2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE brake fluid

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 coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transaxle 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 and rear suspension
components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
•Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule “A” 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule “B” 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
238 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Miles 39,000 42,000 45,000 48,000 51,000 54,000
(Kilometers) (62 000) (67 000) (72 000) (77 000) (82 000) (86 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Adjust the drive belt tension. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Replace the differential fluid. X
242 SCHEDULE “B”
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Replace the drive belts. X
Replace the power steering fluid. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil-
ter.X
SCHEDULE “B” 243
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emis-
sions).X
Replace theengine timing belt(California
Emissions).X
Replace thespark plugs.X
Adjust the drive belt tension.X
Change the differential fluid. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
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.
SCHEDULE “B” 245
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About Your Brakes...................... 157
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 112
Accident Damage....................... 221
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 211
Adding Fuel.......................... 170
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 202
Air Conditioning....................137,140
Air Conditioning Controls.............137,140
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 146
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 205
Air Conditioning System................. 204
Air Pressure, Tires...................159,161
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................37,38
Airbag Light....................37,41,49,111
Airbag Maintenance...................... 40
Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 167
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 211
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 211
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 157
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 112
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23Appearance Care....................... 220
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 56
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Headlights..................67,70
Automatic Off, Interior Lights.............. 65
Automatic Temperature Control............ 140
Automatic Transaxle..................153,217
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 219
Fluid Level Check..................... 218
Reset Mode......................... 154
Selection Of Lubricant................. 217
Shifting............................ 154
Special Additives..................... 219
Backfire, Engine........................ 202
Ball Joints............................ 207
Battery............................182,203
Emergency Starting.................... 182
Gas Caution......................182,203
Jump Starting........................ 182
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................183,203
262 INDEX

Saving Feature....................65,66,68
Belts, Drive........................... 200
Belts, Engine.......................... 202
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 207
Brake, Parking......................... 156
Brake System.......................157,214
Anti-Lock........................... 157
Fluid Check......................... 216
Hoses.............................. 215
Master Cylinder...................... 216
Warning Light....................... 112
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........153,154
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Brightness, Interior Lights................. 65
Bulb Replacement...................... 227
Bulbs, Light........................226,227
Calibration, Compass..................... 98
Capacities, Fluid....................... 233
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 171
Car Washes........................220,221
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 171Luggage Carrier...................... 172
Carpeting............................. 221
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 135
Cassette Tape Player............... 114,121,135
Catalytic Converter..................... 200
CD Changer.....................124,129,130
CD Player.................... 119,126,128,134
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 163
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 177
Charging System Light................... 112
Check Engine Light..................... 111
Checks, Safety.......................... 49
Child Restraint...................41,43,45,46
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........44,45
Child Safety Locks....................... 15
Circuit Breakers........................ 224
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 168
Cleaning
Carpets............................. 221
Cloth.............................. 221
Glass.............................. 223
Headlights.......................... 222
INDEX 263
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Homelink Transmitter..................76,81
Hood Release.......................... 64
Hook, Coat............................ 55
Hoses............................214,217
Ignition
Key ................................ 12
Lock............................... 13
Illuminated Entry....................... 14
Infant Restraint......................... 42
Instrument Cluster................107,108,109
Instrument Panel and Controls..........105,106
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 223
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 223
Interior Fuses.......................... 225
Interior Lights.......................65,226
Intermittent Wipers...................... 70
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Operation......................... 178
Jump Starting......................... 182
Key, Sentry............................. 9Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 33
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 28
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 45
Leaks, Fluid............................ 50
Light Bulbs........................226,227
Lights
Airbag.........................37,49,111
Anti-Lock........................... 112
Automatic Off......................65,66
Back-Up............................ 231
Battery Saver.......................65,66
Brake Warning.................... 112,156
Center Mounted Stop.................. 231
Check Engine........................ 111
Courtesy/Reading..................... 66
Cruise...........................73,110
Daytime Running...................... 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 69
INDEX 267
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