engine coolant CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X
Inspect the brake linings.X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not required if
previously changed. * ‡X
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
Replace theengine timing belt.X
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 297
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 384
Adding Fuel........................... 326
Adding Washer Fluid..................187,275
Additives, Fuel......................... 324
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 374
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 377
Air Conditioning Controls................. 266
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 271
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............377,378
Air Conditioning System................266,377
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 312
Airbag.............................. 55,89
Airbag Deployment.................... 68,101
Airbag Light.................... 70,103,115,227
Airbag Maintenance.................... 69,103
Airbag, Side.......................... 65,99
Alarm, Panic............................ 33
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............ 36,226Alignment and Balance................... 319
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 265
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........383,411,412
Capacities........................... 411
Disposal............................ 385
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 297
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 227
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 36
Appearance Care........................ 395
Auto Down Power Windows................ 43
Automatic Door Locks................... 20,21
Automatic Transaxle.............. 13,280,284,391
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 393
Fluid Level Check...................... 392
Interlock System..................... 18,285
Reset Mode.......................... 285
Selection Of Lubricant................... 391
Shifting ............................. 286
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Special Additives...................... 394
Autostick............................. 289
Back-Up Lights......................... 410
BallJoints ............................. 378
Battery............................... 375
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 30,35
Belts,Drive ............................ 372
Belts, Engine........................... 374
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 379
Boot, Convertible Top..................126,130
B-Pillar Location........................ 307
Brake Fluid............................ 413
Brake, Parking.......................... 294
Brake System........................296,388
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 297
Hoses.............................. 388
Master Cylinder....................... 389
Parking............................. 294Warning Light........................ 225
Brakes.............................296,388
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 285
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 113
Bulb Replacement.....................407,408
Bulbs,Light ............................ 407
Calibration, Compass..................... 237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 411
Capacities, Fluid........................ 411
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 326
Oil (Engine)....................362,363,370
Car Washes............................ 395
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 325
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 212
Carrier, Luggage........................ 212
Catalytic Converter...................... 372
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Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 114
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............240,248
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 265
Cellular Phone.......................136,266
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 410
Chains, Tire............................ 320
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 346
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 304
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 365
Child Restraint....................... 72,105
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............ 76,109
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 75
Child Safety Locks........................ 23
Child Seat........................... 78,111
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 323
Climate Control......................... 266
Clock ...........................238,242,250
Clutch............................... 389
Clutch Fluid........................... 389CoinHolder ........................... 204
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 265
Compact Spare Tire...................... 315
Compass.............................. 237
Compass Calibration..................... 237
Compass Variance....................... 235
Console.............................. 204
Contract, Service........................ 442
Convertible............................ 121
Convertible Boot.....................126,130
Convertible Top......................... 121
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 400
Convertible Top Manual Override.........132,357
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 282
Coolant (Antifreeze)................... 411,412
Cooling System......................... 382
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 384
Coolant Level......................382,385
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 385
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Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 383
Inspection........................... 385
Points to Remember.................384,386
Pressure Cap......................... 384
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 383
Corrosion Protection..................... 395
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 374
CruiseLight ........................... 223
CupHolder ............................ 204
Customer Assistance..................... 440
Data Recorder, Event................... 70,103
Dealer Service.......................... 367
Deck Lid (Convertible)..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window................... 273
Defroster, Windshield.................. 115,268
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 185Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 364
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 183
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 385
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 192
Downshifting.......................... 293
DriveBelts ............................ 372
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 163
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 353
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 273
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 135
Electrical Power Outlets................... 201
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 189
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 229
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......222,345
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............ 76,109
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 36
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 36
Tilt Steering Column..................... 187
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 307
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 306
Tire Markings.......................... 302
Tire Safety Information.................... 302
Tires ........................... 115,311,445
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 318
Air Pressure.......................... 311
Alignment........................... 319
Chains.............................. 320
Changing............................ 346
Compact Spare........................ 315
Flat Changing........................ 351
General Information.................... 311
High Speed.......................... 313Inflation Pressures..................... 312
Jacking............................. 346
LifeofTires .......................... 318
Load Capacity.....................307,308
Quality Grading....................... 445
Radial.............................. 314
Replacement......................... 318
Rotation............................. 321
Safety............................302,311
Sizes ............................... 304
Snow Tires........................... 320
Spare Tire........................... 347
Spinning ............................ 316
Tread Wear Indicators................... 317
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 333
Top Cover............................. 126
Towing ............................... 329
Disabled Vehicle....................... 355
Guide .............................. 332
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