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Forward/Rearward

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Pull up on handle 4.

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Move the seat forward or backward to your desired
position which allows you to reach the pedals com-
fortably.

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Let go of handle 4. The seat should make an audible
click when positioned properly.

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Check for proper engagement before driving.

Backrest Tilt

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Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward to adjust the
backrest tilt to your desired position which allows
your arms to slightly bend when holding the steering
wheel.

Head Restraint Height

WARNING!

For your protection, drive only with properly posi-
tioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help re-
duce injuries during and accident.

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Adjust the height of the head restraints by pulling
them upwards manually.

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For a lower position, press release button 1 and push
down on the head restraints manually.

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Содержание 2008 Crossfire

Страница 1: ...Crossfire O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 Crossfire ...

Страница 2: ...Crossfire O W N E R S M A N U A L 2 0 0 8 2008 Crossfire ...

Страница 3: ...ceptions are less sharp your reflexes are slower and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking Never drink and then drive This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or op tional on this vehicle This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle ...

Страница 4: ...HICLE 7 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 65 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 125 5 STARTING AND OPERATING 165 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 231 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 257 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 319 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 331 10 INDEX 341 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...

Страница 5: ...INTRODUCTION CONTENTS m Introduction 4 m How To Use This Manual 4 m Warnings And Cautions 6 m Vehicle Identification Number 6 1 ...

Страница 6: ... with the vehicle when sold When it comes to service remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best has the factory trained technicians and genuine Mopart parts and is interested in your satisfaction WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro...

Страница 7: ...INTRODUCTION 5 1 ...

Страница 8: ... may miss important information Observe all Warnings and Cautions VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number VIN is located be neath the left front corner of the instrument panel visible through the windshield This number also appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle Save this label as a convenient record of your VIN and option...

Страница 9: ... 11 Key In Ignition Reminder 11 m Glove Compartment Lock 12 m Door Locks 12 Central Locking Switch 14 Automatic Central Locking 14 General Notes On The Central Locking System 15 Emergency Unlocking Feature 16 Start Lockout 16 m Remote Keyless Entry 16 To Unlock The Doors 16 To Lock The Doors 17 Panic Alarm 18 To Use The Panic Alarm 18 2 ...

Страница 10: ...nly 25 m Rear Liftgate Decklid Release 25 m Occupant Restraints 26 Lap Shoulder Belts 27 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women 32 Seat Belt Extender 32 Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag 33 Child Restraint 52 m Engine Break In Recommendations 61 m Safety Tips 61 Exhaust Gas 61 Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle 62 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle 63 8 THINGS T...

Страница 11: ...ION An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves Always remove the key from the ignition and lock all the doors when leaving the vehicle unattended NOTE To avoid discharging the battery the key must be removed from the ignition when the vehicle is parked Keys Included with your vehicle are two remote controls with folding keys The remote control operates all locks on the vehicle including the locki...

Страница 12: ... be ob tained from your authorized dealer Important Removing the key from the steering lock activates the start lock out The engine cannot be started Turning the key in the steering lock to the ON RUN position deactivates the start lock out NOTE In case the engine cannot be started and START and ERROR are shown in the odometer display field the system is not operational Contact an authorized deale...

Страница 13: ...re you place the shift lever in PARK the key may become trapped temporarily in the key cylinder If this occurs turn the key clockwise slightly then remove the key as described Key In Ignition Reminder Opening the driver s door when the key is in the ignition sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 2 ...

Страница 14: ...le doors can be locked when the doors are closed by either manually pressing the button down at the top of the door panel pressing and releasing the bottom portion of the central locking switch located in the console or by pressing and releasing the LOCK transmit button on the key Fob Also by turning the key clockwise in the driver s door both doors liftgate decklid fuel filler door and center con...

Страница 15: ...e stays up the respective door is not properly closed You should then unlock the vehicle open and close the door and lock the vehicle again Each individual door can be locked with the respective door lock button the driver s door can only be locked when it is closed If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside only the door being opened from the inside will unlock and the alarm will ...

Страница 16: ...reviously locked with the central locking switch the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside NOTE The fuel filler door and center console roadster only cannot be locked or unlocked with the central locking switch Automatic Central Locking The central locking switch also operates the automatic central locking feature With the automatic central lock ing feature activated t...

Страница 17: ...ocked at any time with the remote control it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote NOTE To help prevent the vehicle battery from dis charging during short periods of inactivity perform the following 1 Make sure that the rear liftgate decklid hood and doors are completely closed 2 Make sure that remote transmitter is operating and that the battery is good 3 Make sure that the hood ...

Страница 18: ... is not operational Contact an autho rized dealer REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle from remote locations using a hand held transmitter located in the key Fob You don t have to point the transmitter at the vehicle to activate the system The vehicle doors rear liftgate decklid fuel filler door and center console road ster only can be locked and unlocked usin...

Страница 19: ...ress the LOCK button on the key Fob once All turn signal lights blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked If the turn signal lights do not blink a door or rear liftgate decklid is not closed properly The entire vehicle including the fuel filler door may be locked or unlocked by using the key in the driver s door The doors and liftgate decklid can be locked or unlocked by pressing th...

Страница 20: ... foglights and sounds the horn for about three minutes or until the alarm is turned off The vehicle can be driven while in the PANIC mode To Use the Panic Alarm Press and hold the PANIC button to activate the alarm Press and hold the PANIC button or unlock the door with the key to deactivate the alarm The alarm will also shut off after three minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15 mph 24 km h 18 ...

Страница 21: ...Opera tion is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause undes ired operation THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 2 ...

Страница 22: ...release button 2 on the key Fob The key folds out Press the battery cover 1 in the direction of the arrow Remove the old batteries Insert the new batteries in the direction of the arrow with the positive symbol facing upwards Replace the battery cover and press on it until you feel it engage 20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 23: ... the tow away alarm switch indicates that the alarm is armed Once the Security Alarm system has been armed the exterior vehicle lights will flash and an alarm will sound when a door the rear liftgate decklid the hood or glove compartment is opened or if someone attempts to raise the vehicle for towing The Security Alarm will flash the exterior lamps for approximately three minutes and sound an aud...

Страница 24: ... ACC position or remove the key from the ignition switch Press the tow away alarm switch and the indicator light will illuminate briefly Exit the vehicle and lock the vehicle with the key or the remote control The tow away alarm remains switched off until the vehicle is locked again with the key or the remote control at which time it is automatically reactivated DECKLID INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE ...

Страница 25: ...he decklid when your vehicle is unattended Once in the trunk young children may not be able to escape If trapped in the trunk children can die from suffo cation or heat stroke WARNING If the battery voltage drops below the minimum threshold at any time the Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not function WARNING The Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not func tion during the convertible top o...

Страница 26: ...the switch when the window is in the desired position For express opening of windows press the switch past the resistance point and release the window lowers to the fully open position To interrupt the procedure briefly press the switch again and release When closing the windows be sure that there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the closing proce dure 24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR ...

Страница 27: ...ear of the con vertible top switch twice to open the windows Press down on the front of the convertible top switch twice to close the windows REAR LIFTGATE DECKLID RELEASE You can open the rear liftgate decklid by using the handle located on the liftgate decklid just above the rear license plate pocket WARNING Do not allow children to have access to the rear cargo area by climbing into the rear ca...

Страница 28: ...rs as safe as possible WARNING In a collision you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled up You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other occupants or you can be thrown out of the vehicle Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up properly Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver even on short trips Someone on the road...

Страница 29: ...tors These tensioning retractors are located in each belt s inertia reel and become opera tionally ready with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ACC or ON RUN positions The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to activate during frontal and rear impacts They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its forward move...

Страница 30: ...safe too Two people should never be belted into a single seat belt People belted together can crash into one another in an accident hurting one another badly Never use a lap shoulder belt or a lap belt for more than one person no matter what their size Lap Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1 Enter the vehicle and close the door Unless the key is in the ACC or ON position seat will not move Sit ...

Страница 31: ...3 When the belt is long enough to fit insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 2 ...

Страница 32: ...hat a snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision 6 Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt 7 To release the belt push the red button on the buckle The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position If necessary slide the latch plate down the webbing to allow it...

Страница 33: ...der bones Wear the belt over your shoulder so that your strongest bones will take the force in a collision A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together WARNING A lap belt worn too high can increase the risk of int...

Страница 34: ...n damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen That way the st...

Страница 35: ...d seating positions Remove and store the extender when not needed Supplemental Restraint System SRS Airbag This vehicle has airbags for the driver and passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems The driver s airbag is mounted in the steering wheel The passenger frontal airbag is mounted in the instrument panel under a cover marked SRS AIRBAG THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEH...

Страница 36: ... the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification Refer to Occupant Classification System in this section Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG WARNING Do not put anything on or around the front airbag covers or attempt to manually open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you ...

Страница 37: ...e front and side airbags may be triggered Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of harm from a deploying airbag 1 Infants in rear facing child safety seats should NEVER ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger frontal airbag unless the airbag is shut OFF See Passenger Airbag On Off Switch and To Shut Off the Passenger Airbag The rear facing seat places them too c...

Страница 38: ...ags WARNING After installing a child safety seat or booster seat on the passenger seat do not adjust the back rest forward This could cause a higher load being perceived by the OCS system which in turn could lead to the passenger airbag being turned on Failure to follow this warning could result in serious or fatal injury It is always recom mended to turn off the passenger front air bags using the...

Страница 39: ... The side airbags also need room to inflate Do not lean against the door Sit upright in the center of the seat Airbag System Components The airbag system consists of the following Occupant Restraint Controller Airbag Warning Light Driver and passenger frontal airbag inflator units Driver and passenger side airbag inflator units Driver and Passenger Inflatable Knee Blocker Driver and Front Passenge...

Страница 40: ... Also the ORC turns on the AIRBAG warning light located in the instrument cluster and Passenger Airbag Disable PAD indicator light located in the center console for 4 seconds for a self check when the ignition is first turned on After the self check the AIRBAG warning light will turn off The PAD indica tor light will function normally Refer to Passenger Airbag Disable PAD Indicator Light in this s...

Страница 41: ... on collision severity and occu pant size The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and fold out of the way as the bags inflate to their full size The bags fully inflate in about 50 70 milliseconds This is about half of the time it takes to blink your eyes The bags then quickly deflate while helping to restrain the driver and front passenger The dr...

Страница 42: ...moderate to severe frontal collision to help restrain the driver and passenger and then to immediately deflate NOTE A frontal collision that is not severe enough to need airbag protection will not activate the system This does not mean something is wrong with the airbag system The system may also inflate only one airbag in a reduced severity frontal collision if the seat belt on that 40 THINGS TO ...

Страница 43: ...f the process that generates the nontoxic nitrogen gas used for airbag inflation These airborne particles may irri tate the skin eyes nose or throat If you have skin or eye irritation rinse the area with cool water For nose or throat irritation move to fresh air If the irritation continues see your doctor If these particles settle on your clothing follow the garment manufacturer s in structions fo...

Страница 44: ...ARNING Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you These protective covers are designed to open only when the airbags are inflated Do not attach cup holders or any other objects on or around the door The inflating side airbag could drive the objects into occu...

Страница 45: ...cted See your authorized dealer for service WARNING The door mounted side airbag deploys with consid erable force Being too close to the door panel during airbag deployment could cause serious injury or death All occupants must be in the appropriate restraint for their size and age especially children 12 and under To help avoid the potential for serious injury and death should the side airbag be a...

Страница 46: ... a fault present in the system the AIRBAG warning light will light indicating that you should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer In the presence of an occupant in the passenger seat if both the Passenger Airbag Disable PAD indicator light located in the center console and AIRBAG warning light located in the instrument cluster are illuminated the airbag will be disabled The Occupant Restraint...

Страница 47: ...traint is lighter than the threshold weight necessary to turn the PAD indicator light on If this happens to you you can check to ensure the airbag is disabled by performing the following simple procedure Place the ignition key in the RUN position and apply downward pressure to the child restraint on the surface that the child will be sitting on Slowly count to 10 and watch the PAD indicator light ...

Страница 48: ...assification to the ORC to determine if a front passenger airbag is allowed If a fault is present the AIRBAG warning light is illumi nated How the Passenger Airbag Disabled PAD Indicator Light Works The Passenger Airbag Disabled PAD Indicator Light indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF In the presence of a properly seated occu pant when the PAD indicator light is illu...

Страница 49: ...able Knee Blockers Works When the ORC and the impact sensors detect a collision requiring the Driver Passenger Inflatable Knee Blockers it signals the inflator unit A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Passenger Inflatable Knee Blockers The Driver Passenger Inflatable Knee Blockers inflates rearward towards the driver s knees to help protect the knees and position you for ...

Страница 50: ...d age 1 to 12 an adult with a medical condition which makes pas senger airbag inflation deployment a greater risk for the passenger than the risk of hitting the dashboard instrument panel or windshield in a crash The on off switch is accessible by opening the passenger door If the airbag is turned off when there is any other occupant at that position the supplemental restraint provided by the airb...

Страница 51: ...g Place the ignition key in the on off switch turn the key clockwise and remove the key from the switch This will shut off the passenger front airbag The air bag will remain off until the switch is turned back to the ON position The switch does NOT turn off the side airbag THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 2 ...

Страница 52: ...ts related compo nents or seat cover may inadvertently change the airbag deployment in case of a frontal crash This could result in death or serious injury to the front seat passenger if the vehicle is involved in an accident A modified vehicle may not comply with required Fed eral Motor Vehicle Safety Standards FMVSS You need proper knee impact protection in a collision Do not mount or locate any...

Страница 53: ...any supplemental restraint system SRS component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler Mopart Airbag Light You will want to have the airbags ready for your protection in case of a collision While the airbag Supplemental Restraint System SRS is designed to be maintenance free if any of the following occurs have a...

Страница 54: ... There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt Always check the child seat Owner s Manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child Use the restraint that is correct for your child Safety experts recommend that children ride rearward facing in the vehicle until they are at least one year old and wei...

Страница 55: ...assenger airbag unless the airbag is turned off An airbag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in this position WARNING A rearward facing infant restraint must not be used unless the passenger airbag has been shut off A rearward facing infant restraint may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant Improper installation can le...

Страница 56: ... or remove it from the vehicle Do not leave it loose in the vehicle In a sudden stop or collision it could strike the occupants and cause serious personal injury NOTE For additional information refer to www seatcheck org or call 1 866 SEATCHECK Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs 9 kg and who are older than one year can ride forward facing in the vehicle Forward...

Страница 57: ...ossible Check belt fit periodically A child s squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck move the child closer to the center of the vehicle Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back LATCH Child Seat Anchorage System Lower Anchors and Tether for Children Your vehicle s passenger seat is equipped with t...

Страница 58: ...rovided with the child restraint system The passenger seat lower anchorages are round bars located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and are just visible when you lean in to install the child restraint You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces The passenger seat tether anchorage is located on the back...

Страница 59: ...you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages Next you can attach the tether strap to the anchor by moving the passenger seat forward Route the child restraint tether directly over the top of the seat through the strap near the top of the seatback and attach the hook to the anchor bar Recline the seatback and move the passenger seat as far rearward as possible Next a...

Страница 60: ...trument panel or windshield in a crash The on off switch is accessible by opening the passen ger door WARNING Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint The child could be badly injured or killed Follow the manufacturer s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint Installing Child Restraints Using the ...

Страница 61: ...and move the passenger seat as far rearward as possible Remove slack in the tether strap as you push the child restraint downward and rearward following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions Child Restraint Tether Anchor General Information Child restraints having tether straps and hooks for con nection to tether anchors have been available for some time In fact many child restraint manu...

Страница 62: ...WARNING An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child Use only the anchor position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap Transporting Pets Deploying airbags could harm your pet An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision Pe...

Страница 63: ...t few thousand miles of operation This should be considered as a normal part of the break in and not an indication of a problem SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide CO which is colorless and odorless Breathing it can make you unconscious and can eventually poison you To avoid breathing CO follow the safety tips below Do not run the engine in...

Страница 64: ...they have been damaged bent retractor torn webbing etc If there is any question regarding seat belt or retractor condition see your authorized dealer Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON If the bulb is not lit during starting have it replaced If the light stays on or comes on while driving have the system c...

Страница 65: ...er pressure Lights Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel water oil or other fluid leaks Also if gasoline fumes are present the cause should be corrected immediately NOTE Use of the air conditioning may cause puddl...

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Страница 67: ...ignal Chart 79 m Console Features 80 Storage Compartments If Equipped 80 Ashtray 82 Coin Holder 83 Power Outlet Cigar Lighter 83 Glove Compartment 84 m Cupholder If Equipped 84 m Mirrors 85 Inside Day Night Mirror 85 Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature 86 Heated Remote Control Mirrors If Equipped 86 Outside Mirrors 86 Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors 86 3 ...

Страница 68: ...ttery Saver Feature 95 Instrument Panel Lighting 96 Night Security Illumination 96 m Exterior Lights 97 Headlights And Parking Lights 97 Daytime Running Lights Where Applicable 97 Fog Lights If Equipped 98 Standing Lights 98 m Multifunction Control Lever 99 Turn Signals 99 Headlight Dimmer Switch 100 Passing Light 101 Windshield Wipers And Washer 101 Mist Function 103 m Telescoping Steering Column...

Страница 69: ...115 To Resume Speed 116 Using Speed Control On Hills 116 m Garage Door Opener If Equipped 117 Programming The Universal Transceiver 118 Gate Operator Canadian Programming 121 Using The Universal Transceiver 122 Erasing Universal Transceiver Buttons 122 Reprogramming a Single Button 122 Security 122 m Umbrella Hook 123 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 67 3 ...

Страница 70: ... operation will cease and an audible warning will sound The top operation can be resumed after the vehicle is below the maximum speed by pressing the convertible top switch again WARNING Before operating the switch for the convertible top make sure that no persons can be injured by the moving parts convertible top frame and tonneau cover Hands must never be placed near the sport bar convertible to...

Страница 71: ...utside temperature is above 32 F 0 C Otherwise the convertible top and other parts of the vehicle could be damaged CAUTION Use caution when putting items into the storage compartment with the top in the closed position The tonneau cover extensions are exposed and can be damaged if luggage or other items are pushed too far into the storage compartment UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 69 3...

Страница 72: ...top and top compartment mechanisms to avoid injury during this operation and as hydraulic pressure is reestablished The hydraulic pressure can be reestablished by turning the ignition to the ON RUN position and pushing down on the con vertible top switch twice Refer to Convertible Top Emergency Operation in the What To Do In Emergen cies section of this manual CAUTION To avoid possible damage to t...

Страница 73: ...owering procedure start the engine and continue operation 1 Make sure the rear cargo compartment divider is unfolded and secured in the vertical position If the divider is in its stowed position first unfold the panels towards the rear of the vehicle Pull up on the vertical panel using the center cutout shown and hook the pins at the top into the brackets mounted to the cargo compartment trim on e...

Страница 74: ...rom the header without the ignition turned ON The side windows can be damaged if the doors are opened or closed with the windows up and the top released from the windshield header 3 Turn the ignition key to the ON RUN position 4 Unlock the top from the windshield header by pulling the latch handle down and turning it clockwise just over one quarter turn 72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICL...

Страница 75: ...ockwise just over one quarter turn and push it up into the stored position NOTE Failure to perform any of these steps will prevent the top from operating with the convertible top switch and will cause an audible information signal to sound 6 Push down on the rear of the convertible top switch to begin top operation The rear of the top will unlatch and the tonneau cover will open before the top beg...

Страница 76: ... signal will sound to indicate completion of the top opening operation NOTE Once the top is lowered and the audible signal is heard you can continue to push the convertible top switch down or push it within two seconds to raise the windows The windows can also be closed opened later using the power window switches 74 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 77: ...hrysler Limited Warranty CAUTION Do not place anything on the tonneau cover The tonneau cover must never be used as a seating area To Raise The Top 1 Make sure the rear cargo compartment divider is still secured in the vertical position 2 Make sure the decklid is closed 3 Turn the ignition key to the ON RUN position and press down on the front of the convertible top switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATUR...

Страница 78: ... windshield header before the rear of the top is properly latched an audible warning will sound and the top raising operation will stop 5 Pull the latch handle down from the storage position and turn it clockwise just over one quarter turn 6 Pull the latch handle and convertible top down to engage the top with the header 7 When the top engages to the header turn the latch handle counterclockwise j...

Страница 79: ...le accidents drive the vehicle only with the convertible top either completely closed and locked or fully lowered into its storage compartment 8 Once the top has been raised and locked the cargo compartment divider can be unhooked and folded for ward to increase the cargo compartment capacity Follow the steps shown on the label affixed to the decklid trim UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE...

Страница 80: ...artment divider is folded for ward to increase the cargo compartment capacity the tonneau cover flaps are exposed and can be damaged by long items being put into the cargo compartment 78 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 81: ...cured in vertical position Top latched at windshield header before top cycle complete Top unlatched but not pushed up from windshield header Vehicle speed greater than 9 mph 15 km h while trying to initiate top operation Battery voltage less than 10 6 Volts Convertible top switch lamp flashes quickly and a quick au dible beep is heard Maximum hydraulic pump run time reached Power window motor s or...

Страница 82: ...ter and towing alarm Operating controls for the heating and air conditioning systems power windows power mirrors convertible top switch if equipped and the automatic transmission program mode selector switch if equipped are also located in the console Storage Compartments If Equipped There is a storage compartment in the console To open the storage compartment lift the lid with the finger depressi...

Страница 83: ... on the passenger side Additionally storage pockets are located on the wall behind each seat and on each door panel A storage pouch is located on the rear wall between the seats and the driver s sunvisor has a document strap UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 81 3 ...

Страница 84: ...ill open automatically To remove the ashtray insert pull the ashtray past the detent Hold both sides of the insert and pull up To install the ashtray place it in the frame and push down to engage WARNING Remove the ashtray only with the vehicle stopped and the ignition off Otherwise the vehicle might move unexpectedly as a result of unintended contact with the shift lever 82 UNDERSTANDING THE FEAT...

Страница 85: ...res that the coins remain in the coin holder Power Outlet Cigar Lighter The dual purpose power outlet is located in the console next to the passenger airbag off warning light The power outlet can accommodate a lighter or electrical accessories up to a maximum of 15 amps The outlet is protected by a 15 amp fuse located behind the fuse cover on the left end of the instrument panel UNDERSTANDING THE ...

Страница 86: ... turn the key to the left and remove Pull on the handle to open the glove compartment CUPHOLDER If Equipped The cupholder is located in the console To open the cupholder gently press downward on the front edge of the top panel and then release The cupholder will open automatically When the cupholder is no longer needed push forward on the top edge of the door and rotate it down into the console un...

Страница 87: ... through the rear window A two point pivot system allows for horizontal and vertical mirror adjustment Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small control under the mirror to the night position toward the rear of the vehicle The mirror should be adjusted with the glare control set in the day position toward the windshield UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85 3 ...

Страница 88: ...or WARNING Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than they actually are Relying too much on your passenger side mirror could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other object Use your inside mirror to judge the size or distance of objects seen in the convex mirror Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors The mirrors can be adjust...

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Страница 90: ...is moving is dangerous The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or even fatally injur...

Страница 91: ...al Seat Adjustments If Equipped Seat Height Drivers Seat Only Pull up on handle 3 To lower the seat use your body weight to push the seat downward To raise the seat lift your body weight off the seat to obtain a higher seat position Release handle 3 when you are at your desired seat level UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 3 ...

Страница 92: ...ws your arms to slightly bend when holding the steering wheel Head Restraint Height WARNING For your protection drive only with properly posi tioned head restraints Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints Head restraints are intended to help re duce injuries during and accident Adjust the height of t...

Страница 93: ...he rear as possible consistent with ability to properly operate controls Driver Eight Way Power Seat If Equipped The switches to adjust the power seats are located on the outboard side of each seat The driver s seat features eight way power adjustment horizontal vertical cushion tilt and back angle UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 3 ...

