Chrysler Crossfire 2004 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...........................7

3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................47

4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................87

5STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................117

6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .............................................157

7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................175

8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ................................................225

9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .......................................235

10 INDEX ...................................................................243

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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction

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mHow To Use This Manual

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mWarnings And Cautions

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mVehicle Identification Number

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INTRODUCTION

This manual has been prepared with the assistance of

service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with

the operation and maintenance of your Crossfire. It is

supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and

various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to

read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-

tions and recommendations in this manual will help

assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

NOTE:

After you read the manual, it should be stored

in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with

the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained

technicians and genuine Mopartparts, and is interested

in your satisfaction.

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.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Consult the table of contents to determine which section

contains the information you desire.

The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a

complete listing of all subjects.

Consult the following table for a description of the

symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout

this owner’s manual:

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures which could result in an accident or bodily

injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures

which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do

not read this entire manual you may miss important

information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located be-

neath the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible

through the windshield. This number also appears on the

Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a

window on your vehicle. Save this label as a convenient

record of your vehicle identification number and optional

equipment.

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys

.................9

▫Keys ...............................9

▫Obtaining Replacement Keys ..............9

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................10

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................10

mGlove Compartment Lock

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mDoor Locks

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▫Central Locking Switch ..................12

▫Automatic Central Locking ...............12

▫General Notes On The Central Locking

System ..............................13

▫Emergency Unlocking Feature .............13

▫Start Lockout .........................13

mRemote Keyless Entry

....................14

▫To Unlock The Doors ...................14

▫To Lock The Doors .....................14

▫Panic Alarm ..........................15

▫To Use The Panic Alarm .................15

▫General Information ....................15

▫Transmitter Battery Service ...............16

mSecurity Alarm System

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▫Tow-Away Alarm ......................17

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mPower Windows

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mRear Liftgate Release

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mOccupant Restraints

.....................20

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................21

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............25

▫Seat Belt Extender ......................25

▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .26

▫Child Restraint ........................36

mEngine Break-In Recommendations

..........43

mSafety Tips

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▫Exhaust Gas ..........................44

▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ..............................44

▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................45

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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with

either side up.

The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key

code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can

be used to order duplicate keys only from an authorized

dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them

in a safe place.

CAUTION!

An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always

remove the key from the ignition and lock all the

doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

Keys

Included with your vehicle are two remote controls with

folding keys. The remote control operates all locks on the

vehicle, including the locking fuel filler door.

To release the key from the folded position, press the

button. The key unfolds from the fob.

The transmitter for the remote control is located in the

key fob.

Obtaining Replacement Keys

Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking

system requiring a special key manufacturing process.

For security reasons, replacement keys can only be ob-

tained from your authorized dealer.

Important!

Removing the key from the steering lock activates the

start lock-out. The engine cannot be started.

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Turning the key in the steering lock to the ON/RUN

position deactivates the start lock-out.

NOTE:

In case the engine cannot be started, and START

and ERROR are shown in the odometer display field, the

system is not operational. Contact an authorized dealer.

Ignition Key Removal

Turn the key to the LOCK position and remove the key.

NOTE:

For vehicles with automatic transmissions, if

you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever

in PARK, the key may become trapped temporarily in the

key cylinder. If this occurs, turn the key clockwise

slightly, then remove the key as described.

Key-In-Ignition Reminder

Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition

sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK

The glove compartment can be locked by turning the key

straight up to the vertical or right position, and then

removing the key.

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To unlock the glove compartment, turn the key to the

horizontal or left position, and then remove the key.

DOOR LOCKS

The vehicle doors can be locked when the doors are

closed by either manually pressing the button down at

the top of the door panel, pressing and releasing the

bottom portion of the central locking switch located in

the console, or by pressing and releasing the Lock

transmit button on the key fob. Also, by turning the key

clockwise in the driver’s door, both doors, liftgate and

fuel door will lock.

The doors can be unlocked by pulling on the inside door

handle, pressing and releasing the top portion of the

central locking switch located in the console, or by

pressing and releasing the Unlock transmit button on the

key fob. Both doors can also be unlocked by turning the

key counterclockwise in the driver’s door.

NOTE:

If the key in the ignition switch is in the

ON/RUN position, the vehicle cannot be locked or

unlocked with the remote control.

When you lock the vehicle, both door lock buttons

should move down. If either one stays up, the respective

door is not properly closed. You should then unlock the

vehicle, open and reclose the door, and lock the vehicle

again.

