Chrysler 2006 PT Cruiser Convertible Automobile User Manual


 
NOTE: Check the automatic transmission fluid level
before towing.
Towing Tips Electronic Speed Control (If
Equipped)
Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Towing Tips Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
While stopped, put transaxle in neutral, but do not
increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
refer to Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
towing with all four wheels on the ground)
Recreational towing on vehicle’s equipped with auto-
matic transaxle’s is not recommended.
NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four
wheels are off the ground.
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