2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

Maintenance Schedule
Schedule “A”-Non Turbo................. 429
Schedule “A”-Turbo.................... 433
Schedule “B”......................... 419
Schedule “B”-All Engines................ 419
Maintenance Schedules.................... 416
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 224,365
Manual Override, Convertible Top.........132,357
Manual, Service......................... 444
Manual Transaxle..................280,290,394
Downshifting......................... 293
Fluid Level Check...................... 394
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 394
Lubricant Selection..................... 394
Map/Reading Lights..................178,179
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 389
Mirrors ............................... 133
Electric Remote....................... 135
Outside............................. 134Rearview............................ 133
Vanity .............................. 135
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................366,443
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 181
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 113
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 61
Occupant Restraints (Convertible)............. 80
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 322
Odometer............................. 223
Trip .............................223,228
Oil, Engine.........................368,411
Capacity............................ 411
Change Interval....................... 369
Checking............................ 368
Disposal............................ 371
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Filter ............................... 371
Identification Logo..................... 370
Materials Added to..................... 371
Quality ............................. 370
Recommendation....................370,411
Synthetic............................ 371
Viscosity............................ 370
Oil Pressure Light....................... 227
Onboard Diagnostic System..............364,365
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 192
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 272
Overdrive............................. 288
Overheating, Engine...................... 344
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,444
PaintCare ............................. 395
Panel Rear Shelf........................ 207
Panic Alarm.......................... 26,33Parking Brake.......................... 294
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 163
Passing Light........................... 183
Personal Settings........................ 232
Pets............................... 79,113
Phone, Cellular......................... 136
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 136
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 307
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 40
Distribution Center..................... 403
Door Locks........................... 20
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 201
Seats............................... 160
Steering..........................299,378
Steering, Checking..................... 378
Sunroof............................. 199
Windows............................. 42
Power Steering Fluid..................... 413
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Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............ 55,89
Preparation for Jacking.................... 348
Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 53,87
Programmable Electronic Features......194,198,232
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............. 27,34,194,198
Radial Ply Tires......................... 314
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 239
Radio Operation...................240,248,266
Radio, Satellite.......................... 261
Radio (Sound Systems).................240,248
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 38
Rear Seat, Folding...............166,168,169,171
Rear Seat Removal....................... 175
Rear Shelf Panel........................ 207
Rear Window........................... 44
Rear Window Defroster................... 273Rear Window Features.................... 273
Rear Wiper/Washer...................186,274
Recorder, Event Data................... 70,103
Recreational Towing...................... 340
Refrigerant............................ 378
Reminder, Seat Belt..................... 54,88
Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible)........... 31
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 24
Replacement Bulbs....................... 407
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 366
Replacement Tires....................... 318
Reporting Safety Defects................... 443
Restraints, Child.................. 72,78,105,111
Restraints, Infant...................... 72,106
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 212
Rotation, Tires.......................... 321
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................ 114
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 115
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 443
Safety Information, Tire................... 302
Safety Tips............................ 114
Satellite Radio.......................... 261
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 265
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 416
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 400
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 54,88
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 51
And Pregnant Women................. 55,89
Child Restraint...................... 72,105
Front Seat.......................... 45,81
Pretensioners........................ 53,87
Rear Seat........................... 45,81
Reminder............................ 226
Untwisting Procedure.................. 52,86Seat Belts (Convertible).................... 80
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 44
Seats................................. 159
Adjustment.......................... 159
Easy Entry........................... 163
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan)......... 40
Folding Front Passenger................. 162
Head Restraints....................... 164
Heated............................. 165
Lumbar Support....................... 162
Power.............................. 160
Rear Folding.................166,168,169,171
Rear Folding (Convertible)................ 168
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 166
Removal............................ 175
Seatback Release....................... 163
Tilting .............................. 163
Tumbling Rear (Convertible).............. 171
Tumbling Rear (Sedan).................. 169
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 36
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,37
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 416
Service Assistance....................... 440
Service Contract......................... 442
Service Manuals........................ 444
Setting the Clock..................238,242,250
Settings, Personal........................ 232
Severe Service.......................... 419
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 292
Shoulder Belts......................... 45,81
Side Airbag........................... 65,99
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 272
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 353
Snow Tires............................ 320
Spare Tire.......................315,316,347
Spark Plugs............................ 372
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........189,223Speedometer........................... 222
Speedometer and Odometer................ 219
Starting............................... 280
Automatic Transmission................. 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 281
Manual Transmission................... 280
Starting Procedures...................... 280
Steering
Power...........................299,378
TiltColumn .......................... 187
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................205,406
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 354
Sun Roof.............................. 199
Sun Visor Extension...................... 136
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag...... 55,89
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 371
Tachometer............................ 223
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......222,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............ 76,109
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 36
Tilt Steering Column..................... 187
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 307
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 306
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ........................... 115,311,445
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 318
Air Pressure.......................... 311
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 320
Changing............................ 346
Compact Spare........................ 315
Flat Changing........................ 351
General Information.................... 311
High Speed.......................... 313Inflation Pressures..................... 312
Jacking............................. 346
LifeofTires .......................... 318
Load Capacity.....................307,308
Quality Grading....................... 445
Radial.............................. 314
Replacement......................... 318
Rotation............................. 321
Safety............................302,311
Sizes ............................... 304
Snow Tires........................... 320
Spare Tire........................... 347
Spinning ............................ 316
Tread Wear Indicators................... 317
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 333
Top Cover............................. 126
Towing ............................... 329
Disabled Vehicle....................... 355
Guide .............................. 332
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Recreational.......................... 340
Weight .............................. 332
Traction.............................. 354
Traction Control......................188,300
Traction Control Switch.................188,300
TrailerTowing .......................... 329
Cooling System Tips.................... 340
Hitches............................. 332
Minimum Requirements................. 334
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 333
Wiring .............................. 338
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 332
TrailerWeight .......................... 332
Transaxle............................. 284
Automatic.................... 13,280,284,391
Autostick............................ 289
Manual........................ 14,280,290
Operation........................... 284
Overdrive........................... 288Selection of Lubricant................... 391
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 223
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 30,35
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 192
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 27,34
Transporting Pets...................... 79,113
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 317
Trip Odometer.......................... 223
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 228
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible)............. 39
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)............ 171
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)................ 169
Turbo Cool Down....................... 282
Turn Signals.........................183,224
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 218
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 445
Universal Transmitter..................... 192
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 322
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............ 52,86
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 387
VanityMirrors .......................... 135
Variance, Compass....................... 235
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading......................308,329
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 406
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 36
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 222
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6Warranty Information..................... 443
Washer, Adding Fluid..................187,275
Washer, Rear........................... 274
Washers, Windshield..................... 184
Washing Vehicle......................... 395
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 319
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 396
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 397
WindBuffeting ....................... 44,201
Window Fogging........................ 272
Windows.............................. 42
Windshield Washers...................... 184
Windshield Wipers....................184,379
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 379
Wiper, Rear............................ 274
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 185
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