2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Owners Manual

•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MOPARTouch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up-paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR

Wheel Cleaner or equivalent, or select a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR or
equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective
finish.
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products, which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
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Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPARTotal Clean or
equivalent or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove soap residue.
•For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose
Cleaner or equivalent to a clean, damp cloth and
remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove
soap residue.
•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
Interior Care
Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR Total Clean or equiva-
lent, then MOPAR Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent,
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to
clean vinyl upholstery.
Use MOPAR Vinyl Cleaner or equivalent to clean vinyl
upholstery and trim.
Leather Seat Care and Cleaning
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
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and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPARTotal Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights. Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR
Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive-type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters, or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may
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scratch the elements. When cleaning the rear view mirror,
spray cleaner on the towel or rag that you are using. Do
not spray cleaner directly on the mirror.
Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Dry with a soft tissue.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center
contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 EMPTY
2 20 Amp Yellow AWD ECU
Feed — If
Equipped
3 10 Amp Red CHMSL Brake
Switch Feed
4 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch
Feed
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow
6 10 Amp Red IOD Sw/Pwr
Mir/Ocm Steer-
ing Cntrl Sdar/
Hfm
7 30 Amp Green IOD Sense1
8 30 Amp Green IOD Sense2
Integrated Power Module
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
9 40 Amp Green Power Seats
10 20 Amp Yellow CCN Feed,
Power Locks
11 15 Amp Lt Blue Power Outlet
12 20 Amp Yellow Ign Run/Acc
Inverter
13 20 Amp Yellow Pwr Run/Acc
Outlet RR
14 10 Amp Red IOD CCN/ In-
terior Lighting
15 50 Amp Red RAD Fan Relay
Battery Feed
16 15 Amp Lt.
Blue IGN Run/Acc
Cigar Ltr/
SunroofCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
17 10 Amp Red IOD Feed CVT
Mod/Mod_
Wcm
18 40 Amp Green ASD Relay
Contact Feed
19 20 Amp Yellow PWR Amp 1 &
Amp 2 Feed
20 15 Amp Lt.
Blue IOD Feed Ra-
dio
21 10 Amp Red IOD Feed In-
trus Mod/Siren
22 10 Amp Red IGN RUN
Hvac/Compass
Sensor
23 15 Amp Lt.
Blue ENG ASD Re-
lay Feed 3
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CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
24 25 Amp Natu-
ral PWR Sunroof
Feed
25 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror
26 15 Amp Lt.
Blue ENG ASD Re-
lay Feed 2
27 10 Amp Red IGN RUN Only
ORC Feed
28 10 Amp Red IGN RUN
ORC/OCM
Feed
29 EMPTY
30 20 Amp Yellow Heated Seats
31 10 Amp Red Headlamp
Washer Relay
ControlCavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
32 30 Amp Pink ENG ASD Con-
trol Feed 1
33 10 Amp Red ABS MOD/
J1962 Conn/
PCM
34 30 Amp Pink ABS Valve Feed
35 40 Amp Green ABS Pump
Feed
36 30 Amp Pink Headlamp
Washer Relay
Contact Feed
37 25 Amp Natu-
ral Spare
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CAUTION!
•When installing the Integrated Power Module
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Integrated Power
Module, and possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – InteriorBulb No.
Center Console Floor Lamp ................. T37
Climate Controls ...................... 6233137
Console Gear Selector ................... PC194
Dome Lamp (Sedan) ..................... T579
Instrument Cluster Illumination ............... 74
Overhead Reading Lamp (Overhead Console) . . . T1037
Overhead Reading Lamp (Rearview Mirror) .....T192
Rear Cargo ............................ T906
Visor Vanity ......................... 6501966
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