2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER roof

Radio (Sound Systems).................251,259
Rear Liftgate (Sedan)...................... 37
Rear Seat, Folding...............171,173,175,177
Rear Seat Removal....................... 181
Rear Shelf Panel........................ 210
Rear Window........................... 43
Rear Window Defroster................... 217
Rear Window Features.................... 217
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 217
Recorder, Event Data...................70,105
Recreational Towing...................... 356
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 337
Refrigerant............................ 394
Reminder, Seat Belt.....................54,89
Remote Keyless Entry (Convertible)........... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 24
Replacement Bulbs....................... 424
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 383Replacement Tires....................... 328
Reporting Safety Defects................... 464
Restraints, Child..................72,78,107,112
Restraints, Infant......................73,107
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 215
Rotation, Tires.......................... 331
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................ 116
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 117
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 464
Safety Information, Tire................... 313
Safety Tips............................ 115
Satellite Radio.......................... 273
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 276
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 434
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 416
Seat Belt Reminder.....................54,89
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 52
482 INDEX

Severe Service.......................... 437
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 304
Shoulder Belts.........................45,82
Side Airbag..........................65,100
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 285
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 330
Snow Tires............................ 330
Spare Tire..........................325,361
Spark Plugs............................ 388
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........194,229
Speedometer........................... 226
Speedometer and Odometer................ 223
Starting............................291,292
Automatic Transmission................. 291
Engine Fails to Start.................... 293
Manual Transmission................... 292
Starting and Operating.................291,292
Starting Procedures...................... 291Steering
Linkage............................. 395
Power...........................310,394
Tilt Column.......................... 193
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................209,423
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 370
Sun Roof.............................. 204
Sun Visor Extension...................... 138
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag......55,90
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 387
Tachometer............................ 227
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......226,359
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............77,111
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 36
Tilt Steering Column..................... 193
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 317
484 INDEX

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
IGNITION KEY REMOVALLOCKING DOORS WITH A KEYKEY-IN-IGNITION REMINDERSENTRY KEY - IF EQUIPPED Replacement KeysSentry Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSTEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering
WheelTo Release The Steering Wheel LockAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock SystemDOOR LOCKS MANUAL DOOR LOCKSPOWER DOOR LOCKS - IF EQUIPPEDCHILD PROTECTION DOOR LOCK SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPEDREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (SEDAN)
TO UNLOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATETO LOCK THE DOORS AND LIFTGATE - IF EQUIPPED WITH POWER OPTIONSPANIC ALARMTO TURN OFF FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCKTO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERSGENERAL INFORMATION
TRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICEREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (CONVERTIBLE) TO UNLOCK THE DOORSTO LOCK THE DOORSTO UNLATCH THE DECK LIDPANIC ALARMTO TURN OFF FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCKTO PROGRAM ADDITIONAL TRANSMITTERS
GENERAL INFORMATIONTRANSMITTER BATTERY SERVICESECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED To set the alarmTo disarm the systemSecurity System Manual OverrideLIFTGATE (SEDAN) Opening The Liftgate While the Security Alarm Is ActivatedDECK LID
(CONVERTIBLE) POWER DECK LID RELEASE (Convertible)EMERGENCY SEAT BACK RELEASE (SEDAN) EMERGENCY DECK LID RELEASE LATCH (CONVERTIBLE) POWER WINDOWS AUTO DOWN FEATUREREAR WINDOW SWITCHESWIND BUFFETING
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (SEDAN) LAP/SHOULDER BELTSLAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT UNTWISTING PROCEDUREADJUSTABLE UPPER SHOULDER SEAT BELT ANCHORAGESEAT BELT PRETENSIONERSENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM
(BELTALERT) SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMENDRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIRBAGCHILD RESTRAINTOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS (CONVERTIBLE) LAP/SHOULDER BELTSLAP/SHOULDER SEAT BELT
UNTWISTING PROCEDURESEAT BELT PRETENSIONERSENHANCED SEAT BELT REMINDER SYSTEM (BELTALERT) SEAT BELTS AND PREGNANT WOMENDRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)CHILD RESTRAINT
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP
OPERATION To Lower The TopTo Raise The TopConvertible Top Boot Cover Installation-If EquippedConvertible Top Boot Cover Removal and StorageCONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDEMIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror-Drivers Side
Outside Mirror-Passengers SideElectric Remote-Control Mirrors - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedSun Visor Sliding FeatureHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationsPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System Features
Advanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationSEATS FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENTPOWER SEAT ADJUSTER -IF EQUIPPEDMANUAL LUMBAR - IF EQUIPPEDFOLDING FRONT PASSENGER SEAT - IF
EQUIPPEDDRIVERS SEAT BACK TILT - IF EQUIPPEDPASSENGER SEAT BACK TILT (EASY ENTRY SYSTEM) - CONVERTIBLEADJUSTABLE HEAD RESTRAINTSHEATED SEATS - IF EQUIPPEDFOLDING REAR SEAT (SEDAN)FOLDING REAR SEAT
(CONVERTIBLE)TUMBLING REAR SEAT (SEDAN)TUMBLING REAR SEAT (CONVERTIBLE)REAR SEAT REMOVAL (SEDAN)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)Map/Reading Lights (Convertible)Multi-Function Control Lever
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel LightsDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If EquippedLights-on ReminderFog Lights - If Equipped Turn Signals Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch Passing LightWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Windshield WashersMist
Feature Windshield Wiper OperationIntermittent Wiper SystemTILT STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingManual TransaxleTo Accelerate
For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED PROGRAMMING HOMELINKGATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMINGUSING HOMELINKREPROGRAMMING A SINGLE HOMELINK BUTTONSECURITYTROUBLESHOOTING TIPSGENERAL
INFORMATIONPOWER SUNROOF (SEDAN ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED Express Open FeatureWind BuffetingSunroof MaintenanceELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCONSOLE FEATURES STORAGE Center Console/Armrest Storage
Bin Storage PocketsREAR SHELF PANEL- IF EQUIPPED Position 1 (Top)Position 2 (Middle)Position 3 (Floor)Position 4 (Vertical)Position 5 (table)ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED REAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster Rear Wiper/Washer
Switch (Sedan Models Only) - If EquippedAdding Washer FluidUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER-TURBO INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS COMPASS MINI TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset ButtonCompass/Temperature DisplayOdometerDisplayTrip Odometer (ODO)ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - If
Equipped EVIC Functions Compass/Temperature/AudioAverage Fuel EconomyDistance To Empty (DTE)Elapsed TimeTire Pressure Monitor (TPM)PersonalSettings (Customer Programmable Features)SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM ReceptionSALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
Operating Instructions - CD ModeOperating Instructions - Auxiliary ModeOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone - If EquippedOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio - If EquippedSALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO,
HANDS-FREE PHONE, AND VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS (VES) CAPABILITIES Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperating Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)Notes On Playing MP3 FilesOperating
Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED System ActivationElectronic SerialNumber/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting Satellite Mode in REF, and RAQ, RadiosSelecting
a ChannelStoring and Selecting Pre-Set ChannelsUsing the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)PTY Button SCANPTY Button SEEKSatellite AntennaReception QualityCD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE
CONTROLS Climate ControlsOperating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLENORMAL STARTINGEXTREMELY COLD WEATHER (BELOW -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)IF THE ENGINE FAILS
TO STARTAFTER STARTINGTURBOCHARGER COOL-DOWN AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK SYSTEMAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEMFOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLERESET
MODEGEAR RANGES FOR THE FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED AUTOSTICK OperationAUTOSTICK General InformationMANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION - IF EQUIPPED 2.4 LITER TURBO - IF EQUIPPED MANUAL
TRANSAXLE - RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDSDownshiftingPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) - IF EQUIPPEDPOWER STEERING TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings
Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited-Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of Tire
Replacement TiresAlignment and BalanceTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED BASESYSTEM - IF EQUIPPEDGENERAL INFORMATIONFUEL REQUIREMENTS -
GASOLINE ENGINES 2.4L AND 2.4L STANDARD TURBO ENGINESREFORMULATED GASOLINEGASOLINE/OXYGENATE BLENDSMMT IN GASOLINEMATERIALS ADDED TO FUELFUELSYSTEM CAUTIONSCARBON MONOXIDE WARNINGSADDING FUEL Fuel
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING TRAILER TOWING COMMON TOWING DEFINITIONSTRAILER HITCH CLASSIFICATIONTRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)TRAILER AND TONGUE WEIGHT
TOWING REQUIREMENTSTOWING TIPSRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat towing with all fourwheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR
ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING JACK LOCATIONSPARE TIRE STOWAGEPREPARATIONS FOR JACKINGJACKING INSTRUCTIONS JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES DUE TO A LOW BATTERY DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES ACCELERATIONTRACTIONFREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE With Ignition KeyWithout The Ignition KeyCONVERTIBLE TOP MANUAL OVERRIDE MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L TURBO ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.4L ENGINE
COMPARTMENT ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ENGINE OILDRIVE
BELTS - CHECK CONDITION AND TENSIONSPARK PLUGSIGNITION WIRING SYSTEMCATALYTIC CONVERTERENGINE TIMING BELTCRANKCASE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMFUEL FILTERAIR CLEANER ELEMENT (AIR FILTER)MAINTENANCE-FREE
BATTERYAIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCEPOWER STEERING - FLUID CHECKFRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTSSTEERING LINKAGEBODY LUBRICATIONWINDSHIELD WIPER BLADESWINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIREXHAUST SYSTEMCOOLING
SYSTEMHOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSESFUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONSBRAKE SYSTEMAUTOMATIC TRANSAXLEMANUAL TRANSAXLEAPPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTIONFROM CORROSIONCONVERTIBLE TOP CARE WashingGeneral
CleaningCloth Top Additional Cleaning ProcedureCloth Top ProtectionWeather Strip CareINTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT HeadlightsFront Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker LightsFront Fog Lights
- If EquippedTail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal LightsBack Up Lights Center High Mounted Stop LightFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS ENGINECHASSISMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE B-ALL ENGINESSCHEDULE A-NON TURBOSCHEDULE A-TURBOIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The Appointment
Prepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer CenterDaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service
ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY
GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX