transmission oil CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners Manual
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Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid, refer
to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
for correct fluid type.
WARNING!
Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point or unidentified as to specification, may
result in sudden brake failure during hard pro-
longed braking. You could have an accident.
WARNING!
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter.
Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate the
brake fluid as seal damage will result!
Automatic Transaxle
All front wheel drive vehicles have a transmission and
differential assembly contained within a single housing.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transaxle to assure optimum transaxle performance. Use
only manufacturers recommended transmission fluid,
refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts for correct fluid type. It is important that the
transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level
using the recommended fluid.
280 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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SCHEDULE“B”—ALL ENGINES
Follow schedule“B”—All Engines if you usually operate
your vehicle under one or more of the following condi-
tions.
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every
60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated
under one or more of the conditions marked with an.
Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48,000 miles (77
000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or
more of the conditions marked with an†.
•Day and night temperatures are below32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.†
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow schedule“B—All
Engines”of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
SCHEDULE“B”—ALL ENGINES 309
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Back-Up Lights......................... 301
Ball Joints............................. 268
Battery............................... 265
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Belts, Drive............................ 261
Belts, Engine........................... 264
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 269
Boot, Convertible Top...................68,72
B-Pillar Location........................ 206
Brake Fluid............................ 304
Brake, Parking.......................... 195
Brake System........................197,278
Anti-Lock........................... 198
Hoses.............................. 278
Master Cylinder....................... 279
Parking............................. 195
Warning Light........................ 130
Brakes.............................197,278
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 186Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 56
Bulb Replacement.....................297,299
Bulbs, Light............................ 297
Calibration, Compass...................... 78
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 302
Capacities, Fluid........................ 302
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 225
Oil (Engine)....................252,253,260
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 275
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 224
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 167
Cassette Tape Player................136,146,149
Catalytic Converter...................... 262
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 57
CD Changer......................145,151,157
CD Player..................142,153,155,159,162
CD Player Maintenance................... 168
INDEX 341
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Starting............................... 182
Automatic Transmission................. 182
Engine Fails to Start.................... 183
Manual Transmission................... 182
Starting Procedures...................... 182
Steering
Power...........................199,268
Tilt Column.......................... 101
Wheel Lock........................... 17
Storage............................ 116,297
Storage Bin............................ 116
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 244
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 40
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 260
System, Navigation...................... 166
Tachometer............................ 129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......128,234
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 53Theft Alarm............................ 25
Theft System............................ 25
Tilt Steering Column..................... 101
Tire and Loading Information Placard......206,207
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 205
Tire Markings.......................... 201
Tire Safety Information.................... 201
Tires ............................58,210,337
Air Pressure.......................... 210
Alignment........................... 218
Chains.............................. 219
Changing............................ 235
Compact Spare........................ 214
Flat Changing........................ 240
General Information.................... 210
High Speed.......................... 213
Inflation Pressures..................... 211
Jacking............................. 235
Load Capacity.....................206,207
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