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

Miles93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Change the brake fluid if your vehicle is used for
trailer towing. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace as
necessary.* X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Replace the engine timing belt.* X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not
replaced at 60 months. X
Inspect the make-up air filter, replace as necessary.* X
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S364 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Miles138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Adjust the generator belt tension. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
† This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine-type operation, or trailer towing.
This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine-type operation, or trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367

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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Corrosion Protection..................... 334
Cruise Light ........................... 168
Cupholders ............................ 148
Customer Assistance ..................... 381
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 60
Dealer Service .......................... 311
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 154
Defroster, Windshield ................... 73,215
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 309
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 129
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 331
Power Steering ........................ 241
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 327
Engine Oil ........................... 315
Door Locks ............................. 27 Door Locks, Automatic
.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 136
Downshifting .......................... 229
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 236
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 237
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 154
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 80
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 145
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 173,178
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 294
Jump Starting ......................... 300
Towing ............................. 303
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) ......... 122
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INDEX 393

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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Radio (Sound Systems).................187,201
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 33
Rear Seat, Folding ..................... 1 16,118
Rear Seat Removal ....................... 120
Rear Shelf Panel ........................ 149
Rear Window ........................... 33
Rear Window Defroster ................... 154
Rear Window Features .................... 154
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 155
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 60
Recreational Towing ...................... 290
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 270
Refrigerant ............................ 319
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 344
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 311
Replacement Tires ....................... 262 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 384
Restraints, Child ....................... 62,68
Restraints, Infant ......................... 62
Rotation, Tires .......................... 264
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 384
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 71
Safety Information, Tire ................... 248
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 211
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)........... 209
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 354
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 340
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 44
Seat Belts .............................. 72
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 43
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INDEX 401

Compact Spare........................ 259
General Information .................... 256
High Speed .......................... 259
Inflation Pressures ..................... 257
Jacking ............................. 294
Life of Tires .......................... 262
Load Capacity ..................... 252,253
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 265
Pressure Warning Light .................. 165
Quality Grading ....................... 387
Radial .............................. 259
Replacement ......................... 262
Rotation ............................ 264
Safety ........................... 248,256
Sizes ............................... 249
Snow Tires ........................... 264
Spare Tire ........................... 295
Spinning ............................ 260
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 261 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight
.............. 282
Towing ............................... 278
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................ 96
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 303
Guide .............................. 282
Recreational .......................... 290
Weight .............................. 282
Towing Assistance ........................ 96
Traction .............................. 237
Traction Control ......................... 246
Traction Control Switch ................... 246
Trailer Towing .......................... 278
Cooling System Tips .................... 290
Hitches ............................. 281
Minimum Requirements ................. 283
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 282
Wiring .............................. 287
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 282
Trailer Weight .......................... 282
404 INDEX