Chrysler PT Cruiser 2008 Owner's manual

LEGEND: S=Standard, O=Optional, P=Package, —= Not available
Complete package information is listed at the end of the Feature Availability section.
NOTE: Information shown is correct at time of publication, and is subject to change without notice.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
FEATURE AVAILABILITY
LX Touring Limited
EXTERIOR
Badges
Large Chrysler winged badge—hood above grille S S S
“PT Cruiser” bright badge on front doors, liftgate (left side) S S S
“Touring” bright badge on liftgate (right side) — S —
“LIMITED 2.4T” bright badge on liftgate (right side of models w/turbo) — — S
Bright Chrysler winged badge integral with electronic touch
liftgate handle S S S
Colors
Bright Silver Metallic, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat, Cool Vanilla, Deep Water
Blue Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat, Melbourne Green, Silver Steel
Metallic, Stone White, Sunset Crystal Pearl Coat, Surf Blue Pearl Coat O O O
Door Handles—Chrome S S S
Fascias
Body-color monotone painted front fascia carrying integral lower
intake-opening with open-mesh designed grille S S S
Body-color monotone painted rear fascia carrying exhaust opening
(5-mph protection) S S S
Fixed Mast Fluted Antenna S S S
Front License Plate Bracket S S S
Grille
Body-color design with Chrysler winged badge positioned across top S S S
Body-color design incorporates chrome accents on horizontal bars
with Chrysler winged badge positioned across top — — S
Lamps
Upscale designed halogen headlamps with scalloped lower edge S S S
Round front fog lamps — — S
Clear rear tail lamp(s) turn signal with amber bulb S S S
Center, High-mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) S S S
Liftgate—soft-touch electric switch S S S
Mirrors
Black manual remote control (non-folding) S — —
Black power (non-folding) — S S
Moldings
Bodyside—Chrome — P S
Rap joint—Black S S S
Moon Roof—Power with express open feature — O S

LX Touring Limited
Rear Window Defroster S S S
Spoiler
Strip design, mounted rear of roof panel, body color S S —
Sport spoiler, liftgate-mounted, body color — — S
Windows
Glass—Solar-tinted (E-marked) S S S
Power windows with driver and passenger express down,
rear window lock-out S S S
Sunscreen (privacy) glass (rear doors, quarter windows and backlight) — S S
Wiper System
Windshield, variable, intermittent S S S
Rear wiper washer with fixed intermittent wipe S S S
INTERIOR
Air Conditioning—Manual controls O S S
Carpet—Full, including cargo area S S S
Clock, Chrysler signature analog S S S
Interior Colors
Pastel Slate Gray O O O
Pastel Pebble Beige — O O
Pastel Slate Gray (Leather, two-tone, medium Slate Gray seat inserts) — — O
Pastel Pebble Beige (Leather, two-tone, medium Pebble Beige seat inserts) — — O
Console—Includes fore/aft sliding armrest and covered storage, full-length low
center with dual front cup holders, coin holders, storage trays. Includes two fold-out
cup holders for rear seat occupants S S S
Bright-ring accent around front cup holders — — S
12-volt power outlet (ignition fed) in instrument panel center stack S S S
12-volt power outlet (ignition fed) in rear cargo area — S S
Center stack bezel—Satin Silver S S —
Center stack bezel—Mini Carbon — — S
Doors
Front and rear door trim panels with storage pockets S S S
Chrome door lock knobs (included on P1 on Limited) — P S
Floor Mats—Front and rear O S S
Glove Box—Large capacity S S S
Instrument Panel—includes Satin Silver center stack bezel, bright accents around
gauges; bright “PT Cruiser” badge on PAB door; ergonomically optimized center
stack (radio positioned above HVAC controls); passenger-side mounted grab
handle; flush-close ventilation outlets S S —
Instrument Panel—includes Mini Carbon center stack bezel, bright accents around
gauges; bright “PT Cruiser” badge on PAB door; ergonomically optimized center
stack (radio positioned above HVAC controls); passenger-side mounted grab
handle; flush-close ventilation outlets — — S
High-gloss color-keyed cluster bezel and PAB door S S S

