light CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. See the procedure
described in Checking Your Engine Oil in the Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel section or under En-
gine Oil in the Maintaining Your Vehicle section. Add
oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or MIN
mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
²Inspect wiper blade condition.
²Check operation of lighting systems.
²Inspect tires for unusual wear, damage, and pressure
(at least every 14 days).
²Mechanical assemblies (e.g., engine, transmission, etc.)
- check for leaks.
Once a Month
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and power steering and add as
needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
Additional Periodic Maintenance
The following maintenance items should be performed
during the scheduled maintenance nearest the time
elapsed and/or distance shown. Follow the interval that
occurs first.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 327
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service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service
Contract, and you require service after the manufactur-
er's New Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer
to the contract documents, and contact the person listed
in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You'll be pleased 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
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 134
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 282
Adding Fuel........................... 225
Aiming Headlights....................... 310
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 269
Air Conditioning.....................155,273
Air Conditioning Filter.................... 329
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 273
Air Conditioning System.................. 273
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 208
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................... 40
Airbag Light.........................38,140
Airbag Maintenance....................... 50
Airbag On/Off Switch...................47,53
Alignment and Balance................... 214
Antenna.............................. 154
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 315
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 134Appearance 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 (Protection)................ 95
Belts, Drive............................ 268
Belts, Seat.............................. 26
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 276
B-Pillar Location........................ 203
Brake Assist System...................... 108
Brake, Parking.......................... 185
342 INDEX

Brake System........................186,285
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 186
Hoses.............................. 285
Master Cylinder....................... 286
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.....61,196
Bulbs, Light............................ 305
Capacities, Fluid........................ 313
Capacity, Cargo Weight................... 227
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 61
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 227
Catalytic Converter...................... 269
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............144,149
Chains, Tire............................ 219
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 234
Charging System Light.................... 135
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 199
Checks, Safety........................... 61Child 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
Convertible Top Maintenance............... 295
Convertible Top Manual Override............ 249
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................281,329
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Engine
Break-In Recommendations................ 61
Checking Oil Level..................... 264
Compartment......................... 260
Oil ..............................264,315
Oil Change Interval.................... 266
Oil Selection.......................... 267
Exhaust Gas Caution...................... 61
Exhaust System......................... 279
Exterior Lights.......................... 305
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 269
Air Conditioning...................... 329
Engine Fuel.......................... 269
Engine Oil........................... 268
Fluid Capacities......................313,315
Fluid Leaks............................. 63Fluid 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
Gear Ratios............................ 313
General Information...................... 218
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Glass Cleaning.......................... 294
Glove Compartment...................... 84
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 183
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 232
Headlights
Aiming............................. 310
Cleaning............................ 294
Dimmer Switch....................... 100
Heater............................... 155
Hood Latch Maintenance.................. 276
Hood Release........................... 93
Hoses................................ 284
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Wiring System (Spark Plug Wires).......... 271Illuminated 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 Entry System...................... 16
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster............................ 33
346 INDEX

Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 27
Life of Tires............................ 212
Light Bulbs............................ 305
Lights
Airbag............................38,140
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 134
Back-Up............................. 308
Daytime Running....................... 97
Exterior.............................. 97
Exterior Check......................... 63
Fog ................................. 98
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 232
Headlights............................ 97
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior...........................94,305
License............................. 309
Lights On Reminder..................... 97
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 141
Map Reading.......................... 95Park.............................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
Fluid Level Check...................... 289
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 290
Lubricant Selection..................... 289
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Marker Lights, Side...................... 307
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 286
Mirrors................................ 85
Electric Powered....................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 86
Heated.............................. 86
Outside.............................. 86
Rearview............................. 85
Vanity............................... 88
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 214
Mopar Parts.........................263,337
Multi-Function Control Lever................ 99
Occupant Restraints....................... 26
Oil, Engine............................ 264
Change Interval....................... 266
Checking............................ 264
Disposal............................ 268Filter............................... 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 Outlet)........... 83
Steering..........................196,274
Steering, Checking..................... 274
Windows............................. 24
348 INDEX

