If EquippedThe compact spare is for temporary emergency use with
radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style
vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and rein-
stalled at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Temporary use spare tires are for emergency use only.
With these tires, do not drive more than 50 mph (80
km/h). Temporary use spare tires have limited tread
life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the temporary use spare tire needs to be
replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings, which
apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result in
spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.
Do not install more than one compact spare tire/wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the
compact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.Limited-Use Spare — If EquippedThe limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency
use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limited-
use spare tire warning label located on the limited-use
spare tire and wheel assembly. This tire may look like the
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original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire,
replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the
vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more
than 50 mph (80 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire
inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or
limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace
(or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in loss of vehicle control.
Tire SpinningWhen stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without
stopping when you are stuck.
For additional information, refer to “Freeing A Stuck
Vehicle” in Section 6.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30
mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds continu-
ously when you are stuck, and don’t let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The TPM Light will illuminate in the instrument
cluster and a chime will sound when tire pressure
is low in one or more of the four active road tires.
Should this occur, you should stop as soon as possible,
check the inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle,
and inflate each tire to the vehicle’s recommended cold
placard pressure value. Once the system receives the
updated tire pressures, the system will automatically
update and the TPM Light will turn off. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 10 minutes above 15 mph (25
km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this information.
Check TPMS WarningThe TPM Light will flash on and off for 75 seconds and
then remain on solid when a system fault is detected. The
system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition key is
cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The TPM Light will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving
next to facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as
the TPM sensors.
2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains
materials which may block radio wave signals.
3. Excessive accumulation of snow or ice around the
wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
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Spare Tire RemovalLift up the cover and fit the jack-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the left until you can remove the
swivel hook from the stowage basket. Swing the basket
down to remove the compact spare tire.
CAUTION!
The hook is designed for use with the jack handle
only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not
recommended and can damage the winch.PREPARATIONS FOR JACKINGPark the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brake and place the gear
selector in PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE
(manual transaxle). Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.•
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•
Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
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4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Remove the wheel nuts and pull the wheel and wheel
covers where applicable off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with any sharp
edges.
NOTE: The wheel cover is held on the wheel by the
wheel nuts. When reinstalling original wheel, properly
align the wheel cover to the valve stem, place the wheel
cover onto the wheel, then install the wheel nuts.
6. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
7. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench
while tightening the wheel nuts. Alternate nuts until each
nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut torque is
100 ft. lbs (135 N·m). If you doubt that you have
tightened the nuts correctly, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
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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.
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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

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