Set the air distribution control switch to the defrost position. Increase air volume with the fan control switch to position 1 or higher. The fresh air supply to the vehicle interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting only temporarily, otherwise the windshield could fog up.
Do not leave animals or children inside parked Vehicles with manual transmissions: vehicles in hot weather; If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel- Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor.
This will cause abnormal wear on the and performance, it should be upshifted as shown in the clutch. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key If you skip more than one gear while downshifting from the ignition switch, and lock the vehicle. Do not or downshift at too high an engine speed, you could leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with damage the engine, transmission, or clutch. The shift lever is automatically locked while in the PARK position.
To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the brake pedal must be firmly depressed before the shift lock will release. This avoids unnecessary trans- mission heat build-up. Engage only with the vehicle stopped. The PARK position is not intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked. Rather, the driver should always use the parking brake in addition to placing the shift lever in PARK to secure the vehicle. On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action.
This could result in drive Gear Ranges wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Use this range for starting your vehicle if it is moving or being towed. It provides the smoothest upshifts and down- shifts and best fuel economy.
Rapid release of the accelerator Emergency Operation Limp Home Mode pedal will normally result in an upshift. This gear shift- If vehicle acceleration worsens, or the transmission no ing process is dependent on the current vehicle speed.
NOTE: This light, when illuminated with parking brake application, shows only that the parking brake is on. It does not show the degree of brake application. A difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. Adapt your speed spin. The brakes on your vehicle do not require a long break-in period, but avoid repeated hard brake applications from To use your brakes and accelerator more safely, follow these high speeds during initial break-in. Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
The letter P is absent from this tire size designation. Tires tires as mounted on the vehicle. Tire and Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information about the: 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle 2 total weight your vehicle can carry You the weight referenced here.
Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to being loaded on the vehicle.
Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Use tires of the accidents. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle When the indicators appear in Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six two or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be re- years, regardless of the remaining tread.
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. The manu- specified for your vehicle. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and Replacing original tires with tires of a different size avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. The TPMS pressures have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Remove eration. The sport perfor- during winter. See the recommended snow type winter mance tires offer the maximum road handling capability tire applications in this section. This size tire on the rear allows the different loads and perform different steering, driving, use of tire chains on the rear wheels. DaimlerChrysler Corporation re- quires the use of 91 octane or higher premium fuel to minimize the potential for engine damage.
If you experience these mulated gasolines. Properly blended reformulated gaso- problems, try another brand of gasoline before consider- lines will provide excellent performance and durability ing service for the vehicle. The load should be secured and placed on top of the rack, not directly on the roof. Trailer towing with your vehicle is not recommended.
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage. Push in vehicle is in motion. Use it when your vehicle is disabled the flasher switch and all front and rear directional and is creating a safety hazard for other motorists.
This allows the heater core to act as a supple- potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- ment to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the tion. A hot cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. If your temperature gauge pointer is in the red area, turn OFF the engine immediately. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service.
Set the parking brake and turn on the hazard warning Cuts or punctures larger than approximately 0. Unscrew the valve cap from the valve on the deflated Attach the air pump hose directly to the tire, press the tire.
NOTE: If a pressure of at least 19 psi kPa cannot be maintained in the tire, the tire is too badly damaged. Do Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. Remove the jack and jack handle from stowage be- the vehicle at the specified jack location points built neath the cargo compartment carpet.
Holding the jack, insert the cradle under the lifting points. Crank the handle clockwise until the jack base meets the ground. Minimum tire lift provides maxi- mum stability.
A loose jack or tool thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve- 4. Do not try to push or tow your vehicle to get it Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow started. Your vehicle cannot be started this way. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical loads. Connect the In order to free a stuck vehicle you must turn off the other end of the same cable to the positive jump-start Electronic Stability Program ESP before attempting to attachment of the discharged battery.
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast Important! It can also damage the tires. Manually closing the convertible top is a complicated NOTE: The multifunction tool from the glovebox is and technically demanding procedure. Ensure that the decklid is closed while raising the 4.
After five seconds the hydraulic system pressure will convertible top manually to prevent the possibility of be relieved. Unlock the storage compartment by placing the tool 5. Pull up hard on the upper section of the convertible on the bolt between the backrest and the tonneau cover. Turn the wrench in the direction of the arrow to its stop and remove the tool.
Do not place your hands in the convertible top frame areas. Serious personal injury may occur. Do not place the convertible top frame onto wind- shield header. Place the rear window section of the convertible top in its vertical position. Close the tonneau cover by placing hands near the Lock the convertible top storage compartment by edges arrows and slowly lowering it.
The tonneau cover placing the tool on the bolt between the backrest and the must lock in the first notch of the compartment cover tonneau cover. Lower the rear window section of the convertible top Fold down the locking latch handle. Turn the latch handle just past one-quarter turn clockwise and pull the convertible top frame carefully down until it meets the windshield header attachment points.
Turn the latch handle counterclockwise to the stop in Fold the latch handle up. The convertible top is now locked onto the windshield header. NOTE: Have the convertible top operation checked at your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This on could cause further damage to the emission con- system monitors the performance of the emissions and trol system.
Besides the maintenance items for which there are fixed maintenance intervals, there are other items that should You can be badly injured working on or around a The best time to check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off, or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine. Engine Oil Selection For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, only use synthetic engine oils, approved to MB Used oil, indiscriminately discarded, can check all drive belts for condition and proper tension.
Engine Fuel Filter Check the specifications section for the proper type of A plugged fuel filter can cause hard starting or limit the spark plug for use in your vehicle.
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In materials that can burn. Such materials might be the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv- grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con- It is essential when replacing the cables on the tain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after battery that the positive cable is attached to the handling. Check the air conditioning system at the start of the warm weather season. The air conditioning system contains refrigerant un- der high pressure.
The system is fluid level at the power steering fluid reservoir. Steering noise mally, it will not be necessary to add power steering and reduced component life may result if an unapproved fluid. They are permanently lubricated and do not require periodic lubrication. Drive Shaft Universal Joints Your vehicle has four constant velocity universal joints. Periodic lubrication of these joints is not required.
How- ever, the joint boots should be inspected for external leakage or damage when other maintenance is per- formed. The more detail you provide for your issue and question, the easier it will be for other Chrysler Crossfire owners to properly answer your question. View the manual for the Chrysler Crossfire here, for free.
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