engine CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2010 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC......... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ..................8
THEFT ALARM..............8
SEATBELT ................9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ...........9
FRONTSEATS...............11
TILT STEERING COLUMN ........13
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......14
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .....15
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .........16
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ........17
POWER WINDOWS ............18
SLIDING CENTER ARMREST .......18
TUMBLING REAR SEAT/SEAT
REMOVAL .................19
CLIMATE CONTROLS .......... 20
POWERSUNROOF ........... 20
WIND BUFFETING .............21
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO ......22
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ..............23
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER .23
POWER OUTLET ............ 25
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT
RATINGS)................ 26
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......... 26 BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
SYSTEM ................. 26
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE -
U.S. ONLY
.................27
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ...................27
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .... 29
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 30
JUMP-STARTING ............ 34
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 38
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 39
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . 40
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD ...........41
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....... 42
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ....... 43
MAINTENANCE CHART ........ 44
FUSES .................. 46
TIREPRESSURES............ 47
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 48
EXTERIOR BULBS ............ 48
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ................. 49
CHRYSLER CANADA INC.
CUSTOMER CENTER .......... 49
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................ 49
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...... 49
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 50
TIREWARRANTY ............ 50
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES ........ 53
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light**
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER
WEIGHT RATINGS)
Trailer Towing Weights
Engine/Transaxle Frontal Area Max. GTW (Gross
Trailer Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
2.4L/Automatic 20 sq ft (1.9 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 110 lbs (50 kg)
Note: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight
of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard.
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
CAUTION!
Recreational towing on vehicle’s
equipped with an automatic
transaxle is not recommended.
NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing,
make sure all four wheels are off the
ground.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION
INTERLOCK SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake
Transmission Shift Interlock System
(BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the
PARK position when the ignition
switch is in the LOCK position. To
move the shift lever out of the PARK
position, the ignition switch must be
turned to the ON or START position
(engine running or not) and the brake
pedal must be pressed.
NOTE: If a malfunction occurs, the
transaxle will not shift out of PARK.
Battery power is required to release
the brake/tr ansmission interlock
system. There is a removable plug in
the right side of the shift lever housing
that allows you to insert your finger to
override the system. The key must be
in the ignition and in the ON position
to use the override lever. If this occurs,
obtain service as soon as possible.
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• We recommend you drive to the nearest Service Center and have the vehicleserviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., mayilluminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible if this occurs.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging systemlight remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stopthe vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four
minutes when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest Service Center and have the system serviced
as soon as possible.
- Airbag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, werecommend you drive to the nearest Service Center and have the system serviced
as soon as possible.
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Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a“clicking” sound is heard.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized dealer.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jackand fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.
• The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a
firm, level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
Jack Location
• The jack and jack-handle are stowed behind the right rear side trim panel in the
cargo area.
• Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack.
Spare Tire Stowage
• The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear of the vehicle by means of ahook/basket mechanism. To remove or stow the compact spare, use the jack handle
to rotate the “spare tire drive” nut. The nut is located under the rear scuff plate at
the right rear of the cargo area, just inside the liftgate opening.
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• Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally opposite the jacking position.
For example, if changing the right front
tire, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly, and shift the transmission into PARK.
• Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the stowage bag.
NOTE: If equipped with a center cap that covers the wheel nuts, pry off the cap
using the small end of the lug wrench. To reinstall the cap, make sure it is properly
lined up before pushing it onto the wheel.
Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them to the left one turn while
the wheel is still on the ground.
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WARNING!
When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above the freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located in the engine compartment just behind theleft front headlight assembly.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It canstart anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessaryelectrical acc essories.
• If using a another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
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Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system
of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post
of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to the stud on the hood
latch assembly (-)of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the stud on the hood latch assembly
(-) of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable from the negative (-)post of
the booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of
the discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
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CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from
the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade
battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
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