warning CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, 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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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 depart
significantly 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 onwet 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.
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
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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.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 210
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 294
Adding Fuel ........................... 241
Additives, Fuel ......................... 239
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 285
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 287
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 180
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 185
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............287,288
Air Conditioning System ................180,287
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 224
Airbag ................................ 46
Airbag Deployment ....................... 58
Airbag Light ....................... 61,75,153
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 60
Airbag, Side ............................ 56
Alarm Light ........................... 152
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22 Alarm System (Security Alarm)
............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 178
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........293,316,317
Capacities ........................... 316
Disposal ............................ 296
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 210
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 153
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 302
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Automatic Door Locks ................... 28,29
Automatic Transaxle ..............12,192,194,299
Adding Fluid ......................... 300
Filter ............................... 301
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 301
Fluid Level Check ..................... 300
Interlock System ..................... 15,196
Reset Mode .......................... 197
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Special Additives...................... 301
Autostick ............................. 200
Back-Up Lights ......................... 315
Battery ............................... 286
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 75
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 288
B-Pillar Location ........................ 219
Brake, Parking .......................... 207
Brake System ........................ 209,298
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 210
Fluid Check .......................... 298
Master Cylinder ....................... 298
Parking ............................. 207
Warning Light ........................ 150
Brakes ............................... 209
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 195
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 72Bulb Replacement
..................... 31 1,312
Bulbs, Light .......................... 77,311
Calibration, Compass ...............157,162,167
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 316
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 316
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 242
Oil (Engine) ....................... 277,284
Power Steering ........................ 206
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 295
Car Washes ............................ 303
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............74,241
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 168
Cellular Phone .......................... 180
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 315
Chains, Tire ............................ 231
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 262
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 215
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Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 292
Cooling ............................. 292
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 74,241
Fuel Requirements ..................... 237
Jump Starting ......................... 268
Oil ........................... 281,316,317
Oil Change Interval .................... 282
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 277,284
Oil Filter ............................ 317
Oil Selection .......................... 283
Oil Synthetic ......................... 284
Overheating .......................... 260
Temperature Gauge .................... 143
Ethanol ............................... 238
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............34,74,241,290
Exhaust System ....................... 74,290
Exterior Lights .......................... 77 Filler Location Fuel
.................... 143,242
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 285
Automatic Transaxle .................... 301
Engine Oil ........................ 284,317
Flashers .............................. 260
Hazard Warning ....................... 260
Turn Signal ........................ 77,149
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 193
Fluid Capacities ......................... 316
Fluid Leaks ............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 300
Brake .............................. 298
Cooling System ....................... 292
Power Steering ........................ 206
Fluids ................................ 317
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 317
Fog Light Service ........................ 314
354 INDEX

Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 246
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............244,246
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 203
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 260
Head Restraints .......................... 89
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 312
Cleaning ............................ 306
Dimmer Switch ....................... 103
On With Wipers ....................... 110
Switch .............................. 101
Heated Seats ............................ 90
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 248
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 115
Hood Release ........................... 99 Ignition
............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .................15,19
Infant Restraint .......................... 64
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 159
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 141,143
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 140
Instrument Panel Cover ................304,307
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 307
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 308
Interior Appearance Care .................. 305
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 108
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 262
Jack Operation ....................... 262,265
Jacking Instructions ...................... 265
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Jump Starting.......................... 268
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 104
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
Latches ................................ 77
Hood ............................... 99
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 237
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 77
Life of Tires ............................ 229
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 134
Light Bulbs ....................... 77,311,312Lights
.............................. 77,101
Airbag .......................... 61,75,153
Alarm .............................. 152
Anti-Lock ........................... 153
Back-Up ............................ 315
Brake Warning ........................ 150
Center Mounted Stop ................... 315
Daytime Running ...................... 104
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 103
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 152
Exterior .............................. 77
Fog .......................... 103,152,314
Front Replacement ..................... 312
Headlight Switch ...................... 101
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 110
High Beam Indicator .................... 154
Instrument Cluster ..................... 101
Lights On Reminder .................... 102
Low Fuel ............................ 152
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 148
Map Reading ......................... 105
Oil Pressure .......................... 153
Passing ............................. 103
Rear Servicing ........................ 314
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 151
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............18,152
Service ............................. 312
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 148
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 152
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........144,232
Traction Control ....................... 213
Turn Signal ...................... 77,104,313
Voltage ............................. 149
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 143
Loading Vehicle ...................... 244,245
Capacities ........................... 245
Tires ............................... 219 Locks
Child Protection ........................ 30
Door ................................ 26
Power Door ........................... 28
Steering Wheel ......................... 14
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 232
Lubrication, Body ....................... 288
Lumbar Support ......................... 88
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 286
Maintenance, General ..................... 281
Maintenance Procedures ................... 281
Maintenance Schedule Schedule “A”-Non Turbo ................ 333
Schedule “B” ......................... 322
Schedule “B”-All Engines ................ 322
Maintenance Schedules .................... 320
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 148,278
Manual, Service ......................... 345
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Engine Fails to Start.................... 193
Starting and Operating .................... 192
Starting Procedures ...................... 192
Steering Power ........................... 205,206
Tilt Column .......................... 110
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Storage ............................ 126,311
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 272
Sun Roof .............................. 121
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 84
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 46
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 284
Tachometer ............................ 144
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......143,261
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 68
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18Tilt Steering Column
..................... 110
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 219
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 217
Tire Markings .......................... 214
Tire Safety Information .................... 214
Tires ............................ 77,223,346
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 229
Air Pressure .......................... 223
Chains .............................. 231
Changing ............................ 262
Compact Spare ........................ 226
General Information .................... 223
High Speed .......................... 226
Inflation Pressures ..................... 224
Jacking ............................. 262
Life of Tires .......................... 229
Load Capacity ..................... 219,220
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 232
Pressure Warning Light .................. 144
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