engine CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2005 1.G Owners 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.
322 SCHEDULE“A”—NON TURBO
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SCHEDULE“A”—TURBO
Miles 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (8 000) (16 000) (24 000) (32 000) (40 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Rotate tires. XXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
SCHEDULE“A”—TURBO 323
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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
324 SCHEDULE“A”—TURBO
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Miles 60,000 65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000
(Kilometers) (96 000) (104
000)(112
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000)(128
000)(136 000)
[Months] [72] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX X
Rotate tires. 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. *‡X
Replace theMake-up air filter.X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
SCHEDULE“A”—TURBO 325
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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
326 SCHEDULE“A”—TURBO
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Miles 110,000 115,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (177 000) (185 000) (193 000)
[Month] [132] [138] [144]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Rotate tires. X X X
Inspect thePCV Valveand replace if necessary. * X
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs and ignition cables.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.
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.
SCHEDULE“A”—TURBO 327
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336 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System.............. 198
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 274
Adding Fuel........................... 225
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 100
Additives, Fuel......................... 223
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 264
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 267
Air Conditioning Controls................. 169
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 174
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............267,268
Air Conditioning System................169,267
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 211
Airbag................................ 40
Airbag Deployment....................... 46
Airbag Light.....................44,48,58,132
Airbag Maintenance....................... 48
Airbag, Side............................ 46
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm System........................25,127Alignment and Balance................... 218
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........273,302,303
Capacities........................... 302
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 198
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 129
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 25
Appearance Care........................ 284
Auto Down Power Windows................ 29
Automatic Door Locks..................... 20
Automatic Transaxle..............12,182,185,280
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 283
Fluid Level Check...................... 281
Interlock System.....................18,186
Reset Mode.......................... 187
Selection Of Lubricant................... 280
Shifting............................. 187
Special Additives...................... 283
Autostick...........................134,190
340 INDEX

Back-Up Lights......................... 301
Ball Joints............................. 268
Battery............................... 265
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 24
Belts, Drive............................ 261
Belts, Engine........................... 264
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 269
Boot, Convertible Top...................68,72
B-Pillar Location........................ 206
Brake Fluid............................ 304
Brake, Parking.......................... 195
Brake System........................197,278
Anti-Lock........................... 198
Hoses.............................. 278
Master Cylinder....................... 279
Parking............................. 195
Warning Light........................ 130
Brakes.............................197,278
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 186Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 56
Bulb Replacement.....................297,299
Bulbs, Light............................ 297
Calibration, Compass...................... 78
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 302
Capacities, Fluid........................ 302
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 225
Oil (Engine)....................252,253,260
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 275
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 224
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 167
Cassette Tape Player................136,146,149
Catalytic Converter...................... 262
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 57
CD Changer......................145,151,157
CD Player..................142,153,155,159,162
CD Player Maintenance................... 168
INDEX 341
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Cellular Phone.......................... 168
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 301
Central Door Locks....................... 20
Chains, Tire............................ 219
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 235
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 203
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 255
Child Restraint.......................... 49
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 53
Child Seat.............................. 54
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 222
Climate Control......................... 169
Clock................................ 134
Coin Holder........................... 115
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 168
Compact Disc Player..................136,142
Compact Spare Tire...................... 214
Compass.............................. 75
Compass Calibration...................... 78Compass Variance........................ 77
Console............................... 115
Contract, Service........................ 332
Convertible............................. 62
Convertible Boot.......................68,72
Convertible Top.......................... 62
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 290
Convertible Top Manual Override..........73,247
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 184
Coolant............................302,303
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 275
Cooling System......................... 272
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 274
Coolant Level......................272,275
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 275
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 273
Inspection........................... 275
Points to Remember.................... 276
Pressure Cap......................... 275
342 INDEX