LX Touring Limited
Instrument Cluster
120-mph speedometer, tachometer, compass and outside temperature display,
silver-faced gauges, larger visible graphics and low-fuel light S S S
Lamps
Theater-dimming dome light S S S
Cargo light S S S
Console flood lamp S S S
Front courtesy/map lamps — S S
NVH Package includes dash panel silencer and acoustic applications for road and
powertrain noise abatement S S S
Rear Seat Ventilation Ducts S S S
Sport lowback front seats for improved lateral support. Bauhaus cloth lowback front
seats with two-way locking headrest, supplemental side air bags, driver side
seatback map pocket, 65/35 split fold/tumble/removable rear seat with outboard
“low-profile” two-way locking head restraints; door trim panels with vinyl bolsters S — —
Sport lowback front seats with Alias cloth (includes YES®Essentials premium seat
fabric), two-way locking headrest, supplemental side air bags, driver seatback map
pocket; 65/35 split fold/tumble/removable rear seat with outboard “low-profile” two-
way locking head restraints; door trim panels with vinyl bolsters — S —
Premium Leather/Caprice vinyl two-tone seats with two-way adjustable locking head
restraints, supplemental side air bags, driver seat adjustable lumbar, driver seatback
map pocket; 65/35 split fold/tumble/removable rear seat with outboard “low-profile”
two-way locking head restraints; door trim panels with bolsters — — S
Six-way power driver seat manual lumbar adjuster — S S
Fold-flat front passenger seat — S S
Heated driver and passenger seats — O S
Scuff Plates (front door sill)—Black S S —
Scuff Plates (front door sill)—with bright inserts, includes Chrysler winged logo(a) — — S
Shelf Panel—removable, multi-position rear (load bearing) — S S
Shifter Knob
Color-keyed round “ball” knob—color-keyed to trim color S S —
Satin Silver — — S
Shifter Bezel—ATX
Color keyed to trim color S S —
Bright Silver, Auto Stick — — S
Sound Systems—Capable of MP3 playback
AM/FM stereo with CD player, capable of MP3 playback , auxiliary audio input jack
for plug-in audio device playback S S S
SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver O O S
Speakers
Four-speaker premium sound system with (2) 6.5-inch full-range drivers in front
doors, and (2) 6.5-inch full range drivers in rear doors S S S
Speed Control — S S
Steering Column—Tilt S S S
Steering Wheel

LX Touring Limited
Vinyl-wrapped with Chrysler winged badge S S —
Leather-wrapped with Satin Silver spokes and Chrysler winged
badge — — S
Sun visors with driver and passenger covered vanity mirrors and sliding feature S — —
Sun visors with driver and passenger covered illuminated vanity mirrors and sliding
feature — S S
UConnect®Hands-free Communication System (includes automatic-dimming
rearview mirror) — — O
POWERTRAIN AND CHASSIS
2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI four-cylinder engine with five-speed manual
transmission S — —
2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI four-cylinder engine with four-speed electronic
automatic transmission O S —
2.4-liter, 16-valve, DOHC, SMPI intercooled turbo four-cylinder engine with four-
speed electronic automatic transmission — O S
“2.4-liter Turbo” embossed on engine intake manifold — P S
Brakes
Power-assisted disc/drum S S —
Four-wheel disc power brakes with ABS and low-speed
traction control (packaged with Turbo applications) O O S
Exhaust Tip
Chrome — P —
Large diameter, chrome (Turbo applications) — — S
Fuel Tank—15-gallon S S S
Horn—Single-note S S S
Steering—Power-assisted (18:1 ratio) S S S
Suspension
Ride-tuned with front stabilizer bar S S —
Touring-tuned with front stabilizer bar — — S
Wheels
Base 15-inch bolt-on wheel covers with bright lug nut caps S — —
16 x 6 inch, 9-spoke, silver-painted cast-aluminum wheels — S —
16 x 6 inch, 9-spoke chrome-clad cast-aluminum wheels(a) — O —
17 x 6 inch, 15-spoke, Polished Finish cast-aluminum wheels — — S
Tires
P195/65R15 AST S — —
P205/55R16 AST — S —
P205/50HR17 ASP — — S
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Enhanced Accident Response System S S S

LX Touring Limited
Air Bags
Advanced driver and front-passenger side multi-stage front air bags with
Occupant Classification System S S S
Supplemental side air bags S S S
Driver-side inflatable knee blocker S S S
Brake-shift and park-ignition interlocks (automatic transaxle only) S S S
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) S S S
Clutch-ignition Interlock (manual transaxle only) S — —
Door Locks—power, speed-sensitive with rolling locks, includes liftgate S S S
Electronic compass and exterior temperature display in cluster S — —
Electronic Vehicle Information Center – includes compass, outside temperature,
distance to empty, elapsed time, average fuel economy (in-cluster, reconfigurable
display) — S S
HomeLink®Universal Garage Door Opener — — S
Power Accessory Delay S S S
Rear Door Child Protection Locks S S S
Rear Seat Trapped-occupant Release Handle S S S
Remote Keyless Entry System with panic alarm button, illuminated entry, two key
fobs S S S
Seat Belts—height-adjustable three-point with pretensioners, constant force
retractors and traveling inboard buckles, front; three-point, rear three-point S S S
Security Alarm System—monitors doors and liftgate — — S
Sentry Key®Engine Immobilizer S S S
Tire Pressure Monitoring System S S S
EQUIPMENT GROUPS
Chrome Appearance Group—Includes chrome bodyside moldings, chrome lock
knobs, bright accent cup holder rings, chrome exhaust tip — O —
Sound Group—Includes AM/FM single-disc CD that can play portable device MP3
files through auxiliary audio-input jack, SIRIUS Satellite Radio receiver, six Boston
Acoustics premium speakers, subwoofer (in left rear quarter trim), 368-watt amplifier
and “Boston Premium Audio” badge on center stack bezel O O —
Sound Group II – Includes AM/FM radio with integral six-disc CD changer (plays
MP3 CDs), six Boston Acoustics premium speakers, subwoofer (in left rear quarter
trim), 368-watt amplifier and “Boston Premium Audio” badge on center stack bezel O O

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
SPECIFICATIONS
All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door multi-purpose hatchback
Assembly Plant Toluca, Mexico
EPA Vehicle Class Two-wheel-drive special purpose vehicle
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI I-4
Availability Standard—Base, Touring
Type and Description Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
Valve System Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel roller followers,
hydraulic lash adjusters
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance
shafts
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Power (SAE net) 150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5,100 rpm (62.5 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) 165 lb.-ft. (220 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 4.5 qt. (4.3L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity 7.4 qt. (7.0L)
Emission Controls Three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensor, internal engine
features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (20 sq. ft.) maximum allowable frontal area
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 21/26 manual, 19/24 automatic
Alternator 120-amp
Battery 540-amp, Group 26R, maintenance-free
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE SMPI TURBOCHARGED
Availability Optional—Touring, Standard—Limited
Type and Description Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101)
Valve System DOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller followers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum alloy head, balance
shafts
Compression Ratio 8.1:1
Power (SAE net) 180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (75 bhp/L)

Torque (SAE net) 210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) @ 2,800-4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.75L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 8 qt. (7.6L)
Emission Controls Close-coupled three-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors and
internal engine features
Max. Gross Trailer Weight 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) (20 sq. ft.) maximum allowable frontal area
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 18/24 automatic
Alternator 136-amp
Battery 510-amp, Group 26R, maintenance-free
TRANSAXLE: NVG T350 MANUAL FIVE-SPEED
Availability Standard—Base
Description Five-speed, overdrive; synchronized in all forward ratios; cable-
operated, three-plane shifter
Gear Ratios
1st 3.55
2nd 1.96
3rd 1.36
4th 0.971
5th 0.811
Reverse 3.42
Final Drive Ratio 3.94
Overall Top Gear 3.19
TRANSAXLE: AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Standard on Touring and Limited, Optional on Base
Description Electronic control, electronically modulated converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.00
4th 0.69
Reverse 2.21
Effective Final Drive Ratio 3.91
Overall Top Gear 2.694
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)
Wheelbase 103.0 (2616)
Track, Front 58.3 (1481)
Track, Rear 58.2 (1478)
Overall Length 168.9 (4290)

