2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

Inside Rearview Mirror................... 131
Instrument Cluster....................221,224
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 220
Instrument Panel Cover................... 398
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 398
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 400
Interior Appearance Care.................. 396
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 188
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 345
Jack Operation.......................344,347
Jacking Instructions...................... 347
Jump Starting.......................... 350
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15Keyless Entry System (Convertible)............ 30
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 23
Keys................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 226
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................46,81
Latches
Hood............................... 178
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 321
Life of Tires............................ 317
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 37
Light Bulbs.........................405,406
Lights............................. 114,180
Airbag......................68,102,114,229
Anti-Lock........................... 229
Back-Up............................. 408
Brake Warning........................ 227
Center Mounted Stop................... 409
Daytime Running...................... 183
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 181
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 228
Fog ..........................183,229,407
Front Replacement..................... 406
Headlight Switch...................... 182
Headlights........................... 182
High Beam Indicator.................... 230
Instrument Cluster..................... 182
Lights On Reminder.................... 183
Low Fuel............................ 229
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 226
Map Reading......................180,181
Oil Pressure.......................... 229
Rear Servicing........................ 407
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 228
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 36
Service.............................. 406
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 228
Traction Control....................... 301Turn Signal..................181,184,226,407
Voltage............................. 228
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 224
Loading Vehicle......................... 328
Tires ............................... 306
Locks
Child Protection........................ 22
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 379
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 213
Lumbar Support........................ 162
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 375
Maintenance, General..................... 367
Maintenance Procedures................... 367
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule ªAº-Non Turbo................. 428
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Schedule ªAº-Turbo.................... 433
Schedule ªBº......................... 417
Schedule ªBº-All Engines................ 417
Maintenance Schedules.................... 414
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 226,365
Manual Override, Convertible Top.........130,356
Manual, Service......................... 444
Manual Transaxle..................281,290,393
Downshifting......................... 293
Fluid Level Check...................... 393
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 393
Lubricant Selection..................... 393
Map/Reading Lights..................180,181
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 388
Mirrors............................... 131
Electric Remote....................... 133
Outside............................. 132
Rearview............................ 131
Vanity.............................. 133Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................366,443
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 181
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 112
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 60
Occupant Restraints (Convertible)............. 80
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 45
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 321
Odometer............................. 225
Trip .............................225,230
Oil, Engine.........................368,410
Capacity............................ 410
Change Interval....................... 369
Checking............................ 368
Disposal............................ 371
Filter............................... 371
Identification Logo..................... 370
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Materials Added to..................... 371
Quality............................. 370
Recommendation...................370,410
Synthetic............................ 371
Viscosity............................ 370
Oil Pressure Light....................... 229
Onboard Diagnostic System..............364,365
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 193
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 4
Outside Air Intake....................... 275
Overdrive............................. 287
Overheating, Engine...................... 342
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........4,444
Paint Care............................. 393
Panel Rear Shelf........................ 208
Panic Alarm..........................25,32
Parking Brake.......................... 294
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 164Passing Light........................... 185
Personal Settings........................ 234
Pets...............................79,112
Phone, Cellular......................... 134
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............ 134
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 306
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 400
Door Locks........................... 20
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 202
Seats............................... 161
Steering..........................299,378
Steering, Checking..................... 378
Sunroof............................. 200
Windows............................. 43
Power Steering Fluid..................... 412
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............54,88
Preparation for Jacking.................... 346
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Pretensioners
Seat Belts...........................52,86
Programmable Electronic Features......195,199,234
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).............26,33,195,199
Radial Ply Tires......................... 314
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 241
Radio Operation...................242,250,268
Radio, Satellite.......................... 264
Radio (Sound Systems).................242,250
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding...............167,169,170,172
Rear Seat Removal....................... 176
Rear Shelf Panel........................ 208
Rear Window........................... 44
Rear Window Defroster................... 215
Rear Window Features.................... 215
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 215Recorder, Event Data...................68,102
Recreational Towing...................... 340
Refrigerant............................ 378
Reminder, Seat Belt.....................53,87
Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible)........... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 23
Replacement Bulbs....................... 405
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 366
Replacement Tires....................... 318
Reporting Safety Defects................... 443
Restraints, Child..................71,77,104,110
Restraints, Infant......................72,105
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 213
Rotation, Tires.......................... 320
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................ 113
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 114
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 443
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Safety Information, Tire................... 302
Safety Tips............................ 113
Satellite Radio.......................... 264
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 267
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 414
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 398
Seat Belt Reminder.....................53,87
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 51
And Pregnant Women.................54,88
Child Restraint......................71,104
Front Seat..........................46,81
Pretensioners........................52,86
Rear Seat...........................46,81
Reminder............................ 228
Untwisting Procedure..................52,86
Seat Belts (Convertible).................... 80
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 45Seats................................. 160
Adjustment.......................... 160
Cleaning............................ 396
Easy Entry........................... 164
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan)......... 40
Folding Front Passenger................. 163
Head Restraints....................... 165
Heated............................. 166
Lumbar Support....................... 162
Power.............................. 161
Rear Folding.................167,169,170,172
Rear Folding (Convertible)................ 169
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 167
Removal............................ 176
Seatback Release....................163,164
Tilting...........................163,164
Tumbling Rear (Convertible).............. 172
Tumbling Rear (Sedan).................. 170
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 35
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................15,36
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 414
Service Assistance....................... 440
Service Contract......................... 442
Service Manuals........................ 444
Setting the Clock..................240,244,252
Settings, Personal........................ 234
Severe Service.......................... 417
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 292
Shoulder Belts.........................46,81
Side Airbag...........................64,98
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 276
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 352
Snow Tires............................ 320
Spare Tire.......................314,315,345
Spark Plugs............................ 372
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........190,225
Speedometer........................... 224Speedometer and Odometer................ 221
Starting............................... 280
Automatic Transmission................. 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 282
Manual Transmission................... 281
Starting Procedures...................... 280
Steering
Power...........................299,378
Tilt Column.......................... 189
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................206,404
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 353
Sun Roof.............................. 200
Sun Visor Extension...................... 134
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag......54,88
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 371
Tachometer............................ 225
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......224,343
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Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............75,108
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 35
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 35
Tilt Steering Column..................... 189
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 306
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 305
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ........................... 114,310,445
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 317
Air Pressure.......................... 310
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 319
Changing............................ 344
Compact Spare........................ 314
Flat Changing........................ 349
General Information.................... 310
High Speed.......................... 313
Inflation Pressures..................... 311Jacking............................. 344
Life of Tires.......................... 317
Load Capacity.....................306,307
Quality Grading....................... 445
Radial.............................. 314
Replacement......................... 318
Rotation............................. 320
Safety...........................302,310
Sizes............................... 303
Snow Tires........................... 320
Spare Tire........................... 345
Spinning............................ 316
Tread Wear Indicators................... 316
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 333
Top Cover............................. 124
Towing............................... 328
Disabled Vehicle....................... 354
Guide.............................. 332
Recreational.......................... 340
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