2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

Manual, Service......................... 385
Manual Transaxle .................. 224,226,334
Downshifting ......................... 229
Fluid Level Check ..................... 334
Frequency of Fluid Change ............... 334
Lubricant Selection ..................... 334
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 125
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 329
Methanol ............................. 270
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 174
Mirrors ................................ 79
Electric Remote ........................ 80
Outside .............................. 79
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 265
Mopar Parts ......................... 31 1,384New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 70
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 50
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 270
Odometer ............................. 167
Trip ............................. 167,169
Oil, Engine ......................... 312,349
Capacity ............................ 349
Change Interval ....................... 313
Checking ............................ 312
Disposal ............................ 315
Filter ............................... 316
Identification Logo ..................... 314
Materials Added to ..................... 315
Quality ............................. 314
Recommendation ................... 314,349
Synthetic ............................ 315
Viscosity ............................ 315
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 316
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INDEX 399

Onboard Diagnostic System................ 309
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 136
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Air Intake ....................... 220
Overdrive ............................. 233
Overheating, Engine ................... 164,292
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,385
Paint Care ............................. 334
Panel Rear Shelf ........................ 149
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 241
Passing Light ........................... 130
Personal Settings ........................ 181
Pets .................................. 70
Phone, Cellular .......................... 82
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) ............... 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 252Power
Door Locks ........................... 28
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 145
Seats ............................... 111
Steering .......................... 240,241
Sunroof ............................. 143
Windows ............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45
Preparation for Jacking .................... 296
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 43
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 181
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 259
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 326
Radio Operation ................... 187,201,213
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........... 209
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Radio (Sound Systems).................187,201
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 33
Rear Seat, Folding ..................... 1 16,118
Rear Seat Removal ....................... 120
Rear Shelf Panel ........................ 149
Rear Window ........................... 33
Rear Window Defroster ................... 154
Rear Window Features .................... 154
Rear Wiper/Washer ...................... 155
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 60
Recreational Towing ...................... 290
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 270
Refrigerant ............................ 319
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 344
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 311
Replacement Tires ....................... 262 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 384
Restraints, Child ....................... 62,68
Restraints, Infant ......................... 62
Rotation, Tires .......................... 264
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 384
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 71
Safety Information, Tire ................... 248
Safety Tips ............................. 71
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 211
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)........... 209
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 354
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 340
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 44
Seat Belts .............................. 72
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 43
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INDEX 401

And Pregnant Women................... 45
Child Restraint ........................ 62
Front Seat ............................ 36
Inspection ............................ 72
Pretensioners .......................... 43
Rear Seat ............................. 36
Untwisting Procedure .................... 42
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 35
Seats ................................. 110
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) ........ 122
Folding Front Passenger ................. 113
Head Restraints ....................... 114
Heated ............................. 114
Lumbar Support ....................... 112
Power .............................. 111
Rear Folding ....................... 1 16,118
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................... 116
Removal ............................ 120
Tumbling Rear (Sedan) .................. 118 Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 324
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) .................15,19
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service and Maintenance .................. 354
Service Assistance ....................... 381
Service Contract ......................... 383
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 168
Service Manuals ........................ 385
Setting the Clock .................. 187,189,203
Settings, Personal ........................ 181
Severe Service .......................... 357
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle .............. 228
Shoulder Belts ........................... 36
Side Airbag ............................. 54
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 220
Signals, Turn ......................... 73,169
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 236
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Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 263
Snow Tires ............................ 264
Spare Tire .......................... 259,295
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........133,168
Speedometer ........................... 165
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 161
Starting ............................... 224
Automatic Transmission ................. 224
Engine Fails to Start .................... 225
Manual Transmission ................... 224
Starting and Operating .................... 224
Starting Procedures ...................... 224
Steering Power ........................... 240,241
Tilt Column .......................... 132
Wheel Lock ........................... 14
Storage ............................ 147,344
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 302
Sun Roof .............................. 143 Sun Visor Extension
....................... 81
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 45
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 315
Tachometer ............................ 165
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......164,293
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 66
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 132
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 252
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 251
Tire Markings .......................... 248
Tire Safety Information .................... 248
Tires ............................ 73,256,387
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 262
Air Pressure .......................... 256
Chains .............................. 263
Changing ............................ 294
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INDEX 403

Compact Spare........................ 259
General Information .................... 256
High Speed .......................... 259
Inflation Pressures ..................... 257
Jacking ............................. 294
Life of Tires .......................... 262
Load Capacity ..................... 252,253
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 265
Pressure Warning Light .................. 165
Quality Grading ....................... 387
Radial .............................. 259
Replacement ......................... 262
Rotation ............................ 264
Safety ........................... 248,256
Sizes ............................... 249
Snow Tires ........................... 264
Spare Tire ........................... 295
Spinning ............................ 260
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 261 Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight
.............. 282
Towing ............................... 278
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................ 96
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 303
Guide .............................. 282
Recreational .......................... 290
Weight .............................. 282
Towing Assistance ........................ 96
Traction .............................. 237
Traction Control ......................... 246
Traction Control Switch ................... 246
Trailer Towing .......................... 278
Cooling System Tips .................... 290
Hitches ............................. 281
Minimum Requirements ................. 283
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 282
Wiring .............................. 287
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 282
Trailer Weight .......................... 282
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Transaxle............................. 229
Additives ............................ 333
Automatic .................... 12,224,229,331
Autostick ............................ 234
Filter ............................... 333
Maintenance ......................... 331
Manual ........................ 14,224,226
Operation ........................... 229
Overdrive ........................... 233
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 136
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transporting Pets ........................ 70
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 261
Trip Computer .......................... 174
Trip Odometer .......................... 167
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 169Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)
................ 118
Turbo Cool Down ....................... 226
Turn Signals ......................... 128,169
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) ............... 82
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 160
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 387
Universal Transmitter ..................... 136
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 270
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 42
Upholstery Care ........................ 338
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 81
Variance, Compass ....................... 175
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 276
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 253,276,278
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ......................... 344
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INDEX 405

Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 164
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 384
Washer, Rear ........................... 155
Washers, Windshield ..................... 132
Washing Vehicle ......................... 335
Water Driving Through ...................... 237
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 337 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
................ 337
Wind Buffeting ....................... 33,144
Window Fogging ........................ 220
Windows .............................. 31
Windshield Defroster ...................... 73
Windshield Washers ................ 130,132,320
Fluid ............................... 320
Windshield Wipers .................... 130,320
Wiper, Rear ............................ 155
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 131
406 INDEX