brake 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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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The
Doors/Liftgate
• Press the LOCK button once to lock all thedoors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK
button once to unlock the driver’s door
only and twice within five seconds to
unlock all the doors and liftgate.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
WARNING!
Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A
child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the key in the ignition. A
child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the
panic alarm off.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door isopen.
To Disarm
• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON position.
GETTING STARTED
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control
system off when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; releasethe lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintainthe set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
UTILITY
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24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival.If you feel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent,
we will contact local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Light
• If this indicator light flashes during acceleration, apply as little throttle as possible.While driving, ease up on the accelerator. Adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions. To improve the vehicle’s traction when starting off in
deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the TCS system off.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• A Tire Pressure Monitoring Light and a “low tire” message will display in yourinstrument cluster along with an audible chime if one or more of your vehicle’s four
road tires are significantly under-inflated.
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the
“Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening. The
TPMS light should not be used as a tire pressure gauge when adjusting your tire
pressure.
• It is recommended that you check the tire pressure in the morning when tires are cool; inflate each tire to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. The light will
turn off after your vehicle’s tire pressures are properly inflated and the pressure
has been recognized. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (25 km/h) before the light will turn off.
• Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, causing the TPMS light to turn on. Tire pressures will also increase as the vehicle is driven – this is normal and you
should not adjust for this increased pressure.
• Driving on under-inflated tires reduces your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and tire tread life. If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on.
- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

• 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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Spare Tire Removal
• Lift up the cover and fit the jack-handleover the drive nut. Rotate the nut to the
left until you can remove the swivel hook
from the stowage basket. Swing the basket
down to remove the compact spare tire.
CAUTION!
The hook is designed for use with the jack handle only. Use of an air wrench or
other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
Preparations For Jacking
• Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic.
Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the
jack or changing the wheel.
• Set the parking brake.
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Turn OFF the ignition.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

• 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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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES