wheel CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Warranty Booklet

3/60 BASIC WARRANTY
If required because of a defect in material or workmanship, the 3/60 Basic
Warranty will cover the adjustment, repair or replacement of any factory-
installed part of your vehicle except tires for 3 years or 60,000 kilometres,
whichever occurs first. The following items are exceptions; they are only
covered (if defective) for 1 year or 20,000 kilometres, whichever occurs
first:
• light bulbs and fuses
• wiper blades
• clutch discs
• brakes (rotors, pads, linings and drums)
• windshield and rear window
• wheel alignment and wheel balancing Tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers, not by DaimlerChrysler. For
details, see the tire manufacturer’s warranty booklet in your glovebox. Your
DaimlerChrysler Retailer may be able to assist you if you experience a
problem with a factory-installed tire.
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the
remaining tread. Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire
failure. You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.
Your Koss headphones (if equipped) are warranted by the manufacturer,
not by DaimlerChrysler. For details, see the Koss manufacturer’s warranty
card in your glovebox.
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3/60 BASIC WARRANTY

5/100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY
The following powertrain components are covered for5 years or 100,000
kilometres, whichever occurs first, measured from the vehicle’s original
warranty start date.
Vehicles placed in taxi, limousine, postal or ambulance service and all SRT
vehicles are excluded from the 5-year or 100,000-kilometrePowertrain
Warranty and are covered only under the 3-year or 60,000-kilometreBasic
Warranty.
• Engine - Cylinder block and all internal parts; cylinder head assemblies;
timing case, timing chain, timing belt, gears and sprockets; vibration
damper; oil pump; water pump and housing; intake and exhaust
manifolds; flywheel with starter ring gear; core plugs; valve covers; oil
pan; turbocharger housing and internal parts; turbocharger wastegate
actuator; supercharger; serpentine belt tensioner; seals and gaskets for
listed components only. •
Front-Wheel Drive - Transaxle case and all internal parts; axle shaft
assemblies; constant velocity joints and boots; differential cover; oil
pan; transaxle speed sensors; transaxle solenoid assembly; PRNDL
position switch; transaxle electronic controller; torque converter; seals
and gaskets for listed components only.
Note: Manual transmission clutch parts are not covered at any time.
• Rear-Wheel Drive - Transmission case and all internal parts; torque
converter, drive/flex plate; transmission range switch; transmission
control module; bell housing; oil pan; seals and gaskets for listed
components only. Rear axle housing and all internal parts; axle shafts;
axle shaft bearings; driveshaft assemblies; driveshaft centre bearings;
universal joints and yokes; seals and gaskets for listed components only.
Note: Manual transmission clutch parts are not covered at any time.
• 4-Wheel Drive (4x4) - Transfer case and all internal parts; transfer case
control module and shift mode motor assembly; axle housing and all
internal parts; axle shafts; axle shaft bearings; driveshaft assemblies
(front and rear); driveshaft centre bearings; universal joints and yokes;
disconnect housing assembly; seals and gaskets for listed components
only.
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5/100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

WHAT IS NOT COVERED
DAMAGE FROM MISUSE OR ACCIDENT
The warranties in this booklet do not cover repairs required due to fire,
accidents, abuse, negligence, objects striking your vehicle, carrying corro-
sive materials (such as chemicals, acids and fertilizers), misuse (such as
driving over curbs, overloading, spinning wheels, etc.), racing or partici-
pating in a racing event, improper disconnection of components, modifying
the exhaust system, tampering or making adjustments which do not comply
with DaimlerChrysler specifications.
Disconnecting, tampering with or changing the reading of the odometer
will void your warranties.
DAMAGE FROM THE ENVIRONMENT
The warranties in this booklet do not cover fading or deterioration caused
by exposure to the elements, or repairs required due to airborne fallout,
acid rain, chemicals, tree sap, insects, bird or insect droppings, salt, sand,
gravel, road hazards, hail, wind storms, lightning, floods or any other event
of nature. Road salt, car washes, scuffs and scratches, and everyday abrasion from
sand and dirt can affect the appearance of a vehicle’s wheels (steel, chrome
and aluminum) and other undercarriage parts. Some surface corrosion with
use is normal; it is not a defect and is not covered by any warranty.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND WEAR
The warranties in this booklet do not cover normal maintenance services,
such as oil and filter changes, general lubrication, tire rotation, engine
tune-ups and replacing spark plugs. Required maintenance services are
described in detail in your Owner’s Manual and herein. The warranties also
do not cover light bulbs and fuses, worn wiper blades, clutch discs, brake
rotors, pads, linings or drums, windshield and rear window, wheel
alignment and wheel balancing (unless they are defective, see page 7).
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED

•FLAT TIRE? If you have a flat tire, the service facility will remove it
and install your spare tire (where allowed by local provincial or state
legislation, tire/wheel size restrictions may apply). The spare tire must be
inflated and in sound operating condition. Tire repairs are not covered.
• OUT OF FUEL? If your vehicle runs out of fuel, a small amount of
gasoline will be delivered to your location, where regulations permit. In all
other cases, including alternate fuels, your vehicle will be towed to the
nearest re-fuelling centre. In these instances, the cost of fuel purchased will
be your responsibility.
Please read About Roadside Assistance (page 22) because there are
some limitations that may affect the service available to you.
TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE(SEE ALSO INSIDE FRONT COVER)
If your vehicle requires any of the services provided by the program, call
this toll-free number anytime, from any location in Canada or the United
States: 1-800-363-4869 (this number does not ring at DaimlerChrysler
Canada). Please identify yourself DaimlerChrysler vehicle owner and be
ready to provide:
❏ Your Vehicle Identification Number
❏ Your licence plate number
❏ Your odometer reading (kilometres) ❏
The location of your vehicle and the phone number where you can
be reached
❏ Type of service needed (tow, flat tire, battery boost, etc.)
Note: •In severe weather, some delays may be expected.
• You will have to personally authorize the service provided by the
tow company
• If your vehicle is towed to a retailer, you are responsible for
contacting the retailer to authorize the service
TOWING AFTER THE PROGRAM EXPIRES
Coverage under the Roadside Assistance Program expires at 5 years or
100,000 kilometres (or at3 years or 60,000 kilometres, if applicable),
whichever occurs first. If you call the toll-free number for assistance after
the Program expires, you will have to pay for the service provided.
Some emissions coverage lasts longer than the Roadside Assistance
Program.* For warranted emission system repairs after the program
expires, towing (only) will be provided on a reimbursement basis. Call the
toll-free number and service will be dispatched, but you will have to pay
for the tow. For reimbursement consideration, see your authorized retailer
for further details.
* See page 10.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

1. POWERTRAIN PLANS*
Powertrain plans complement the factory powertrain warranty by provid-
ing enhanced roadside coverage and car rental allowance if your vehicle is
not drivable and must be kept overnight. Certain plans also provide
additional distance coverage.
Major components covered are:
• engine •transmission •front-wheel drive •rear-wheel drive •4-wheel
drive (4x4) •all-wheel drive vehicles
2. GOLDPLANS*
Each plan provides full mechanical repair protection to non-powertrain
(Gold) components. Certain plans also provide full mechanical protection
against powertrain component repairs beyond your vehicle’s powertrain
warranty coverage. Contracts are available with or without a deductible.
Major components covered are:
• steering •air conditioning •engine cooling and fuel •front suspension
• rear suspension •electrical •hydraulic brake components •anti-lock
brakes
* Maximum terms available on new vehicles registered in Canada only.
3. GOLDPLUSPLANS*
The most complete protection available for your new vehicle is a Gold
Plus  Service Contract which combines the benefits of Gold component
coverage (see GoldPlans), plus, the most important vehicle maintenance
functions:
• Engine oil and oil filter changes
• Tire rotation every other service
• Peace-of-Mind motoring with Tire Road Hazard Protection
which provides full, or pro-rata, replacement of the original four
tires, or their repair
• Rental car allowance for same-day warranty repairs - your vehicle
need not be kept overnight before eligibility for the rental allow-
ance is met
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OPTIONAL DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA SERVICE CONTRACTS