trailer CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT 2005 1.G Owners Manual

▫ESP Control Switch....................143
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............144
▫Brake Pad Break-In....................147

Power Steering........................147

Ti re s................................148
▫Tire Pressure.........................148
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................149
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................151
▫Tire Spinning........................151
▫Tire Pressure Monitor System.............151
▫Tire Chains..........................153
▫Original Equipment Tires................153
▫Snow Tires..........................154
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................155▫Replacement Tires.....................155
▫Tire Rotation Recommendations...........156
▫Alignment And Balance.................157

Fuel Requirements.....................158
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................158
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............158
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................159
▫Materials Added To Fuel................159
▫Sulfur In Gasoline.....................159

Adding Fuel..........................160
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............160

Vehicle Loading.......................162
▫Roof Luggage Rack....................162

Trailer Towing........................163
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
luggage rack“Cautions”when carrying cargo on
your roof rack.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with your Crossfire is not recommended.
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Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not exceed
the load carrying capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You
will not exceed the tire’s load carrying capacity if you
adhere to the loading conditions, tire size and cold tire
inflation pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard and the Vehicle Loading section of
this manual.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded. For further information on
GAWR’s, vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the
Vehicle Loading section of this manual.
To determine the maximum loading conditions of your
vehicle, locate the statement“The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX
lbs.”or“Vehicle Capacity”on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of occupants,
cargo/luggage and trailer tongue weight (if applicable)
should never exceed the weight referenced here.Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement“The combined weight of occu-
pants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds”or
“Vehicle Capacity”on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and
passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
sengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if“XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb.
passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400–750 (5 x 15) =
650 lb.)
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5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in step 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your
trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this reduces the available
cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle.NOTE:The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities
of your vehicle with varying seating configurations and
number and size of occupants. This table is for illustra-
tion purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
NOTE:For the following example the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs. (392
Kg).
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Pressure Label....................... 149
Pressure Monitor System.............80,151
Quality Grading...................... 256
Replacement......................... 155
Rotation............................ 156
Safety............................... 48
Sizes............................... 256
Snow Tires.......................... 154
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 155
Tow-Away Alarm.....................18,181
Towing.............................. 178
Disabled Vehicle...................... 178
Trailering........................... 163
Towing Eyes.......................... 179
Traction.............................. 177
Trailer Towing......................... 163
Transmission
Automatic........................131,214
Fluid.............................. 214
Shifting............................ 131
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 155
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 19Turn Signals........................... 75
Umbrella Hook......................... 94
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 256
Universal Transmitter..................90,93
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 211
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 162
Vehicle Storage......................... 231
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 17
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 252
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 206
Washing Vehicle........................ 215
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 216
Windows
Power.............................. 21
Windshield Defroster..................... 48
Windshield Washers..................... 77
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 205
Windshield Wipers...................... 77
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 205
Wiring, Ignition........................ 201
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