warning CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2009 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle.
MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
388 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 244
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 325
Adding Fuel ........................... 274
Additives, Fuel ......................... 272
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 316
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 318
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 213
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 219
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............318,319
Air Conditioning System ................213,318
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 257
Airbag ................................ 45
Airbag Deployment ....................... 56
Airbag Light ....................... 59,73,173
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 58
Airbag, Side ............................ 54
Alarm Light ........................... 172
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 211
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........324,325,349,350
Capacities ........................... 349
Disposal ............................ 327
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 244
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 172
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 334
Assistance Towing ........................ 96
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 29
Automatic Transaxle ..............12,224,229,331
Adding Fluid ......................... 331
Filter ............................... 333
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 333
Fluid Level Check ..................... 331
Interlock System ..................... 15,230
Reset Mode .......................... 231
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Special Additives...................... 333
Autostick ............................. 234
Back-Up Lights ......................... 348
Battery ............................... 317
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Belts, Seat .............................. 72
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 319
B-Pillar Location ........................ 252
Brake, Parking .......................... 241
Brake System ........................ 243,329
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 244
Fluid Check .......................... 329
Master Cylinder ....................... 329
Parking ............................. 241
Warning Light ........................ 169
Brakes ............................. 243,329
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 230
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70Bulb Replacement
..................... 344,345
Bulbs, Light .......................... 73,344
Calibration, Compass .................. 176,185
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 349
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 349
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 274
Oil (Engine) .................... 307,308,315
Power Steering ........................ 241
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 326
Car Washes ............................ 335
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............71,273
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............187,201
Cellular Phone ........................ 82,213
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 348
Chains, Tire ............................ 263
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 294
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 249
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INDEX 391

Emission Control System Maintenance......309,354
Engine ............................ 307,308
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
Checking Oil Level ..................... 312
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 323
Cooling ............................. 323
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 71,273
Fuel Requirements ..................... 270
Jump Starting ......................... 300
Oil ........................... 312,349,350
Oil Change Interval .................... 313
Oil Filler Cap ................... 307,308,315
Oil Filter ............................ 350
Oil Selection .......................... 314
Oil Synthetic ......................... 315
Overheating .......................... 292
Temperature Gauge .................... 164
Ethanol ............................... 270
Event Data Recorder ...................... 60 Exhaust Gas Caution
..............34,71,273,321
Exhaust System ....................... 71,321
Exterior Lights .......................... 73
Fabric Care ............................ 338
Filler Location Fuel .................... 164,274
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 316
Automatic Transaxle .................... 333
Engine Oil ........................ 316,350
Flashers .............................. 292
Hazard Warning ....................... 292
Turn Signal ........................ 73,169
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 225
Fluid Capacities ......................... 349
Fluid Leaks ............................. 73
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 331
Brake .............................. 329
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Odometer........................... 167
Tachometer .......................... 165
General Information ...............18,25,110,269
General Maintenance ..................... 312
Glass Cleaning .......................... 339
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 279
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............277,278
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) ............... 82
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 237
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 292
Head Restraints ......................... 114
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 345
Cleaning ............................ 338
High Beam .......................... 129
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 129Passing
............................. 130
Heated Seats ........................... 114
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 281
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 136
Hood Release .......................... 123
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .................15,19
Infant Restraint .......................... 62
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 178
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 79
Instrument Cluster .................... 161,164
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 160
Instrument Panel Cover ................337,339
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 339
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 340
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Interior Appearance Care.................. 338
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 131
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 294
Jack Operation ....................... 294,296
Jacking Instructions ...................... 296
Jump Starting .......................... 300
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
Latches ................................ 73
Hood .............................. 123 Lead Free Gasoline
...................... 270
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 73
Life of Tires ............................ 262
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 33
Light Bulbs ....................... 73,344,345
Lights .............................. 73,125
Airbag .......................... 59,73,173
Alarm .............................. 172
Anti-Lock ........................... 172
Back-Up ............................ 348
Brake Warning ........................ 169
Center Mounted Stop ................... 348
Daytime Running ...................... 127
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 171
Exterior .............................. 73
Fog .......................... 128,172,347
Front Replacement ..................... 345
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
Lights On Reminder .................... 127
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Low Fuel............................ 172
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 168
Map Reading ......................... 125
Oil Pressure .......................... 173
Rear Servicing ........................ 347
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............19,172
Service ............................. 345
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 168
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 172
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........165,265
Traction Control ....................... 247
Turn Signal ...................... 73,128,346
Voltage ............................. 169
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 164
Loading Vehicle ...................... 276,278
Capacities ........................... 278
Tires ............................... 252 Locks
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 27
Power Door ........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 265
Lubrication, Body ....................... 319
Lumbar Support ........................ 112
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 317
Maintenance, General ..................... 312
Maintenance Procedures ................... 312
Maintenance Schedule Schedule “A”-Non Turbo ................ 368
Schedule “A”-Turbo .................... 373
Schedule “B” ......................... 357
Schedule “B”-All Engines ................ 357
Maintenance Schedules .................... 354
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 168,309
398 INDEX