coolant CHRYSLER CONCORDE 2004 2.G User Guide

Once a Month
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Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and add
as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule “A” 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule “B” 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
238 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emis-
sions).X
Replace theengine timing belt(California
Emissions).X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Adjust the drive belt tension.X
Change the differential fluid. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE “B” 245
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Replace the drive belts. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
SCHEDULE “A” 247
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡ X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emissions
equipped vehicles only).X
Replace theengine timing belt(California Emis-
sions equipped vehicles only).X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months
or 100,000 miles.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
248 SCHEDULE “A”
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About Your Brakes...................... 157
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 112
Accident Damage....................... 221
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 211
Adding Fuel.......................... 170
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 202
Air Conditioning....................137,140
Air Conditioning Controls.............137,140
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 146
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 205
Air Conditioning System................. 204
Air Pressure, Tires...................159,161
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................37,38
Airbag Light....................37,41,49,111
Airbag Maintenance...................... 40
Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 167
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 211
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 211
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 157
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 112
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23Appearance Care....................... 220
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 56
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Headlights..................67,70
Automatic Off, Interior Lights.............. 65
Automatic Temperature Control............ 140
Automatic Transaxle..................153,217
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 219
Fluid Level Check..................... 218
Reset Mode......................... 154
Selection Of Lubricant................. 217
Shifting............................ 154
Special Additives..................... 219
Backfire, Engine........................ 202
Ball Joints............................ 207
Battery............................182,203
Emergency Starting.................... 182
Gas Caution......................182,203
Jump Starting........................ 182
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................183,203
262 INDEX

Instrument Panel..................... 223
Seat Belts........................... 223
Vinyl.............................. 221
Washing............................ 220
Waxing............................. 221
Wheels............................. 221
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 209
Climate Control........................ 137
Clock................................ 113
Coat Hook............................. 55
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 136
Compact Disc Player................. 114,119
Compact Spare Tire..................... 162
Compass............................94,98
Compass Calibration...................94,98
Compass Variance....................... 95
Computer, Trip/Travel..................93,96
Console, Overhead....................... 75
Contract, Service....................... 254
Cooling System........................ 210
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 211
Coolant Level........................ 213
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 211Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 211
Inspection........................... 210
Points to Remember................... 213
Pressure Cap........................ 212
Radiator Cap........................ 212
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 214
Selection of Coolant................... 211
Corrosion Protection.................... 220
Courtesy Lights......................... 66
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 202
Cruise Light.........................73,110
Cup Holder............................ 55
Customer Assistance.................... 252
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 65
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 193
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 139
Defroster, Windshield...............50,138,143
Diagnostic System, Onboard............ 111,191
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 69
Disabled Vehicle Towing................. 186
264 INDEX

Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 176
Flat Tire Changing...................... 177
Floor Shift Interlock...................... 13
Fluid Capacities........................ 233
Fluid Leaks............................ 50
Fluid Level Checks...................... 218
Fog Lights............................. 68
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 186
Fuel..............................109,167
Adding............................. 170
Filler Cap........................... 171
Filter.............................. 202
Gauge............................. 109
Materials Added...................... 169
Octane Rating........................ 167
System Hoses........................ 217
Fuses.............................224,225
Garage Door Opener...................76,81
GasCap .............................. 171
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 168
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 168Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 110
Fuel............................... 109
Oil Pressure......................... 109
Speedometer/Odometer................ 111
Glass Cleaning......................... 223
Glove Compartment..................... 13
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 176
Head Restraints......................... 63
Headlights
Automatic........................... 67
Bulb Replacement..................226,227
Cleaning............................ 222
Dimmer Switch....................... 69
Lights On Reminder.................... 67
Switch.............................. 66
Time Delay........................... 67
Heated Mirrors......................... 56
Heated Seats........................... 61
Heater............................137,140
High Beam Indicator.................... 110
Holder, Cup........................... 55
266 INDEX

Seats................................. 59
Cleaning............................ 221
Glide-To-Exit......................... 60
Heated.............................. 61
Lumbar Support....................... 61
Power.............................. 59
Reclining............................ 59
Sentry Key............................. 9
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................ 191
Service Manuals........................ 257
Setting the Clock....................... 113
Shoulder Belts.......................... 32
Side Airbag............................ 39
Side View Mirror Adjustment............... 57
Side Window Demisters.................. 144
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 185
Snow Chains.......................... 163
Snow Tires............................ 164
Spare Tire............................ 162
Spark Plugs........................... 200
Specifications.......................... 232Engine............................. 232
Speed Control.......................... 72
Speed Proportional Steering............... 158
Speedometer.......................... 110
Starting.............................. 151
Steering
Linkage............................ 207
Power...........................158,205
Speed Proportional.................... 158
Tilt Column.......................... 71
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 133
Stuck, Freeing......................... 186
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 169
Sun Roof............................87,88
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 33
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 199
Tachometer........................... 109
Tape Player........................... 134
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 177
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
INDEX 271
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