Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible (2005 year). Instruction — part 20

Miles

93,000

96,000

99,000

102,000

105,000

(Kilometers)

(150 000)

(154 000)

(159 000)

(164 000)

(168 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

Change the brake fluid. If vehicle is used for trailer
towing.

X

Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace as
necessary.*

X

Change the instruction transaxle fluid.†

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not replaced
at 60 months.

X

Inspect the Make-up air filter, replace as necessary.

X

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SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES

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T
E

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A
N
C

E

S
C
H
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Miles

108,000

111,000

114,000

117,000

120,000

(Kilometers)

(173 000)

(178 000)

(183 000)

(188 000)

(193 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter. *

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter.

〫

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. *‡

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months,
if not replaced at 102,000 miles.

X

Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables.

X

SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES

317

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M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

* 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 re-
ceipts.

318

SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES

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N

T
E

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A
N
C

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SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO

Miles

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

(Kilometers )

(10 000)

(19 000)

(29 000)

(38 000)

(48 000)

(58 000)

[Months]

[6]

[12]

[18]

[24]

[30]

[36]

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

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

SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO

319

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M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

(Kilometers)

(67 000)

(77 000)

(86 000)

(96 000)

(106 000)

[Months]

[42]

[48]

[54]

[60]

[66]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

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

Inspect the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.*

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 102,000 miles.

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

320

SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

96,000

102,000

(Kilometers)

(115 000)

(125
000)

(134
000)

(144
000)

(154 000)

(164
000)

[Months]

[72]

[78]

[84]

[90]

[96]

[102]

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

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. Not
required if previously changed. * ‡

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant, if not re-
placed at 60 months.

X

SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO

321

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A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles

108,000

114,000

120,000

(Kilometers)

(173 000)

(182 000)

(192 000)

[Months]

[108]

[114]

[120]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. * ‡

X

Replace the air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the engine timing belt. *

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at
102,000 miles.

X

Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables.

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.

Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.

322

SCHEDULE “A”—NON TURBO

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO

Miles

5,000

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

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

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

SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO

323

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M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

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.

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if not
replaced at 100,000 miles.

X

324

SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles

60,000

65,000

70,000

75,000

80,000

85,000

(Kilometers)

(96 000)

(104
000)

(112
000)

(120
000)

(128
000)

(136 000)

[Months]

[72]

[78]

[84]

[90]

[96]

[102]

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

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

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not
required if previously changed. * ‡

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO

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8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

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 the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals.

X

Inspect the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required if
previously changed. * ‡

X

Flush and replace the engine coolant if not done at 60 months.

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

X

Replace the engine timing belt.

X

326

SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO

8

M

A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

S
C
H
E
D
U
L
E
S

Miles

110,000

115,000

120,000

(Kilometers)

(177 000)

(185 000)

(193 000)

[Month]

[132]

[138]

[144]

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the PCV Valve and replace if necessary. *

X

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

X

Replace the spark plugs and ignition cables.

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 re-
ceipts.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.

SCHEDULE “A”—TURBO

327

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A

I

N

T
E

N
A
N
C

E

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C
H
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U
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CONTENTS

䡵 Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

▫ Prepare For The Appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
▫ Prepare A List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330

䡵 If You Need Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
䡵 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
䡵 Mopar威 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

䡵 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

▫ In Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

䡵 Publication Order Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
䡵 Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire

Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338

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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE

Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty, discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.

Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.

Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a
minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable
to make these arrangements when you call for an ap-
pointment.

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its dealers are vitally interested in
your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our
products and services.

Warranty service must be done by an authorized
Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend
that you take your vehicle to you selling dealer. They
know you and your vehicle best, and are most concerned
that you get prompt and high quality service. The
manufacturer’s dealers have the facilities, factory-trained
technicians, special tools, and the latest information to
assure your vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely
manner.

This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s
service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with
this process.

• If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the

general manager or owner of the dealership. They
want to know if you need assistance.

• If your dealership is unable to resolve the concern, you

may contact the Manufacturer’s Customer Center.

Any communication to the Manufacturer’s Customer
Center should include the following information:

• Owner’s name and address
• Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
• Dealership name
• Vehicle identification number
• Vehicle delivery date and mileage

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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