coolant CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000) (230 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXX
Rotate tires.XXXXXX
Inspect thePCV valveand replace if necessary. * ³ X
Replace theair cleaner filter.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
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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. * ³X
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).............. 308
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 400
Adding Fuel........................... 340
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 218
Additives, Fuel......................... 338
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 391
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 393
Air Conditioning Controls................. 277
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............393,394
Air Conditioning System................277,393
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 322
Airbag..............................55,90
Airbag Deployment....................66,101
Airbag Light....................70,104,116,234
Airbag Maintenance....................68,103
Airbag, Side.........................65,100
Alarm, Panic..........................26,32
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............36,233Alignment and Balance................... 329
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 276
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........399,400,429,430
Capacities........................... 429
Disposal............................ 401
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 308
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 233
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 36
Appearance Care........................ 411
Auto Down Power Windows................ 43
Automatic Door Locks..................... 21
Automatic Transaxle..............13,291,294,408
Adding Fluid......................... 408
Filter............................... 409
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 409
Fluid Level Check...................... 408
Interlock System.....................19,295
Reset Mode.......................... 296
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Shifting............................. 297
Special Additives...................... 410
Autostick............................. 299
Back-Up Lights......................... 427
Ball Joints............................. 395
Battery............................... 392
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE).....29,35
Belts, Drive............................ 388
Belts, Engine........................... 390
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 395
Boot, Convertible Top..................128,132
B-Pillar Location........................ 317
Brake Fluid............................ 431
Brake, Parking.......................... 305
Brake System........................307,404
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 308
Fluid Check.......................... 406
Hoses.............................. 404Master Cylinder....................... 406
Parking............................. 305
Warning Light........................ 231
Brakes.............................307,404
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 295
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 115
Bulb Replacement.....................424,425
Bulbs, Light............................ 424
Calibration, Compass...............238,247,248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)........ 429
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 340
Oil (Engine)....................378,379,387
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 400
Car Washes............................ 411
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 339
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Convertible Top Maintenance............... 416
Convertible Top Manual Override.........134,373
Cool Down, Turbo....................... 293
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................429,430
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 400
Cooling System......................... 398
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 400
Coolant Level......................398,401
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 401
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 399
Inspection........................... 401
Points to Remember.................... 402
Pressure Cap......................... 400
Radiator Cap......................... 400
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)........... 399
Corrosion Protection...................... 411
Crankcase Emission Control System.......... 390
Cruise Light........................... 229
Cup Holder............................ 208Customer Assistance..................... 461
Data Recorder, Event...................70,105
Dealer Service.......................... 383
Deck Lid (Convertible)..................... 39
Deck Lid, Emergency Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Deck Lid, Power Release (Convertible)......... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 217
Defroster, Windshield.................. 116,279
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 192
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 380
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 189
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 408
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 401
Engine Oil........................... 387
Door Locks............................. 19
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 21
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 197
Downshifting.......................... 304
Drive Belts............................ 388
Driver's Seat Back Tilt.................... 167
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 369
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 217
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 137
Electrical Power Outlets................... 206
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 194
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)..........................234,235,240
Emergency Deck Lid Release Latch (Convertible) . . 41
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 360
Jump Starting......................... 367
Towing............................. 371
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan).......... 40Emission Control System Maintenance......381,434
Engine.......................... 115,378,379
Break-In Recommendations............... 115
Checking Oil Level..................... 384
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 398
Cooling............................. 398
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 339
Fuel Requirements..................... 337
Jump Starting......................... 367
Oil ...........................384,429,430
Oil Change Interval.................... 385
Oil Filler Cap...................378,379,387
Oil Filter............................ 430
Oil Selection.......................... 386
Oil Synthetic......................... 387
Operation............................ 115
Overheating.......................... 358
Temperature Gauge..................... 226
Timing Belt.......................... 390
474 INDEX

Ethanol............................. 337
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................226,340
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 226
Filter............................... 391
Gasoline............................ 337
Gauge.............................. 226
Hoses.............................. 404
Light............................... 233
Materials Added....................... 338
Methanol............................ 337
Octane Rating........................ 337
Requirements......................... 337
Tank Capacity........................ 429
Fuel System Caution..................... 341
Fueling............................... 340
Fuses................................ 419
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 197
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............340,342,381Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 337
Gasoline (Fuel).......................337,429
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 337
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 226
Fuel................................ 226
Odometer........................... 229
Tachometer.......................... 227
Gearshift.............................. 297
General Information.................18,163,336
General Maintenance..................... 384
Glass Cleaning.......................... 415
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 344
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 343
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)............. 138
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 358
Head Restraints......................... 169
476 INDEX

Overheating, Engine...................... 358
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........4,465
Paint Care............................. 411
Panel Rear Shelf........................ 210
Panic Alarm..........................26,32
Parking Brake.......................... 305
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 168
Passing Light........................... 190
Personal Settings........................ 244
Pets...............................80,114
Phone, Cellular......................... 138
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnectŸ)............ 138
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 317
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 419
Door Locks........................... 20
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 206Seats............................... 165
Steering..........................310,394
Steering, Checking..................... 394
Sunroof............................. 204
Windows............................. 42
Power Steering Fluid..................394,431
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............54,89
Preparation for Jacking.................... 362
Pretensioners
Seat Belts...........................53,88
Programmable Electronic Features............ 244
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)...............................27,33
Radial Ply Tires......................... 324
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 400
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 250
Radio Operation...................251,259,277
Radio, Satellite.......................... 273
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 52
And Pregnant Women.................54,89
Child Restraint......................72,107
Front Seat..........................45,82
Pretensioners........................53,88
Rear Seat...........................45,82
Reminder............................ 232
Untwisting Procedure..................52,88
Seat Belts (Convertible).................... 81
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 44
Seats................................. 164
Adjustment.......................... 164
Cleaning............................ 414
Easy Entry........................... 168
Emergency Seat Back Release (Sedan)......... 40
Folding Front Passenger................. 167
Head Restraints....................... 169
Heated............................. 169
Lumbar Support....................... 166Power.............................. 165
Rear Folding.................171,173,175,177
Rear Folding (Convertible)................ 173
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 171
Removal............................ 181
Seatback Release....................167,168
Tilting...........................167,168
Tumbling Rear (Convertible).............. 177
Tumbling Rear (Sedan).................. 175
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 36
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 399
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................15,37
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service and Maintenance.................. 434
Service Assistance....................... 461
Service Contract......................... 463
Service Manuals........................ 465
Setting the Clock..................250,253,261
Settings, Personal........................ 244
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