2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
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 con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) 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
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting 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 grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System.............. 198
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 274
Adding Fuel........................... 225
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 100
Additives, Fuel......................... 223
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 264
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 267
Air Conditioning Controls................. 169
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 174
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............267,268
Air Conditioning System................169,267
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 211
Airbag................................ 40
Airbag Deployment....................... 46
Airbag Light.....................44,48,58,132
Airbag Maintenance....................... 48
Airbag, Side............................ 46
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm System........................25,127Alignment and Balance................... 218
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........273,302,303
Capacities........................... 302
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 198
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 129
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 25
Appearance Care........................ 284
Auto Down Power Windows................ 29
Automatic Door Locks..................... 20
Automatic Transaxle..............12,182,185,280
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 283
Fluid Level Check...................... 281
Interlock System.....................18,186
Reset Mode.......................... 187
Selection Of Lubricant................... 280
Shifting............................. 187
Special Additives...................... 283
Autostick...........................134,190
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Back-Up Lights......................... 301
Ball Joints............................. 268
Battery............................... 265
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Belts, Drive............................ 261
Belts, Engine........................... 264
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 269
Boot, Convertible Top...................68,72
B-Pillar Location........................ 206
Brake Fluid............................ 304
Brake, Parking.......................... 195
Brake System........................197,278
Anti-Lock........................... 198
Hoses.............................. 278
Master Cylinder....................... 279
Parking............................. 195
Warning Light........................ 130
Brakes.............................197,278
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 186Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 56
Bulb Replacement.....................297,299
Bulbs, Light............................ 297
Calibration, Compass...................... 78
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 302
Capacities, Fluid........................ 302
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 225
Oil (Engine)....................252,253,260
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 275
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 224
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 167
Cassette Tape Player................136,146,149
Catalytic Converter...................... 262
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 57
CD Changer......................145,151,157
CD Player..................142,153,155,159,162
CD Player Maintenance................... 168
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Cellular Phone.......................... 168
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 301
Central Door Locks....................... 20
Chains, Tire............................ 219
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 235
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 203
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 255
Child Restraint.......................... 49
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 53
Child Seat.............................. 54
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 222
Climate Control......................... 169
Clock................................ 134
Coin Holder........................... 115
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 168
Compact Disc Player..................136,142
Compact Spare Tire...................... 214
Compass.............................. 75
Compass Calibration...................... 78Compass Variance........................ 77
Console............................... 115
Contract, Service........................ 332
Convertible............................. 62
Convertible Boot.......................68,72
Convertible Top.......................... 62
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 290
Convertible Top Manual Override..........73,247
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 184
Coolant............................302,303
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 275
Cooling System......................... 272
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 274
Coolant Level......................272,275
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 275
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 273
Inspection........................... 275
Points to Remember.................... 276
Pressure Cap......................... 275
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Radiator Cap......................... 275
Selection of Coolant.................... 273
Corrosion Protection..................... 284
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 264
Cruise Light........................... 132
Cup Holder............................ 115
Customer Assistance..................... 331
Dealer Service.......................... 256
Deck Lid.............................. 26
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 28
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 27
Defroster, Rear Window................... 176
Defroster, Windshield...................58,171
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 99
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 254
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 97
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 261Door Ajar............................. 131
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 106
Downshifting.......................... 194
Drive Belts............................ 261
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 243
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 176
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 112
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 292
Electronic Speed Control................... 103
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 28
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 235
Jump Starting......................... 240
Towing............................. 245
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Emission Control System Maintenance......255,306
Engine............................252,253
Break-In Recommendations................ 56
Checking Oil Level..................... 257
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 224
Fuel Requirements..................... 221
Jump Starting......................... 240
Oil ...........................257,302,303
Oil Change Interval.................... 258
Oil Filler Cap...................252,253,260
Oil Filter............................ 303
Oil Selection.......................... 260
Oil Synthetic......................... 260
Overheating.......................... 233
Temperature Gauge..................... 128
Timing Belt.......................... 264
Exhaust Gas Caution..............27,57,224,271
Exhaust System......................... 271Filler Location Fuel...................... 134
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 264
Engine Fuel.......................... 264
Engine Oil........................261,303
Flashers.............................. 232
Hazard Warning....................... 232
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 240
Flooded Engine Starting................... 183
Fluid, Brake........................... 304
Fluid Capacities......................... 302
Fluid Leaks............................. 58
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 281
Fluids................................ 303
Fog Light Service........................ 300
Fog Lights...........................97,133
Folding Rear Seat........................ 87
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 244
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