Chrysler 2004 PT Cruiser User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

..............................63

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

...................................121

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................177

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

..............................................227

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................................243

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................293

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

.........................................315

INDEX

....................................................................325

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction ...........................4

mHow To Use This Manual ..................4

mWarnings And Cautions ...................6

mVehicle Identification Number ...............6

mVehicle Modifications / Alterations ...........7

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of

service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be

aware of all safety warnings.

When it comes to service, remember that your dealer

knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-

cians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,

certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-

ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a

complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this owner’s manual:

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures which could result in an accident or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire manual you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is found on the

driver’s front corner of the instrument panel, visible

through the windshield. This number also appears on the

vehicle registration or title.

6 INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle

could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety

and may lead to an accident resulting in serious

injury or death.

INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys ..................12

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12

▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............14

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................14

mSentry Key ............................14

▫Replacement Keys ......................16

▫Sentry Key Programming .................16

▫General Information ....................17

mSteering Wheel Lock — If Equipped ..........17

▫If You Wish To Manually Lock The Steering

Wheel ..............................17

▫To Release The Steering Wheel Lock .........17

▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System . .18

mDoor Locks ............................18

▫Manual Door Locks .....................18

▫Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........19

▫Central Locking/Unlocking — If Equipped ....20

▫Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped .......20

▫“Child-Protection” Door Lock System

(Rear Doors) ..........................21

mRemote 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

mSecurity Alarm System — If Equipped .........26

▫To Set The Alarm ......................26

▫To Disarm The System ...................27

▫Security System Manual Override ...........27

mLiftgate ...............................28

mEmergency Seat Back Release ...............29

mPower Windows ........................30

▫Auto Down Feature ....................31

▫Rear Window Switches ..................31

▫Wind Buffeting ........................32

mOccupant Restraints ......................32

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................33

▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....38

▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....39

▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................41

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............41

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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