Overall Width 67.1 (1705)
Overall Height 63.0 (1601)
Ground Clearance 5.5 (140)
Estimated Base Curb Weight, lbs. (kg) 3,070 (1392)—manual transaxle;
3,222 (1461)—automatic transaxle
Weight Distribution, % F/R 58/42—with manual transmission at curb weight
Drag Coefficient (Base, 2.4L, Naturally
Aspirated Engine) 0.393
Fuel Tank Capacity 15 gal. (57L)
Load Capacity lbs. (kg)(b) 865 lbs. (392 kg)
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
(b) Includes driver, passengers and all cargo.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity, F/R 2/3
Front
Head Room 39.2 (996)
Leg Room 40.6 (1032)
Shoulder Room 53.8 (1368)
Hip Room 50.1 (1273)
SAE Volume 49.6 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m)
Seat Travel 9.0 (228) horizontal—All;
1.38 (35) vertical with optional power height adjuster
Recliner Range 54 inches
Rear
Head Room 39.5 (1003)
Leg Room 40.9 (1039)
Shoulder Room 53.6 (1360)
Hip Room 46.7 (1186)
SAE Volume 49.3 cu. ft. (1.40 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume Aft of Rear Seat 21.6 cu. ft. (0.61 cu. m)
SAE Cargo Volume Rear Seat Out 62.7 cu. ft. (1.78 cu. m)
Load Capacity 115 lbs. (52 kg)
EPA Interior Volume Index 120.5 cu. ft. (3.411 cu. m)
BODY
Layout Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody
SUSPENSION
Ride-tuned for Base and Touring;
Front MacPherson struts, asymmetrical lower control arms, coil springs
and link-type stabilizer bar
Rear Trailer arms, twist beam axle, watt linkage, coil springs, gas-
charged shock absorbers

STEERING
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio 18:1
Steering Turns (Lock-to-lock) 3.1 with 15-inch tires and manual transaxle
3.0 with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle
2.8 with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle
2.6 with 17-inch tires
Turning Diameter (Curb-to-curb) 36.7 ft. (11.2 m) with 15-inch tires and manual transaxle
37.9 ft. (11.6 m) with 16-inch tires and manual transaxle
40.2 ft. (12.3 m) with 16-inch tires and automatic transaxle
42.0 ft. (12.8 m) with 17-inch tires and automatic transaxle
40.2 ft. (12.2 m) with 17-inch tires and manual transaxle
WHEELS
Standard—Base
Type and Material Steel with bolt-on wheel covers with bright lug nut caps
Size 15 in. x 6 in.
Standard—Touring
Type and Material Silver painted cast-aluminum
Size 16 in. x 6 in.
Standard—Limited
Type and Material Polished aluminum
Size 17 in. x 6 in.
Optional—Touring
Type and Material Chrome-clad cast-aluminum
Size 16 in. x 6 in.
TIRES
Standard—Base
Size and Type P195/65R15 89T All-season Touring
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per Mile (km) 839 (521)
Standard—Touring
Size and Type P205/55R16 89T All-season Touring
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per Mile (km) 840 (522)
Standard—Limited
Size and Type P205/50R17 All-season Extra Load
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Revs per Mile (km) 832 (517)
BRAKES
Standard—Base and Touring

Front
Size and Type 11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding
caliper
Swept Area 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 8.97 x 1.57 (228 x 40 mm) drum
Swept Area 88.8 sq. in. (573 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Standard—Limited and Optional—Base and
Touring
Front
Size and Type 11 x 0.9 (280 x 23) vented disc with 2.25 (57) single-piston sliding
caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept Area 227.2 sq. in. (1466 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 10.62 x 0.35 (270 x 9) solid disc with 1.42 (36) single-piston
caliper with ABS and low-speed traction control
Swept Area 85.7 sq. in. (553 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type Tandem-diaphragm vacuum