2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER engine overheat

NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 295

Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 292
Cooling ............................. 292
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 74,241
Fuel Requirements ..................... 237
Jump Starting ......................... 268
Oil ........................... 281,316,317
Oil Change Interval .................... 282
Oil Filler Cap ...................... 277,284
Oil Filter ............................ 317
Oil Selection .......................... 283
Oil Synthetic ......................... 284
Overheating .......................... 260
Temperature Gauge .................... 143
Ethanol ............................... 238
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............34,74,241,290
Exhaust System ....................... 74,290
Exterior Lights .......................... 77 Filler Location Fuel
.................... 143,242
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 285
Automatic Transaxle .................... 301
Engine Oil ........................ 284,317
Flashers .............................. 260
Hazard Warning ....................... 260
Turn Signal ........................ 77,149
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 193
Fluid Capacities ......................... 316
Fluid Leaks ............................. 77
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 300
Brake .............................. 298
Cooling System ....................... 292
Power Steering ........................ 206
Fluids ................................ 317
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 317
Fog Light Service ........................ 314
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Overheating, Engine................... 143,260
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,345
Paint Care ............................. 302
Panel Rear Shelf ........................ 129
Panic Alarm .......................... 22,23
Parking Brake .......................... 207
Passing Light ........................... 103
Personal Settings ........................ 164
Pets .................................. 72
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 219
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 123
Seats ................................ 86
Steering .......................... 205,206
Sunroof ............................. 121
Windows ............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45Preparation for Jacking
.................... 264
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 164
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 226
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 295
Radio Operation ...................... 168,180
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 176
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 168
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 33
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... 91,93
Rear Seat Removal ........................ 96
Rear Shelf Panel ........................ 129
Rear Window ........................... 32
Rear Window Defroster ................... 135
Rear Window Features .................... 134
360 INDEX