automatic transmission CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
Follow schedule “B”—All 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 (100 000 km) if the vehicle is usually
operated under one or more of the conditions marked
with an.
Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48,000 miles (80
000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or
more of the conditions marked with an †.
•Day and night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C ).
•Trailer towing.†
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).†
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If 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 “B—All
Engines” of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000
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Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 36
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,37
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 416
Service Assistance....................... 440
Service Contract......................... 442
Service Manuals........................ 444
Setting the Clock..................238,242,250
Settings, Personal........................ 232
Severe Service.......................... 419
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 292
Shoulder Belts......................... 45,81
Side Airbag........................... 65,99
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 272
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 353
Snow Tires............................ 320
Spare Tire.......................315,316,347
Spark Plugs............................ 372
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........189,223Speedometer........................... 222
Speedometer and Odometer................ 219
Starting............................... 280
Automatic Transmission................. 280
Engine Fails to Start.................... 281
Manual Transmission................... 280
Starting Procedures...................... 280
Steering
Power...........................299,378
TiltColumn .......................... 187
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................205,406
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 354
Sun Roof.............................. 199
Sun Visor Extension...................... 136
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag...... 55,89
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 371
Tachometer............................ 223
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Recreational.......................... 340
Weight .............................. 332
Traction.............................. 354
Traction Control......................188,300
Traction Control Switch.................188,300
TrailerTowing .......................... 329
Cooling System Tips.................... 340
Hitches............................. 332
Minimum Requirements................. 334
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 333
Wiring .............................. 338
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 332
TrailerWeight .......................... 332
Transaxle............................. 284
Automatic.................... 13,280,284,391
Autostick............................ 289
Manual........................ 14,280,290
Operation........................... 284
Overdrive........................... 288Selection of Lubricant................... 391
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 223
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 30,35
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 192
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 27,34
Transporting Pets...................... 79,113
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 317
Trip Odometer.......................... 223
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 228
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible)............. 39
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)............ 171
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)................ 169
Turbo Cool Down....................... 282
Turn Signals.........................183,224
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 218
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