height CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE 2008 1.G Owners Manual

NOTE:The passenger front airbag may not deploy even
when the driver front airbag has deployed if the Occu-
pant Classification System (refer to ªOccupant Classifi-
cation Systemº in this section) has determined the seat is
empty or is occupied by someone that is classified in the
ªchildº category. This could be a child, a teenager, or
even a small adult. The side airbags on the crash side of
the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side colli-
sions. However even in collisions where the airbags
work, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right
position for the airbags to protect you properly.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy only in moderate
to severe front collisions. In certain types of collisions,
both the front and side airbags may be triggered.
Here are some simple steps you can take to minimize
the risk of harm from a deploying airbag.1. Infants in rear-facing child safety seats shouldNEVER
ride in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger frontal
airbag unless the airbag is shut OFF. See ªPassenger
Airbag On/Off Switchº and ªTo Shut Off the Passenger
Airbag.º The rear-facing seat places them too close to the
passenger air bag in the event of a crash. An airbag
deployment can cause severe injury or death to infants in
this position.
Children that are not big enough to properly wear the
vehicle seat belt (see section on ªChild Restraintº) should
be secured in child safety seats or booster seats that are
appropriate for the child's age, height, and weight.
Older children who do not use child safety seats or
booster seats should ride properly buckled. Never allow
children to place the shoulder belt behind them or under
the arm.
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Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:
²Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it before you buy it.
²The restraint must be appropriate for your child's
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
²Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
²Buckle the child into the seat according to the seat
manufacturer's directions.
²When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants and cause
serious personal injury.
NOTE: For additional information refer to
www.seatcheck.org or call 1±866±SEATCHECK.
Older Children and Child Restraints
Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are
older than one year can ride forward-facing in the
vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child
seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children
who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg) and who are older
than one year. These child seats are also held in the
vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child
restraint anchorage system. (See LATCH - Child Seat
Anchorage System section.)
The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing
more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit
the vehicle's seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit
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NOTE:When moving the seat, be sure that there are no
items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you
could damage the seats.Manual Seat Adjustments (If Equipped)
Seat Height (Drivers Seat Only)
²
Pull up on handle 3.
²To lower the seat, use your body weight to push the
seat downward.
²To raise the seat, lift your body weight off the seat to
obtain a higher seat position.
²Release handle 3 when you are at your desired seat
level.
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Forward/Rearward
²
Pull up on handle 4.
²Move the seat forward or backward to your desired
position which allows you to reach the pedals com-
fortably.
²Let go of handle 4. The seat should make an audible
click when positioned properly.
²Check for proper engagement before driving.
Backrest Tilt
²
Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward to adjust the
backrest tilt to your desired position which allows
your arms to slightly bend when holding the steering
wheel.
Head Restraint Height
WARNING!
For your protection, drive only with properly posi-
tioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help re-
duce injuries during and accident.
²Adjust the height of the head restraints by pulling
them upwards manually.
²For a lower position, press release button 1 and push
down on the head restraints manually.
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Tire Sizing Chart
TIRE SIZING TERMS
Size Designation:
P= Passenger Car tire size based on U.S. design standards
(....blank....(= Passenger Car tire based on European design standards
LT= Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards
T= Temporary spare tire
31= Overall diameter in inches (in)
215= Section width in millimeters (mm)
65= Aspect ratio in percent (%)
Ð Ratio of section height to section width of tire
10.5= Section width in inches (in)
R= Construction code
Ð9R9means radial construction
Ð9D9means diagonal or bias construction
15= Rim diameter in inches (in)
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Gear Ratios - 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
First 3.95
Second 2.423
Third 1.486
Fourth 1.00
Fifth 0.833
Reverse 3.147/1.93
Body Specifications
Overall Length 159.8 in (4058 mm)
Maximum Width 69.5 in (1766 mm)
Maximum Width With
Mirrors76.9 in (1954 mm)
Overall Height
Coupe: 51.5 in (1307 mm)
Roadster: 51.8 in (1315 mm)
Front Track 58.8 in (1493 mm)
Rear Track 59.1 in (1502 mm)
Wheelbase 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Front Overhang 32.4 in (822 mm)
Rear Overhang 32.9 in (836 mm)
Front Ground Clearance 5.0 in (127 mm)
Rear Ground Clearance 5.8 in (147 mm)
Turning Radius 32.2 ft (9.8 m)
Weight
Coupe: 3010 lbs (1365 kg)
Roadster: 3097 lbs (1405 kg)
Maximum Vehicle Load 415 lbs (188 kg)
Luggage Capacity
Coupe: 7.7 cu ft (215 l)
Roadster: 6.5 cu ft (190 l) - Top Up
3.6 cu ft (104 l) - Top
Down
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