wheel alignment CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension
dimensions and performance characteristics, result-
ing in changes to steering, handling, and braking of
your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable handling
and stress to steering and suspension components.
You could lose control and have an accident resulting
in serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel
sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have an accident.
• Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad-
equate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer
readings.Alignment and BalancePoor suspension alignment may result in:•
Fast tire wear.
•
Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•
Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your
authorized dealer for proper diagnosis.
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Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.TIRE CHAINSDue to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRESSome areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
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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
INDEX 487
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