THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
Defroster
Checkoperationbyselectingthedefrostmodeandplace
theblowercontrolonhighspeed.Youshouldbeableto
feeltheairdirectedagainstthewindshield.
SeatBelts
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Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately.Donotdisassembleormodifythesystem.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision.Rearseatbeltassembliesmustbereplacedafter
acollisioniftheyhavebeendamaged(i.e.,bentretractor,
tornwebbing,etc.).Ifthereisanyquestionregardingbelt
orretractorcondition,replacethebelt.
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodgedinthetread.Inspecttreadandsidewallforcutsor
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(includingspare)forproperpressure.
AirbagWarningLight
Thelightshouldcomeonandremainonforsixtoeight
secondsasabulbcheckwhentheignitionswitchisfirst
turnedON.IftheLEDisnotlitduringstarting,haveit
checked.Ifthelightstaysonorcomesonwhiledriving,
havethesystemcheckedbyanauthorizeddealer.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
whileyouworkthecontrols.Checkturnsignalandhigh
beamindicatorlightsontheinstrumentpanel.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler PT Cruiser Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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