radiator CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 2010 1.G User Guide

•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and transmission, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front suspension compo-
nents.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
Maintenance Schedule B
Follow “Maintenance Schedule B” if you usually operate
your vehicle under one or more of the following condi-
tions.
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S322 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Special Additives...................... 301
Autostick ............................. 200
Back-Up Lights ......................... 315
Battery ............................... 286
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Belts, Seat .............................. 75
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 288
B-Pillar Location ........................ 219
Brake, Parking .......................... 207
Brake System ........................ 209,298
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 210
Fluid Check .......................... 298
Master Cylinder ....................... 298
Parking ............................. 207
Warning Light ........................ 150
Brakes ............................... 209
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 195
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 72Bulb Replacement
..................... 31 1,312
Bulbs, Light .......................... 77,311
Calibration, Compass ...............157,162,167
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ........ 316
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 316
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 242
Oil (Engine) ....................... 277,284
Power Steering ........................ 206
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 295
Car Washes ............................ 303
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............74,241
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 168
Cellular Phone .......................... 180
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 315
Chains, Tire ............................ 231
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 262
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 215
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Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............148,278
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 73
Checks, Safety ........................... 73
Child Restraint .......................... 64
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 68
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts ........... 67
Child Safety Locks ........................ 30
Child Seat .............................. 70
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 237
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 304
Climate Control ......................... 180
Clock ............................. 168,170
Coin Holder ........................... 128
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 179
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 226
Compass ..................... 154,155,157,162
Compass Calibration ................ 157,162,167Compass Variance
....................... 156
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 154
Console .............................. 128
Contract, Service ........................ 343
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................... 316,317
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 295
Cooling System ......................... 292
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 294
Coolant Level ...................... 292,296
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 296
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 293
Inspection ........................... 296
Points to Remember .................... 297
Pressure Cap ......................... 295
Radiator Cap ......................... 295
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........... 293
Corrosion Protection ..................... 302
Cruise Light ........................... 148
Cupholders ............................ 128
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Overheating, Engine................... 143,260
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,345
Paint Care ............................. 302
Panel Rear Shelf ........................ 129
Panic Alarm .......................... 22,23
Parking Brake .......................... 207
Passing Light ........................... 103
Personal Settings ........................ 164
Pets .................................. 72
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 219
Power Door Locks ........................... 28
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 123
Seats ................................ 86
Steering .......................... 205,206
Sunroof ............................. 121
Windows ............................. 31
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 45Preparation for Jacking
.................... 264
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 44
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 164
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 226
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 295
Radio Operation ...................... 168,180
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 176
Radio (Sound Systems) .................... 168
Rear Liftgate (Sedan) ...................... 33
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... 91,93
Rear Seat Removal ........................ 96
Rear Shelf Panel ........................ 129
Rear Window ........................... 32
Rear Window Defroster ................... 135
Rear Window Features .................... 134
360 INDEX