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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Definitions
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OBDII (EURO STAGE III OBD) Trip -Β  A vehicle start and drive cycle such that all once per trip diagnostic monitors have run.

Key Start -Β  A vehicle start and run cycle of at least 20 seconds.

Warm-up Cycle -Β  A vehicle start and run cycle such that the engine coolant must rise to at least 71Β°C (160Β°F) and must rise by at least 4.4Β°C (40Β°F) from initial start up. To count as a warm-up cycle, no DTC may occur during the cycle.

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