Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible (2005 year). Instruction — part 18

Instruction Transaxle

Lubricant Selection
Use only manufacturers recommended transmission
fluid, refer to Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and
Genuine Parts for correct fluid type.

Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a
point not more that 3/16” (4.7 mm) below the bottom of
the hole.

Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.

Frequency Of Fluid Change
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the
following conditions exist:

• The lubricant has become contaminated with water. If

contaminated with water, the fluid should be changed
immediately.

• If severe usage has occurred, refer to Maintenance

Schedule “B” in Section 8 of this instruction.

Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

Protection Of Body And Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.

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The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.

What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.

The most common causes are:

• Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap and tar.
• Salt in the air near sea coast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.

Washing

• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-

hicle in the shade using a mild car wash soap, and
rinse the panels completely with clear water.

• If insects, tar or other similar deposits have accumu-

lated on your vehicle, wash it as soon as possible.

• Use Mopar auto polish to remove road film and stains

and to polish your vehicle. Take care never to scratch
the paint.

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing

that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.

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CAUTION!

Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.

Special Care

• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive

near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.

• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges

of the doors, rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept
clear and open.

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,

touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.

• Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as

soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.

• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or

similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,

deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

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CAUTION!

If your vehicle is equipped with flame or woodgrain
graphics, it is recommended that special care be
taken when using hand-held pressure washers to
clean your vehicle. The pressure of these hand-held
car wash wands can vary greatly and could possibly
cause damage to the surface of the graphic. Hold the
tip of the wand at least 12 inches away from the
graphic surface when cleaning the vehicle.

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially Aluminum and
Chrome plated, should be cleaned regularly, when cool,
using mild soap and water to maintain their luster and to
prevent corrosion. Wash them with the same soap solu-
tion as the body of your vehicle. Rinse wheels thor-
oughly.

When cleaning extremely dirty wheels, care must be
taken in the selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemi-
cals and equipment to prevent damage to the wheels.
Only Mopar Wheel Cleaners are recommended. DO NOT
USE any of the items listed below which can damage
your wheels and wheel trim.

DO NOT USE:

• Any abrasive cleaner
• Any abrasive cleaning pad (such as steel wool) or

abrasive brush

• Any cleaner that contains an acid which can react with

and discolor the chrome surface.

• Chrome polish
• Oven cleaner
• A car wash that uses carbide-tipped wheel cleaning

brushes or acidic solutions.

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CAUTION!

Many wheel cleaners contain acids that may harm
the wheel surface.

NOTE:

Replacement costs for components damaged as

a result of not following the recommended cleaning
practices are considered the responsibility of the cus-
tomer.

Interior Care
Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.

Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and
vinyl trim.

Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and Mopar Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.

WARNING!

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

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Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.

Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when

cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electric
defrosters. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru-
ments which may scratch the elements.

Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface which
minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not use
protectants or other products which may cause undesir-
able reflections. Use soap and warm water to restore the
low glare surface.

Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in the vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content of abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.

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2. Dry with a soft tissue.

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.

If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the
vehicle to wash them.

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.

CONVERTIBLE TOP CARE
Immediate removal of any contaminant is recommended.
Regular washing of the top will enhance its life and
appearance, and make successive cleanings easier. Do not
subject the top to excessive heat. Frequently vacuum the
top and storage compartment.

Washing
Hand washing is highly recommended. Automatic car
washing equipment can damage the top material. If you
must use an automatic car wash, soft cloth systems are
preferred.

CAUTION!

Avoid high pressure car washes, as they can damage
the top material. Also, increased water pressure may
force water past the weather strips.

General Cleaning
Careful vacuuming of the top before washing is helpful
in removing dust and other foreign particles. Wash in
partial shade instead of direct sun. Wet the entire vehicle
before washing the top. The top should be washed with

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a soft, natural bristle scrub brush, and a mild soap
solution such as liquid dish washing soap. Do not use
detergent.

CAUTION!

Never use an abrasive type cleaner or bleaches.
Cleaners should not contain silicones, organic sol-
vents, petroleum distillates or plasticizers. always
wait until the top is thoroughly dry before lowering
it into the storage area.

Scrub in all directions, covering an area of about two
square feet at a time. Avoid heavy scrubbing. Rinse the
entire vehicle with water to remove all soap and dirt from
the top fabric and to prevent streaking on painted and
chrome surfaces. Allow the top to dry before lowering.
Vacuuming the top with a wet/dry shop vacuum will
decrease the top’s drying time, ensure removal of all dirt,

and delete streaks in the material. Multiple cleanings
may be necessary to remove stubborn stains. If stains
persist, contact your local dealership for further sugges-
tions.

Cloth Top Additional Cleaning Procedure
For additional cleaning assistance in removing stubborn
stains, apply Mopar Convertible Cloth Top Cleaner #
4883061 to the complete stain, extending 2 inches (50
mm) beyond the stain. With a soft bristle brush, scrub in
all directions over the stain. Avoid heavy scrubbing.
Rinse the area with warm water. If the stain is still
apparent, repeat the cleaning procedure. When the stain
is no longer showing, rinse the complete top with warm
water. Let the top dry before lowering it.