Страница 94: ... horizontal and back angle Heated Seats If Equipped This feature heats the driver and passenger seats The controls for the heated seats are located on the instrument panel below the radio After turning the ignition switch ON you can choose the HI LO or OFF setting Indicators on the switches show which setting has been selected 92 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 95: ...HE HOOD To open the hood pull the release lever located inside your vehicle below the instrument panel Then reach under the hood and pull upward on the safety latch and lift the hood To prevent possible damage close the hood by dropping it from approximately 12 in 30 cm UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 3 ...

Страница 96: ... LIGHTS A two position mode selector switch controls the interior lights located in the overhead console The AUTO mode turns the lights on when a door is open or ajar or when locking or unlocking the vehicle AUTO mode also has a fade to off feature When the doors are closed or locked they gradually fade off The OFF position turns off the interior lights feature 94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Страница 97: ... switch operates both lights Battery Saver Feature To prevent battery drain if a door is left open or ajar the interior lights will turn off automatically after 15 minutes After the door is closed the interior lights will return to their normal function UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 95 3 ...

Страница 98: ...e brightness of the instrument panel Night Security Illumination For added security when exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior lights on the lights will switch on again for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door The lights on timing can be changed at your authorized dealer 96 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 99: ...a warning will sound if the driver s door is opened Daytime Running Lights Where Applicable VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION The low beam headlights parking lights side marker lights taillights and license plate lights are automatically switched on whenever the vehicle is started and the transmission shift lever is in a driving position VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION The low beam headlights...

Страница 100: ...eet the standing lights left or right side parking lights can be turned on making your vehicle more visible to passing vehicles To operate the standing lights turn the headlight switch counterclockwise one stop right lamps or two stops left lamps from the OFF position To turn off the standing lights return the headlight switch to the OFF position The standing lights cannot be operated when the ign...

Страница 101: ...l flash to indicate operation To signal minor directional changes such as changing lanes move the control lever just to the point of resis tance and hold it there To operate the turn signals continuously move the con trol lever up or down past the point of resistance The operation is automatically canceled when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOU...

Страница 102: ...cator fails to light when the control lever is moved it may mean that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective Headlight Dimmer Switch Push the multifunction control lever toward the instru ment panel to turn the headlights to high beam Pull the lever toward you to switch to low beam 100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 103: ...e operated by a switch in the multifunction control lever Turn the end of the lever to select desired wiper speed off intermittent normal or fast NOTE Wiper speed is altered when the vehicle is stopped with the wipers on If the speed setting is intermittent the wipers will stop wiping when the ve hicle comes to a complete stop If the wiper speed setting is normal the wipers will change to intermit...

Страница 104: ...Push the end of the lever inward and hold it to activate the wiper and washer together 102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 105: ...n the windshield is wet WARNING Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before and during windshield washer use UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 3 ...

Страница 106: ...cator light located in the instrument cluster will come on To lengthen or shorten the steering column pull out or push in the steering wheel Lock the steering column in position by pushing the handle in until it engages The indicator light in the instrument cluster will go out 104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 107: ...ng without the telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle NOTE If the indicator light in the instrument cluster does not go out after starting the engine the telescoping column is not locked properly Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 105 3 ...

Страница 108: ...tomatically when vehicle speed reaches ap proximately 62 mph 100 km h The spoiler begins to retract at 39 mph 62 km h When retracted the spoiler fits between the quarter panels and aft of the liftgate window or tonneau cover The spoiler can also be deployed at lower speeds using an override switch mounted in the center console 106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 109: ...r motion Once the deployment speed is reached however the spoiler deploys to its full up position The spoiler will deploy as a safety precaution if the ESP system detects a large difference in wheel speed between the front and rear wheels This could occur as a result of a speed signal malfunction or could occur if the vehicle is attempting to accelerate on a low friction surface causing the rear w...

Страница 110: ...fingers and cause serious injury BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM BAS WARNING BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns following another vehicle too closely ...

Страница 111: ... by the driver s brak ing style This can help reduce braking distances The BAS complements the Anti lock Brake System ABS Applying the brakes very quickly results in maximum BAS assistance To receive the benefit of the system you must apply continuous full braking power during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure Once the brake pedal is released the BAS is deactivated UNDERSTAN...

Страница 112: ...ed have the BAS and ESP checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM ESP WARNING ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accid...

Страница 113: ...ng light located in the instrument cluster starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to spin To improve the vehicle s traction when driving with snow chains or starting off in deep snow sand or gravel switch off the ESP system by pressing the upper half of the ESP switch UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...

Страница 114: ... and apply as little throttle as possible Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP press the lower half of the switch the ESP warning light in the speedometer dial goes out Avoid spinning one drive wheel This may cause serious da...

Страница 115: ... wheel completely to the left and then rotate the steering wheel completely to the right 4 Bring the steering wheel back to the center position 5 The BAS ESP malfunction indicator light will go out If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator light is still illumi nated the vehicle should be serviced at an authorized dealer ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL The electronic speed control automatically maintains the ...

Страница 116: ...t and hold the lever to accelerate or lift and release to set a speed To decelerate and set a speed press the lever down Press down and hold the lever to decelerate or press down and release to set a speed 114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 117: ...on the lever up or down will change the speed in 0 6 mph 1 km h increments When the lever is released the newly set speed remains To increase the speed for passing use the accelerator After the accelerator is released the previously set speed will resume automatically To Deactivate A soft tap on the brake pedal or normal brake pressure while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control wi...

Страница 118: ... vehicle is equipped with interactive speed control This feature activates when driving up or down hills with the speed control engaged and the driver s foot off the accelerator WARNING Speed control can be dangerous where the system can t maintain a constant speed Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions and you could lose control An accident could be the result Don t use speed control i...

Страница 119: ...ciently to achieve the desired speed NOTE On very steep hills a greater speed loss or gain may occur It may be preferable to drive without speed control GARAGE DOOR OPENER If Equipped The HomeLinkt Universal Transceiver replaces up to three remote controls hand held transmitters that oper ate devices such as garage door openers motorized gates or home lighting The transceiver triggers these device...

Страница 120: ...njury or death Call toll free 1 800 355 3515 or on the internet at www homelink com for safety information and assistance Programming The Universal Transceiver For best results install a new battery in the hand held transmitter before programming If your garage door opener located in the garage is equipped with an antenna make sure that the antenna is hanging straight down 1 Turn off the engine WA...

Страница 121: ...two outside buttons Release the buttons when the light in the overhead console display begins to flash about 20 sec onds NOTE Step 3 does not have to be followed to program additional hand held transmitters 4 Choose one of the three buttons to program Place the hand held controller 1 3 in 25 76 mm from the universal transceiver while keeping its indicator light in view 5 Using both hands press the...

Страница 122: ...maining two universal trans ceiver buttons begin with Programming Step 4 Do not repeat Steps 1 2 and 3 If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Program ming Steps 8 10 to complete programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 8 At the garage door opener receiver motor head unit in the garage locate the...

Страница 123: ...uring pro gramming Similar to this Canadian law some U S gate operators are designed to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the programming procedures regardless of where you live replace Pro gramming Step 5 with the following NOTE If programming a garage door opener or gate operator it is advised to unplug the devic...

Страница 124: ...ins to flash after 20 seconds Release both buttons Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds The universal transceiver is now in the program or learning mode and can be pro grammed at any time beginning with Programming Step 4 Reprogramming a Single Button To program a device using a universal transceiver button previously programmed follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired universal transceiv...

Страница 125: ...ng interference that may cause undes ired operation NOTE Changes or modifications not expressly ap proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment HomeLinkt is a trademark owned by Johnson Controls Inc UMBRELLA HOOK Your Crossfire is equipped with an umbrella hook This feature is located behind and between the two seats just above the map poc...

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Страница 127: ...Player And GPS Navigation 143 m AM FM Stereo Radio With Single Disc CD Player 144 Infinity Modulus Entertainment Systems 144 CD Player Operation 149 User Menu 151 User Memory User 1 2 3 152 Mono Stereo 152 Driver L R 153 Telephone Mute Characteristics 153 m Compact Disc Maintenance 154 m Radio Antenna 154 m Radio Operation And Cellular Phones 155 m Climate Controls 155 Temperature Control 156 4 ...

Страница 128: ... Fan Control 156 Basic Setting Heater 157 Basic Setting Air Conditioner 157 Dust Filter If Equipped 162 Operating Tips 163 126 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Страница 129: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 127 4 ...

Страница 130: ...he instrument cluster displays are activated by either opening the door pressing the left button within the cluster or turning the key in the ignition switch to the ON RUN position 128 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...

Страница 131: ...ompartment and the cap is marked with the above symbol WARNING Do not overfill the washer reservoir Do not attempt to fill to the top of the filler neck Fluid may leak out onto the floor or driveway causing a potential slip and fall hazard When the indicator light first illumi nates the maximum fill amount is 1 gal 4 L 2 Tire Pressure Monitoring Indicator Light Each tire including the spare if pro...

Страница 132: ...TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated This sequence will continue upon ...

Страница 133: ...he radiator has had time to cool Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot 4 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge This gauge shows engine coolant temperature Any read ing between the Hot and Cold gauge marks show that the engine cooling system is operating properly The gauge pointer may show a higher temperature when driving in hot weather up mountain g...

Страница 134: ...led when the steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree The arrows in the instrument cluster will flash in unison with the respective exterior turn signal 7 Electronic Stability Program ESP Indicator Light The yellow ESP indicator light in the speedometer dial comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON RUN position It should go out with the engine running If the ESP indic...

Страница 135: ...e is off and the light remains on have the brake system in spected as soon as possible The warning light should be checked frequently to assure that it is operating properly This can be done by turning the ignition switch to START The light should come on If the red brake light does not come on when the ignition is turned to the ON RUN position have the brake warning light repaired promptly WARNIN...

Страница 136: ...ure indicator monitoring unit in order to avoid damaging the system 12 Antilock Warning Indicator Light The ABS warning indicator light comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON RUN position and should go out with the engine running If the ABS warning indicator light comes on while the engine is running it indicates that the ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off I...

Страница 137: ...seat belts Fastening the seat belts will extinguish the light and silence the chime The seat belt indicator light will remain lit until the seat belts are fastened 15 Charging System Indicator Light Should the charging system indicator light fail to come on prior to starting when the key is in the ignition switch in the ON RUN position or should it fail to go out after starting or during operation...

Страница 138: ...ment cluster shows the time in hours and minutes whenever the ignition switch is in the ON RUN or ACC position When the ignition switch is in the OFF LOCK position timekeeping is accurately maintained The display can be adjusted with the knob button lo cated to the left of the clock 18 Gear Indicator For automatic transmission vehicles the current gear shift selector range is indicated in the gear...

Страница 139: ...r certify to the purchaser the correct distance that the vehicle has been driven There fore if the odometer reading is changed during repair or replacement be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after service so that the correct distance can be determined 22 Push Button for Activating the Instrument Cluster Intensity of Instrument Lights for Resetting Trip Odometer and Flexible Service...

Страница 140: ...ed service has been performed To do so 1 Turn key to the ON RUN position 2 Within one second press the knob button twice 3 The present status for days or distance is displayed Within 10 seconds turn the key to OFF LOCK 4 Press and hold the knob button while turning the key to ON RUN again The present status for days or distance is displayed once more Continue to hold the knob button After approxim...

Страница 141: ... counted Any such days not counted by FSS can be added by your authorized dealer The interval between services is determined by the type of vehicle operation Driving at extreme speeds and cold starts combined with short distance driving in which the engine does not reach normal operating temperature reduce the interval between services However you choose to set your reference numbers the scheduled...

Страница 142: ...s free of ice 24 Airbag Light The operational readiness of the airbag system is verified by the airbag indicator light in the instrument cluster when turning the key in the ignition switch to the ACC or ON RUN posi tion If no fault is detected the light will go out after approximately four seconds After the lamp goes out the system continues to monitor the components and cir cuitry of the airbag s...

Страница 143: ...ld go out when the engine is running If the indicator light does not go out after starting the engine the telescoping steering column is not locked properly WARNING Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column 26 Check Engine Light This light is part of an Onboard Diagnostic system that monitors the emissions and engine control systems If a problem is detected in one...