Each individual door can be locked with the respective

door lock button - the driver’s door can only be locked

when it is closed. If the vehicle has previously been

locked from the outside, only the door being opened

from the inside will unlock, and the alarm will come on.

The other door, the rear liftgate, and fuel filler door will

remain locked.

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NOTE:

In case of a malfunction in the central locking

system, the doors can be locked and unlocked individu-

ally. To lock, turn the key in the driver’s door lock

clockwise, or push down the lock buttons. To unlock,

turn the key in the driver’s door lock counterclockwise,

or pull the inside door handles.

WARNING!

For personal security and safety in the event of an

accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive and

when you park and leave the vehicle.

Central Locking Switch

The central locking switch is located in the console. The

doors and rear liftgate can only be locked with the central

locking switch if both doors are closed.

If the vehicle was previously locked with the remote

control or key, the doors and rear liftgate cannot be

unlocked with the central locking switch. If the vehicle

was previously locked with the central locking switch,

the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened

from the inside.

NOTE:

The fuel filler door cannot be locked or un-

locked with the central locking switch.

Automatic Central Locking

The central locking switch also operates the automatic

central locking feature. With the automatic central lock-

ing feature activated, the doors and rear liftgate are

locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15

km/h) or more; however, the fuel filler door remains

unlocked.

To activate this feature, turn the key to the ON/RUN

position and hold the upper portion of the switch for a

minimum of five seconds. To deactivate, turn the key to

the ON/RUN position and hold the lower portion of the

switch for a minimum of five seconds.

NOTE:

If the doors are unlocked with the central

locking switch after activating the automatic central

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locking feature and neither door is opened, the doors

remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approximately

9 mph (15 km/h) or more.

NOTE:

If you attempt to lock the doors with the key in

the ignition and the driver’s door open, the doors will not

lock.

General Notes On the Central Locking System

If the key in the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN

position, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with

the remote control.

If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked at any time

with the remote control, it may be necessary to change

the batteries in the remote.

NOTE:

To help prevent the vehicle battery from dis-

charging during short periods of inactivity, perform the

following:

1. Make sure that the rear liftgate, hood and doors are

completely closed.

2. Make sure that remote transmitter is operating and

that the battery is good.

3. Make sure that the hood, rear liftgate and door

switches are in adjustment.

Perform the quick system check which follows: Use

the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the parking

lamps flash three times, the system is operating prop-

erly. If not, there is a problem with a switch or the

system. See your authorized dealer for service.

Emergency Unlocking Feature

In the case of an accident, the doors unlock automatically

a short time after a strong deceleration is detected, such

as in a collision (this is intended to aid rescue and exit).

However, the key must still be in the ignition.

Start Lockout

Removing the key from the ignition switch activates the

start lockout. The engine cannot be started. Turning the

key to the ON/RUN position deactivates the start lock-

out. If the engine cannot be started, and the messages

START and ERROR are shown in the odometer display

field, the system is not operational. Contact an autho-

rized dealer.

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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle from

remote locations using a hand-held transmitter located in

the key fob. You don’t have to point the transmitter at the

vehicle to activate the system. The vehicle doors, rear

liftgate, and fuel filler door can be locked and unlocked

using the remote control.

To Unlock the Doors:

Press and release the unlock button on the key fob.

NOTE:

If within 40 seconds of unlocking with the key

fob, neither door is opened, the key is not inserted in the

ignition switch, or the central locking switch is not

activated, the vehicle will automatically lock.

Press the Unlock transmit button on the key fob once to

unlock driver’s door, rear liftgate, and fuel filler door.

Press the Unlock transmit button twice to unlock both

doors, rear liftgate, and fuel filler door.

To Lock The Doors:

Press the Lock button on the key fob once. All turn signal

lights blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is

locked. If the turn signal lights do not blink, a door or

rear liftgate is not closed properly.

The entire vehicle, including the fuel filler door, may be

locked or unlocked by using the key in the driver’s door.

The doors and liftgate can be locked or unlocked by

pressing the central locking switch located in the center

console.

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If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing

the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change

the batteries in the remote control.

Panic Alarm

The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on the

interior lights, flashes the foglights and sounds the horn

for about three minutes or until the alarm is turned off.

The vehicle can be driven while in the Panic mode.

To Use the Panic Alarm:

Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm.

Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with

the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut

off after three minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15

mph (24 km/h).

General Information

This transmitter complies with FCC rules part 15. Opera-

tion is subject to the following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

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2. This device must accept any interference that may be

received, including interference that may cause undes-

ired operation.

