2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Owner's Manual

2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
Pt Cruiser
Rating:
(8)

Online manual

Size:
5.61 MB

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
4
INTRODUCTION
5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
8
Ignition Key Removal
13
Locking Doors with a Key
15
To Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
15
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
15
Replacement Keys
17
Sentry Keyĥ Programming
18
To Set the Alarm
19
To Disarm the Alarm
20
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
21
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
22
To Turn Off “Flash Lights with Lock”
23
Panic Alarm
23
To Program Additional Transmitters
24
General Information
26
Manual Door Locks
27
Power Door Locks
29
Auto-Down Feature
33
Rear Window Switches
33
Wind Buffeting
34
Lap/Shoulder Belts
37
Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt Untwisting Procedure
43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Seat Belt Anchorage
44
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped
44
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped
45
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
45
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
46
Seat Belt Extender
47
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
63
Child Restraints
65
Transporting Pets
73
Transporting Passengers
74
Exhaust Gas
75
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
76
Inside Day/Night Mirror
83
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
83
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
84
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
84
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
85
Front Seat Adjustment — If Equipped
86
Six-Way Power Seat With Manual Recliner — If Equipped
87
Manual Lumbar — If Equipped
89
Folding Front Passenger Seat — If Equipped
89
Adjustable Head Restraints
90
Heated Seats — If Equipped
91
Folding Rear Seat
92
Tumbling Rear Seat
94
Rear Seat Removal
97
EMERGENCY SEATBACK RELEASE
99
Multifunction Lever
102
Headlights and Parking Lights
102
Lights-On Reminder
103
Instrument Panel Dimmer
103
High/Low Beam Switch
104
Flash-to-Pass
104
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
104
Turn Signals
105
Lane Change Assist
105
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
105
Windshield Wiper Operation
107
Intermittent Wiper System
109
Windshield Washers
110
Mist Feature
111
Headlights With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
111
To Activate
113
To Set a Desired Speed
114
To Deactivate
114
To Resume Speed
114
To Vary the Speed Setting
114
To Accelerate for Passing
115
Programming HomeLinkĥ
117
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
120
Security
121
Troubleshooting Tips
121
Express-Open Feature
123
Wind Buffeting
124
Sunroof Maintenance
124
Center Console/Armrest Storage Bin
127
Storage Pockets
129
Position 1 (Top)
131
Position 2 (Middle)
131
Position 3 (Floor)
132
Position 4 (Vertical)
133
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
135
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
141
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
142
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
143
Compass Mini-Trip Computer Reset Button
156
Compass/Temperature Display
157
Odometer Display
159
EVIC Functions
161
To Reset the Display
162
Compass/Temperature/Audio
162
Average Fuel Economy
162
Distance To Empty (DTE)
163
Elapsed Time
163
Compass Variance
163
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
164
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
165
Automatic Compass Calibration
167
Manual Compass Calibration
168
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
170
Operating Instructions — CD Mode
173
Operating Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
175
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
176
System Activation
177
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
177
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode in REF, and RAQ, Radios
178
Selecting a Channel
178
Storing and Selecting Pre-Set Channels
179
Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (if equipped)
179
PTY Button \SCAN\
179
PTY Button \SEEK\
179
Satellite Antenna
179
Reception Quality
180
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
180
Climate Control Operation
181
Automatic Transmission
193
Normal Starting
193
Extreme Cold Weather (Below ̺20°F or ̺29°C)
194
If The Engine Fails To Start
194
Key Ignition Park Interlock
196
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
196
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission
197
Operation
201
Acceleration
203
Flowing/Rising Water
204
Power Steering Fluid Check
207
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped
211
Tire Markings
215
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
218
Tire Terminology and Definitions
219
Tire Pressure
224
TIRE CHAINS
232
SNOW TIRES
232
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
243
Common Towing Definitions
247
Automatic Transmission
259
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
260
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
261
Jack Location
263
Spare Tire Stowage
264
Spare Tire Removal
264
Preparations For Jacking
265
Preparations for Jump-Start
270
Jump-Starting Procedure
271
Towing With The Key-In-Ignition
274
Towing Without The Key-In-Ignition
275
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
276
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
279
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
279
REPLACEMENT PARTS
281
Engine Oil
282
Engine Oil Filter
285
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
286
Maintenance-Free Battery
287
Air Conditioner Maintenance
288
Body Lubrication
289
Windshield Wiper Blades
290
Adding Washer Fluid
290
Exhaust System
291
Cooling System
293
Brake System
299
Automatic Transmission
300
Integrated Power Module (IPM)
309
VEHICLE STORAGE
312
Headlamps
313
Front Parking, Turn Signal, and Side Marker Lamps
314
Front Fog Lamps – If Equipped
315
Rear Tail, Stop and Turn Signal Lamps
315
Backup Lamps
316
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
316
Engine
318
Chassis
319
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
320
At Each Stop for Fuel
322
Once a Month
323
At Each Oil Change
323
Maintenance Schedule B
323
Maintenance Schedule A
334
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
340
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
342
Prepare For The Appointment
342
Prepare A List
342
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
343
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
343
In Mexico contact:
343
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
344
Service Contract
344
WARRANTY INFORMATION
345
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
345
In Canada
346
Treadwear
348
Traction Grades
348
Temperature Grades
348

FAQ about the 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Manual

What contains the 2010 Pt Cruiser manual?

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chrysler to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chrysler Pt Cruiser. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chrysler Pt Cruiser 2010 owner's manual:

  • A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
  • Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
  • Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
  • Maintenance for your Chrysler Pt Cruiser, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks

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