2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER key

All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACC position, not in
the LOCK position.
Do not attempt to use sling-type equipment when
towing. When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck,
do not attach it to front or rear suspension compo-
nents. Damage to your vehicle may result from
improper towing.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
axle remains in NEUTRAL.
Towing Without The Key-In-Ignition
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Towing Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with
all four wheels on the ground)
If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transaxle, it
may be towed in a forward direction, at any legal
highway speed, for any distance, if the transaxle is in
NEUTRAL.
If the ignition key is not available, vehicles with auto-
matic transaxles can not be flat towed at any time.
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over. 3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 279

Special Additives...................... 301
Autostick ............................. 200
Back-Up Lights ......................... 315
Battery ............................... 286
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 75
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 288
B-Pillar Location ........................ 219
Brake, Parking .......................... 207
Brake System ........................ 209,298
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 210
Fluid Check .......................... 298
Master Cylinder ....................... 298
Parking ............................. 207
Warning Light ........................ 150
Brakes ............................... 209
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 195
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 72Bulb Replacement
..................... 31 1,312
Bulbs, Light .......................... 77,311
Calibration, Compass ...............157,162,167
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 316
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 316
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 242
Oil (Engine) ....................... 277,284
Power Steering ........................ 206
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 295
Car Washes ............................ 303
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............74,241
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 168
Cellular Phone .......................... 180
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 315
Chains, Tire ............................ 231
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 262
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 215
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INDEX 351

Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 246
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............244,246
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 203
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 260
Head Restraints .......................... 89
Headlights Bulb Replacement ...................... 312
Cleaning ............................ 306
Dimmer Switch ....................... 103
On With Wipers ....................... 110
Switch .............................. 101
Heated Seats ............................ 90
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 248
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 115
Hood Release ........................... 99 Ignition
............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) .................15,19
Infant Restraint .......................... 64
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 159
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 82
Instrument Cluster .................... 141,143
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 140
Instrument Panel Cover ................304,307
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 307
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 308
Interior Appearance Care .................. 305
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 108
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 262
Jack Operation ....................... 262,265
Jacking Instructions ...................... 265
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Jump Starting.......................... 268
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 104
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
Latches ................................ 77
Hood ............................... 99
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 237
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 77
Life of Tires ............................ 229
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 33
Liftgate Window Wiper/Washer ............. 134
Light Bulbs ....................... 77,311,312Lights
.............................. 77,101
Airbag .......................... 61,75,153
Alarm .............................. 152
Anti-Lock ........................... 153
Back-Up ............................ 315
Brake Warning ........................ 150
Center Mounted Stop ................... 315
Daytime Running ...................... 104
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 103
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 152
Exterior .............................. 77
Fog .......................... 103,152,314
Front Replacement ..................... 312
Headlight Switch ...................... 101
Headlights On With Wipers ............... 110
High Beam Indicator .................... 154
Instrument Cluster ..................... 101
Lights On Reminder .................... 102
Low Fuel ............................ 152
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INDEX 357

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
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 134
Recreational Towing ...................... 258
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 237
Refrigerant ............................ 288
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 102
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 44
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 311
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 280
Replacement Tires ....................... 229
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 344
Restraints, Child ....................... 64,70
Restraints, Infant ......................... 64
Rotation, Tires .......................... 231
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 344 Safety, Exhaust Gas
....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire ................... 214
Safety Tips ............................. 73
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 178
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 176
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 320
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 307
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 44
Seat Belts .............................. 75
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 43
And Pregnant Women ................... 45
Child Restraint ........................ 64
Extender ............................. 46
Front Seat ............................ 36
Inspection ............................ 75
Pretensioners .......................... 44
Rear Seat ............................. 36
Untwisting Procedure .................... 42
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INDEX 361

Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 34
Seats ................................. 85
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan) ........ 98
Folding Front Passenger .................. 88
Head Restraints ........................ 89
Heated .............................. 90
Lumbar Support ....................... 88
Power ............................... 86
Rear Folding ........................ 91,93
Rear Folding (Sedan) .................... 91
Removal ............................. 96
Tumbling Rear (Sedan) ................... 93
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 293
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) .................15,19
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service and Maintenance .................. 320
Service Assistance ....................... 341
Service Contract ......................... 343 Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)
.................... 148
Service Manuals ........................ 345
Setting the Clock ..................... 168,170
Settings, Personal ........................ 164
Severe Service .......................... 322
Shoulder Belts ........................... 36
Side Airbag ............................. 56
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 187
Signals, Turn ...................... 77,104,149
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 202
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 231
Snow Tires ............................ 231
Spare Tire .......................... 226,263
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........... 112,148
Speedometer ........................... 144
Speedometer and Odometer ................ 141
Starting ............................... 192
Automatic Transmission ................. 192
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