Страница 144: ...f the indicator light comes on during braking this indicates the brake pads are worn down Have the brake system checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible 28 Oil Level Indicator Light With the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON RUN position the oil level indicator light comes on It should go out immediately when the engine is running If the light does not go out or comes on whi...

Страница 145: ...c converter damage If the ISO oil level icon and clock icon remain on when attempting to check oil level and no message follows or if the low engine oil level warning lamp comes on a malfunction in the engine oil level system is indicated A conveniently located dipstick allows manual checking of the oil level If no leaks are noted continue to drive to the nearest service station where the engine o...

Страница 146: ...l behind the seats and four door mounted speakers These systems can be identified by the Infinity brand mark on the radio face plate Power Volume Control To activate the audio system press the ON OFF knob on the left If the unit was switched off using the ignition switch it will switch on again with the ignition switch Press the ON OFF knob within three seconds of turning the ignition switch off t...

Страница 147: ...o 9 Balance BAL Press the AUD button repeatedly until BAL appears Rotate the right rotary control for the desired level from 9 to 9 Linear adjustment LINEAR The tone values for the set signal source e g radio FM are set to 0 mean value Press and hold the AUD button for more than four seconds until FM LINEAR appears which affects FM only Press and hold the AUD button for more than eight seconds unt...

Страница 148: ...m an autostore scan Press the multifunction button labeled AS repeatedly until AS SEEK is displayed To select the stored stations press the 1 9 buttons BEST FM The BEST FM function automatically memo rizes and continuously updates the frequencies of sta tions in order of their signal strength The strongest station comes up first when BEST FM is selected Stations with stronger or weaker signals are...

Страница 149: ...ram Type The program type of the selected station can be displayed for 10 seconds or scanned in order of ascending fre quency for eight seconds each To activate press the OPT button in FM mode then press the multifunction PT button You can pre select one of the currently available PTY by turning the right rotary control push button and the program type scan search begins Press the button again to ...

Страница 150: ...ity OLDIES Oldies Format PUBLIC Public Radio WEATHER Weather Forecast PTY 24 28 Not Specified NO PTY No Program Type AM AM AS The system has two AM modes available Press the AM button repeatedly until the band or operation mode is selected To search in this mode press the right rotary control push button and the abbreviation SC is dis played Receivable stations can be heard for eight sec onds Pres...

Страница 151: ...ignal quality Press the AM button repeatedly until AM AS is displayed to perform an autostore scan Press the multifunction button labeled AS repeatedly until AS SEEK is displayed To select the stored stations press the 1 9 buttons General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may ...

Страница 152: ... CD into the slot with the printed side up The unit will display the number of tracks and total playback time After the last track has been played back the unit automatically begins to play the first track again To eject a disc briefly press and release the EJT button If the power is turned off the disc will remain in the CD slot for protection Features of the CD player Skipping Tracks Turn the ri...

Страница 153: ...ime of the currently playing track to be displayed for approxi mately eight seconds Random Play RP Press the multifunction button RP for random genera tion of the next track to be played Press the button again to cancel the feature NOTE To protect the unit from excessive heat a tem perature protection device has been integrated into the circuitry When a high operating temperature is detected CD TE...

Страница 154: ...setting by pressing the right rotary push button at this time Mono Stereo In order to suppress reception related interference three different parameters can be set to optimize reception To activate call up the user menu then press the right rotary control push button repeatedly until STEREO STO AUTO or MONO is displayed depending on the currently selected setting you may need to turn the knob also...

Страница 155: ... You can also call up the Telephone mute characteristics mode by pressing the right rotary push button at this time Telephone mute characteristics If a telephone with hands free operation is installed the call may be routed through the speaker system This eliminates the need for an additional speaker if the signal lines are connected to the unit The following settings are available PH MUTE Switchi...

Страница 156: ...expose the disc to direct sunlight 7 Do not store the disc where temperatures may become too high RADIO ANTENNA The radio antenna is located in the rear liftgate glass on the coupe vehicles and mounted on the left rear body panel on the roadster vehicles The antenna requires no maintenance CAUTION Window tint films applied to the liftgate glass of coupe vehicles can significantly degrade radio rec...

Страница 157: ...ng the cellular phone antenna This condition is not harmful to the radio If your radio performance does not satisfactorily clear by the repo sitioning of the antenna it is recommended that the radio volume be turned down or off during cellular phone operation CLIMATE CONTROLS 1 Driver Temperature Control 2 Passenger Temperature Control 3 Fan Speed Control 4 Air Recirculation REST UNDERSTANDING YOU...

Страница 158: ... and controls are as follows Temperature Control Use the driver or passenger temperature control to regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger compartment The blue area of the control indicates cooler temperatures while the red area indicates warmer temperatures The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature setting so that the system can automatically reach that ...

Страница 159: ...istribution control switch to force air from the panel outlets Select a temperature for each side of the pas senger compartment Select air volume with the fan control switch Then select the Bi Level setting on the air distribution control switch to force air from both the upper panel outlets and the floor outlets Basic Setting Air Conditioner Press the air conditioning ON OFF switch The light in t...

Страница 160: ...ycle on and off to maintain comfort and increase fuel economy NOTE If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected check the front of the A C con denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects Defrosting Set the temperature selectors to the maximum heating position set the fan control to position 5 and the air distribution to the defrost position Close the center air outlets Close th...

Страница 161: ...on NOTE The air conditioner removes moisture from the air inside your vehicle The quickest and most efficient method for defogging your windows even if the air temperature in your vehicle is cool is to use the air conditioner Make sure that you press the A C button to defog your windows Windshield Fogged Up On Outside Switch on the windshield wipers Set the air distribution control switch to the d...

Страница 162: ...fog up Rear Window Defroster Turn the key in the ignition switch to the ON RUN position To select press the rear window defroster button once and release The indicator light in the switch should illuminate To cancel press the rear window defroster button again and release NOTE Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be removed before activating the defroster The rear win dow defroster uses a lar...

Страница 163: ... temporarily re duce the entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle s interior Outside air does not flow into the vehicle s interior To select press the recirculation button To cancel press the recirculation button again The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air after approximately five minutes at outside temperatures below approximately 40 F 5 C after approxima...

Страница 164: ...s the recirculation button The indicator light in the button goes out The system will automati cally shut off if you turn the key in the ignition switch to the ON RUN position after approximately 30 minutes or if the battery voltage drops NOTE This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses R 134a HFC hydrofluorocarbon as a refrigerant Repairs should always be performed by a qual...

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Страница 167: ...low 20 F Or 29 C 169 If Engine Fails To Start 169 After Starting 170 m Transmission Shifting 171 Manual Transmission 171 Recommended Shift Speeds 172 Automatic Transmission 174 Stopping 175 Maneuvering 175 Park Position 176 Reverse 177 Neutral 177 Drive 178 AutoStickt Gear Selection 178 Gear Ranges 179 5 ...

Страница 168: ...bility Program ESP 189 Synchronizing ESP 191 ESP Control Switch 191 Anti Lock Brake System ABS 192 Brake Pad Break In 196 m Power Steering 196 m Tire Safety Information 198 Tire Markings 198 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure 203 m Tires General Information 207 Tire Pressure 207 Tire Inflation Pressures 208 Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation 210 Radial Ply Tires 210 Tire Spinning 211 Tread Wear I...

Страница 169: ...res 220 m Snow Tires 220 m Tire Rotation Recommendations 221 m Fuel Requirements 222 Reformulated Gasoline 223 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 223 MMT In Gasoline 224 Materials Added To Fuel 224 Sulfur In Gasoline 224 m Adding Fuel 225 Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap 225 m Vehicle Loading 227 Roof Luggage Rack 228 m Trailer Towing 229 STARTING AND OPERATING 167 5 ...

Страница 170: ...will not run turn the key counterclockwise to the OFF LOCK posi tion and repeat the starting procedure If there are several unsuccessful attempts have the system checked at the nearest authorized dealer Vehicles with manual transmissions Do not depress the accelerator Fully depress the clutch pedal otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock Simply turn the key in...

Страница 171: ...end the use of an externally powered battery and an electric engine block heater Advice on these items and installation is available at your authorized dealer If Engine Fails to Start CAUTION Do not try to push or tow your vehicle to get it started Your vehicle cannot be started this way Pushing with another vehicle may damage the trans mission or the rear of your vehicle See Section 6 of this man...

Страница 172: ...e starter do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again If the engine has been flooded it may start to run but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released If this occurs continue cranking with the accel erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoot...

Страница 173: ...s As you release the clutch pedal lightly depress the accelera tor pedal Be sure the transmission is in FIRST gear not THIRD when starting from a stopped position Damage to the clutch can result from starting in THIRD NOTE If there is a need to restart your engine you must recycle your ignition switch to the OFF position before restarting the engine For most city driving you will find it easier to...

Страница 174: ... and not harmful to the transmission Recommended Shift Speeds To use your manual transmission for both fuel economy and performance it should be upshifted as shown in the chart Shift at the vehicle speeds listed for acceleration Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions relatively steady speeds will result in increased fuel economy and may be used as indicated Higher upshift speeds may be used to ...

Страница 175: ...en could move the gearshift lever which could result in an accident or serious injury WARNING Skipping more than one gear while downshifting could cause you to lose control of your vehicle You could have an accident CAUTION If you skip more than one gear while downshifting or downshift at too high an engine speed you could damage the engine transmission or clutch STARTING AND OPERATING 173 5 ...

Страница 176: ...he PARK position To move the shift lever out of the PARK position the brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release Move the shift lever to the desired position only when the engine is idling normally and the brake pedal is applied Do not release the brake until ready to drive The vehicle may otherwise accelerate quickly when the shift lever is in DRIVE or REVERSE positio...

Страница 177: ... shift into the NEUTRAL or PARK position and hold the vehicle with the parking brake When stopping the vehicle uphill do not hold it with the accelerator use the brake This avoids unnecessary trans mission heat build up Maneuvering To maneuver in tight areas control the vehicle speed by gradually releasing the brakes Accelerate gently and never abruptly step on the accelerator To rock a vehicle ou...

Страница 178: ...the ignition switch only with the shift lever in the PARK position With the key removed the shift lever is locked in the PARK position With a malfunction in the vehicle s electrical system the shift lever could remain locked in the PARK position To unlock the shift lever manually insert the end of the multipurpose tool from the glove box or ball point pen into the covered opening below the positio...

Страница 179: ...REVERSE gear is different How ever it is not possible to change the program mode while in REVERSE Neutral No power is transmitted from the engine to the drive axle When the brakes are released the vehicle can be moved freely pushed or towed Do not engage in NEUTRAL position while driving except to coast when the vehicle is in danger of skidding e g on icy roads NOTE Coasting the vehicle or driving...

Страница 180: ... another gear that allows for quicker acceleration or to slow the vehicle down is possible Downshifts can also be per formed Press and hold the shift lever in the D direction The transmission will shift from the current gear directly to the best gear for acceleration NOTE To avoid over revving the engine when the shift lever is moved in D direction the transmission will not shift to a lower gear i...

Страница 181: ...e speeds below 31 mph 50 km h at partial throttle and engine temperatures below 95 F 35 C To prevent the engine from laboring at low RPM when driving uphill or with your vehicle heavily loaded the automatic transmission will downshift when necessary to maintain engine RPM within the best torque range Gear Ranges PARK NOTE If the key is in the ON RUN position you must press the brake pedal to shift...

Страница 182: ... switch The transmission is provided with a selector switch for Standard S and Winter Wet W snow and ice pro gram modes For standard mode press the S symbol on the switch Use this mode for all regular driving The vehicle starts out in FIRST gear Depressing the accelerator pedal rapidly or nearly to the floor while driving kick down position rather than depressing the accelerator pedal in slow smal...

Страница 183: ...nge the program mode when the selector lever is out of the PARK position It could result in a change of driving characteristics for which you may not be prepared Emergency Operation Limp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in Limp Home Mode which engages when there is a malfunction of the transmission This conditi...

