lights CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2009 1.G Owner's Guide

Backup Lights
1. To remove the backup lamp, you must take a fiber
stick and slide it along the inboard side of the lamp and
compress a spring clip to allow it to partiallypopout to
the secondary catch. 2. Fully compress the clip to get the lamp to come out
completely.
3. Remove the socket from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate CHMSL
cover.
2. Remove CHMSL lens from the housing by unlatching
the two side latches.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.
348 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

At Each Stop for Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transaxle, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
•Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug
condition.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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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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Cooling System....................... 323
Power Steering ........................ 241
Fluids ................................ 350
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 350
Fog Light Service ........................ 347
Fog Lights .......................... 128,172
Folding Front Passenger Seat ................ 113
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 116
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan) .................. 116
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 302
Fuel .............................. 270,350
Adding ............................. 274
Additives ............................ 272
Capacity ............................ 349
Clean Air ............................ 270
Ethanol ............................. 270
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 164,274
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 164
Gasoline ............................ 270 Gauge
.............................. 164
Light ............................... 172
Materials Added ....................... 272
Methanol ............................ 270
Octane Rating ........................ 270
Requirements ......................... 270
Tank Capacity ........................ 349
Fuel System Caution ..................... 275
Fueling ............................... 274
Fuses ................................ 340
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 136
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............274,276,309
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 270
Gasoline (Fuel) ....................... 270,349
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 270
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 164
Fuel ............................... 164
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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
396 INDEX

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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Manual, Service......................... 385
Manual Transaxle .................. 224,226,334
Downshifting ......................... 229
Fluid Level Check ..................... 334
Frequency of Fluid Change ............... 334
Lubricant Selection ..................... 334
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 125
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 329
Methanol ............................. 270
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 174
Mirrors ................................ 79
Electric Remote ........................ 80
Outside .............................. 79
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 265
Mopar Parts ......................... 31 1,384New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 70
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 50
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 270
Odometer ............................. 167
Trip ............................. 167,169
Oil, Engine ......................... 312,349
Capacity ............................ 349
Change Interval ....................... 313
Checking ............................ 312
Disposal ............................ 315
Filter ............................... 316
Identification Logo ..................... 314
Materials Added to ..................... 315
Quality ............................. 314
Recommendation ................... 314,349
Synthetic ............................ 315
Viscosity ............................ 315
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 316
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INDEX 399

Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 164
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 384
Washer, Rear ........................... 155
Washers, Windshield ..................... 132
Washing Vehicle ......................... 335
Water Driving Through ...................... 237
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 337 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
................ 337
Wind Buffeting ....................... 33,144
Window Fogging ........................ 220
Windows .............................. 31
Windshield Defroster ...................... 73
Windshield Washers ................ 130,132,320
Fluid ............................... 320
Windshield Wipers .................... 130,320
Wiper, Rear ............................ 155
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 131
406 INDEX