trunk CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2005 1.G Owners Manual

DECKLID INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE -
ROADSTER
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk by
climbing into the trunk from outside. Always close
the 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
suffocation or heat stroke.
WARNING!
If the battery voltage drops below the minimum
threshold during the convertible top operation, the
Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not function.
WARNING!
The Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not
function during the convertible top operation.
NOTE:As a security measure, a Decklid Internal Emer-
gency Release lever is built into the decklid latching
mechanism. In the event of an individual being locked
inside the trunk, the decklid can be easily opened by
pulling on the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the
decklid latching mechanism. See picture.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19
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Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 204
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Drive Belts............................ 205
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 210
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................156,183
Electronic Speed Control.................. 88
Electronic Stability Program................ 86
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 172
Jump Starting........................ 181
Overheating......................... 172
Towing............................. 185
Emergency Trunk Release................. 19
Emission Control System Maintenance....199,249
Engine
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 201
Compartment........................ 197
Oil .............................201,243
Oil Change Interval................... 202Oil Selection......................... 204
Exhaust Gas Caution..................... 46
Exhaust System........................ 213
Exterior Lights......................... 235
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 205
Air Conditioning..................... 256
Engine Fuel......................... 205
Engine Oil.......................... 204
Fluid Capacities.....................241,243
Fluid Leaks............................ 47
Fluid Level Checks
Manual Transmission.................. 221
Four-Way Hazard Flasher................. 172
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 184
Fuel................................. 164
Adding............................. 166
Additives........................... 166
Filler Cap........................... 166
Filter.............................. 205
Octane Rating........................ 164
Fuses................................ 228
276 INDEX

Changing........................174,178
Inflation Pressures.................... 267
Load Capacity....................... 267
Pressure Label....................... 154
Pressure Monitor System.............80,157
Quality Grading...................... 264
Replacement......................... 160
Rotation............................ 162
Safety............................... 47
Sizes............................... 264
Snow Tires.......................... 159
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 160
Tow-Away Alarm.....................18,188
Towing.............................. 185
Disabled Vehicle...................... 185
Trailering........................... 169
Towing Eyes.......................... 186
Traction.............................. 184
Trailer Towing......................... 169
Transmission
Automatic........................135,220
Fluid.............................. 220
Manual..........................133,221Shifting..........................133,134
Transporting Pets........................ 45
Tread Wear Indicators................... 160
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 19
Turn Signals........................... 75
Umbrella Hook......................... 96
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 264
Universal Transmitter..................92,95
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 217
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 168
Vehicle Storage......................... 239
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 17
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 261
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 212
Washing Vehicle........................ 222
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 223
Windows
Power.............................. 20
INDEX 281
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