key CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2006 1.G Workshop Manual

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
vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm,
insert the key in the ignition switch or press the transmit
button on the key fob.To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, press
the tow-away alarm switch to turn off the tow-away
alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a
surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.
To do so, turn the key in the ignition switch to the
OFF/LOCK or ACC positions, or remove key from the
ignition 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.
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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 convertible top switch and hold in
that position.
3. Turn the ignition “OFF” and continue to push down
on the switch for 5 seconds.
4. After 5 seconds the hydraulic system pressure will be
relieved.
WARNING!
It is important that a second person assist you to
close the convertible top manually to prevent inju-
ries.
1. Lower 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 locked. Serious personal injury
may occur.
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies
the following: the CHECK ENGINE Light is functioning
and is not on when the engine is running, and that the
OBD (Onboard Diagnostic) system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD 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 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
crank or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON/RUN
position, you will see your CHECK ENGINE light come
on as part of a normal bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The CHECK ENGINE light will flash for about 10
seconds and then return to being fully illuminated
until you turn off the ignition key or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system
isnot readyand you shouldnotproceed to the I/M
station.
b. The CHECK ENGINE light will not flash at all
and will remain fully illuminated until you turn off
the ignition key or start the engine. This means that
your vehicle’s OBD system isreadyand you can
proceed to the I/M station.
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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 Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non-abrasive cleaner, or use the washer solvent.
This will remove accumulations of salt or road film and
help reduce streaking, chatter, and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield. Avoid using the wiper blades to
remove frost or ice from the windshield. Make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of
contact with petroleum products such as engine oil,
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.
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
key is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open 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
condenser by gently spraying water from a garden hose
at the back of the radiator core.
Check the recovery bottle tank tubing for condition and
tightness of connection at the bottle and radiator. Inspect
the entire system for leaks.
Cooling System - Drain, Flush and Refill
At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules,
the system should be drained, flushed and refilled.
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Fuses................................ 237
Garage Door Opener..................... 97
GasCap .............................. 173
Gasoline............................. 251
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 171
Gear Ratios........................... 249
General Information..................... 167
Glass Cleaning......................... 233
Glove Compartment..................... 66
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 178
Headlights
Aiming............................. 246
Cleaning............................ 233
Dimmer Switch....................... 79
Heater............................... 128
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 218
Hood Release.......................... 74
Hoses............................... 225
Ignition
Key ................................. 9Wiring System....................... 215
Illuminated Entry....................... 76
Infant Restraint......................... 40
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 67
Instrument Cluster...................... 105
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 104
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 233
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 234
Interior Appearance Care................. 232
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 184
Jack Operation......................... 180
Jump Starting......................... 187
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 14
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 29
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
Light Bulbs........................... 243
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Mopar Parts........................208,269
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 78
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Oil, Engine........................... 209
Change Interval...................... 211
Checking........................... 209
Disposal............................ 212
Filter.............................. 212
Materials Added to.................... 212
Recommendation..................... 212
Oil Filter, Selection...................... 212
Onboard Diagnostic System............206,207
Overheating, Engine..................... 178
Owner’s Manual....................... 270
Paint Care............................ 230
Parking Brake......................... 148
Passing Light........................... 80
Pets.................................. 46
Pets, Transporting....................... 46
Power
Outlet.............................. 65Steering.........................158,217
Steering, Checking.................... 217
Windows............................ 21
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 28
Program Mode Selector Switch............. 147
Programming Transmitters.............100,101
Radial Ply Tires........................ 162
Radio Antenna......................... 127
Radio Operation....................... 128
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 119
Rear Liftgate........................... 22
Rear Spoiler............................ 87
Reformulated Gasoline................... 171
Refrigerant............................ 216
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 14
Replacement Tires...................... 163
Reporting Safety Defects................. 269
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . 132,133
Restraints, Child........................ 40
Restraints, Infant........................ 40
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rotation, Tires......................... 169
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