2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

Special Additives...................... 394
Autostick............................. 289
Back-Up Lights......................... 410
BallJoints ............................. 378
Battery............................... 375
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 30,35
Belts,Drive ............................ 372
Belts, Engine........................... 374
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 379
Boot, Convertible Top..................126,130
B-Pillar Location........................ 307
Brake Fluid............................ 413
Brake, Parking.......................... 294
Brake System........................296,388
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 297
Hoses.............................. 388
Master Cylinder....................... 389
Parking............................. 294Warning Light........................ 225
Brakes.............................296,388
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 285
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 113
Bulb Replacement.....................407,408
Bulbs,Light ............................ 407
Calibration, Compass..................... 237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 411
Capacities, Fluid........................ 411
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 326
Oil (Engine)....................362,363,370
Car Washes............................ 395
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 325
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 212
Carrier, Luggage........................ 212
Catalytic Converter...................... 372
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Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 114
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............240,248
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 265
Cellular Phone.......................136,266
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 410
Chains, Tire............................ 320
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 304
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 365
Child Restraint....................... 72,105
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............ 76,109
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 75
Child Safety Locks........................ 23
Child Seat........................... 78,111
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 323
Climate Control......................... 266
Clock ...........................238,242,250
Clutch............................... 389
Clutch Fluid........................... 389CoinHolder ........................... 204
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 265
Compact Spare Tire...................... 315
Compass.............................. 237
Compass Calibration..................... 237
Compass Variance....................... 235
Console.............................. 204
Contract, Service........................ 442
Convertible............................ 121
Convertible Boot.....................126,130
Convertible Top......................... 121
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 400
Convertible Top Manual Override.........132,357
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 282
Coolant (Antifreeze)................... 411,412
Cooling System......................... 382
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 384
Coolant Level......................382,385
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 385
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 383
Inspection........................... 385
Points to Remember.................384,386
Pressure Cap......................... 384
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 383
Corrosion Protection..................... 395
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 374
CruiseLight ........................... 223
CupHolder ............................ 204
Customer Assistance..................... 440
Data Recorder, Event................... 70,103
Dealer Service.......................... 367
Deck Lid (Convertible)..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window................... 273
Defroster, Windshield.................. 115,268
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 185Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 364
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 183
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 385
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 192
Downshifting.......................... 293
DriveBelts ............................ 372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 163
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 353
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 273
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 135
Electrical Power Outlets................... 201
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 189
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 229
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Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 346
Jump Starting......................... 351
Towing ............................. 355
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance......365,416
Engine............................362,363
Break-In Recommendations............... 113
Checking Oil Level..................... 368
Cooling ............................. 382
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 325
Fuel Requirements..................... 322
Jump Starting......................... 351
Oil ...........................368,411,412
Oil Change Interval.................... 369
Oil Filler Cap...................362,363,370
OilFilter ............................ 412
Oil Selection.......................... 370Oil Synthetic......................... 371
Overheating.......................... 344
Temperature Gauge..................... 222
TimingBelt .......................... 374
Event Data Recorder................... 70,103
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 39,114,325,381
Exhaust System......................... 381
Filler Location Fuel...................... 222
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 374
Engine Fuel.......................... 374
Engine Oil........................371,412
Flashers.............................. 344
Hazard Warning....................... 344
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 351
Flooded Engine Starting................... 281
Fluid, Brake........................... 413
Fluid Capacities......................... 411
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Fluid Leaks............................ 115
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 392
Fluids ................................ 412
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 412
Fog Light Service........................ 409
Fog Lights..........................183,227
Folding Front Passenger Seat............... 162
Folding Rear Seat.....................166,168
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible).............. 168
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 166
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 354
Fuel..............................322,412
Adding............................. 326
Additives............................ 324
Capacity............................ 411
CleanAir ............................ 323
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................222,326
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 222Filter ............................... 374
Gasoline............................ 322
Gauge.............................. 222
Hoses.............................. 387
Light ............................... 227
Octane Rating........................ 322
Requirements......................... 322
System Hoses......................... 387
Tank Capacity........................ 411
Fuel System Caution..................... 329
Fueling ............................... 326
Fuses................................ 403
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 192
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............326,328,364
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 323
Gasoline (Fuel)......................322,411
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 323
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Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 222
Fuel................................ 222
Odometer........................... 223
Tachometer.......................... 223
Gearshift.............................. 286
General Information...................... 17
General Maintenance..................... 367
Glass Cleaning.......................... 399
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 330
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 330
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 136
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 344
Head Restraints......................... 164
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 408
Cleaning............................ 399
High Beam........................183,228High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 183
Passing............................. 183
Switch .............................. 182
Heated Seats........................... 165
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 332
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 192
Hood Release.......................... 177
Hoses................................ 387
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System........................ 372
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,37
Infant Restraint....................... 72,106
Information Center, Vehicle................. 229
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 133
Instrument Cluster....................219,222
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Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 218
Instrument Panel Cover................... 399
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 400
Integrated Power Module.................. 403
Interior Appearance Care.................. 398
Interior Lights.......................... 180
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 185
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 347
Jack Operation.......................346,349
Jacking Instructions...................... 349
Jump Starting.......................... 351
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible)............ 31Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 224
Lap/Shoulder Belts..................... 45,81
Latches
Hood............................... 177
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 322
LifeofTires ............................ 318
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 38
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer............. 186
LightBulbs .........................407,408
Lights ............................. 115,178
Airbag...................... 70,103,115,227
Anti-Lock........................... 227
Back-Up............................. 410
Brake Warning........................ 225
Center Mounted Stop................... 410
Daytime Running...................... 182
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 181
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 226
Fog ..........................183,227,409
Front Replacement..................... 408
Headlight Switch...................... 182
Headlights........................... 182
High Beam Indicator.................... 228
Instrument Cluster..................... 182
Interior............................. 180
Lights On Reminder.................... 182
Low Fuel............................ 227
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 224
Map Reading......................178,179
Oil Pressure.......................... 227
Rear Servicing........................ 410
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 226
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 36
Service.............................. 408
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 226Traction Control....................... 301
Turn Signal..................181,183,224,409
Voltage............................. 226
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 222
Loading Vehicle......................... 329
Tires ............................... 307
Locks
Child Protection........................ 23
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 212
Lumbar Support........................ 162
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 375
Maintenance, General..................... 367
Maintenance Procedures................... 367
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