Service Contract......................... 335
Service Manuals........................ 338
Shift Speeds.........................171,172
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 182
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 219
Snow Tires............................ 220
Soft Top............................... 68
Spark Plugs............................ 268
Specifications........................... 313
Standing Lights.......................... 98
Starting............................... 168
Cold Weather......................... 169
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 241
Engine Fails to Start.................... 169
Steering
Linkage............................. 275
Power.............................. 196
Storage............................... 311
Storage Bin............................. 80Stuck, 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
Air Pressure.......................... 208
Alignment and Balance.................. 214
Chains.............................. 219
Changing.........................234,239
General Information.................... 207
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS KeysObtaining Replacement KeysIgnition
Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderGLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK DOOR LOCKS Central Locking SwitchAutomatic Central LockingGeneral Notes On the Central Locking SystemEmergency Unlocking FeatureStart LockoutREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the
DoorsTo Lock The DoorsPanic AlarmTo Use the Panic AlarmGeneral InformationTransmitter Battery ServiceSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Tow-Away AlarmDECKLID INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE - ROADSTER POWER WINDOWS Power Window Operation With
The Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only)REAR LIFTGATE/DECKLID RELEASE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagChild RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION To Lower
The TopTo Raise The TopConvertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal ChartCONSOLE FEATURES Storage Compartments (If Equipped)AshtrayCoin HolderPower Outlet/Cigar LighterGlove CompartmentCUPHOLDER (If Equipped) MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorExterior
Mirrors Folding FeatureHeated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)Outside MirrorsPower Remote Control Outside MirrorsVanity Mirrors SEATS Manual Seat Adjustments (If Equipped)Driver Eight-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)Passenger Four-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)
Heated Seats (If Equipped)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD INTERIOR LIGHTS Front Map/Reading LightsBattery Saver FeatureInstrument Panel LightingNightSecurity IlluminationEXTERIOR LIGHTS Headlights and Parking LightsDaytime Running Lights (Where
Applicable)Fog Lights (If Equipped)Standing LightsMULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER Turn SignalsHeadlight Dimmer SwitchPassing LightWindshield Wipers And WasherMist FunctionTELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN REAR SPOILER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM
(BAS) ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) Synchronizing ESPELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL To Vary The Speed SettingTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedUsing Speed Control On HillsGARAGE DOOR OPENER (If Equipped) Programming The Universal
TransceiverGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing the Universal TransceiverErasing Universal Transceiver ButtonsReprogramming a Single ButtonSecurityUMBRELLA HOOK UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
NSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION INFINITY MODULUS AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH SINGLE-DISC CD PLAYER AND GPS NAVIGATION AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH SINGLE-DISC CD PLAYER INFINITY MODULUS Entertainment
SystemsCD Player OperationUser MenuUser Memory (USER - 1, 2, 3)Mono/StereoDriver - L/RTelephone mute characteristicsCOMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO ANTENNA RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Temperature Control
Fan ControlBasic Setting - HeaterBasic Setting - Air ConditionerDust Filter (If Equipped)Operating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingExtremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter
StartingTRANSMISSION SHIFTING Manual Transmission Recommended Shift SpeedsAutomatic 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)
Brake Pad Break-InPOWER STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION TIRE MARKINGS TIRE LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURETIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures For High Speed OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire Spinning
Tread Wear IndicatorsLife Of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceTIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM General InformationTIRE CHAINS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT in GasolineMaterials Added to FuelSulfur in GasolineADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)VEHICLE LOADING Roof Luggage RackTRAILER TOWING WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR AND JACKING TIREFITPreparations for JackingJack Location and Instructions JUMP-STARTING THEBATTERY FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing EyesTow-Away
AlarmCONVERTIBLE TOP EMERGENCY OPERATION Relieving Hydraulic PressureOpening a Locked DecklidMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.2L ENGINE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilIgnition Wiring SystemCrankcase Emission Control SystemMaintenance-Free BatteryAir ConditionerPower Steering FluidChassis LubricationBody LubricationWindshield
Wiper BladesWindshield Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield Washer ReservoirExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses And Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesBrakesAutomatic TransmissionManual TransmissionAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionCONVERTIBLE TOP
CARE WashingGeneral CleaningWeather Strip CareFUSES Underhood Accessory Fuse Block FusesRelay Control Module Fuses Interior Fuses REPLACEMENT BULBS Interior Light BulbsExterior Light BulbsEXTERIOR LIGHT BULB SERVICE HeadlightsFront Turn Signal
and Parking/Standing LightsFront and Rear Sidemarker LightsTail, Stop, Back Up and Turn Signal LightsLicense Plate LightHeadlight AimingVEHICLESTORAGE SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
EngineChassisBodyMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES INTRODUCTION WARRANTY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES SCOPE OF WORK FOR A SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SERVICESCOPE OF WORK FOR B SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SERVICEFSS SYSTEM REGULAR CHECK-UPS Additional Periodic MaintenanceSPECIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS CoolantDust Filter for Heating/Ventilation Replacement (If Equipped)ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER REPLACEMENT IF
YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler Motors LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada
Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX