maintenance schedule CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2004 1.G Owner's Guide

Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (104
000)(112
000)(120
000)(128
000)(136 000)
[Months] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. Not
required if previously changed. * ³X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months,
regardless of mileage.X
Replace thePCV make-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 311
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Miles 90,000 95,000 100,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (144 000) (156 000) (160 000) (168 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. 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. * ³X
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months. X
Replace thePCV make-up air filter.X
Replace theengine timing belt.X
312 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 110,000 115,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (177 000) (185 000) (193 000)
[Month] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect thePCV Valveand replace if necessary. * X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ 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.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 313
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Locks
Central.............................. 20
Child Protection........................ 21
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 19
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lubrication, Body....................... 262
Luggage Rack.......................... 119
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 259
Maintenance, General..................... 251
Maintenance Procedures................... 251
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule9A9.......................305,309
Schedule9B9.......................... 297
Maintenance Schedules.................... 294
Malfunction Indicator Light..............134,249
Manual, Service......................... 322
Manual Transaxle..................180,189,276Downshifting......................... 191
Fluid Level Check...................... 276
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 276
Lubricant Selection..................... 276
Master Cylinder......................... 271
Mirrors................................ 67
Electric Remote........................ 68
Outside.............................. 67
Rearview............................. 67
Vanity............................... 69
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Mopar Parts.........................250,321
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 95
Navigation System....................... 161
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 59
Occupant Restraints....................... 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline................... 216
334 INDEX

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 60
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 61
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 321
Safety Information, Tire................... 197
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio.......................... 161
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 164
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 294
Seat Belts.............................. 32
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 38
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 38
And Pregnant Women................... 41
Child Restraint......................... 50
Cleaning............................ 282
Front Seat............................ 33
Pretensioners.......................... 41
Rear Seat............................. 33
Reminder............................ 131
Untwisting Procedure.................... 39Seats................................. 82
Adjustment........................... 82
Head Restraints........................ 85
Heated.............................. 85
Height Adjustment...................... 83
Rear Folding........................86,88
Reclining............................. 84
Removal............................. 90
Security Alarm.......................... 26
Sentry Key...........................14,27
Sentry Key Programming................... 16
Service and Maintenance.................. 294
Service Assistance....................... 316
Service Contract......................... 318
Service Manuals........................ 322
Setting the Clock........................ 136
Severe Service.......................... 297
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 190
Shoulder Belts........................... 33
INDEX 337
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