Страница 184: ... loose sand etc Traction When driving on wet or slushy roads it is possible for a wedge of water to build up between the tire and road surface This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be observed 1 Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slushy 2 Slow down if the road has st...

Страница 185: ...result in injuries that are serious or fatal to you your passengers and others around you Shallow Standing Water Although your vehicle is capable of driving through shallow standing water consider the following Caution and Warning before doing so CAUTION Always check the depth of the standing water before driving through it Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the t...

Страница 186: ...se serious internal damage to the engine Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty WARNING Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s traction capabilities Do not exceed 5 mph 8 km h when driving through standing water Driving through standing water limits your vehi cle s braking capabilities which increases stop ping distances Therefore after driving through standi...

Страница 187: ...e brake system serviced by an authorized dealer im mediately Before leaving the vehicle make sure that the parking brake is fully applied For manual transmission vehicles place the shift lever in REVERSE For vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions place the shift lever in the PARK position To release the parking brake slightly pull up the handle while pushing the lock button and guide the l...

Страница 188: ...lure and an accident WARNING Do not leave children unattended in a vehicle A child could be injured or could injure others if left unattended BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with power brakes as standard equipment In the event power assist is lost for any reason for example repeated brake applications with the engine off the brakes will still function The effort required to brake the vehicle...

Страница 189: ...must apply continuous full braking power during the stopping sequence Do not reduce brake pedal pressure WARNING BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The BAS cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed...

Страница 190: ...ning a malfunction has been detected in either the BAS or ESP system As a result it is possible that only partial engine output will be available and pressing the accelerator pedal will require more effort If the BAS malfunctions the brake system functions in the usual manner but without BAS With the ABS malfunctioning the BAS and ESP will be disabled In this condition both malfunction indicator l...

Страница 191: ...d snow M S rated radial ply tires and or snow chains WARNING ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase the traction afforded The ESP cannot prevent accidents includ ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skillful driver can prevent accidents The capabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must neve...

Страница 192: ...ed to the OFF LOCK or ACC position Otherwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes NOTE When the ESP warning light is illuminated continuously the ESP is switched off Adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing road conditions NOTE Avoid spinning of one drive wheel This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the DaimlerChrysler Limi...

Страница 193: ...r position 3 Rotate the steering wheel completely to the left and then rotate the steering wheel completely to the right 4 Bring the steering wheel back to the center position 5 The BAS ESP malfunction indicator light will go out If the BAS ESP malfunction indicator light is still illumi nated the vehicle should be serviced at an authorized dealer ESP Control switch The ESP control switch is locat...

Страница 194: ... position If one drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin the ESP system will apply the brake at the affected wheel until the wheel regains sufficient traction The traction control engages at approximately 24 mph 40 km h and switches off at 50 mph 80 km h To return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP press the lower half of the switch the ESP warning light goes out Anti Lock Brak...

Страница 195: ...BS will respond even with light brake pedal pressure because of the increased likelihood of locking wheels The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and functions as a reminder to take extra care while driving WARNING Significant over or under inflation of tires or mix ing sizes of front or rear tires or wheels on the vehicle can reduce braking effectiveness Maint...

Страница 196: ...sation may occur and a clicking noise will be heard This is normal indicating that the anti lock brake system is functioning The ABS malfunction indicator light in the instrument cluster comes on with the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON RUN position and should go out with the engine running If the ABS light does not illuminate briefly during this procedure or remains on after the engin...

Страница 197: ...ould go out and the ABS is operational If the malfunction indicator light stays illuminated have the system checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the con dition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded The ABS c...

Страница 198: ...e wet resulting in decreased performance and un predictable braking action Dry the brakes by gentle intermittent pedal action while driving at very slow speeds Brake Pad Break In The brakes on your vehicle do not require a long break in period but avoid repeated hard brake applications from high speeds during initial break in Also avoid severe brake loading such as may be encountered when de scend...

Страница 199: ...the steering system This noise should be considered normal and does not in any way damage the steering system WARNING Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others Service should be obtained as soon as possible CAUTION Prolong operation of the steering system at the end of the steering wheel travel will increase the steering fluid temperatur...

Страница 200: ... 65R15 96H LT Light Truck Metric tire sizing is based on U S design standards The size designation for LT Metric tires is the same as for P Metric tires except for the letters LT that are molded into the sidewall preced ing the size designation Example LT235 85R16 Temporary spare tires are high pressure compact spares designed for temporary emergency use only Tires designed to this standard have t...

Страница 201: ...k tire based on U S design standards T Temporary spare tire 31 Overall diameter in inches in 215 Section width in millimeters mm 65 Aspect ratio in percent Ratio of section height to section width of tire 10 5 Section width in inches in R Construction code 9R9 means radial construction 9D9 means diagonal or bias construction 15 Rim diameter in inches in STARTING AND OPERATING 199 5 ...

Страница 202: ... conditions i e tire pressure vehicle loading road conditions and posted speed limits Load Identification blank Absence of any text on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load SL Tire Extra Load XL Extra load or reinforced tire Light Load Light load tire C D E Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load Maximum load indicates the maxi...

Страница 203: ...hen you will find it on the inboard side of the tire TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EXAMPLE DOT MA L9 ABCD 0301 DOT Department of Transportation This symbol certifies that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation tire safety standards and is approved for highway use MA Code representing the tire manufacturing location two digits L9 Code representing the tire size two digits ...

Страница 204: ... in which the tire was manufactured two digits 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000 tire manufacturers were only re quired to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured Example 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 202 STARTING AND OPERATING ...

Страница 205: ...r Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry 3 tire size designed for your vehicle 4 cold tire inflation pressures for the front rear and spare tires Tire Placard Location Tire and Loading Information Placard STARTING AND OPERATING 203 5 ...

Страница 206: ...go should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on the Tire and Loading Information placard The combined weight of occupants cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight if applicable should never exceed the weight referenced here Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1 Locate the statement The combined weight of occu pants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle s placard 2 Determi...

Страница 207: ... reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle NOTE The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load cargo luggage and towing capaci ties of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and number and size of occupants This table is for illustration purposes only and may not be accurate for the seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle NOTE For th...

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Страница 209: ...s and can cause accidents Underinflation increases tire flexing and can result in tire failure Overinflation reduces a tire s ability to cushion shock Objects on the road and chuckholes can cause damage that result in tire failure Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems You could lose control of your vehicle Overinflated or underinflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail su...

Страница 210: ...and overinflation affect the stability of the vehicle and can produce a feeling of sluggish response or over responsiveness in the steering Unequal tire pressures can cause erratic and unpredict able steering response Unequal tire pressure from side to side may cause the vehicle to drift left or right Tire Inflation Pressures The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of ...

Страница 211: ...tire inflation pressure must not exceed the maximum inflation pres sure molded into the tire sidewall Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures as tire pressures vary with temperature changes Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi 7 kPa per 12 F 7 C of air temperature change Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage especially in t...

Страница 212: ...RNING High speed driving with your vehicle at or above maximum load is dangerous The added strain on your tires could cause them to fail You could have a serious accident Don t drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum capacity at continuous speeds above 75 mph 120 km h Radial Ply Tires WARNING Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle poorl...

Страница 213: ...peeds may cause tire dam age or failure A tire could explode and injure some one Do not spin your vehicle s wheels faster than 35 mph 55 km h when you are stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel no matter what the speed Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires to help you in determining when your tires should be replaced STARTING AND OPERATING 211 5...

Страница 214: ... is dependent upon various factors including but not limited to Driving style Tire pressure Distance driven WARNING Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years regardless of the remaining tread Failure to follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure You could lose control and have an accident resulting in serious injury or death Keep dismounted tires in a cool dry place wi...

Страница 215: ...u may have on tire specifications or capability WARNING Do not use a tire wheel size or rating other than that specified for your vehicle Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics result ing in changes to steering handling and braking of your vehicle This can cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering and suspension c...

Страница 216: ...oid tire cupping and spotty wear TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM Each tire should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla tion pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the prope...

Страница 217: ...sibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure indicator light The TPMS uses wireless technology to monitor tire pressure levels Sensors mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located inside the vehicle NOTE The TPMS can inform you about a low t...

Страница 218: ... the indicator light in the instrument cluster to illuminate whenever the pressure in one tire falls 25 below the recommended pressure shown on the vehicle s tire label The TPMS will cause the indicator light to flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated whenever the system detects a TPMS mal function NOTE The pressure in your tires changes with tem perature A sign...

Страница 219: ...e Undesirable operation or sensor dam age may result when using replacement equipment that is not of the same size type and or style Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage Do not use aftermarket tire sealant or balance beads as damage to the sensors may result NOTE The standard TIREFIT system refer to What To Do In Emergencies for more information is specifically designed to operate in conjunc...

Страница 220: ...inue upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the malfunction indicator is illuminated the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons including the instal lation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly Always check the...

Страница 221: ...your vehicle Chains should only be used on the rear wheels and only with the recommended winter mud and snow M S tires and wheels Follow the manufacturer s mounting instructions Tire chains should only be driven on snow covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph 48 km h Remove chains as soon as possible when driving on roads without snow When driving with tire chains press the ESP control switch...

Страница 222: ... road conditions Replacement tires should be of the same size and speed rating to continue to provide the same level of performance you are accustomed to SNOW TIRES Some countries or regions require the use of snow tires during winter See the recommended snow type winter tire applications in this section WARNING Your vehicle may be equipped with sport perfor mance tires that are optimized for driv...

Страница 223: ...r axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering driving and braking functions For these reasons they wear at unequal rates and tend to develop irregular wear pat terns These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type tires Rotation will increase tr...

Страница 224: ...poration re quires the use of 91 octane or higher premium fuel to minimize the potential for engine damage Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine However continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and should be reported to your authorized dealer immediately Engine damage resulting from operating with a heavy spark knock may not be covered by the new v...

Страница 225: ...rred to as Reformulated Gasoline Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates and are spe cially blended to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality DaimlerChrysler Corporation supports the use of refor mulated gasolines Properly blended reformulated gaso lines will provide excellent performance and durability of engine and fuel system components Gasoline Oxygenate Blends Some fuel suppliers ...

Страница 226: ...ay not be indicated on the pump you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his her gasoline contains MMT MMT is prohibited in both Federal and California refor mulated gasolines In Canada MMT can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the United States For this reason it is even more important to look for gasolines without MMT in Canada Materials Added to Fuel All gasoline sold i...

Страница 227: ...roblem is fuel related prior to returning your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service CAUTION If the CHECK ENGINE Light is flashing immediate service is required See the Onboard Diagnostic System OBDII paragraph in the Maintaining Your Vehicle section of this manual ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap The gas cap is located under the fuel filler door on the passenger s side of the vehicle To ...

Страница 228: ... should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open the restricting door CAUTION To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling do not top off the fuel tank after filling With the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON RUN position the fuel reserve warning light comes on It should go out immediately when the engine is running If the warning light does not go out after starting the engine or if i...

Страница 229: ...is filled Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle You could be burned Always place gas containers on the ground outside the vehicle while filling VEHICLE LOADING The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is in the following chart and on the tire pressure label attached to the driver door...

Страница 230: ...rectly on the roof If it is necessary to place some part of the load on the roof place a blanket or some other protection between the load and the roof surface To avoid damage to the roof luggage rack and vehicle do not exceed the rated load capacity of your roof luggage rack system maximum load capacity Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately Long loa...

Страница 231: ...ed loads can fly off the vehicle particularly at high speeds resulting in per sonal injury or property damage Follow the roof luggage rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle is not recommended STARTING AND OPERATING 229 5 ...

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Страница 233: ...Jacking 234 TIREFIT 234 Preparations For Jacking 237 Jack Location And Instructions 239 m Jump Starting The Battery 241 m Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 244 m Towing A Disabled Vehicle 245 Towing Eyes 247 Tow Away Alarm 248 m Convertible Top Emergency Operation 249 Relieving Hydraulic Pressure 250 Opening a Locked Decklid 256 6 ...

Страница 234: ...f it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service the flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition key removed and the vehicle locked NOTE With extended use the flasher may run down your battery IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS During severe operating conditions and stop and go city traffic the coolant temperature may rise close to the red area on the gauge The engine should not be ope...

