2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Owner's Manual
Year:
2009
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
Pt Cruiser
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Ignition Key Removal
14
Locking Doors with a Key
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
16
STEERING WHEEL LOCK - IF EQUIPPED
16
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
16
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
17
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System - If Equipped
17
SENTRY KEY - IF EQUIPPED
17
Replacement Keys
18
Sentry Key Programming
19
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED
20
To Set the Alarm
21
To Disarm the Alarm
21
Security System Manual Override
22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
22
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
23
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
24
To Turn Off Flash Lights with Lock
24
Panic Alarm
25
To Program Additional Transmitters
25
General Information
27
Transmitter Battery Service
28
DOOR LOCKS
29
Manual Door Locks
29
Power Door Locks
30
Child Protection Door Lock System - If Equipped
32
POWER WINDOWS
33
Auto-Down Feature
34
Rear Window Switches
35
Wind Buffeting
35
LIFTGATE
35
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
37
Lap/Shoulder Belts
38
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting Procedure
44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Seat Belt Anchorage
45
Seat Belt Pretensioners
45
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
46
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
47
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
47
Child Restraints
64
Transporting Pets
72
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
72
SAFETY TIPS
73
Transporting Passengers
73
Exhaust Gas
73
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
74
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
75
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
77
MIRRORS
81
Inside Day/Night Mirror
81
Outside Mirror - Driver Side
81
Outside Mirror - Passenger Side
82
Power Mirrors - If Equipped
82
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
83
Sun Visor Sliding Feature
83
uconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED
84
Operation
86
Phone Call Features
93
uconnect phone Features
96
Advanced Phone Connectivity
101
Things You Should Know About Your uconnect phone
103
General Information
112
SEATS
112
Front Seat Adjustment - If Equipped
112
Six-Way Power Seat With Manual Recliner - If Equipped
113
Manual Lumbar - If Equipped
114
Folding Front Passenger Seat - If Equipped
115
Adjustable Head Restraints
116
Heated Seats - If Equipped
116
Folding Rear Seat
118
Tumbling Rear Seat
120
Rear Seat Removal
122
EMERGENCY SEATBACK RELEASE
124
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
125
LIGHTS
127
Map/Reading Lights
127
Headlights
128
Parking and Instrument Panel Lights
128
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) - If Equipped
129
Lights - On Reminder
129
Fog Lights - If Equipped
130
Turn Signal Operation
130
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch
131
Flash-to-Pass
132
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
132
Windshield Wiper Operation
132
Intermittent Wiper System
133
Windshield Washers
134
Mist Feature
134
TILT STEERING COLUMN
134
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
135
To Activate
136
To Set a Desired Speed
136
To Deactivate
136
To Resume Speed
136
To Vary the Speed Setting
137
Manual Transaxle
137
To Accelerate for Passing
138
Using Electronic Speed Control on Hills
138
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
138
Programming Homelink
139
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
143
Security
143
Troubleshooting Tips
144
General Information
144
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
145
Express-Open Feature
145
Wind Buffeting
146
Sunroof Maintenance
147
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
147
STORAGE
149
Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin
149
Storage Pockets
150
CONSOLE FEATURES
150
REAR SHELF PANEL - IF EQUIPPED
151
Position 1 (Top)
152
Position 2 (Middle)
152
Position 3 (Floor)
153
Position 4 (Vertical)
154
Position 5 (Table)
154
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
156
Rear Window Defroster
156
Rear Wiper/Washer Switch - If Equipped
157
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
159
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
162
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - BASE
163
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - PREMIUM
164
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - TURBO
165
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
166
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED
176
Compass Mini-Trip Computer Reset Button
176
Compass/Temperature Display
177
Odometer Display
179
Trip Odometer (ODO)
179
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
180
EVIC Operation
180
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
189
SALES CODE RAQ - AM/FM/CD (6-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO), uconnect phone, AND VIDEO ENTERTAI
189
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
190
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
195
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for CD Audio Play)
196
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
198
Operation Instructions - (CD Mode for MP3 Audio Play)
201
LOAD/EJECT Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
201
SALES CODE REF - AM/FM/CD (SINGLE-DISC) RADIO WITH OPTIONAL uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) AND uconnect phone CAPABILITY
203
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
203
Operating Instructions - CD Mode
207
Operating Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
209
Operating Instructions - uconnect phone - If Equipped
210
Operating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) - If Equipped
210
uconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED
211
System Activation
211
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
211
Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios
212
Selecting a Channel
212
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
213
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)
213
PTY Button SCAN
213
PTY Button SEEK
213
Satellite Antenna
213
Reception Quality
214
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
214
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
215
CLIMATE CONTROLS
215
Climate Control Operation
215
Operating Tips
221
STARTING AND OPERATING
223
STARTING PROCEDURES
226
Manual Transaxle - If Equipped
226
Automatic Transaxle - If Equipped
226
