automatic transmission CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission Fluid. MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Manual Transmission Fluid. MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids or equivalent.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparPower Steering Fluid +4 or MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid.
406 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
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Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 15,36
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 408
Service Assistance....................... 434
Service Contract......................... 436
Service Manuals........................ 438
Setting the Clock..................236,240,248
Settings, Personal........................ 231
Severe Service.......................... 411
Shift Speeds, Manual Transaxle.............. 290
Shoulder Belts......................... 45,80
Side Airbag........................... 63,97
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 272
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 349
Snow Tires............................ 317
Spare Tire........................ 311,312,343
Spark Plugs............................ 368
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........187,221
Speedometer........................... 220Speedometer and Odometer................ 217
Starting............................... 278
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Engine Fails to Start.................... 280
Manual Transmission................... 279
Starting Procedures...................... 278
Steering
Power...........................297,373
TiltColumn .......................... 185
Wheel Lock........................... 18
Storage............................203,400
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 350
Sun Roof.............................. 197
Sun Visor Extension...................... 134
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag...... 54,88
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 366
Tachometer............................ 221
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......220,341
INDEX 455
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Weight .............................. 330
Traction.............................. 350
Traction Control......................185,298
Traction Control Switch.................185,298
TrailerTowing .......................... 326
Cooling System Tips.................... 338
Hitches............................. 329
Minimum Requirements................. 332
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 331
Wiring .............................. 335
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 330
TrailerWeight .......................... 330
Transaxle............................. 281
Automatic.................... 13,278,281,385
Autostick............................ 286
Manual........................ 14,279,288
Operation........................... 281
Overdrive........................... 285
Selection of Lubricant................... 385Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 221
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 28,34
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 190
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................. 26,33
Transporting Pets...................... 78,111
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 314
Trip Odometer.......................... 221
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 226
Trunk Lid, Deck Lid (Convertible)............. 38
Tumbling Rear Seat (Convertible)............ 170
Tumbling Rear Seat (Sedan)................ 168
Turbo Cool Down....................... 280
Turn Signals.........................181,222
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 134
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 216
INDEX 457
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