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Cloth Top Protection
For appearance purposes, you may wish to protect your
Twillfast™ (cloth) top periodically. A fabric protectant
such as Scotchguard

威 is suggested. The top should be

clean and dry before application of the protectant.

CAUTION!

Avoid getting Scotchguard

威 on the surrounding

weather strips, moldings, paint, or glass. Damage to
these items might occur.

Weather Strip Care
Lubricate all top and door glass weather strips periodi-
cally with Mopar Weather Strip Lubricant (part number
4773427), to keep them soft and pliable.

FUSES

Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
A Power Distribution Center is located in the engine
compartment; next to the air cleaner filter. A label iden-
tifying the components and circuits is located on the
underside of the cover.

Power Distribution Center Location

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Power Distribution Center

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FUSE

Amp/Color

Items Fused

1

30 Amp/Pink Ignition Start

2

40 Amp/
Green

Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)
Pump

3

40 Amp/
Green

Ignition Run

4

30 Amp/Blue Heated Seats

5

40 Amp/
Green

Radiator Fan (Low Speed
Turbo only)

6

50 Amp/Red

High Speed Radiator Fan
(Turbo Only)

7

30 Amp/Blue Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)

Solenoid

8

40 Amp/
Green

Electric Back Light (EBL)

9

40 Amp/
Green

Power Top

10

40 Amp/
Green

IP Fuse Block

11

10 Amp/Red

Air Conditioning (A/C)

12

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Stop Lights

13

20 Amp/
Yellow

Fuel Pump/Auto Shut
Down (ASD)

14

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Horn

15

20 Amp/
Yellow

Electronic Automatic
Transaxle (ETAX)

16
17

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Hi Beam

18

30 Amp/Blue Ignition Off Draw (IOD)

19

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Hazard Flasher

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20

20 Amp/
Yellow

Power Outlets

21

Spare

22

20 Amp/
Yellow

Fog Lamps (Export Only)

Interior Fuses
The fuse access panel is on the left side of the instrument
panel next to the steering column. To remove the panel,
pull it out, as shown. A label identifying the components
and circuits is located on the inside of the cover.

Interior Fuse Panel

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FUSE

Amp/Color

Items Fused

1

25 Amp/
Natural

Headlamp Switch

2

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Park Lamps

3

20 Amp/
Yellow

RKE/Door Locks

4

20 Amp/
Yellow

Power Height Adjust

5

10 Amp/Red

Airbag Run Only

6

10 Amp/Red

B/U Electric Back Light
(EBL) NEU SAF

7

25 Amp/
Natural

HVAC Blower

8

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Fog Lamp (Non BUX)

9

10 Amp/Red

Airbag Run-ST

10

10 Amp/Red

Cluster/RKE/SKIM

11

10 Amp/Red

Engine Module/ABS-
TRAC

12

10 Amp/Red

PDC Relays/LDP

13

10 Amp/Red

Interior Lighting

14

20 Amp/
Yellow

Overhead Console/Radio

15

20 Amp/
Yellow

Wipers/Comb. FLS

16

10 Amp/Red

Auto Stick/Ignition

17

15 Amp/Lt.
Blue

Heated Seats

18

10 Amp/Red

Heated Mirrors

19

10 Amp/Red

Rt Headlamp

20

10 Amp/Red

Lt Headlamp

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CAUTION!

When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it shows a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to preserve your battery.
You may:

• Disengage the mini fuse in the Power Distribution

Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).

• Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

REPLACEMENT BULBS

LIGHT BULBS — Inside

Bulb No.

ABS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Airbag Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Brake System Warning Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Center Console Floor Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T37
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6233137
Console Gear Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC194
Cruise Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VFD *
Deck Lid Ajar Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Dome Light (Sport Bar Lights) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T904
Door Ajar Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VFD *
Front Fog Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
High Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Instrument Cluster Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Low Fuel Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Low Oil Pressure Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Overhead Reading Light (Rearview Mirror) . . . . . T192

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Rear Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T906
Seat Belt Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Security Alarm Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Malfunction Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Temperature Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Trac (Active) Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VFD *
TRAC OFF Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED
Trip Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VFD *
Turn Signal Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Visor Vanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Voltage Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED

NOTE:

* Vacuum Fluorescent Display

All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.

LIGHTS BULBS — Outside

Bulb No.

Low Beam Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006XS
High Beam Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005XS
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light . 4157NAKX
Front Fog Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921–W16W
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Light . . . . . . 3157–P27/7W
Backup Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157-P27/7W
License Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

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BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlight Bulb Replacement

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new headlight bulb with your
fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten
bulb life.

1. Remove the headlight access cover splash shield,
located in the front wheel well opening.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

3. Rotate the socket to the left one quarter turn and
replace the bulb.

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