coolant CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owner's Manual

Miles108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (182 000) (192 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. * ‡ X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace theengine timing belt.*X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at
102,000 miles.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
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.
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Miles 35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000
(Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX
Rotate tires.XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not
replaced at 100,000 miles.X
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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.............. 212
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 286
Adding Fuel........................... 239
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 192
Additives, Fuel......................... 237
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 276
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 279
Air Conditioning Controls................. 183
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 188
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............279,280
Air Conditioning System................183,279
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 225
Airbag................................ 43
Airbag Deployment....................... 50
Airbag Light.....................47,52,62,142
Airbag Maintenance....................... 51
Airbag, Side............................ 49
Alarm, Panic............................ 23
Alarm System........................26,137Alignment and Balance................... 232
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 181
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........285,311,312
Capacities........................... 311
Disposal............................ 287
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 212
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 139
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 26
Appearance Care........................ 297
Auto Down Power Windows................ 32
Automatic Door Locks..................... 20
Automatic Transaxle..............12,196,199,293
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 295
Fluid Level Check...................... 294
Interlock System.....................18,200
Reset Mode.......................... 201
Selection Of Lubricant................... 293
Shifting............................. 201
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Special Additives...................... 296
Autostick...........................143,204
Back-Up Lights......................... 310
Ball Joints............................. 280
Battery............................... 277
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 25
Belts, Drive............................ 273
Belts, Engine........................... 276
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 281
B-Pillar Location........................ 220
Brake Fluid............................ 313
Brake, Parking.......................... 209
Brake System........................ 211,290
Anti-Lock........................... 212
Hoses.............................. 290
Master Cylinder....................... 291
Parking............................. 209
Warning Light........................ 140Brakes............................. 211,290
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 200
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 60
Bulb Replacement.....................306,308
Bulbs, Light............................ 306
Calibration, Compass..................... 114
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 311
Capacities, Fluid........................ 311
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 239
Oil (Engine)....................264,265,272
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 238
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 126
Carrier, Luggage........................ 126
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 181
Cassette Tape Player................146,149,152
Catalytic Converter...................... 274
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Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 61
CD Changer......................150,161,167
CD Player..................159,163,165,169,172
CD Player Maintenance................... 182
Cellular Phone........................70,183
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 310
Central Door Locks....................... 20
Chains, Tire............................ 233
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 248
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 217
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 267
Child Restraint.......................... 52
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 57
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 56
Child Safety Locks........................ 21
Child Seat.............................. 58
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 236
Climate Control......................... 183
Clock................................ 144Clutch............................... 291
Clutch Fluid........................... 291
Coin Holder........................... 120
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 182
Compact Disc Player..................152,159
Compact Spare Tire...................... 228
Compass.............................. 112
Compass Calibration..................... 114
Compass Variance....................... 113
Console.............................. 120
Console, Overhead....................... 111
Contract, Service........................ 342
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 198
Coolant............................ 311,312
Cooling System......................... 284
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 286
Coolant Level......................284,287
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 287
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 285
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Inspection........................... 287
Points to Remember.................286,288
Pressure Cap......................... 286
Selection of Coolant.................... 285
Corrosion Protection..................... 297
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 276
Cruise Light........................... 141
Cup Holder............................ 120
Customer Assistance..................... 340
Dealer Service.......................... 268
Defroster, Rear Window................... 190
Defroster, Windshield...................62,185
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 100
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 266
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................. 98
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 287
Engine Oil........................... 273Door Ajar............................. 141
Door Locks............................. 18
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 20
Door Opener, Garage..................... 105
Downshifting.......................... 208
Drive Belts............................ 273
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 256
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 190
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets................... 117
Electronic Power Distribution Center.......... 303
Electronic Speed Control................... 102
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 248
Jump Starting......................... 254
Towing............................. 258
Emergency Trunk Release................... 29
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Fuel..............................235,312
Adding............................. 239
Additives............................ 237
Capacity............................ 311
Clean Air............................ 236
Filler Cap.........................143,239
Filler Door........................... 143
Filter............................... 276
Gasoline............................ 235
Gauge.............................. 137
Hoses.............................. 289
Light............................... 143
Octane Rating........................ 235
Requirements......................... 235
System Hoses......................... 289
Tank Capacity........................ 311
Fueling............................... 239
Fuses................................ 303Garage Door Opener..................... 105
GasCap .............................. 239
Gasoline...........................235,311
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 236
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 236
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 138
Fuel................................ 137
Tachometer.......................... 139
Gearshift.............................. 201
General Information....................17,24
General Maintenance..................... 269
Glass Cleaning.......................... 302
Hands-Free Phone........................ 70
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 246
Head Restraints.......................... 85
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Tachometer............................ 139
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......138,247
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 57
Theft Alarm............................ 26
Theft System............................ 26
Tilt Steering Column..................... 100
Tire and Loading Information Placard......220,221
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 219
Tire Markings.......................... 216
Tire Safety Information.................... 216
Tires ............................62,224,347
Air Pressure.......................... 224
Alignment........................... 232
Chains.............................. 233
Changing............................ 248
Compact Spare........................ 228
Flat Changing........................ 253
General Information.................... 224
High Speed.......................... 227Inflation Pressures..................... 225
Jacking............................. 248
Load Capacity.....................220,221
Quality Grading....................... 347
Radial.............................. 228
Replacement......................... 231
Rotation............................. 234
Safety...........................216,224
Sizes............................... 217
Snow Tires........................... 233
Spare Tire........................... 249
Spinning............................ 230
Tread Wear Indicators................... 231
Towing
Disabled Vehicle....................... 258
Traction.............................. 257
Traction Control................101,140,142,214
Traction Control Switch.................101,214
Trailer Towing.......................... 241
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