2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER brakes

Miles144,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (240 000) (250 000)
[Months] [144] [150]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X
Rotate tires. XX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Adjust the generator belt tension. X
Replace the air cleaner 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. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all
receipts.
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S372 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Maintenance Schedule A — Turbocharged
Miles5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000
(Kilometers) (8 000) (16 000) (24 000) (32 000) (40 000) (48 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Rotate tires. X XXXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 373

Miles35,000 40,000 45,000 50,000 55,000 60,000
(Kilometers) (56 000) (64 000) (72 000) (80 000) (88 000) (96 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X XXXX
Rotate tires. X X XXXX
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at
60 months, if not replaced at 100,000 miles
(160 000 km). X
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S374 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Miles65,000 70,000 75,000 80,000 85,000 90,000
(Kilometers) (104 000) (112 000) (120 000) (128 000) (136 000) (144 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [108]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXX X X
Rotate tires. XXXX X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valve, and replace if
necessary.* X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. X
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 375

Miles95,000 100,000 105,000 110,000 115,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (152 000) (160 000) (168 000) (176 000) (184 000) (192 000)
[Months] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138] [144]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. XX
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables. X
Replace the generator belt. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Replace the power steering/air conditioner
belt. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant if not
done at 60 months. X
Replace the engine timing belt. X
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S376 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Miles125,000 130,000 135,000 140,000 145,000 150,000
(Kilometers) (200 000) (208 000) (216 000) (224 000) (232 000) (240 000)
[Months] [150] [156] [162] [168] [174] [180]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Rotate tires. X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes. X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter.* X
Replace the spark plugs. X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Replace the make-up air filter.* X
Adjust the generator drive belt tension. 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 377

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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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