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Chrysler 2004 PT Cruiser Manuals

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Chrysler 2004 PT Cruiser Manual

Chrysler 2004 PT Cruiser Manual (341 pages)

Chrysler new vehicle Instrution Manual

Brand: Chrysler | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

3
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle

9
- A Word about Your Keys
  12
  - Ignition Key Removal
    12
  - Locking Doors with the Key
    14
  - Key-In-Ignition Reminder
    14
- Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 9
  12
- Sentry Key
  14
  - Replacement Keys
    16
  - Sentry Key Programming
    16
  - General Information
    17
- Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
  17
- Door Locks
  18
- Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
  22
  - To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
    22
  - To Lock the Doors
    23
  - Horn Chirp Feature
    23
  - Using the Panic Alarm
    23
  - To Program Transmitters
    24
  - General Information
    24
  - Transmitter Battery Service
    25
- Security Alarm System - if Equipped
  26
  - To Set the Alarm
    26
  - To Disarm the System
    27
  - Security System Manual Override
    27
- Liftgate
  28
- Emergency Seat Back Release
  29
- Power Windows
  30
  - Auto down Feature
    31
  - Rear Window Switches
    31
  - Wind Buffeting
    32
- Occupant Restraints
  32
- Engine Break-In Recommendations
  59
- Exhaust Gas
  59
- Safety Tips
  59
- Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
  60
- Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
  61
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle

63
- Mirrors
  67
- Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect™) - if Equipped
  70
  - Operation
    72
  - Phone Call Features
    76
  - Advanced Phone Connectivity
    78
  - Uconnect™ System Features
    79
  - Towing Assistance
    82
- Seats
  82
  - Front Seat Adjustment
    82
  - Driver's Power Seat Height Adjuster - if Equipped
    83
  - Reclining Bucket Seats
    84
  - Folding Front Passenger Seat - if Equipped
    84
  - Adjustable Head Restraints
    85
  - Heated Seats - if Equipped
    85
  - Folding Rear Seat
    86
  - Tumbling Rear Seat
    88
  - Rear Seat Removal
    90
- To Open and Close the Hood
  92
- Lights
  93
- Windshield Wipers and Washers
  98
  - Windshield Washers
    98
  - Mist Feature
    98
  - Windshield Wiper Operation
    99
  - Intermittent Wiper System
    99
- Tilt Steering Column
  100
- Traction Control Switch - if Equipped
  100
- Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
  101
  - To Activate
    102
  - To Set at a Desired Speed
    102
  - To Deactivate
    102
  - To Resume Speed
    103
  - To Vary the Speed Setting
    103
  - Manual Transaxle
    103
  - To Accelerate for Passing
    104
- Overhead Console - if Equipped
  104
  - Compass/Temperature Display
    105
  - Automatic Compass Calibration
    106
  - Compass Variance Selection
    106
  - Manual Compass Calibration
    107
  - Outside Temperature
    107
- Power Sunroof - if Equipped
  108
  - Express Open Feature
    108
  - Wind Buffeting
    109
  - Sunroof Maintenance
    110
- Electrical Power Outlets
  110
  - Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off
    112
- Console Features
  112
- Rear Shelf Panel
  114
  - Position 1 (Top)
    115
- Storage
  114
  - Front Seat Storage bin - if Equipped
    114
  - Storage Pockets
    114
- Position 2 (Middle)
  116
- Position 3 (Floor)
  116
- Position 4 (Vertical)
  117
  - Position 5 (Table)
    117
- Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
  119
Understanding Your Instrument Panel

121
- Instrument Panel Features
  125
  - Understanding Your Instrument Panel
    126
- Instrument Cluster
  126
- Instrument Cluster-Turbo, with Autostick
  127
- Instrument Cluster-Turbo, Without Autostick
  128
- Instrument Cluster Descriptions
  129
- Electronic Digital Clock
  136
  - Clock Setting Procedure
    136
- Radio General Information
  136
  - Radio Broadcast Signals
    136
  - Two Types of Signals
    136
  - Electrical Disturbances
    137
  - AM Reception
    137
  - FM Reception
    137
- Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player, CD Player and CD Changer Controls - if Equipped
  138
  - Operating Instructions - Radio
    138
  - Power Switch, Volume Control
    138
  - Seek Button (Radio Mode)
    138
- Tuning
  138
- PTY (Program Type) Button
  139
- Balance
  140
- Fade
  140
- Tone Control
  140
- AM/FM Selection
  141
- Scan Button
  141
- To Set the Radio Push-Button Memory
  141
- Fast Forward (FF)
  142
- Operating Instructions - Tape Player
  142
- Rewind (RW)
  142
- Seek Button
  142
- To Change from Clock to Radio Mode
  142
- Changing Tape Direction
  143
- Metal Tape Selection
  143
- Noise Reduction
  143
- Pinch Roller Release
  143
- Scan Button
  143
- Tape Eject
  143
- Inserting the Compact Disc
  144
- Operating Instructions - CD Player
  144
- EJT CD (Eject) Button
  145
- Ff/Tune/Rw
  145
- Program Button 4 (Random Play)
  145
- Seek Button
  145
- Mode
  146
  - Tape CD Button
    146
  - Time Button
    146
  - Scan Button
    146
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    146
- Sales Code RBK-AM/ FM Stereo Radio with CD Player and CD Changer Controls
  148
  - Radio Operation
    148
  - CD Player Operation
    150
  - CD Changer Control Capability - if Equipped
    152
  - Radio Display Messages
    154
- Sales Code RBQ-AM/FM Stereo Radio with 6 - Disc CD Changer
  154
  - Radio Operation
    154
  - CD Player Operation
    157
- Sales Code RB1-AM/FM Stereo Radio with DVD/GPS Navigation System
  161
- Satellite Radio - if Equipped
  161
  - System Activation
    161
  - Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
    162
  - Selecting Satellite Mode in RBB and RBK Radios
    162
  - Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, and RBQ Radios
    162
  - Selecting a Channel
    163
  - Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
    163
  - Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if Equipped)
    164
  - PTY Button Scan
    164
  - PTY Button Seek
    164
  - Satellite Antenna
    164
  - Reception Quality
    164
- Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance
  165
- CD/DVD Disc Maintenance
  166
- Climate Controls
  166
  - Air Conditioning
    166
  - Operating Tips
    171
- Radio Operation and Cellular Phones
  166
- Rear Window Features
  173
  - Electric Rear Window Defroster
    173
  - Rear Wiper/Washer Switch
    174
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    175
Starting and Operating

