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Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 390

SCHEDULE B

Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your

vehicle under one or more of the following conditions.

• Extensive engine idling.

• Driving in dusty conditions.

• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained

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

• Trailer towing.

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

vice).

Kilometers

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Rotate tires.

Inspect engine air filter element. Replace as
necessary.

Replace engine air filter element

Replace fuel filter.

Inspect the brake linings.

Inspect tie rod ends and boot seals.

Replace air conditioning air filter.

Kilometers

60 000

70 000

80 000

90 000

100 000

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Rotate tires.

Inspect engine air filter element. Replace as
necessary.

Replace engine air filter element

Replace fuel filter.

Change the manual transaxle fluid.

Change the brake fluid.

Inspect the brake linings.

Inspect tie rod ends and boot seals.

Replace air conditioning air filter.

Kilometers

110000

120 000

130000

140000

150000

160000

Change engine oil and engine oil filter.

Rotate tires.

Inspect engine air filter element. Replace as
necessary.

Replace engine air filter element

Replace fuel filter.

Flush and refill engine coolant system.

Change the manual transaxle fluid.

Change the brake fluid.

Inspect the brake linings.

Inspect tie rod ends and boot seals.

Replace air conditioning air filter.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

Inspection and service should also be performed

anytime a malfunction is observed or suspected.
Retain all receipts.

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 mechanic.

HOISTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING

Refer to Owner’s Manual provided with vehicle for

proper emergency jacking procedures.

WARNING: THE HOISTING AND JACK LIFTING
POINTS PROVIDED ARE FOR A COMPLETE VEHI-
CLE. WHEN THE ENGINE OR REAR SUSPENSION
IS REMOVED FROM A VEHICLE, THE CENTER OF
GRAVITY IS ALTERED MAKING SOME HOISTING
CONDITIONS UNSTABLE. PROPERLY SUPPORT OR
SECURE VEHICLE TO HOISTING DEVICE WHEN
THESE CONDITIONS EXIST.

CAUTION: Do not position hoisting device on sus-
pension components, damage to vehicle can result.
Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehi-
cle by placing a floor jack midway between the
front and rear wheels. This practice may result in
permanent damage to the body.

When properly positioned, a floor jack can be used

to lift the vehicle and support the raised vehicle with
jack stands (Fig. 5).

A floor jack or any lifting device, must never be

used on any part of the underbody other then the
described areas.

JUMP STARTING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING

WARNING: REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND WARNINGS IN BATTERY/STARTING/CHARG-
ING SECTIONS. DO NOT JUMP START A FROZEN
BATTERY, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT. DO
NOT JUMP START WHEN MAINTENANCE FREE
BATTERY INDICATOR DOT IS YELLOW OR BRIGHT
COLOR. DO NOT JUMP START A VEHICLE WHEN
THE BATTERY FLUID IS BELOW THE TOP OF LEAD
PLATES.

NOT

ALLOW

JUMPER

CABLE

CLAMPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER WHEN CON-
NECTED TO A BOOSTER SOURCE. DO NOT USE
OPEN FLAME NEAR BATTERY. REMOVE METALLIC
JEWELRY WORN ON HANDS OR WRISTS TO AVOID
INJURY BY ACCIDENTAL ARCING OF BATTERY
CURRENT. WHEN USING A HIGH OUTPUT BOOST-
ING DEVICE, DO NOT ALLOW BATTERY VOLTAGE
TO EXCEED 16 VOLTS. REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS
PROVIDED WITH DEVICE BEING USED.

CAUTION:

When

using

another

vehicle

booster, do not allow vehicles to touch. Electrical
systems can be damaged on either vehicle.

Fig. 5 Hoisting and Jacking Points

1 - DRIVE ON LIFT
2 - FRAME CONTACT LIFT (SINGLE POST)
2 - CHASSIS LIFT (DUAL POST)
2 - OUTBOARD LIFT (DUAL LIFT)
2 - FLOOR JACK

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES (Continued)

TO JUMP START A DISABLED VEHICLE:

(1) Raise hood on disabled vehicle and visually

inspect engine compartment for:

• Battery cable clamp condition, clean if necessary.

• Frozen battery.

• Yellow or white color test indicator, if equipped.

• Generator drive belt condition and tension.

• Fuel fumes or leakage, correct if necessary.

CAUTION: If the cause of starting problem on dis-
abled vehicle is severe, damage to booster vehicle
charging system can result.

(2) When using another vehicle as a booster

source, park the booster vehicle within cable reach.
Turn off all accessories, set the parking brake, place
the automatic transmission in PARK or the manual
transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the ignition
OFF.

(3) On disabled vehicle, place gear selector in park

or neutral and set park brake. Turn off all accesso-
ries.

(4) Connect jumper cables to booster battery. RED

clamp to positive terminal (+) or remote terminal.
BLACK clamp to negative terminal (-). DO NOT
allow clamps at opposite end of cables to touch, elec-
trical arc will result. Review all warnings in this pro-
cedure.

(5) On disabled vehicle connect RED jumper cable

clamp to positive (+) remote terminal. (Fig. 6). Con-
nect BLACK jumper cable clamp to engine ground.

(a) Pull the protective sleeve from the remote

positive

terminal

labeled

Position

Jump

Post

Attachment.

(b) Connect RED jumper cable clamp to positive

(+) remote terminal (Fig. 6).

ative Jump Post Attachment or engine ground as
close to the ground cable attaching point as possi-
ble
(6) Start the engine in the vehicle which has the

booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes,
then start the engine in the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.

CAUTION: Do not crank starter motor on disabled
vehicle for more than 15 seconds, starter will over-
heat and could fail.

(7) Allow battery in disabled vehicle to charge to

at least 12.4 volts (75% charge) before attempting to
start engine. If engine does not start within 15 sec-
onds, stop cranking engine and allow starter to cool
(15 minutes), before cranking again.

DISCONNECT CABLE CLAMPS AS FOLLOWS:

• Disconnect BLACK cable clamp from engine

ground on disabled vehicle.

• Disconnect RED cable clamp from battery posi-

tive remote terminal.

TOWING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING

WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACHMENT
DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR LINES,
FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT. DO NOT LIFT OR TOW
VEHICLE

BY FRONT

REAR

BUMPER,

BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER UNITS. DO NOT
VENTURE UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT SUP-
PORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS. DO NOT
ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN A TOWED VEHI-
CLE. USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT
FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.

CAUTION: Do not damage brake lines, exhaust sys-
tem, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other
under vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle. Do not attach towing device to
front or rear suspension components. Do not
secure vehicle to towing device by the use of front
or

rear

suspension

steering

components.

Remove or secure loose or protruding objects from
a damaged vehicle before towing. Refer to state and
local rules and regulations before towing a vehicle.
Do not allow weight of towed vehicle to bear on
lower fascia, air dams, or spoilers.

Fig. 6 POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE CLAMP

CONNECTION

1 - BATTERY POSITIVE REMOTE TERMINAL

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JUMP STARTING (Continued)

To avoid damage to bumper fascia and air dams

use of a wheel lift or flat bed towing device (Fig. 7) is
recommended. When using a wheel lift towing device,
be sure the unlifted end of disabled vehicle has at
least 100 mm (4 in.) ground clearance. If minimum
ground clearance cannot be reached, use a towing
dolly. If a flat bed device is used, the approach angle
should not exceed 15 degrees.

Fig. 7 Recommended Towing Devices

1 - WHEEL LIFT
2 - FLAT BED

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TOWING (Continued)

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