Страница 235: ...off The air conditioning system adds heat to the cooling system and turning off the A C removes this heat You can also turn the temperature control to maxi mum heat the mode control to floor and the fan control to HIGH This allows the heater core to act as a supple ment to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the cooling system CAUTION Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your veh...

Страница 236: ...al Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR AND JACKING TIREFIT Small punctures particularly those in the tread can be sealed with TIREFIT Foreign objects e g screws or nails should not be removed from the tire TIREFIT can be used in outside temperatures down to approximately 4 F 20 C 1 TIREFIT sealant bottle 2 Air pump flap 3 Recess in air pump 4 Pow...

Страница 237: ...llergic reaction or rash consult a physician immediately Keep TIREFIT out of reach of children If swallowed rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and drink plenty of water Do not induce vomiting Consult a physician immediately Keep away from open flame or heat source Sealing tire with TIREFIT 1 Set the parking brake and turn on the hazard warning flashers 2 Move the transmission selector le...

Страница 238: ...he tire 15 Attach the air pump hose directly to the tire press the switch to 1 and inflate the tire again NOTE If a tire pressure of 26 psi 180 kPa is not reached after five minutes the tire is too badly damaged Do not attempt to drive the vehicle further and call for assistance 16 If a tire pressure of 26 psi 180 kPa is obtained press the air pump switch to 0 turn the ignition switch to the OFF L...

Страница 239: ...ove the material from the vehicle or tire and wheel components Once TIREFIT sealing material has dried it can easily be peeled off and properly discarded Preparations for Jacking WARNING Getting under a jacked up vehicle is dangerous The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you You could be crushed Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack Never start or run the engi...

Страница 240: ...ith TIREFIT Turn on the hazard warning flashers and park the vehicle on a firm level surface avoid ice or slippery areas Firmly set the parking brake and shift the transmission selector lever into PARK manual transmission to FIRST or REVERSE gear Turn OFF the engine Block the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire Passengers must not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is jacked 238 WHAT TO DO...

Страница 241: ... of the vehicle Jack Location and Instructions 1 Remove the jack and jack handle from stowage be neath the cargo compartment carpet 2 The lifting points for the jack are located beneath the outer edge of the body side directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 239 6 ...

Страница 242: ... engaged as shown 3 Holding the jack insert the cradle under the lifting points Crank the handle clockwise until the jack base meets the ground Place the jack on firm ground Position the jack so that it is always level even if the vehicle is 240 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Страница 243: ... higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it Raise the vehicle only enough to make the necessary repair WARNING A loose jack or tool thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve hicle Always stow the jack parts and tools in the places provided JUMP STARTING THE BATTERY WARNING Take care to avoid the...

Страница 244: ...ollow the procedure carefully WARNING Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes skin or clothing Don t lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other If acid splashes in eyes or on skin flush contaminated area immediately with large quantities of water A battery generates hydrogen gas that is flammable and explosive Keep ...

Страница 245: ... When boost is provided by a battery in another vehicle park that vehicle within booster cable reach but without letting the vehicles touch Set the parking brake place the transmission in NEUTRAL and turn the igni tion OFF for both vehicles 3 Turn off the heater radio and all unnecessary electrical loads WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 243 6 ...

Страница 246: ...erse the above sequence exactly Be careful of the moving belts and fans NOTE If engine does not run after several unsuccessful starting attempts have it checked at the nearest autho rized dealer FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE In order to free a stuck vehicle you must turn off the Electronic Stability Program ESP before attempting to rock the vehicle If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud sand or snow it ca...

Страница 247: ...is method is preferable to other types of towing CAUTION Important If towing the vehicle please note the following With the automatic central locking acti vated and the key in the ignition switch turned to the ON RUN position the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel and the right rear wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more To prevent the vehicle door locks...

Страница 248: ...to the ON RUN position in the ignition To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission how ever we recommend the drive shaft be disconnected at the rear axle drive flange for any towing beyond a short tow to a nearby garage Always comply with applicable state or local towing ordinances CAUTION Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front with sling type towing equipment Dam...

Страница 249: ...he vehicle to be easily drawn up on a flatbed tow truck The rear towing eye is located on the right side of the vehicle below the rear fascia The front hook is located behind the lower grille in the fascia For access a snap in grille must be removed using the multifunction tool from the glovebox WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 247 6 ...

Страница 250: ...ach the grille The front towing eye is now accessible Tow Away Alarm Once the alarm system has been armed the exterior vehicle lights will flash and an alarm will sound when anyone attempts to raise the vehicle for towing The alarm will last approximately three minutes in the form of flashing exterior lights At the same time an alarm will sound for 30 seconds The alarm will stay on even if the 248...

Страница 251: ...gnition switch Press the upper half of the tow away alarm switch The indicator light will illuminate briefly Then exit the vehicle and lock with a key or the remote control The tow away alarm remains switched off until the vehicle is locked again with a key or the remote control at which time it is automatically reactivated CONVERTIBLE TOP EMERGENCY OPERATION If the convertible top cannot be close...

Страница 252: ... procedure Closing the convertible top manually should be performed with great care by two people Close the convertible top manually in emergency cases only Otherwise visit an authorized DaimlerChrysler dealer Relieving Hydraulic Pressure NOTE The hydraulic pressure must be relieved before the top can manually be raised or lowered 1 Turn the ignition to the ON position 2 Push down on the convertib...

Страница 253: ... the windows and open the doors 2 Turn the ignition key OFF CAUTION Ensure that the decklid is closed while raising the convertible top manually to prevent the possibility of contact between the decklid and the tonneau cover WARNING Do not place your hands near the convertible top frame upper windshield area or the convertible top storage compartment while the convertible top is being raised and l...

Страница 254: ...remove the tool 4 Open the tonneau cover and secure it in the upright position 5 Pull up hard on the upper section of the convertible top to move it out of its storage compartment NOTE Do not let go of the convertible top as it may fall back into the convertible top storage compartment 6 Move the convertible top toward the windshield header 252 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Страница 255: ... convertible top frame areas Serious personal injury may occur 7 Do not place the convertible top frame onto wind shield header 8 Place the rear window section of the convertible top in its vertical position WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 253 6 ...

Страница 256: ...au cover must lock in the first notch of the compartment cover catch 10 Lock the convertible top storage compartment by placing the tool on the bolt between the backrest and the tonneau cover Turn the wrench in the direction of the arrow to its stop and remove the tool 254 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Страница 257: ... lock into the tonneau cover 12 Fold down the locking latch handle 13 Turn the latch handle just past one quarter turn clockwise and pull the convertible top frame carefully down until it meets the windshield header attachment points WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 255 6 ...

Страница 258: ...er NOTE Have the convertible top operation checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible Opening a Locked Decklid It is possible for the decklid to become locked if a convertible top system malfunction occurs If the top is manually moved to the full up or full down position when the hydraulic pressure is relieved the decklid should unlock 256 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...

Страница 259: ...263 m Authorized Dealer Service 263 m Maintenance Procedures 264 Engine Oil 264 Ignition Wiring System 271 Crankcase Emission Control System 271 Maintenance Free Battery 271 Air Conditioner 273 Power Steering Fluid 274 Chassis Lubrication 275 Body Lubrication 276 Windshield Wiper Blades 276 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 277 Windshield Washer Reservoir 278 7 ...

Страница 260: ...ing 296 Weather Strip Care 297 m Fuses 297 Underhood Accessory Fuse Block Fuses 297 Relay Control Module Fuses 302 Interior Fuses 303 m Replacement Bulbs 305 Interior Light Bulbs 305 Exterior Light Bulbs 305 m Exterior Light Bulb Service 306 Headlights 306 Front Turn Signal And Parking Standing Lights 307 Front And Rear Sidemarker Lights 307 Tail Stop Back Up And Turn Signal Lights 308 License Pla...

Страница 261: ...Headlight Aiming 310 m Vehicle Storage 311 m Specifications 313 m Fluid Capacities 315 m Recommended Fluids Lubricants And Genuine Parts 316 Engine 316 Chassis 317 Body 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 259 7 ...

Страница 262: ...3 2L ENGINE 260 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 263: ...er information to assist your service technician in making repairs Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing see your authorized dealer for service as soon as possible CAUTION Prolonged driving with the CHECK ENGINE light on could cause further damage to the emission con trol system It could also affect fuel economy and drivability The vehicle must be serviced before any s...

Страница 264: ... replacement If the OBD II system should be determined not ready for the I M test your vehicle may fail the test Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test which you can use prior to going to the test station To check if your vehicle s OBD II system is ready you must do the following 1 Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch 2 Turn the ignition to the ON RUN position but do not...

Страница 265: ...dless of whether your vehicle s OBD II system is ready or not ready if the CHECK ENGINE light is illuminated during normal vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I M station The I M station can fail your vehicle because the CHECK ENGINE light is on with the engine running REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopart parts for normal scheduled maintenance and repairs...

Страница 266: ...aintenance service recommended by the engineers who designed your ve hicle Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals there are other items that should operate satisfactorily without periodic maintenance However if a malfunction of these items does occur it could adversely affect the engine or vehicle performance These items should be inspected if a malfunction i...

Страница 267: ...bout five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings Maintain the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the dipstick Adding 1 qt 1 L of oil when the reading is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on this engine MAIN...

Страница 268: ...ore than 10 mi 16 km at moderate speeds in moderate temperature conditions can extend the service interval beyond 7 000 mi Canada 11 000 km If ANY of the following apply to your driving the oil change interval can be reduced significantly 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 mi 16 km More t...

Страница 269: ...tic engine oils approved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 such as Mobil 1 SAE 0W 40 The FSS may not alert for an oil change at the proper interval if an unapproved engine oil is used engine damage and reduced engine life may result Materials Added To Engine Oils Do not add materials other than leak detection dyes to engine oil Engine oil is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by suppl...

Страница 270: ...ended Drive Belts Check Condition and Tension At the distance shown in the maintenance schedules check all drive belts for condition and proper tension Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure Inspect the drive belts for evidence of cuts cracks or glazing and replace them if there is any sign of damage which could result in belt failure If adjustment is re quired adjust the belts ...

Страница 271: ...ous personal injury Engine Fuel Filter A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the speed at which a vehicle can be driven Should an excessive amount of dirt accumulate in the fuel tank frequent fuel filter replacement may be necessary See your authorized dealer for service Catalytic Converter The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel only Leaded gasoline will destroy...

Страница 272: ...RNING A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over materials that can burn Such materials might be grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust system Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas where your exhaust system can contact anything that can burn In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning engine operation a scorching odor may suggest severe and abnormal cat...

Страница 273: ...n cables should be kept clean and properly connected Terminals should be fully seated Cracked damaged or faulty cables should be replaced Crankcase Emission Control System Proper operation of this system depends on freedom from sticking or plugging due to deposits Check the ventilation hose for indication of damage or plugging deposits Replace if necessary Maintenance Free Battery The top of the m...

Страница 274: ...ource with an output greater than 12 volts Don t allow cable clamps to touch each other CAUTION It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and the negative cable is attached to the negative post Battery posts are marked positive and negative and identified on the battery case Cable clamps should be tight on the terminal posts a...

Страница 275: ...ance WARNING The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un der high pressure To avoid risk of personal injury or damage to the system adding refrigerant or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected should be done by an experienced repair person Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling The air conditioning system of your vehicle contains R 134a a refrigerant that does not deplete the ozone laye...

Страница 276: ...ring fluid reservoir Nor mally it will not be necessary to add power steering fluid Before removing the reservoir cap wipe the outside of the cap and reservoir so that no dirt can fall into the reservoir The power steering pump has a dipstick Fluid level should be maintained at the proper level indicated on the dipstick If the indicated level of power steering fluid is low see your authorized deal...

Страница 277: ... Shaft Universal Joints Your vehicle has four constant velocity universal joints Periodic lubrication of these joints is not required How ever the joint boots should be inspected for external leakage or damage when other maintenance is per formed If leakage or damage is evident replace the universal joint boot and grease immediately Continued operation could result in failure of the univer sal joi...