Normal Starting
226
Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)
227
If The Engine Fails To Start
227
After Starting
228
Turbocharger Cool-Down
228
MANUAL TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED
228
Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
228
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE - IF EQUIPPED
231
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
232
Four-Speed Automatic Transaxle
233
Gear Ranges
234
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED
236
Operation
237
General Information
237
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
238
Acceleration
238
Traction
239
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
239
Flowing/Rising Water
240
Shallow Standing Water
240
POWER STEERING
242
Power Steering Fluid Check
243
PARKING BRAKE
243
BRAKE SYSTEM
245
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) - If Equipped
246
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
248
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
250
Tire Markings
250
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
253
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
254
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
258
Tire Pressure
258
TIRE CHAINS
265
SNOW TIRES
266
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
266
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
267
Base System
269
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
272
2.4L And 2.4L Turbo Engines
272
ADDING FUEL
276
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
276
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
278
VEHICLE LOADING
278
Vehicle Certification Label
278
TRAILER TOWING
280
Common Towing Definitions
280
TOWING TIPS
290
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
292
Towing - Manual Transaxle
292
Towing - Automatic Transaxle
292
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
293
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
294
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
294
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
296
Jack Location
296
Spare Tire Stowage
297
Spare Tire Removal
297
Preparations For Jacking
298
Jacking Instructions
298
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
302
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
304
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
305
Towing With The Key-In-Ignition
305
Towing Without The Key-In-Ignition
306
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
307
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.4L
309
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 2.4L TURBO
310
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
311
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
311
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
311
REPLACEMENT PARTS
313
DEALER SERVICE
313
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
314
Engine Oil
314
Engine Oil Filter
318
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
318
Maintenance-Free Battery
319
Air Conditioner Maintenance
320
Body Lubrication
321
Windshield Wiper Blades
322
Adding Washer Fluid
322
Exhaust System
323
Cooling System
325
Brake System
331
Automatic Transaxle
333
Manual Transaxle
336
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
336
FUSES
342
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
342
VEHICLE STORAGE
346
REPLACEMENT BULBS
346
BULB REPLACEMENT
347
Headlights
347
Front Parking, Turn Signal, and Side Marker Lights
348
Front Fog Lights - If Equipped
349
Tail/Stop Lights and Rear Turn Signal Lights
349
Backup Lights
350
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
350
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
351
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
352
Engine
352
Chassis
353
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
355
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
356
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
356
At Each Stop for Fuel
358
Once a Month
358
At Each Oil Change
358
Maintenance Schedule B - All Engines
359
Maintenance Schedule A - Non-Turbocharged
370
Maintenance Schedule A - Turbocharged
375
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
381
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
383
Prepare For The Appointment
383
Prepare A List
383
Be Reasonable With Requests
383
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
383
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
384
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
384
In Mexico contact
384
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
385
Service Contract
385
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
386
MOPAR PARTS
386
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
386
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C
386
In Canada
387
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
387
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
389
Treadwear
389
Traction Grades
389
Temperature Grades
390
INDEX
391
2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Overview
Introduction
The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser embodies a remarkable blend of retro styling and modern practicality, making it an appealing choice for those who wish to stand out on the road. This versatile compact car, designed with a unique hatchback silhouette, offers a distinct character that is both trendy and functional. With its ample cargo space and comfortable seating, the PT Cruiser continues to attract drivers looking for an engaging driving experience combined with everyday utility.
Powertrains
The 2009 PT Cruiser comes equipped with two powertrain options. The standard engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder that generates 150 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque, providing sufficient power for daily commuting. For those seeking a bit more performance, an available 2.4-liter turbocharged engine delivers a sprightly 180 horsepower, enhancing the driving experience with quicker acceleration and responsive handling. Drivers can choose between a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, allowing for a personalized driving experience.
Trims
The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser is available in several trims: base, Limited, and Touring, each offering various features and styles. The base model provides essential amenities, while the Limited trim adds extra comfort with features like leather upholstery and premium sound systems. Meanwhile, the Touring trim focuses on delivering a sporty feel with 16-inch alloy wheels and additional interior upgrades, catering to varying tastes and needs.
Features
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