fuel CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 1.G Owner's Guide

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)15 Gallons 56.7 Liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.4 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30, API Certified Engine Oil) 5.0 qts 4.8 Liters
Cooling System *
2.4 Liter Turbocharged Engines (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Miles Formula)8.1 qts 7.7 Liters
2.4 Liter Non-Turbocharged Engines (MopartAntifreeze/
Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Miles Formula)6.5 qts 6.2 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Refer to oil viscosity chart for cor-
rect SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil Filter Non TurboÐMopar 4105409 or equiv. TurboÐMopar 4781452AA or equiv.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection 91 Octane for High Output 2.4L Turbo and 87 Octane for 2.4L Standard
Turbo and 2.4L Standard Non Turbo Engines.
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²Off-road or desert operation.
²If 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 ªBÐAll En-
ginesº of the9Maintenance Schedules9section of this
manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule9B9ÐALL ENGINES.
Second is ScheduleªAºÐNON TURBO CHARGED
ENGINES. It is for vehicles that are not operated under
any of the conditions listed under Schedule9B9ÐALL
ENGINES.
Third is ScheduleªAºÐTURBO CHARGED ENGINES.
It is for vehicles that are not operated under any of the
conditions listed under Schedule9B9ÐALL ENGINES.Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check 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 will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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SCHEDULE ªBºÐALL ENGINES
Follow schedule ªBºÐAll 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 anL.
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 ².
²Day and night temperatures are below32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C ).
²Trailer towing.²L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).²L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If 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 ªBÐAll En-
ginesº of the9Maintenance Schedules9section of this
manual.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System.............. 194
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 267
Adding Fuel........................... 221
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 175
Additives, Fuel......................... 219
Air Cleaner, Engine...................... 258
Air Conditioning........................ 261
Air Conditioning Controls................. 166
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 171
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 261
Air Conditioning System................166,261
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 207
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment....................... 48
Airbag Light.....................45,50,60,134
Airbag Maintenance....................... 49
Airbag, Side............................ 47
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm System........................26,129Alignment and Balance................... 213
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 164
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........267,290,291
Capacities........................... 290
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 194
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 131
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 26
Appearance Care........................ 276
Auto Down Power Windows................ 31
Automatic Door Locks..................... 20
Automatic Transaxle..............12,180,183,273
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 275
Fluid Level Check...................273,274
Interlock System.....................18,184
Reset Mode.......................... 184
Selection Of Lubricant................... 273
Shifting............................. 185
Special Additives...................... 276
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Autostick...........................135,187
Back-Up Lights......................... 289
Ball Joints............................. 262
Battery............................... 259
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 25
Belts, Drive............................ 256
Belts, Engine........................... 258
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 262
B-Pillar Location........................ 202
Brake Fluid............................ 292
Brake, Parking.......................... 192
Brake System........................194,270
Anti-Lock........................... 194
Hoses.............................. 270
Master Cylinder....................... 271
Parking............................. 192
Warning Light........................ 132
Brakes.............................194,270Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 184
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 59
Bulb Replacement.....................286,287
Bulbs, Light............................ 286
Calibration, Compass..................... 107
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 290
Capacities, Fluid........................ 290
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 221
Radiator............................ 267
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 220
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 119
Carrier, Luggage........................ 119
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 165
Cassette Tape Player..................... 138
Catalytic Converter...................... 256
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 59
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Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 220
Fuel Requirements..................... 216
Jump Starting......................... 235
Oil ...........................251,290,291
Oil Change Interval.................... 252
Oil Filter............................ 291
Oil Selection.......................... 253
Oil Synthetic......................... 255
Overheating.......................... 228
Temperature Gauge..................... 130
Timing Belt.......................... 258
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................. 254
Exhaust Gas Caution..............28,59,220,264
Exhaust System......................... 264
Filler Location Fuel...................... 135
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 258
Engine Fuel.......................... 258Engine Oil........................255,291
Flashers.............................. 228
Hazard Warning....................... 228
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 235
Flooded Engine Starting................... 181
Fluid, Brake........................... 292
Fluid Capacities......................... 290
Fluid Leaks............................. 61
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 273
Fog Light Service........................ 288
Fog Lights...........................97,135
Folding Rear Seat........................ 86
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 239
Fuel..............................216,291
Adding............................. 221
Additives............................ 219
Capacity............................ 290
Clean Air............................ 217
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Filler Cap.........................135,221
Filler Door........................... 135
Filter............................... 258
Gasoline............................ 216
Gauge.............................. 129
Hoses.............................. 270
Light............................... 135
Octane Rating........................ 216
Requirements......................... 216
System Hoses......................... 270
Tank Capacity........................ 290
Fueling............................... 221
Fuses................................ 282
GasCap .............................. 221
Gasoline...........................216,290
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 217
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 217Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 130
Fuel................................ 129
Tachometer.......................... 131
Gearshift.............................. 185
General Information....................17,24
General Maintenance..................... 251
Glass Cleaning.......................... 281
Hands-Free Phone........................ 70
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 228
Head Restraints.......................... 85
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 287
Cleaning............................ 281
High Beam.........................97,131
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch......... 97
Passing.............................. 97
Switch............................... 96
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Latches
Hood............................... 92
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 216
Liftgate................................ 28
Light Bulbs.........................286,287
Lights...............................61,93
Airbag........................45,50,60,134
Anti-Lock........................... 131
Back-Up............................. 289
Brake Warning........................ 132
Center Mounted Stop................... 289
Courtesy/Reading...................... 93
Daytime Running....................... 96
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 95
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 130
Fog ...........................97,135,288
Front Replacement..................... 287
Headlight Switch....................... 96
Headlights............................ 96High Beam Indicator.................... 131
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior.............................. 94
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 129
Lights On Reminder..................... 96
Low Fuel............................ 135
Malfunction Indicator................... 134
Oil Pressure.......................... 129
Rear Servicing........................ 288
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 131
Security Alarm......................... 26
Service.............................. 287
Theft Alarm.......................... 129
Traction Control.................132,134,197
Turn Signal....................95,97,130,288
Voltage............................. 129
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 129
Loading Vehicle......................... 223
Tires ............................... 202
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