check engine light CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G User Guide

NOTE:Check the automatic transmission fluid level
before towing.
Towing Tips Ð Electronic Speed Control (If
Equipped)
²
Don't use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
²When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
²Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Towing Tips Ð Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
²City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in NEUTRAL but do not increase engine idle speed.
²Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
²Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
²Refer to Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance Section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
STARTING AND OPERATING 355
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly
installed, or damaged. A gASCAP message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until
a9clicking9sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset
button to turn the message off. If the problem persists,
the message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob-
lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the prob-
lem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381
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At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transaxle and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
²Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
²Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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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....................66,101
Airbag Light....................70,104,116,234
Airbag Maintenance....................68,103
Airbag, Side.........................65,100
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.......................... 296
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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.............................. 404Master 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 Compartment
Luggage 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......................... 123
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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............................ 117Fluid 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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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............................. 117,184
Airbag......................70,104,116,234
Anti-Lock........................... 233
Back-Up............................. 427
Brake Warning........................ 231Center 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.............................. 425
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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.................. 392Maintenance, General..................... 384
Maintenance Procedures................... 384
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule ªAº-Non Turbo................. 448
Schedule ªAº-Turbo.................... 453
Schedule ªBº......................... 437
Schedule ªBº-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 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 (HomeLinkt) ........... 197
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 284
Overdrive............................. 298
480 INDEX