fog light CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2005 1.G Owners Manual

To Lock The Doors:
Press 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 the central locking switch located in the
center console.If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing
the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change
the batteries in the remote control.
Panic Alarm
The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the
interior lights, flashes the 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.
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To Open And Close The Hood.............70

Interior Lights.........................71
▫Front Map/Reading Lights...............72
▫Battery Saver Feature...................72
▫Instrument Panel Lighting................72
▫Night Security Illumination...............72

Exterior Lights.........................73
▫Headlights And Parking Lights............73
▫Daytime Running Lights (Where Applicable) . . .73
▫Fog Lights...........................74
▫Standing Lights.......................74

Multifunction Control Lever...............75
▫Turn Signals..........................75
▫Headlight Dimmer Switch................76
▫Passing Light.........................76
▫Windshield Wipers And Washer............77▫Mist Function.........................78

Telescoping Steering Column..............79

Tire Pressure Monitor System..............80

Rear Spoiler...........................82

Brake Assist System (BAS)................85

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)...........86
▫Synchronizing ESP.....................88

Electronic Speed Control..................88
▫To Vary The Speed Setting................90
▫To Deactivate.........................90
▫To Resume Speed......................91
▫Using Speed Control On Hills.............91

Garage Door Opener....................92
▫Programming The Universal Transceiver......92
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming......95
▫Using The Universal Transceiver...........95
50 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Fog Lights
To operate the fog lights, pull the headlight
switch out one stop, with the parking lights
and/or low beam headlights on. A light to the
lower left of the headlight switch will illumi-
nate when the fog lights are on.
To turn off the fog lights, push the headlight switch in
fully. Selecting high beam headlights will also turn off the
fog lights.
Standing Lights
When the vehicle is parked on the street, 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 ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN position.
CAUTION!
Standing lamps are intended for short term use
when parking. If these lights are left on for a long
period of time, your car’s battery may drain, causing
a possible starting problem. Assure that the head-
lamp switch is in the OFF position when leaving the
vehicle.
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The temperature selector should be left at the desired
temperature setting so that the system can automatically
reach that selection as quickly as possible. The inside
temperature will not heat or cool any quicker by setting
the selector higher or lower upon initial start up.
Fan Control
Use this control to regulate the amount of air
volume moving through the system in any
mode you select. Turn the control clockwise to
increase fan speed; counterclockwise to de-
crease fan speed.
Basic Setting - Heater
Select a temperature for each side of the pas-
senger compartment. Select air volume with
the fan control switch and set the fan control at
least to position 2 to prevent windows from
fogging up. Set the air distribution control switch to the
tri-level setting. Turn the defroster outlets for the side
windows to the detent positions. Open center air outlets
as desired.Select a temperature for each side of the pas-
senger compartment. Select air volume with
the fan control switch. Then select the panel
setting on the air distribution 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 the switch will illuminate. Select a
temperature for each side of the passenger
compartment. Select the air volume with the
fan control switch, at least to position 1. Set the air
distribution control switch to one of the positions shown
above. Open center air outlets. Open left and right side
air outlets.
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Defogging Windows Fogged Up On Inside
Press the A/C button; the indicator light should illumi-
nate. Switch off the air recirculation; the indicator light
should go out. Set the air distribution control switch to
the defrost position. Increase air volume with the fan
control switch. Close the center, left, and right side air
outlets. Turn the defroster outlets for the side windows to
the detent position.
Windshield Fogged Up On Outside
Switch on the windshield wipers. Set the air distribution
control switch to the defrost position. Increase air volumewith the fan control switch. Close the center and right
side air outlets. Turn the defroster outlets for the side
windows to the detent position.
Ventilation
To receive outside air through the panel outlets, turn off
the Air Conditioning ON/OFF switch. The light in the
switch should be off. Set the controls as above for basic
air conditioning.
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Climate Control - OFF
To switch the climate control off, set the air volume
control switch to position 0. The fresh air supply to the
vehicle interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting
only temporarily, otherwise the windshield could 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 large amount of power. To keep the
battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon
as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically
turned off after a maximum of 12 minutes of operation.
If several components in the vehicle are consuming
power simultaneously, or the battery is only partially
charged, it is possible that the defroster will automati-
cally turn itself off. When this happens, the indicator lightinside the switch starts blinking. As soon as the battery
has sufficient voltage, the defroster automatically turns
itself back on.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not
use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window.
Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm
water.
Air Recirculation/REST
This mode can be selected to 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);
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The fuse access door is located on the end of the
instrument panel on the driver’s side behind the trim
panel cover. Use a coin or flat blade screwdriver to open
and close this access door.
Interior Fuses
Cavity Fuse Circuits
1 Not Assigned
2 15 Amp
BlueBrake Lamp/Speed Control
3 7.5 Amp
BrownRight High Beam, High Beam
Indicator Light
Cavity Fuse Circuits
4 15 Amp
BlueReverse/Turn signal Light
5 7.5 Amp
BrownLeft High Beam
6 15 Amp
BlueRight Low Beam
7 7.5 Amp
BrownRight Parking/Tail Light Side
Marker
8 15 Amp
BlueLeft Low Beam
9 15 Amp
BlueFog Light
10 7.5 Amp
BrownLeft Parking/Tail Light Side
Marker
11 7.5 Amp
BrownLicense Plate/Instrument Cluster
Lighting/Symbol Lighting
12 7.5 Amp
BrownRear Fog Light (European Mar-
kets Only)
13 Not Used - Spare Fuse
14 Not Used - Spare Fuse
234 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior 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 Light.................21/5W
Backup Light........................... 21W
License................................ 168
EXTERIOR LIGHT BULB SERVICE
Headlights
WARNING!
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can
explode if you:
•touch or move it when hot,
•drop the bulb,
•scratch the bulb
Wear eye 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.
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Daytime Running...................... 73
Exterior............................. 73
Exterior Check........................ 47
Fog ................................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 172
Headlights........................... 73
Instrument Cluster..................... 72
Interior...........................71,235
License............................. 238
Lights On Reminder.................... 73
Malfunction Indicator.................. 110
Map Reading......................... 72
Park.............................73,236
Rear Tail............................ 237
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 104
Turn Signal.......................236,237
Loading Vehicle........................ 268
Capacities........................... 168
Tires ............................... 268
Lubrication, Body....................... 211
Maintenance Free Battery................. 207
Maintenance Procedures.................. 201Maintenance Schedules.................. 249
Malfunction Indicator Light............ 110,199
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 189
Manual, Service........................ 263
Manual Transmission.................133,221
Fluid Level Check..................... 221
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 221
Lubricant Selection.................... 221
Marker Lights, Side..................... 236
Master Cylinder........................ 219
Mirrors............................... 66
Electric Powered....................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 66
Exterior Folding....................... 66
Heated.............................. 66
Outside............................. 66
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 68
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........80,157
Mopar Parts........................200,262
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 75
Occupant Restraints...................... 21
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