Transmitter Battery Service

The recommended replacement Lithium battery is Pana-

sonictCR 2025 or equivalent.

To change the batteries:

•

Press release button (2) on the key fob. The key folds

out.

•

Press the battery cover (1) in the direction of the arrow.

•

Remove the old batteries.

•

Insert the new batteries in the direction of the arrow

with the positive symbol facing upwards.

•

Replace the battery cover and press on it until you feel

it engage.

NOTE:

Only replace the batteries in pairs.

The system may have to be resynchronized if the trans-

mitter is without voltage for several minutes. To synchro-

nize, aim the transmitter eye at the vehicle and briefly

press either the Lock or the Unlock button twice. Within

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approximately 30 seconds, insert the key in the ignition

and turn it to the ON/RUN position. The remote control

should once again be operational.

SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM

The system monitors the doors, rear liftgate, hood, and

ignition for unauthorized operation. The security alarm

system is automatically armed or disarmed with the

remote control or any of your vehicle’s keys by locking or

unlocking the vehicle.

The antitheft alarm is armed within approximately 10

seconds after locking the vehicle. A blinking light in the

tow away alarm switch indicates that the alarm is armed.

Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior

vehicle lights will flash and an alarm will sound when a

door, the rear liftgate, the hood, or the glove compart-

ment is opened, or if someone attempts to raise the

vehicle for towing. The alarm will flash the exterior

lamps for approximately three minutes and sound an

audible alarm for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even

if the activating element is immediately closed.

Tow-Away Alarm

The tow-away alarm switch is located on the console. To

deactivate for towing or jacking up the vehicle, press and

release the upper portion of the switch. Press and release

the lower portion to activate it again.

After the alarm system has been armed, the exterior

vehicle lights will flash and an alarm will sound when

someone attempts to raise the vehicle. The alarm will

flash the exterior lamps for approximately three minutes

and sound an audible alarm for 30 seconds. The alarm

will stay on even if the vehicle is immediately lowered.

To cancel the alarm, insert the key into the ignition switch

or press a transmit button on the key fob.

To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature when

parking on a surface subject to movement (such as a

ferry), switch off the tow-away alarm. To do so, turn the

key in the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK or ACC

position, or remove the key from the ignition switch.

Press the tow-away alarm switch and the indicator light

will illuminate briefly. Exit the vehicle, and lock the

vehicle with the key or the remote control.

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The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the

vehicle is locked again with the key or the remote control,

at which time it is automatically reactivated.

POWER WINDOWS

The power window switches are located in the console.

To operate, turn the key in the ignition switch to the ACC

or ON/RUN position. Press the switch in to the resis-

tance point to open; release the switch when the window

is in the desired position.

For express opening of windows, press the switch past

the resistance point and release; the window lowers to

the fully open position. To interrupt the procedure,

briefly press the switch again and release.

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When closing the windows, be sure that there is no

danger of anyone being harmed by the closing proce-

dure.

WARNING!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key

from the ignition switch, and lock the vehicle. Do

not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with

access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of

vehicle equipment can cause serious personal injury.

REAR LIFTGATE RELEASE

You can open the rear liftgate by using the handle located

on the liftgate just above the rear license plate pocket.

WARNING!

Do not allow children to have access to the rear cargo

area by climbing into the rear cargo area from

outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always

close the liftgate when your vehicle is unattended.

Once in the cargo area, young children may not be

able to escape, even if they entered through the rear

seat. If trapped in the cargo area, children can die

from suffocation or heat stroke.

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OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS

Some of the most important safety features in your

vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the lap/

shoulder seat belts for the driver and passenger, emer-

gency tensioning retractors for the seat belts, and front

and side airbags for the driver and passenger. If you will

be carrying children too small for adult-size belts, the

passenger side seat belt also can be used to hold infant

and child restraint systems.

Please pay close attention to the information in this

section. It tells you how to use your restraint system

properly to keep you and your passengers as safe as

possible.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer

much greater injuries if you are not properly buck-

led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or

other occupants, or you can be thrown out of the

vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your

vehicle are buckled up properly.

Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, even

on short trips. Someone on the road may be a poor driver

and cause a collision that includes you. This can happen

far away from home or on your street.

Research has shown that seat belts save lives. They also

can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some

of the worst injuries happen when people are thrown

from the vehicle. Seat belts provide protection from that,

and they reduce the risk of injury caused by striking the

inside of the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle needs

to be buckled up all the time.

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