Страница 278: ...ply a small amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopart Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder avoid excess lubricant Insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate from the unlocked to the locked position without adding more lubricant Repeat this procedure three or four times Wipe all the lubricant off the key with a clean cloth to avoid soiling clothing Windshield Wiper ...

Страница 279: ...il gasoline etc Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 1 Lift the wiper arm away from the glass 2 Rotate the blade 45 degrees to gain access to the release tab 3 Push the release tab as shown in the illustration and slide the wiper blade assembly down along the arm Gently place the wiper arm on the windshield 4 Install the new blade assembly onto the wiper arm tip until it locks in place MAINTAINING Y...

Страница 280: ...flush out the residual water WARNING Do not overfill the washer reservoir Do not attempt to fill to the top of the filler neck Fluid may leak out onto the floor or driveway causing a potential slip and fall hazard When the indicator light first illumi nates the maximum fill amount is 1 gal 4 L WARNING Commercially available windshield washer solvents are flammable They could ignite and burn you Ca...

Страница 281: ...adjacent body areas for broken dam aged deteriorated or mispositioned parts Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger compartment In addition inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri cation or oil change Replace as required WARNING Exhaust gases can injure or kill They contain carbon monoxide which is colorless and odorless Br...

Страница 282: ...n a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator is hot Coolant Checks Check coolant protection every 12 months before the onset of freezing weather where applicable If the cool ant is dirty or rusty in appearance the system should be drained flushed and refilled with fresh coolant Check the front of the radiator and condenser for an accumulation of bugs leaves etc Clean the radiator and condense...

Страница 283: ... coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your community Do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the ground Prevent ingestion by animals or children If ingested by a child contact a physician immediately Selection Of Coolant Use only coolant appro...

Страница 284: ...zed water when mixing the water antifreeze solution The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system NOTE Mixing coolant types other than Mopart prod ucts will decrease the life of the engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant changes Please note that it is the owner s responsibility to main tain the proper level of protection a...

Страница 285: ... is stopped after a few miles kilometers of operation you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment This is nor mally a result of moisture from rain snow or high humidity accumulation on the radiator and being vapor ized when the thermostat opens allowing hot water to enter the radiator If an examination of your engine compartment shows no evidence of radiator or hose leaks...

Страница 286: ...or fuel economy and increased emissions Hoses And Vacuum Vapor Harnesses Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence of heat and mechanical damage Hard or soft spots brittle rubber cracking checking tears cuts abrasions and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of the rub ber Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect hos...

Страница 287: ...cal damage Hard and brittle rubber cracking checking tears cuts abrasions and excessive swelling suggest deterioration of the rubber Particular attention should be made to examining those hose sur faces nearest to high heat sources such as the exhaust manifold Inspect all hose clamps and couplings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are present Ensure the nylon tubing in these areas has not ...

Страница 288: ...n the master cylinder should be checked when performing under hood services or immediately if the brake system warning light is on Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing the cap If necessary add fluid to bring the fluid level up to the requirements described on the brake fluid reservoir Fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear Brake fluid level shoul...

Страница 289: ...entified as to specification may result in sudden brake failure during hard prolonged braking You could have an accident WARNING Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign mat ter Use of contaminated fluid may result in reduced brake performance or a sudden brake failure You could have an accident CAUTION Do not allow petroleum based fluid ...

Страница 290: ...ssion fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended fluid CAUTION Using a transmission fluid other than the fluid rec ommended by DaimlerChrysler Corporation may cause deterioration in transmission shift quality and or torque converter shudder Using a transmis sion fluid other than that recommended by the DaimlerChrysler Corporation will result in more frequent fluid and filter...

Страница 291: ...commended Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts section for the 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 than 3 16 in 4 76 mm below the bottom of the hole CAUTION Do not overfill Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage To prevent dirt and water from enter...

Страница 292: ...tion requirements vary according to geographic 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 contami nants road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated extreme hot or cold weather and other ext...

Страница 293: ...ilm 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 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 th...

Страница 294: ...should be cleaned regularly with mild soap and water to prevent corrosion To remove heavy soil select a non abrasive non acidic cleaner Do not use scouring pads or metal polishes Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective fin ish Wheel And Wheel Trim Care All wheels and wheel trim especially Aluminum should be cleaned regularly using...

Страница 295: ...Vinyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for vinyl trim Leather Seat Care and Cleaning Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a damp soft cloth Small particles of dirt can act as an abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be removed immediately with a damp cloth Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopart Total Clean Care should be taken to avoid soaki...

Страница 296: ...ibility 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 ...

Страница 297: ...e clean with a clean damp rag Dry with a soft cloth Seat Belt Maintenance Do not bleach dye or clean the seat belts with chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners This will weaken the fabric If the seat belts need cleaning use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water Do not remove the seat belts from the vehicle to wash them Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do not ...

Страница 298: ...and cause the top to leak Never use a power washer to clean the top as you may damage the top material If an automatic car wash is used never use hot wax 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 General Cleaning CAUTION Do not use any of the following to clean the top Gasoli...

Страница 299: ... stains If stains persist contact your local dealership for further suggestions 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 Accessory Fuse Block Fuses The underhood accessory fuse block fuses are located under the hood on the driver s side between the brake mast...

Страница 300: ...e 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 298 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 301: ...nd Seat Heater 2 5 Amp Beige Control Unit Airbag 3 5 Amp Beige Indicator Safety Restraint System and Indicator Passenger Airbag Off 4 7 5 Amp Brown Heated Mirror 5 15 Amp Blue Radio Coupe 5 25 Amp White Roof Control Module Roadster 6 5 Amp Beige Exterior Mirror Adjustment Left And Right Coupe MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 299 7 ...

Страница 302: ...eater 13 10 Amp Red Roof Light Horn Anti Theft Alarm Trunk Light and Tire Pressure Control Cavity Fuse Circuits 14 10 Amp Red Diagnostic Socket 15 5 Amp Beige Climate Control Auxiliary Water Pump 16 10 Amp Red Spoiler Motor 17 40 Amp Orange Electronic Stability Program 18 40 Amp Orange Electronic Stability Program 19 40 Amp Orange Power Window Front 20 30 Amp Green Wiper Motor 21 30 Amp Green Seat...

Страница 303: ... Blue Wiper Washer Pump Headlight Flasher 33 5 Amp Beige Control Unit Cavity Fuse Circuits 34 Spare Coupe 34 30 Amp Green Climate Control Roadster 35 15 Amp Blue Radio Frequency Remote Control Hazard Warning Flasher Instru ment Cluster Climate Control 36 30 Amp Green Climate Control Coupe 36 5 Amp Beige Exterior Mirror Adjustment Roadster 37 7 5 Amp Brown Circulating Air Instrument Clus ter Radio ...

Страница 304: ...ule fuses are located in the Control Module Box next to the battery in the engine compart ment Slide the control module box cover retaining clips forward and lift the cover from the control module box to gain access to the relay control module fuses ...

Страница 305: ... Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 15 Amp Blue Traction System 2 15 Amp Blue Engine Control 2 3 15 Amp Blue Engine Control 1 4 40 Amp Orange Air Pump 5 15 Amp Blue Fuel Pump 6 15 Amp Blue Horn Interior Fuses MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 303 7 ...

Страница 306: ...his access door Interior Fuses Cavity Fuse Circuits 1 Not Assigned 2 15 Amp Blue Brake Lamp Speed Control 3 7 5 Amp Brown Right High Beam High Beam Indicator Light 4 15 Amp Blue Reverse Turn signal Light 5 7 5 Amp Brown Left High Beam 6 15 Amp Blue Right Low Beam 7 7 5 Amp Brown Right Parking Tail Light Side Marker 8 15 Amp Blue Left Low Beam 304 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 307: ...Light Bulbs For lighted switches and interior lights see your autho rized dealer for servicing requirements Exterior Light Bulbs Bulb Bulb No Headlight High and Low Beam 12V55W H7U Front Turn Signal Y21W Front Parking Standing Light W5W Front Side Marker Light W5W Rear Marker Light W5W Center High Mounted Stop Light CHMSL LED Front Fog Lights HB455W Rear Turn Signal Light Y21W Rear Tail and Stop L...

Страница 308: ...e and hand protection NOTE To prevent a possible electrical short circuit switch off light prior to replacing a bulb 1 Push the tab down at the top end of the cover and remove 2 Disconnect the electrical connector 3 Release the spring clamps holding the bulb in place and pull out the bulb Replace the bulb and reverse the removal procedure exactly 306 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 309: ...ocket turn counterclockwise and remove Replace the bulb push in and twist clockwise Rein stall the socket and turn clockwise Front and Rear Sidemarker Lights 1 Push the front sidemarker assembly in and slide it forward Push the rear sidemarker assembly in and slide rearward The assembly will release from the fascia 2 Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out Push the bulb into the socket...

Страница 310: ...Turn Signal Lights 1 Open the rear liftgate decklid and remove the access door in the trim panel 2 Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out 3 Replace the light and return to open socket turn clockwise until it stops 4 Replace the access door in the trim panel 308 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 311: ... 2 Pull the bulb out of the socket 3 Replace the bulb and reattach the lens assembly 4 Align and resecure the two lens assembly mounting screws NOTE Be sure not to over torque the mounting screws or permanent damage to the lens may occur MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 309 7 ...

Страница 312: ...he headlights if carrying an excessive amount of weight in the rear cargo area To readjust the headlights first mark the position of the headlights on a wall prior to loading the vehicle Load the vehicle and then readjust the headlights to the original position If any further adjustments are neces sary contact your manufacturer s dealer A detailed ser vice procedure is contained in the manufacture...

Страница 313: ...e vehicle will be subjected to freezing tempera tures remove the battery and store it in a dry well ventilated place If the vehicle is not going to be driven in the next three weeks follow the battery recharge procedure in the Service Manual then disconnect the battery at the negative terminal CAUTION Use care when disconnecting the remote positive cable It is connected to the battery and can shor...

Страница 314: ...utdoor carpeting and place them between the tires and concrete This will prevent tire flat spotting For long term storage remove the tires and put the vehicle up on blocks Stack the tires on plywood and cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting Move the wiper blades away from the windshield NOTE To help prevent the battery from discharging during shorter periods of inactivity perform the follow i...

Страница 315: ...ession Ratio 10 1 Spark Plugs Bosch F 8 DPER NGK PFR 5 11 Spark Plug Gap 0 039 in 1 0 mm Tightening Torque 15 22 ft lbs 20 30 N m Maximum Engine Speed 6000 rpm Accessory Drive Belt 94 1 in 2390 mm Performance Specifications approximate Maximum Speed 150 mph 242 km h Acceleration 0 60 mph 6 5 seconds 1 4 mile time 14 9 seconds at 96 mph 154 km h Gear Ratios 6 Speed Manual Transmission First 4 459 S...

Страница 316: ... Roadster 51 8 in 1315 mm Front Track 58 8 in 1493 mm Rear Track 59 1 in 1502 mm Wheelbase 94 5 in 2400 mm Front Overhang 32 4 in 822 mm Rear Overhang 32 9 in 836 mm Front Ground Clearance 5 0 in 127 mm Rear Ground Clearance 5 8 in 147 mm Turning Radius 32 2 ft 9 8 m Weight Coupe 3010 lbs 1365 kg Roadster 3097 lbs 1405 kg Maximum Vehicle Load 415 lbs 188 kg Luggage Capacity Coupe 7 7 cu ft 215 l R...

Страница 317: ...g System 3 2 L Engine 11 8 Qt 11 2 L Manual Transmission 1 9 Qt 1 8 L Automatic Transmission 8 5 Qt 8 0 L Rear Axle 1 4 Qt 1 3 L Power Steering Reservoir 1 1 Qt 1 0 L Brake Reservoir 5 Qt 5 L Windshield Washer Reservoir MAX fill when empty 7 4 Qt 7 0 L Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 315 7 ...

Страница 318: ...y use synthetic engine oils approved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 such as Mobil 1 SAE 0W 40 The FSS may not alert for an oil change at the proper interval if an unapproved engine oil is used engine damage and reduced engine life may result Engine Oil Filter Mopart 5102905AA or equivalent Spark Plugs Bosch F 8 DPER NGK PFR 5 11 Spark Plug Gap 0 039 in 1 0 mm Fuel Selection Premium Unleaded 91 Octane 316...

