2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER child seat

WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor position directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
²Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
²The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
²Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
²If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind
their back.
Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
58 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open
as the sunroof opens. The sunshade cannot be closed if
the sunroof is open.
WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 109
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transaxle
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE:You must press the brake pedal before shifting
out of Park.
Manual Transaxle
Before starting the engine fully apply the parking brake,
press the clutch pedal to the floor and place the gear
selector in NEUTRAL.
NOTE:The engine will not start unless the clutch pedal
is pressed to the floor.
Normal Starting
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal.
Simply turn the ignition switch to the ªSTART'º position
and release when the engine starts. If the engine has not
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CD Changer........................146,152
CD Player..................144,148,150,154,157
CD Player Maintenance................... 166
Cellular Phone........................70,166
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 289
Central Door Locks....................... 20
Chains, Tire............................ 214
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 230
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 199
Child Restraint.......................... 50
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 55
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 54
Child Safety Locks........................ 21
Child Seat.............................. 56
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 217
Climate Control......................... 166
Clock................................ 136
Coin Holder........................... 112
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 166Compact Disc Player..................138,144
Compact Spare Tire...................... 210
Compass.............................. 105
Compass Calibration..................... 107
Compass Variance....................... 106
Console............................... 112
Console, Overhead....................... 104
Contract, Service........................ 318
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 182
Coolant............................290,291
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 267
Cooling System......................... 265
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 267
Coolant Level......................266,268
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 266
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 266
Inspection........................... 268
Points to Remember.................... 268
Pressure Cap......................... 267
328 INDEX

Steering, Checking..................... 261
Sunroof............................. 108
Windows............................. 30
Power Steering Fluid..................... 292
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 41
Preparation for Jacking.................... 232
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 41
Programming Transmitters.................. 24
Radial Ply Tires......................... 210
Radiator Cap........................... 267
Radio..........................138,148,154
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 136
Radio Operation......................148,166
Radio, Satellite.......................... 161
Rear Liftgate............................ 28
Rear Seat, Folding......................86,88
Rear Seat Removal........................ 90Rear Shelf Panel......................... 114
Rear Window........................... 31
Rear Window Defroster................... 173
Rear Window Features.................... 173
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 174
Reclining Front Seats...................... 84
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 291
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 22
Replacement Bulbs....................... 286
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 250
Replacement Tires....................... 212
Reporting Safety Defects................... 321
Restraints, Child.......................50,56
Restraints, Infant......................... 51
Roof Rack............................. 119
Rotation, Tires.......................... 215
336 INDEX

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 60
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 321
Safety Information, Tire................... 197
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio.......................... 161
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 164
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 294
Seat Belts.............................. 32
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 41
Child Restraint......................... 50
Cleaning............................ 282
Front Seat............................ 33
Pretensioners.......................... 41
Rear Seat............................. 33
Reminder............................ 131
Untwisting Procedure.................... 39Seats................................. 82
Adjustment........................... 82
Head Restraints........................ 85
Heated.............................. 85
Height Adjustment...................... 83
Rear Folding........................86,88
Reclining............................. 84
Removal............................. 90
Security Alarm.......................... 26
Sentry Key...........................14,27
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 294
Service Assistance....................... 316
Service Contract......................... 318
Service Manuals........................ 322
Setting the Clock........................ 136
Severe Service.......................... 297
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 190
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
INDEX 337
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