power steering fluid CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2003 1.G Warranty Booklet
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MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance must be completed to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability . The limited warranties in the warranty booklet DO NOT COVER repairs
required due to improper maintenance. W e strongly suggest you keep track of scheduled maintenance and
keep receipts or other documents. Use only recommended Mopar lubricants and genuine Mopar parts.
NOTE: WHERE TIME (MONTHS) AND METRAGE ARE INDICA TED, FOLLOW THE INTERVAL
THA T OCCURS FIRST .
AT EACH STOP FOR FUEL
¥ Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after
a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground willimprove the accuracy of the oil level reading.
Add oil only when the level is at or below the
ADD or MIN mark.
¥ Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
ONCE A MONTH
¥ Check the tire pressure and look for unusualwear or damage.
¥ Inspect the battery and clean and tighten theterminals as required.
¥ Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake
master cylinder , power steering and transmission
and add as needed.
¥ Check all the lights and all other electrical itemsfor correct operation.
¥ Inspect the CV joints, steering, and suspensioncomponents.
¥ Check rubber seals on each side of the radiatorfor proper fit (Neon, Sebring, Sebring Convertible,Concorde, 300M and Intrepid only).
¥ Check and clean wiper blades. Replace if required.
VISUAL INSPECTIONS Ð
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF COMPONENT
DETERIORA TION AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
There are two maintenance schedules contained in your OwnerÕ s Manual. Schedule
ÒAÓ lists the scheduled maintenance to beperformed under normal operating conditions.Schedule ÒBÓ is for vehicles that are operatedunder one or more of the following conditions:day or night temperatures are below 0 ¡C; stop
and go driving; extensive engine idling; drivingin dusty conditions; short trips of less than 16.2 km; more than 50% of your driving is atsustained high speeds during hot weather ,
above 32 ¡C; trailer towing; taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service); off-roador desert driving; if equipped for and operatingwith E-85 (ethanol) fuel. Schedule ÒBÓ bestdescribes operating conditions in Canada and isthe recommended service schedule. For yourconvenience, the scheduled maintenanceintervals outlined in this booklet follow theSevere Service Schedule as described in yourOwnerÕ
s Manual.
The performance of all scheduled service workis required to maintain your vehicle in goodoperating condition and to keep your warrantyvalid throughout the warranty period. Thespecified services are available at yourauthorized Chrysler , Dodge or Jeep
¨dealer
.
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. reserves theright to deny warranty coverage if the vehiclehas not been properly maintained.
INTRODUCTION
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Maintenance Service
Sc hedule ÒBÓ
Odometer Reading
Date
24,0 00 km
Dealer copy.
Remove and attach to Repair Order 26-92-05-01 3N.
Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
24,0 00 km
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary (Sebring, Sebring Convertible only).
l Inspect and replace, if required, the air cleaner element (PT Cruiser and Neon only).
l Replace the engine air cleaner filter (Minivan, Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up air filter located inside the air cleaner(Neon and PT Cruiser only).
l Adjust the drive belt tension (Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Inspect the generator belt, replace if necessary (2.4L Minivan only).
l Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension (2.4L Minivan only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive power transfer unit fluid (Minivan only).*
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals than shown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% atsustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow or commercial service.
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Odometer Reading
Date
Repair Order No.
DAIMLER CHR YSLER
D EALER STAMP
Signature of authorized DaimlerChrysler Canada dealer
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary(Sebring, Sebring Convertible only).
l Inspect and replace, if required, the air cleaner element (PTCruiser and Neon only).
l Replace the engine air cleaner filter (Minivan, Concorde,Intrepid and 300M only).
l Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up air filter locatedinside the air cleaner (Neon and PT Cruiser only).
l Adjust the drive belt tension (Concorde, Intrepid and 300Monly).
l Inspect the generator belt, replace if necessary (2.4L Minivanonly).
l Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension(2.4L Minivan only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive power transfer unit fluid(Minivan only).*
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals thanshown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% at sustainedhigh speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow
or commercial service.Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
24,0 00 km
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Maintenance Service
Sc hedule ÒBÓ
Odometer Reading
Date
34,0 00 km
Dealer copy.
Remove and attach to Repair Order 26-92-07-01 3N.
Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
34,0 00 km
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary (Sebring, Sebring Convertible only).
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary (Minivan, Concorde,Intrepid and 300M only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid (Minivan only).*
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals than shown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% atsustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow or commercial service.
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Odometer Reading
Date
Repair Order No.
DAIMLER CHR YSLER
D EALER STAMP
Signature of authorized DaimlerChrysler Canada dealer
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace ifnecessary (Sebring, Sebring Convertible only).
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace ifnecessary (Minivan, Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive overrunning clutch and rearcarrier fluid (Minivan only).*
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals thanshown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow or
commercial service.Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
34,0 00 km
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Maintenance Service
Sc hedule ÒBÓ
Odometer Reading
Date
48,0 00 km
Dealer copy.
Remove and attach to Repair Order 26-92-10-01 3N.
Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
48,0 00 km
lChange engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Replace the engine air cleaner filter if required (all models).
l Replace the spark plugs (2.4L).
l Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.
l Replace the make-up air filter located inside the air cleaner (Neon and PT Cruiser only).
l Adjust the drive belt tension (Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Adjust the generator belt tension (Neon and PT Cruiser only).
l Inspect the generator belt, replace if necessary (2.4L Minivan only).
l Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension (2.4L Minivan only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive power transfer unit fluid (Minivan only).*
l Tires Ð Rotate and check tire pressure.
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals (Minivan, Neon and PT Cruiser only).
l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals than shown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% atsustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow or commercial service.
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Odometer Reading
Date
Repair Order No.
DAIMLER CHR YSLER
D EALER STAMP
Signature of authorized DaimlerChrysler Canada dealer
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Replace the engine air cleaner filter if required (all models).
l Replace the spark plugs (2.4L).
l Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.
l Replace the make-up air filter located inside the air cleaner (Neonand PT Cruiser only).
l Adjust the drive belt tension (Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Adjust the generator belt tension (Neon and PT Cruiser only).
l Inspect the generator belt, replace if necessary (2.4L Minivanonly).
l Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension (2.4LMinivan only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive power transfer unit fluid (Minivanonly).*
l Tires Ð Rotate and check tire pressure.
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals (Minivan, Neon and PT Cruiser only).
l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals thanshown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% at sustainedhigh speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow
or commercial service.Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
48,0 00 km
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Maintenance Service
Sc hedule ÒBÓ
Odometer Reading
Date
67,000 km
Dealer copy.
Remove and attach to Repair Order 26-92-14-01 3N.
Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
67 ,000 km
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary (Sebring, Sebring Convertible only).
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary (Minivan, Concorde,Intrepid and 300M only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive overrunning clutch and rear carrier fluid (Minivan only).*
l Tires Ð Rotate and check tire pressure.
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals than shown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% atsustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow or commercial service.
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Odometer Reading
Date
Repair Order No.
DAIMLER CHR YSLER
D EALER STAMP
Signature of authorized DaimlerChrysler Canada dealer
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace ifnecessary (Sebring, Sebring Convertible only).
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace ifnecessary (Minivan, Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive overrunning clutch and rearcarrier fluid (Minivan only).*
l Tires Ð Rotate and check tire pressure.
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals thanshown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% at sustainedhigh speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or fif used for trailer tow
or commercial service.Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
67 ,000 km
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Maintenance Service
Sc hedule ÒBÓ
Odometer Reading
Date
72,0 00 km
Dealer copy.
Remove and attach to Repair Order 26-92-15-01 3N.
Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
72,0 00 km
lChange engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate as required all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary (Sebring, Sebring Convertible only).
l Inspect and replace, if required, the air cleaner element (PT Cruiser and Neon only).
l Replace the engine air cleaner filter (Minivan, Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Inspect and replace, if required, the make-up air filter located inside the air cleaner (Neonand PT Cruiser only).
l Adjust the drive belt tension (Concorde, Intrepid and 300M only).
l Inspect the generator belt, replace if necessary (2.4L Minivan only).
l Inspect and adjust the power steering pump belt tension (2.4L Minivan only).
l Change the all-wheel-drive power transfer unit fluid (Minivan only).*
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the front and rear brake linings and components (all except Sebring and Sebring Convertible).
l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug condition.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
* All-wheel-drive minivans power transfer unit fluid and overrunning clutch/rear carrier fluid must be changed at more frequent intervals than shown in Schedule B if the vehicle is operated more than 50% atsustained high speeds during hot weather, above 32 ¡C (90 ¡F) or if used for trailer tow or commercial service.
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