service CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT 2005 1.G Workshop Manual

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS

Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle
..............................250
▫Prepare For The Appointment............250
▫Prepare A List........................250
▫Be Reasonable With Requests.............250

If You Need Assistance..................250

Warranty Information...................252

MoparParts.........................254

Reporting Safety Defects.................254
▫In Canada..........................254

Publication Order Forms.................255

Tire Safety Information..................256
▫Tire Markings........................256
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........259
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........260
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty; discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a valuable clue to
the current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident,
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items, and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with the
service advisor and list the items in order of priority. At
many dealers you may obtain a rental vehicle at a minimal
daily charge. If you need a rental, it is advisable to make
these arrangements when you call for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
DaimlerChrysler and its dealers are vitally interested in
your satisfaction. We want you to be happy with our
products and services.
Your selling dealer is best equipped and most anxious to
provide prompt resolution for any warranty issue or
related matter that you may experience. Authorized
dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians,
special tools, and the latest information to assure your
vehicle is fixed correctly and in a timely manner.
DaimlerChrysler has empowered its dealers to make
warranty and repair decisions that ensure you are not
inconvenienced. There is no need for you to wait for a
decision from the DaimlerChrysler Corporation. If a
special circumstance occurs that requires information
from the DaimlerChrysler Corporation, we have asked
the dealer’s service management to make the contact on
your behalf.
This is why you should always talk to your dealer’s
service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with
this process.
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Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of
unexpected repairs after your DaimlerChrysler Corpo-
ration’s new vehicle limited warranty expires. The
DaimlerChrysler Corporation stands behind only the
DaimlerChrysler Corporation’s Service Contracts. If
you purchased a DaimlerChrysler Corporation Service
Contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an
Owner Identification Card in the mail within three
weeks of your vehicle delivery date. If you have any
questions about your service contract, call the
DaimlerChrysler Corporation Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The DaimlerChrysler Corporation will not stand behind
any service contract that is not the DaimlerChrysler
Corporation’s Service Contract. It is not responsible for
any service contract other than the DaimlerChrysler
Corporation’s Service Contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Service Contract, and you require service after yourDaimlerChrysler Corporation’s new vehicle limited war-
ranty expires, please refer to your contract documents,
and contact the person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new Crossfire. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See your DaimlerChrysler Corporation Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet for more information on warranty cover-
age and transfer of warranty.
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MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your authorized dealer. They will help
you keep your vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 states of the United States and Washington,
D.C.: If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
DaimlerChrysler Corporation.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
DaimlerChrysler Corporation.To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
ington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of
Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, P.O. Box 8880, Ottawa Postal Station,
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3J2.
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Service Description:
95= Load Index
—A numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can carry.
H= Speed Symbol
—A symbol indicating the range of speeds at which a tire can carry a load corresponding to its load
index under certain operating conditions.
—The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved under specified
operating conditions. i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits.)
Load Identification:
...blank...= Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) Tire
Extra Load (XL)= Extra Load (or Reinforced) Tire
Light Load= Light Load Tire
C,D,E= Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure
Maximum Load—Maximum Load indicates the maximum load this tire is designed to carry.
Maximum Pressure—Maximum Pressure indicates the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure for this
tire.
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Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 162
Catalytic Converter..................... 200
CD Player.......................... 111,115
Chains, Tire........................... 153
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 167
Charging System Light................... 103
Checks, Safety.......................... 47
Child Restraint......................... 39
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 45
Cigar Lighter........................... 65
Circuit Breakers........................ 221
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 158
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 218
Headlights.......................... 218
Climate Control........................ 120
Coin Holder........................... 64
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 119
Console............................... 62
Contract, Service....................... 252
Converter, Catalytic..................... 170
Convertible............................ 52Convertible Top......................... 52
Convertible Top Maintenance.............. 219
Convertible Top Manual Override.......... 182
Coolant...........................209,248
Cooling System........................ 208
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 209
Coolant Level........................ 208
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 209
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 208
Points to Remember................... 210
Pressure Cap........................ 210
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 211
Selection of Coolant................... 209
Corrosion Protection.................... 215
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 201
Cup Holder............................ 65
Customer Assistance.................... 250
Cylinders, Lock........................ 205
Dealer Service......................... 194
Deck Lid.............................. 19
Defroster, Windshield..................... 48
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Daytime Running...................... 74
Exterior............................. 74
Exterior Check........................ 48
Fog ................................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 166
Headlights........................... 74
Instrument Cluster..................... 73
Interior...........................72,228
License............................. 230
Lights On Reminder.................... 74
Malfunction Indicator.................. 108
Map Reading......................... 73
Park.............................74,229
Rear Tail............................ 230
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 103
Turn Signal.......................229,230
Loading Vehicle........................ 261
Capacities........................... 162
Tires ............................... 261
Lubrication, Body....................... 204
Maintenance Free Battery................. 201
Maintenance Procedures.................. 195Maintenance Schedules.................. 241
Malfunction Indicator Light............108,193
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 182
Manual, Service........................ 255
Manual Transmission.................... 131
Marker Lights, Side..................... 229
Master Cylinder........................ 213
Mirrors............................... 66
Electric Powered....................... 68
Electric Remote....................... 67
Exterior Folding....................... 67
Heated.............................. 67
Outside............................. 67
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 69
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........80,151
Mopar Parts........................194,254
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 75
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Oil, Engine........................... 195
Change Interval...................... 197
Checking........................... 195
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Seat Belts.............................. 22
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Extender............................ 28
Inspection........................... 47
Maintenance......................... 219
Operating Instructions.................. 25
Reminder........................... 103
Seats................................. 69
Cleaning............................ 217
Service Assistance...................... 250
Service Contract........................ 252
Service Manuals........................ 255
Shift Speeds........................... 131
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 176
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 153
Snow Tires............................ 154
Soft Top............................... 52
Spark Plugs........................... 199
Specifications.......................... 233
Standing Lights......................... 75
Starting.............................. 129
Cold Weather........................ 129
Emergency (Jump Starting).............. 174Engine Fails to Start................... 130
Steering
Linkage............................ 204
Power............................. 147
Storage.............................. 231
Storage Bin............................ 62
Stuck, Freeing......................... 177
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 159
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 29
Telescoping Steering Column............... 79
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 167
Theft Alarm............................ 17
Theft System........................... 17
TIREFIT.............................. 167
Tires .............................148,256
Air Pressure......................... 149
Alignment.......................... 157
Balancing........................... 157
Chains............................. 153
Changing........................167,172
Inflation Pressures.................... 260
Load Capacity....................... 260
272 INDEX