CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2008 1.G Manual PDF

CAUTION!
When opening and closing the convertible top, make
sure that:
²There is sufficient clearance of at least 6 ft. (1.8m)
for the convertible top to move up.
²Nothing is placed on the tonneau cover.
²The outside temperature is above 32ÉF (0ÉC).
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.
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To Lower The Top:
WARNING!
Top operation can be suspended for a maximum of 10
minutes. Thirty seconds before the end of this period an
audible warning will begin to sound continuously. At
the end of this period, hydraulic pressure will be
released and the top and tonneau cover will slowly
collapse. In order to re-initialize the top cycle, the
tonneau cover must first be moved and held in its full
open position manually. The convertible top should
then be carefully lowered into its storage compartment,
and the tonneau closed. Hands should be kept away
from moving parts of the 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 the tonneau cover and
convertible top, do not allow the convertible top to
remain in the suspended position. After approxi-
mately 10 minutes in the suspended position, the
hydraulic pressure will be released which will allow
the top and the tonneau cover to lower. The convert-
ible top switch can be pressed to cancel this
operation.
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to either the top or the rear window,
check the tonneau cover area at the rear of the vehicle
interior to be sure that it is clear of debris or other
items. Do not use the tonneau cover area for other
storage purposes.
CAUTION!
To fully ensure that no damage occurs, be sure that
the vehicle is at a complete stop before attempting to
lower or raise the top.NOTE:If the top stops during the raising or lowering
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 each side near the forward edge of
the decklid opening. The pins must be hooked in these
brackets in order for the top to operate.
NOTE:See label attached to underside of decklid.
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2. Make sure the decklid is closed.
CAUTION!
Be sure to turn the ignition to the ON/RUN position
before releasing the top from the windshield header.
The windows will not go down if the top is released
from 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.
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NOTE:Once the release handle is rotated, the windows
will automatically go down.
5. Push up on the convertible top latch handle to create a
gap between the header and top of approximately 8 in
(200 mm). As soon as the top is free, rotate the latch
handle counterclockwise 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 begins to fold.
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Hold the switch down until the convertible top is com-
pletely lowered into its storage compartment and the
tonneau cover is closed and latched. A single audible
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.
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CAUTION!
To prevent mildew, the convertible top must be dry
before lowering it into the storage compartment.
Do not lower a frozen convertible top until thawed
and dry. Doing so may result in damage not covered
by the DaimlerChrysler 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.
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4. If the windows are raised, they will lower as soon as
the convertible switch is pressed down. The tonneau
cover will open, and the top will then close until it
reaches approximately 8 in (200 mm) from the header.
The tonneau cover will then close and the rear of the top
will close and latch. At the completion of this cycle, a
single audible signal will sound.
NOTE:If the top is latched to the 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 just over one quarter turn to the
lock position and push the latch handle up to the stored
position. The top is now secured in the closed position.
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NOTE:The convertible top switch indicator will light
up and an audible warning will be heard if you start
driving the vehicle without the top fully locked in the
closed position.WARNING!
To prevent possible 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.
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CAUTION!
Once the cargo compartment 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.
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