2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER warning lights

NOTE:Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
WARNING!
²Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee impact
blocker panels in any way.
²Do not mount any accessories to the knee blocker
panel such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band
radios etc.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Head/Thorax airbags (if equipped) are located inside the
driver and front passenger seats, and their covers are also
labeled SRS AIRBAG.
NOTE:Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior
trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment.
WARNING!
²Do not drill, cut or tamper with the knee blocker
panel in any way.
²Do not mount any accessories to the knee blocker
panel such as alarm lights, stereos, citizens band
radios etc.
SRS Airbag Label
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91
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Use the hood prop rod clipped to the driver's side of the
engine compartment to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into
the inner hood surface.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 20
cm (8 inches) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Map/Reading Lights (Sedan)
These lights are mounted between the sun visors above the
rear view mirror. Each light is turned ON by pressing the
button. Press the button a second time to turn the light OFF.
The lights also come on when a door is opened or the dimmer
control is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the engine
will still be critically hot until the light goes out.
18. Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level drops to 2 gallons, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.
19. Theft Alarm Light Ð If Equipped
This light will flash rapidly for several seconds when the
alarm system is arming. The light will begin to flash
slowly indicating that the system is armed.
20. Front Fog Light Indicator Ð If Equipped
This light shows when the front fog lights are ON.
21. Anti-Lock Warning Light (ABS) Ð If Equipped
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS) described elsewhere in this manual. Thislight will come on when the ignition key is turned to the
ON position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or comes on during driving,
it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required, however,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally provided that the BRAKE warning light is not
on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefit of Anti-Lock
Brakes.
The warning light should be checked frequently to assure
that it is operating properly. Turn the ignition key to the
on position, but do not start the vehicle. The light should
come on. If the light does not come on, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233
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Shifting............................. 297
Special Additives...................... 410
Autostick............................. 299
Back-Up Lights......................... 427
Ball Joints............................. 395
Battery............................... 392
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE).....29,35
Belts, Drive............................ 388
Belts, Engine........................... 390
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 395
Boot, Convertible Top..................128,132
B-Pillar Location........................ 317
Brake Fluid............................ 431
Brake, Parking.......................... 305
Brake System........................307,404
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 308
Fluid Check.......................... 406
Hoses.............................. 404Master Cylinder....................... 406
Parking............................. 305
Warning Light........................ 231
Brakes.............................307,404
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 115
Bulb Replacement.....................424,425
Bulbs, Light............................ 424
Calibration, Compass...............238,247,248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 429
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 340
Oil (Engine)....................378,379,387
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 411
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 339
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Ethanol............................... 337
Event Data Recorder...................70,105
Exhaust Gas Caution............38,39,115,339,397
Exhaust System......................... 397
Fabric Care.........................413,414
Filler Location Fuel....................226,340
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 391
Automatic Transaxle.................... 409
Engine Fuel.......................... 391
Engine Oil........................387,430
Flashers.............................. 358
Hazard Warning....................... 358
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 367
Flooded Engine Starting................... 293
Fluid, Brake........................... 431
Fluid Capacities......................... 429
Fluid Leaks............................ 117Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 408
Brake............................... 406
Cooling System....................... 398
Power Steering........................ 394
Fluids................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 430
Fog Light Service........................ 426
Fog Lights..........................188,233
Folding Front Passenger Seat............... 167
Folding Rear Seat.....................171,173
Folding Rear Seat (Convertible).............. 173
Folding Rear Seat (Sedan).................. 171
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 370
Fuel..............................337,430
Adding............................. 340
Additives............................ 338
Capacity............................ 429
Clean Air............................ 337
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System (Convertible)............ 30
Keyless Entry System (Sedan)................ 24
Keys................................. 13
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 230
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................45,82
Latches
Hood............................... 183
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 337
Life of Tires............................ 327
Liftgate (Sedan).......................... 37
Light Bulbs.........................424,425
Lights............................. 117,184
Airbag......................70,104,116,234
Anti-Lock........................... 233
Back-Up............................. 427
Brake Warning........................ 231Center Mounted Stop................... 428
Daytime Running...................... 187
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 186
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 232
Fog ..........................188,233,426
Front Replacement..................... 425
Headlight Switch...................... 186
Headlights........................... 186
High Beam Indicator.................... 234
Instrument Cluster..................... 186
Lights On Reminder.................... 187
Low Fuel............................ 233
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 229
Map Reading......................184,185
Oil Pressure.......................... 234
Rear Servicing........................ 427
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 232
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 36
Service.............................. 425
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 233
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 332
Traction Control....................... 312
Turn Signal..................186,189,230,426
Voltage............................. 230
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 226
Loading Vehicle......................... 342
Tires ............................... 317
Locks
Child Protection........................ 22
Door................................ 19
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 332
Lubrication, Body....................... 395
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 215
Lumbar Support........................ 166
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 392Maintenance, General..................... 384
Maintenance Procedures................... 384
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule ªAº-Non Turbo................. 448
Schedule ªAº-Turbo.................... 453
Schedule ªBº......................... 437
Schedule ªBº-All Engines................ 437
Maintenance Schedules.................... 434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 229,381
Manual Override, Convertible Top.........134,373
Manual, Service......................... 465
Manual Transaxle..................292,301,410
Downshifting......................... 304
Fluid Level Check...................... 410
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 410
Lubricant Selection..................... 410
Map/Reading Lights..................184,185
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 406
Methanol............................. 337
INDEX 479
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