brake fluid CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

Miles138,000 141,000 144,000 147,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at three months. XXXXX
Rotate tires. XXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Adjust the generator belt tension. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Change the manual transaxle fluid.† X
Replace the make-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.
† This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine-type operation, or trailer towing.
This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine-type operation, or trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 367

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 244
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 325
Adding Fuel ........................... 274
Additives, Fuel ......................... 272
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 316
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 318
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 213
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 219
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............318,319
Air Conditioning System ................213,318
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 257
Airbag ................................ 45
Airbag Deployment ....................... 56
Airbag Light ....................... 59,73,173
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 58
Airbag, Side ............................ 54
Alarm Light ........................... 172
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle
............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 211
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........324,325,349,350
Capacities ........................... 349
Disposal ............................ 327
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 244
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 172
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 334
Assistance Towing ........................ 96
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 32
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 29
Automatic Transaxle ..............12,224,229,331
Adding Fluid ......................... 331
Filter ............................... 333
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 333
Fluid Level Check ..................... 331
Interlock System ..................... 15,230
Reset Mode .......................... 231
390 INDEX

Special Additives...................... 333
Autostick ............................. 234
Back-Up Lights ......................... 348
Battery ............................... 317
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Belts, Seat .............................. 72
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 319
B-Pillar Location ........................ 252
Brake, Parking .......................... 241
Brake System ........................ 243,329
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 244
Fluid Check .......................... 329
Master Cylinder ....................... 329
Parking ............................. 241
Warning Light ........................ 169
Brakes ............................. 243,329
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 230
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 70Bulb Replacement
..................... 344,345
Bulbs, Light .......................... 73,344
Calibration, Compass .................. 176,185
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 349
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 349
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 274
Oil (Engine) .................... 307,308,315
Power Steering ........................ 241
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 326
Car Washes ............................ 335
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............71,273
CD (Compact Disc) Player ...............187,201
Cellular Phone ........................ 82,213
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 348
Chains, Tire ............................ 263
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 294
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 249
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INDEX 391

Emission Control System Maintenance......309,354
Engine ............................ 307,308
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
Checking Oil Level ..................... 312
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 323
Cooling ............................. 323
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 71,273
Fuel Requirements ..................... 270
Jump Starting ......................... 300
Oil ........................... 312,349,350
Oil Change Interval .................... 313
Oil Filler Cap ................... 307,308,315
Oil Filter ............................ 350
Oil Selection .......................... 314
Oil Synthetic ......................... 315
Overheating .......................... 292
Temperature Gauge .................... 164
Ethanol ............................... 270
Event Data Recorder ...................... 60 Exhaust Gas Caution
..............34,71,273,321
Exhaust System ....................... 71,321
Exterior Lights .......................... 73
Fabric Care ............................ 338
Filler Location Fuel .................... 164,274
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 316
Automatic Transaxle .................... 333
Engine Oil ........................ 316,350
Flashers .............................. 292
Hazard Warning ....................... 292
Turn Signal ........................ 73,169
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 225
Fluid Capacities ......................... 349
Fluid Leaks ............................. 73
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 331
Brake .............................. 329
394 INDEX

Interior Appearance Care.................. 338
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 131
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 294
Jack Operation ....................... 294,296
Jacking Instructions ...................... 296
Jump Starting .......................... 300
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 36
Latches ................................ 73
Hood .............................. 123 Lead Free Gasoline
...................... 270
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 73
Life of Tires ............................ 262
Liftgate (Sedan) .......................... 33
Light Bulbs ....................... 73,344,345
Lights .............................. 73,125
Airbag .......................... 59,73,173
Alarm .............................. 172
Anti-Lock ........................... 172
Back-Up ............................ 348
Brake Warning ........................ 169
Center Mounted Stop ................... 348
Daytime Running ...................... 127
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 171
Exterior .............................. 73
Fog .......................... 128,172,347
Front Replacement ..................... 345
High Beam Indicator .................... 173
Lights On Reminder .................... 127
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INDEX 397

Manual, Service......................... 385
Manual Transaxle .................. 224,226,334
Downshifting ......................... 229
Fluid Level Check ..................... 334
Frequency of Fluid Change ............... 334
Lubricant Selection ..................... 334
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 125
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 329
Methanol ............................. 270
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 174
Mirrors ................................ 79
Electric Remote ........................ 80
Outside .............................. 79
Rearview ............................. 79
Vanity ............................... 81
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 265
Mopar Parts ......................... 31 1,384New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 70
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .......... 50
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 35
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 270
Odometer ............................. 167
Trip ............................. 167,169
Oil, Engine ......................... 312,349
Capacity ............................ 349
Change Interval ....................... 313
Checking ............................ 312
Disposal ............................ 315
Filter ............................... 316
Identification Logo ..................... 314
Materials Added to ..................... 315
Quality ............................. 314
Recommendation ................... 314,349
Synthetic ............................ 315
Viscosity ............................ 315
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 316
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INDEX 399