maintenance CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2007 1.G Service Manual

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.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a
minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
pointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in
your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our
products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized
Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend
that you take your vehicle to your selling dealer. They
know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned
that you get prompt and high quality service. The
manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 294
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 379
Adding Fuel........................... 323
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 274
Additives, Fuel......................... 321
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 370
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 372
Air Conditioning Controls................. 265
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 270
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............372,373
Air Conditioning System................265,372
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 308
Airbag.............................. 54,88
Airbag Deployment..................... 66,99
Airbag Light.................... 68,101,113,225
Airbag Maintenance.................... 67,101
Airbag, Side.......................... 63,97
Alarm, Panic............................ 31
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............ 35,224Alignment and Balance................... 316
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 263
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........378,404,405
Capacities........................... 404
Disposal............................ 380
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 294
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 225
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 35
Appearance Care........................ 389
Auto Down Power Windows................ 43
Automatic Door Locks................... 20,21
Automatic Transaxle.............. 13,278,281,385
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 387
Fluid Level Check...................... 386
Interlock System..................... 18,282
Reset Mode.......................... 283
Selection Of Lubricant................... 385
Shifting ............................. 283
442 INDEX

Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 112
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............238,246
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 264
Cellular Phone.......................134,265
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 404
Chains, Tire............................ 316
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 342
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 300
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 361
Child Restraint....................... 70,103
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............ 74,107
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 73
Child Safety Locks........................ 22
Child Seat........................... 76,109
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 319
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 391
Climate Control......................... 265
Clock ...........................236,240,248Clutch............................... 384
Clutch Fluid........................... 384
CoinHolder ........................... 202
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 264
Compact Spare Tire...................... 311
Compass.............................. 235
Compass Calibration..................... 235
Compass Variance....................... 234
Console.............................. 202
Contract, Service........................ 436
Convertible............................ 119
Convertible Boot.....................124,128
Convertible Top......................... 119
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 394
Convertible Top Manual Override.........130,353
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 280
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................404,405
Cooling System......................... 377
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 379
444 INDEX

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 187
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 227
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 342
Jump Starting......................... 347
Towing ............................. 351
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 39
Emission Control System Maintenance......361,408
Engine............................358,359
Break-In Recommendations............... 111
Checking Oil Level..................... 363
Cooling ............................. 377
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 322
Fuel Requirements..................... 318
Jump Starting......................... 347
Oil ...........................363,404,405
Oil Change Interval.................... 364
Oil Filler Cap...................358,359,366OilFilter ............................ 405
Oil Selection.......................... 366
Oil Synthetic......................... 366
Overheating.......................... 340
Temperature Gauge..................... 220
TimingBelt .......................... 369
Event Data Recorder................... 68,101
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 38,112,322,376
Exhaust System......................... 376
Fabric Care............................ 391
Filler Location Fuel...................... 220
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 370
Engine Fuel.......................... 370
Engine Oil........................367,405
Flashers.............................. 340
Hazard Warning....................... 340
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 347
446 INDEX

Gasoline, Reformulated................... 320
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 220
Fuel................................ 220
Odometer........................... 221
Tachometer.......................... 221
Gearshift.............................. 283
General Information...................... 17
General Maintenance..................... 363
Glass Cleaning.......................... 393
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 327
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 326
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............. 134
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 340
Head Restraints......................... 162
Headlights
Bulb Replacement...................... 401
Cleaning............................ 392High Beam........................182,226
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 182
Passing............................. 182
Switch .............................. 179
Heated Seats........................... 163
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 329
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 190
Hood Release.......................... 176
Hoses................................ 382
Ignition............................... 13
Key ................................. 13
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 368
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................. 15,36
Infant Restraint....................... 70,104
Information Center, Vehicle................. 227
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 131
448 INDEX

Engine Temperature Warning.............. 224
Fog ..........................180,225,402
Front Replacement..................... 401
Headlight Switch...................... 179
Headlights........................... 179
High Beam Indicator.................... 226
Instrument Cluster..................... 179
Lights On Reminder.................... 180
Low Fuel............................ 225
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 222
Map Reading......................177,178
Oil Pressure.......................... 226
Rear Servicing........................ 402
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 224
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 35
Service.............................. 401
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 224
Traction Control....................... 298
Turn Signal..................178,181,222,402Voltage............................. 224
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 220
Loading Vehicle......................... 326
Tires ............................... 303
Locks
Child Protection........................ 22
Door................................ 18
Power Door........................... 20
Steering Wheel......................... 18
Lubrication, Body....................... 374
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 210
Lumbar Support........................ 160
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 371
Maintenance, General..................... 363
Maintenance Procedures................... 363
Maintenance Schedule
Schedule “A”-Non Turbo................. 422
Schedule “A”-Turbo.................... 427
450 INDEX

Schedule “B”......................... 411
Schedule “B”-All Engines................ 411
Maintenance Schedules.................... 408
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 222,361
Manual Override, Convertible Top.........130,353
Manual, Service......................... 438
Manual Transaxle..................279,288,388
Downshifting......................... 291
Fluid Level Check...................... 388
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 389
Lubricant Selection..................... 388
Map/Reading Lights..................177,178
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 384
Mirrors ............................... 131
Electric Remote....................... 133
Outside............................. 132
Rearview............................ 131
Vanity .............................. 133
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7Mopar Parts.........................362,437
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 178
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 111
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 59
Occupant Restraints (Convertible)............. 79
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)................. 44
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 318
Odometer............................. 221
Trip .............................221,226
Oil, Engine.........................363,404
Capacity............................ 404
Change Interval....................... 364
Checking............................ 363
Disposal............................ 367
Filter ............................... 367
Identification Logo..................... 366
Materials Added to..................... 367
INDEX 451
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Safety Information, Tire................... 299
Safety Tips............................ 112
Satellite Radio.......................... 260
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 263
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 408
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 394
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 52,86
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 50
And Pregnant Women................. 53,87
Child Restraint...................... 70,103
Front Seat.......................... 45,80
Pretensioners........................ 52,85
Rear Seat........................... 45,80
Reminder............................ 224
Untwisting Procedure.................. 51,85
Seat Belts (Convertible).................... 79
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 44Seats................................. 157
Adjustment.......................... 157
Cleaning............................ 391
Easy Entry........................... 161
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan)......... 39
Folding Front Passenger................. 160
Head Restraints....................... 162
Heated............................. 163
Lumbar Support....................... 160
Power.............................. 158
Rear Folding.................165,166,168,170
Rear Folding (Convertible)................ 166
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 165
Removal............................ 174
Seatback Release....................... 161
Tilting .............................. 161
Tumbling Rear (Convertible).............. 170
Tumbling Rear (Sedan).................. 168
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 35
454 INDEX