177
- Starting and Operating
  180
- Starting Procedures
  180
  - Automatic Transaxle
    180
  - Manual Transaxle
    180
  - Normal Starting
    180
  - Extremely Cold Weather (below 20°F or 29°C)
    181
  - If Engine Fails to Start
    181
  - After Starting
    182
  - Turbocharger "Cool down
    182
- Automatic Transaxle - if Equipped
  183
- Autostick - if Equipped
  187
  - Autostick Operation
    187
  - Autostick General Information
    188
- Manual Transaxle Operation
  189
  - 2.4 Liter Turbo- if Equipped
    190
  - Recommended Shift Speeds
    190
  - Downshifting
    191
- Parking Brake
  192
- Brake System
  194
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - if Equipped
    194
- Power Assisted Steering
  196
- Traction Control - if Equipped
  196
- Tire Safety Information
  197
  - Tire Markings
    197
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    201
  - Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
    202
- Tires-General Information
  206
  - Tire Pressure
    206
  - Tire Inflation Pressures
    207
  - Radial-Ply Tires
    210
  - Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
    210
  - Tire Spinning
    211
  - Tread Wear Indicators
    212
  - Replacement Tires
    212
  - Alignment and Balance
    213
- Snow Tires
  214
- Tire Chains
  214
- Tire Rotation Recommendations
  215
- Fuel Requirements
  216
  - L Standard Engine and 2.4L Standard Turbo Engine
    216
  - 2.4L High Output Turbo Engine
    216
  - Reformulated Gasoline
    217
  - Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
    217
  - MMT in Gasoline
    218
  - Sulfur in Gasoline
    218
  - Materials Added to Fuel
    219
  - Fuel System Cautions
    219
  - Carbon Monoxide Warnings
    220
- Adding Fuel
  221
  - Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
    221
- Trailer Towing
  223
  - Warranty Requirements
    224
- Vehicle Loading
  223
What to Do in Emergencies

227
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  228
- If Your Engine Overheats
  228
- Jacking and Tire Changing
  230
  - Jack Location
    231
  - Spare Tire Stowage
    231
  - Preparations for Jacking
    232
  - Jacking Instructions
    233
- Jump-Starting Procedures Due to a Low Battery
  235
- Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  238
  - Acceleration
    238
  - Traction
    238
- Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
  239
- Towing a Disabled Vehicle
  240
  - With Ignition Key
    240
  - Without the Ignition Key
    241
Maintaining Your Vehicle

243
- 2.4L High Output Turbo Engine Compartment
  246
- 2.4L Engine Compartment
  247
- Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
  248
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  249
- Dealer Service
  250
- Replacement Parts
  250
- Maintenance Procedures
  251
  - Engine Oil
    251
- Catalytic Converter
  256
- Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
  256
- Ignition Wiring System
  256
- Spark Plugs
  256
- Air Cleaner Element (Filter)
  258
- Crankcase Emission Control System
  258
- Engine Timing Belt
  258
- Fuel Filter
  258
- Maintenance-Free Battery
  259
- Air Conditioner
  261
- Power Steering - Fluid Check
  261
- Body Lubrication
  262
- Front Suspension Ball Joints
  262
- Windshield Wiper Blades
  263
- Exhaust System
  264
- Windshield Washer Reservoir
  264
- Cooling System
  265
- Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
  269
- Brake System
  270
- Fuel System Connections
  270
- Automatic Transaxle
  273
- Manual Transaxle
  276
  - Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
    276
- Fuses
  282
  - Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
    282
  - Interior Fuses
    285
- Vehicle Storage
  285
- Replacement Bulbs
  286
- Bulb Replacement
  287
  - Headlight Bulb Replacement
    287
  - Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights
    288
  - Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
    288
  - Tail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal Lights
    288
  - Back up Light Bulb
    289
    
    Fluids and Capacities
    290
    
    Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
    291
Maintenance Schedules

293
- Emission Control System Maintenance
  294
- Maintenance Schedule
  294
- Engines
  295
- Schedule "B"-All Engines
  297
- Schedule "A"-2.4L Turbocharged Engines
  309
If You Need Consumer Assistance

315
- If You Need Assistance
  316
- Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
  316
  - Prepare for the Appointment
    316
  - Prepare a List
    316
  - Be Reasonable with Requests
    316
- Warranty Information
  319
- Mopar Parts
  321
- Reporting Safety Defects
  321
  - In Canada
    321
- Publication Order Forms
  322
- Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
  323
  - Treadwear
    323
  - Traction Grades
    323
  - Temperature Grades
    324

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