2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER key

a9clicking9sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the odometer reset
button to turn the message off. If the problem persists,
the message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the prob-
lem is detected twice in a row, the system will turn on the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the prob-
lem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
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4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
ignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Mopartparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Mopartparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
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Special Additives...................... 392
Autostick............................. 288
Back-Up Lights......................... 408
Ball Joints............................. 379
Battery............................... 375
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE).....28,34
Belts, Drive............................ 372
Belts, Engine........................... 374
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 379
Boot, Convertible Top..................124,128
B-Pillar Location........................ 306
Brake Fluid............................ 412
Brake, Parking.......................... 294
Brake System........................295,387
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 296
Hoses.............................. 387
Master Cylinder....................... 388
Parking............................. 294Warning Light........................ 227
Brakes.............................295,387
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 284
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 112
Bulb Replacement.....................405,406
Bulbs, Light............................ 405
Calibration, Compass..................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 410
Capacities, Fluid........................ 410
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 325
Oil (Engine)....................362,363,370
Car Washes............................ 394
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 325
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 213
Carrier, Luggage........................ 213
Catalytic Converter...................... 372
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Gasoline (Fuel).......................321,410
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 323
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 224
Fuel................................ 224
Odometer........................... 225
Tachometer.......................... 225
Gearshift.............................. 285
General Information....................17,159
General Maintenance..................... 367
Glass Cleaning.......................... 397
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 329
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 329
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............. 134
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 342
Head Restraints......................... 165
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 406Cleaning............................ 397
High Beam........................185,230
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 185
Passing............................. 185
Switch.............................. 182
Heated Seats........................... 166
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 331
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 193
Hood Release.......................... 178
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 372
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................15,36
Infant Restraint.......................72,105
Information Center, Vehicle................. 231
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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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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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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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Weight.............................. 332
Traction.............................. 352
Traction Control......................... 300
Traction Control Switch................... 300
Trailer Towing.......................... 328
Cooling System Tips.................... 340
Hitches............................. 331
Minimum Requirements................. 334
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 333
Wiring.............................. 338
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 332
Trailer Weight.......................... 332
Transaxle............................. 283
Automatic....................13,280,283,390
Autostick............................ 288
Manual........................14,281,290
Operation........................... 283
Overdrive........................... 287
Selection of Lubricant................... 390Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 225
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)..................28,34
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 193
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)..................26,33
Transporting Pets......................79,112
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 316
Trip Odometer.......................... 225
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 230
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible)............. 39
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)............ 172
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)................ 170
Turbo Cool Down....................... 282
Turn Signals.........................184,226
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 134
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 220
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