2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER service

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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Knee Bolster..........................44,46
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 128
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 31
Latches
Hood............................... 93
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 221
Light Bulbs.........................297,299
Lights...............................58,94
Airbag........................44,48,58,132
Anti-Lock........................... 129
Back-Up............................. 301
Brake Warning........................ 130
Center Mounted Stop................... 301
Daytime Running....................... 96
Deck Lid Ajar......................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 95
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 128
Fog ...........................97,133,300Front Replacement..................... 299
Headlight Switch....................... 96
Headlights............................ 96
High Beam Indicator.................... 129
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior.............................. 94
Lights On Reminder..................... 96
Low Fuel............................ 133
Malfunction Indicator................... 133
Oil Pressure.......................... 127
Rear Servicing........................ 300
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 129
Security Alarm......................... 25
Service.............................. 299
Theft Alarm.......................... 127
Traction Control.................131,132,201
Turn Signal....................95,97,128,300
Voltage............................. 127
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 127
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Loading Vehicle......................... 227
Tires ............................... 206
Locks
Central.............................. 20
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 269
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 265
Maintenance, General..................... 257
Maintenance Procedures................... 257
Maintenance Schedule
ScheduleA-Non Turbo................. 319
ScheduleA-Turbo..................... 323
ScheduleB.......................... 309
ScheduleB-All Engines................. 309
Maintenance Schedules.................... 306
Malfunction Indicator Light..............133,255Manual Override, Convertible Top..........73,247
Manual, Service......................... 336
Manual Transaxle..................182,191,284
Downshifting......................... 194
Fluid Level Check...................... 284
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 284
Lubricant Selection..................... 284
Master Cylinder......................... 279
Mirrors................................ 75
Compass/Temperature................... 75
Electric Remote........................ 79
Outside.............................. 78
Rearview............................. 75
Vanity............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................256,335
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 95
Navigation System....................... 166
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Seat Belts.............................. 30
And Pregnant Women................... 39
Child Restraint......................... 49
Cleaning............................ 290
Front Seat............................ 31
Pretensioners.......................... 39
Rear Seat............................. 31
Reminder............................ 129
Untwisting Procedure.................... 37
Seats................................. 80
Adjustment........................... 80
Head Restraints........................ 85
Heated.............................. 86
Height Adjustment...................... 81
Rear Folding........................87,88
Reclining............................. 82
Seatback Release.....................82,83
Tilting.............................82,83
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 25Sentry Key...........................14,26
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 306
Service Assistance....................330,331
Service Contract......................... 332
Service Manuals........................ 336
Setting the Clock........................ 134
Severe Service.......................... 309
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 194
Shoulder Belts........................... 31
Side Airbag............................. 46
Side Window Demisters................... 176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 243
Snow Tires............................ 219
Spare Tire.......................214,215,236
Spark Plugs............................ 262
Speed Control.......................103,132
Speedometer........................... 129
Speedometer and Odometer................ 124
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Quality Grading....................... 337
Radial.............................. 214
Replacement......................... 217
Rotation............................. 220
Safety...........................201,210
Sizes............................... 203
Snow Tires........................... 219
Spare Tire........................... 236
Spinning............................ 216
Tread Wear Indicators................... 216
Top Cover.............................. 68
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 245
Traction.............................. 243
Traction Control................102,131,132,200
Traction Control Switch.................102,200
Trailer Towing.......................... 227
Minimum Requirements................. 228
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 228Warnings............................ 227
Transaxle............................. 185
Automatic....................12,182,185,280
Autostick............................ 190
Manual........................13,182,191
Operation........................... 185
Overdrive........................... 189
Selection of Lubricant................... 280
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 106
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 56
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 216
Trip Odometer Reset Button.............131,134
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)...................... 26
Turbo Cool Down....................... 184
Turn Signals.........................97,128
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