Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible (2005 year). Manual — part 19

Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Lights

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

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

Front Fog Lights — If Equipped

1. Remove the fasteners attaching the lower splash
shield to gain access to the fog light.

2. Twist and remove the bulb from the fog light housing.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace bulb.

Tail/Stop, and Rear Turn Signal Lights

1. Remove the screw attaching the tail light housing and
remove the housing from the vehicle.

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2. Twist the bulb socket 1/4 turn to remove it from the
housing.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.

Back Up Light Bulb

1. Remove the screws attaching the back up light to the
rear fascia and remove the housing.

2. Remove the socket from the housing.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.

Center High Mounted Stop Light

1. Open the deck lid and remove the deck lid CHMSL
cover.

2. Remove CHMSL lens from the housing by unlatching
the two side latches.

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace.

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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES

U.S.

Metric

Fuel (Approximate)

15 Gallons

56.7 Liters

Engine Oil-With Filter

2.4 Liter Engines (Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil.

Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade meet-

ing DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.)

5.0 qts

4.7 Liters

Cooling System *

2.4 Liter Engines (Mopar

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000

Miles Formula)

6.5 qts

6.2 Liters

* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts

Engine Coolant

Mopar

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-

ganic Additive Technology)

Engine Oil

Use API Certified SAE 5W-30 Engine Oil. Refer to your engine oil filler cap
for correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.

Engine Oil Filter

Non Turbo—Mopar 4105409 or equiv. Turbo—Mopar 4781452AA or equiv.

Spark Plugs

Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.

Fuel Selection

91 Octane for High Output 2.4L Turbo and 87 Octane for 2.4L Standard
Turbo and 2.4L Standard Non Turbo Engines.

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Chassis

Component

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.

Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Manual Transmission Fluid.

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar

威 DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake

fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.

Power Steering Reservoir

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

CONTENTS

䡵 Emission Control System Maintenance . . . . . . . . 306
䡵 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306

▫ Schedule “B”—All Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

▫ Schedule “A”—Non Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
▫ Schedule “A”—Turbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold
type

must be done at the times or mileages specified to

assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.

Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-

sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
There are three maintenance schedules that show re-
quired

service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule “B”—ALL ENGINES. It is for vehicles
that are operated under the conditions that are listed
below and at the beginning of the schedule.

• Day and night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).

• Trailer towing.†〫

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• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-

vice).†

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• Off-road or desert operation.
• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

fuel.

NOTE:

If ANY of these apply to you then change your

engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B—All
Engines” of the

⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this

manual.

NOTE:

IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and

replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (164,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule “B—All Engines” of the

⬙Maintenance Sched-

ules

⬙ section of this manual.

NOTE:

Most vehicles are operated under the conditions

listed for Schedule

⬙B⬙—ALL ENGINES.

Second is Schedule “A”—NON TURBO. It is for vehicles
that are not operated under any of the conditions listed
under Schedule

⬙B⬙—ALL ENGINES.

Third is Schedule “A”—TURBO. It is for vehicles that are
not operated under any of the conditions listed under
Schedule

⬙B⬙—ALL ENGINES.

Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

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At Each Stop for Fuel

• Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully

warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.

• 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 coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder 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 suspension compo-

nents.

• Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
• Check the manual transaxle fluid level and fill plug

condition.

• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.

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SCHEDULE “B”—ALL ENGINES
Follow schedule “B”—All Engines if you usually operate
your vehicle under one or more of the following condi-
tions.

Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every
60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated
under one or more of the conditions marked with an

〫.

Change the manual transaxle fluid every 48,000 miles (77
000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or
more of the conditions marked with an †.

• Day and night temperatures are below32° F (0° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).

• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C ).

• Trailer towing.†〫
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-

vice).†

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• Off-road or desert operation.
• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

fuel.

NOTE:

If ANY of these apply to you then change your

engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first, and follow schedule “B—All
Engines” of the

⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this

manual.

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NOTE:

IF ANY of these apply to you then flush and

replace the engine coolant every 102,000 miles (164,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule “B—All Engines” of the

⬙Maintenance Sched-

ules

⬙ section of this manual.

If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Non–Turbo Charged Engine then
change your engine oil at every interval shown on

schedule “A”—NON TURBO in the maintenance sched-
ule section of this manual.

If none of these apply to you, and your vehicle is
equipped with a Turbo Charged Engine change your
engine oil at every interval shown on schedule
“A”—TURBO in the maintenance schedule section of this
manual.

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Miles

3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000

15,000

18,000

(Kilometers)

(5 000)

(10 000)

(14 000)

(19 000)

(24 000)

(29 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

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Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

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

X

Inspect the Make-up air filter, replace as nec-
essary.

X

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Miles

21,000

24,000

27,000

30,000

33,000

36,000

(Kilometers)

(34 000)

(38 000)

(43 000)

(48 000)

(53 000)

(58 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

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 as neces-
sary.*

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

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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, if not
replaced at 3 months.

X

X

X

X

X

X

Rotate tires.

X

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, replace as
necessary.*

X

Change the manual transaxle fluid.†

X

Inspect the Make-up air filter. Replace as nec-
essary.

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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) (111 000)

(115 000)

Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.

X

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X

X

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Rotate tires.

X

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Inspect the brake linings.

X

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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 neces-
sary. Not required if previously changed. * ‡

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Change the automatic transaxle fluid and fil-
ter.

〫

X

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

X

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Miles

75,000

78,000

81,000

84,000

87,000

90,000

(Kilometers)

(120 000) (125 000) (130 000) (135 000) (130 000) (144 000)

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

X

X

X

X

X

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Rotate tires.

X

X

X

Inspect the brake linings.

X

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

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 engine timing belt. *

X

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

X

Adjust the generator drive belt tension.

X

Replace the Make-up air filter.

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