Страница 319: ...m dry boiling point ERBP 500 F 260 C minimum wet boiling point WERBP 356 F 180 C maximum viscosity 1500 mm2 s conforming to FMVSS 116 and ISO 4925 Manual Transmission Fluid No fluid service required Only use fluid approved to MB 236 2 SAE 5W 20 engine oil meeting API SL or GF 3 may be substituted Power Steering Reservoir No fluid service required Filled at the factory with Pentosin CHF 11S Steerin...

Страница 320: ...Spray White Lube Latches Liftgate Decklid Mopart Spray White Lube Hood Safety Catch Mopart Multi Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 EP GC LB Door Mopart Spray White Lube Seat Regulator and Track Mopart Multi Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 EP GC LB Window System Components Mopart Spray White Lube Lock Cylinders Mopart Lock Cylinder Lube Spoiler Mopart Spray White Lube 318 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...

Страница 321: ...ule Maintenance Service 322 Scope Of Work For B Schedule Maintenance Service 323 m FSS System 325 m Regular Check Ups 326 Additional Periodic Maintenance 327 m Special Maintenance Requirements 329 Coolant 329 Dust Filter For Heating Ventilation Replacement If Equipped 329 m Engine Oil Change And Filter Replacement 330 8 M A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L E S ...

Страница 322: ...k is at your disposal for maintenance work Each of these work shops has the equipment and tools the specially trained skilled and experienced personnel and receives regular technical instruction from DaimlerChrysler Corporation to ensure that your vehicle is inspected and maintained thoroughly and in accordance with the latest procedures Please follow the instructions given in this Owner s Manual ...

Страница 323: ...es 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 your Crossfire in severe operating conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip driving Inspection and service also sh...

Страница 324: ...trument Panel section should give you an exact indication of when your vehicle should be sched uled for service and which schedule to follow Additional Periodic Maintenance items should also be performed beyond the items listed in the following charts to assure the optimum performance of your vehicle SCOPE OF WORK FOR A SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SERVICE Oil Change Change oil and replace filter Maintena...

Страница 325: ...sion inhibitor antifreeze Hydraulic brake system Power steering system Windshield washer system SCOPE OF WORK FOR B SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SERVICE Oil Change Change oil and replace filter Maintenance Rotate tires Replace dust filter if equipped Lubricate hood hinges latch and secondary latch Reset FSS Display Function Check Horn hazard warning flashers turn signals and indi cator lamps Headlamps and...

Страница 326: ...boots Check condition of steering components and rubber boots Check underhood components for leakage or damage if there are signs of leakage determine cause and repair Check condition of accessory drive belt Check headlamp aiming adjust if necessary Check windshield wiper blades replace if necessary Fluid Levels Check fluid levels for the following systems and correct if necessary Should there be ...

Страница 327: ...e interval can be reduced significantly Day or 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 mi 16 km More than 50 of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather above 90 F 32 C There are two symbols which will appear in the main odometer display field prior to the next suggested ser vice Th...

Страница 328: ...orized dealer The interval between services is determined by the type of vehicle operation Driving at extreme speeds and cold starts combined with short distance driving in which the engine does not reach normal operating temperature reduce the interval between services Regardless of the service interval determined by your FSS the scheduled services as posted in this manual must be followed to pro...

Страница 329: ...per blade condition Check operation of lighting systems Inspect tires for unusual wear damage and pressure at least every 14 days Mechanical assemblies e g engine transmission etc check for leaks Once a Month Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals as required Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir brake master cylinder and power steering and add as needed Check all lights and...

Страница 330: ...ter element At approximately 80 000 mi 128 000 km Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter Use the recommended automatic transmission fluid After this change it is filled for life The manual transmission comes filled for life from the factory At approximately every 100 000 mi 160 000 km or 5 years Replace spark plugs Every 100 000 mi 160 000 km or 5 years Replace engine coolant using coo...

Страница 331: ...ar in countries with high prevailing temperatures Have the coolant replaced every five years or 100 000 mi 160 000 km Dust Filter for Heating Ventilation Replacement If Equipped The dust filter is replaced during routine maintenance service The filter element must be replaced with B Schedule service or every 18 500 mi 30 000 km to maintain effectiveness However if operating conditions are dusty th...

Страница 332: ...the FSS system Only use synthetic engine oils approved to MB 229 3 or MB 229 5 such as Mobil 1 SAE 0W 40 The FSS may not alert for an oil change at the proper interval if an unapproved engine oil is used engine damage and reduced engine life may result Information is available from your authorized dealer The oil filter should always be changed when the oil is changed 330 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 8 M ...

Страница 333: ...d Assistance 333 Chrysler Motors LLC Customer Center 334 Chrysler Canada Inc Customer Center 335 In Mexico Contact 335 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired TDD TTY 335 Service Contract 335 m Warranty Information U S Vehicles Only 336 m MOPARt Parts 337 m Reporting Safety Defects 337 In The 50 United States And Washington D C 337 In Canada 337 m Publication Order Forms 338 9 ...

Страница 334: ...m Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades 339 Treadwear 339 Traction Grades 339 Temperature Grades 340 332 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ...

Страница 335: ...now 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 authorized 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 appointment IF YOU NEED ASSI...

Страница 336: ...e general manager or owner of the authorized dealer ship They want to know if you need assistance If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the concern you may contact the Manufacturer s Cus tomer 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 Authorized dealership name...

Страница 337: ...0 CHRY Service Contract You may have purchased a service contract for an vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected repairs after the manufacturer s New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer s Service Contracts If you purchased a manufacturer s Service Contract you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the...

Страница 338: ...leased with their sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related concerns WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm In addition certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals k...

Страница 339: ...remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your authorized dealer and the manufacturer To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www safercar gov or write to Administra tor NHTSA 400 Seventh Street SW Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor veh...

Страница 340: ...rward language with illustrations diagrams and charts Diagnostic Procedure Manuals Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia grams charts and detailed illustrations These practi cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians to find and fix problems on computer controlled ve hicle systems and features They show exactly how to find and correct problems the first time using step by ste...

Страница 341: ...Treadwear The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significan...

Страница 342: ... laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A repre sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test...

Страница 343: ...INDEX 10 ...

Страница 344: ...0 Airbag Maintenance 50 Airbag On Off Switch 47 53 Alignment and Balance 214 Antenna 154 Antifreeze Engine Coolant 315 Anti Lock Warning Light 134 Appearance Care 290 Ashtrays and Lighter 82 Automatic Door Locks 15 Automatic Transmission 174 288 Fluid and Filter Changes 289 Fluid Level Check 288 Fluid Type 288 Special Additives 290 Autostick 178 Ball Joints 275 Battery 135 271 Saving Feature Prote...

Страница 345: ...9 Changing A Flat Tire 234 Charging System Light 135 Chart Tire Sizing 199 Checks Safety 61 Child Restraint 52 Child Restraint Tether Anchors 59 Cigar Lighter 83 Circuit Breakers 297 Clean Air Gasoline 223 Cleaning Glass 294 Headlights 294 Climate Control 155 Coin Holder 83 Compact Disc CD Maintenance 154 Console 80 Contract Service 335 Converter Catalytic 237 Convertible 68 Convertible Top 68 Con...

Страница 346: ...ssistance 333 Cylinders Lock 276 Dealer Service 263 Deck Lid 22 Defroster Windshield 62 Disposal Engine Oil 268 Door Locks Automatic 15 Drive Belts 268 Drive Shaft Universal Joints 275 Driving On Slippery Surfaces 182 Through Flowing Rising or Shallow Standing Water 183 Electronic Speed Control Cruise Control 113 Electronic Stability Program ESP 110 Emergency In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher 232 ...

Страница 347: ... Engine Oil 268 Fluid Capacities 313 315 Fluid Leaks 63 Fluid Level Checks Manual Transmission 289 Fluids Lubricants and Genuine Parts 316 Four Way Hazard Flasher 232 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle 244 Fuel 222 Adding 225 Additives 224 Filler Cap Gas Cap 225 Filter 269 Octane Rating 222 Fuses 297 Garage Door Opener HomeLinkt 117 Gas Cap Fuel Filler Cap 225 Gasoline Fuel 315 Gasoline Oxygenate Blends 223 ...

Страница 348: ...es 284 Ignition Key 9 Wiring System Spark Plug Wires 271 Illuminated Entry 96 Infant Restraint 52 Inflation Pressure Tires 208 Inside Rearview Mirror 85 Instrument Cluster 128 Instrument Panel and Controls 127 Instrument Panel Cover 294 Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning 295 Interior Appearance Care 293 Introduction 4 Jack Location 239 Jack Operation 234 Jump Starting 241 Key In Reminder 11 Keyless En...

Страница 349: ...function Indicator Check Engine 141 Map Reading 95 Park 97 307 Rear Tail 308 Seat Belt Reminder 135 Turn Signal 307 308 Loading Vehicle Capacities 227 Tires 203 Lubrication Body 276 Maintenance Free Battery 271 Maintenance Procedures 264 Maintenance Schedules 322 Malfunction Indicator Light Check Engine 141 262 Manual Override Convertible Top 249 Manual Service 338 Manual Transmission 171 289 Flui...

Страница 350: ...aints 26 Oil Engine 264 Change Interval 266 Checking 264 Disposal 268 Filter 268 Materials Added to 267 Recommendation 267 Oil Filter Selection 268 Onboard Diagnostic System 261 262 Overheating Engine 232 Owner s Manual Operator Manual 338 Paint Care 290 Parking Brake 185 Passing Light 101 Pets 60 Pets Transporting 60 Placard Tire and Loading Information 203 Power Outlet Auxiliary Electrical Outle...

Страница 351: ...acement Tires 213 Reporting Safety Defects 337 Residual Engine Heat Utilization REST 161 162 Restraints Child 52 Restraints Infant 52 Restraints Occupant 26 Rotation Tires 221 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle 62 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle 63 Safety Defects Reporting 337 Safety Information Tire 198 Safety Tips 61 Schedule Maintenance 322 Seat Belts 26 And Pregnant Women 32 Extender 32 Inspection 62 ...

Страница 352: ... 275 Power 196 Storage 311 Storage Bin 80 Stuck Freeing 244 Sulfur in Gasoline 224 Supplemental Restraint System Airbag 33 Telescoping Steering Column 104 Temperature Gauge Engine Coolant 233 Theft Alarm Security Alarm 21 Theft System Security Alarm 21 Tire and Loading Information Placard 203 Tire Identification Number TIN 201 Tire Markings 198 Tire Safety Information 198 TIREFIT 234 Tires 207 339...

Страница 353: ...Away Alarm 21 248 Towing 245 Disabled Vehicle 245 Trailering 229 Towing Eyes 247 Traction 182 Trailer Towing 229 Transmission Automatic 174 288 Fluid 288 Manual 171 289 Shifting 171 172 Transporting Pets 60 Tread Wear Indicators 211 Trunk Release Emergency 22 Turn Signals 99 Umbrella Hook 123 Uniform Tire Quality Grades 339 Universal Transmitter 118 122 Vacuum Vapor Harnesses 284 Vehicle Identific...

Страница 354: ... Adding Fluid 278 Washing Vehicle 291 Water Driving Through 183 Wheel Alignment and Balance 214 Wheel and Wheel Trim Care 292 Windows Power 24 Windshield Defroster 62 Windshield Washers 101 Windshield Wiper Blades 276 Windshield Wipers 101 Wiper Blade Replacement 277 Wiring Ignition Spark Plug Wires 271 352 INDEX ...

Страница 355: ...Automatic Transmission StoppingManeuveringPark PositionReverseNeutralDriveAutoStick Gear selectionGear RangesProgram mode selector switchEmergency Operation Limp Home Mode DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing Rising WaterPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Brake Assist System BAS Electronic Stability Program ESP Synchronizing ESPESP Control switchAnti Lock Brake System ABS Br...

Страница 356: ...nnection This connection should not be fused Antennas for two way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible Use only fully shi...

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