2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE transmission fluid

Additional Periodic Maintenance
The following maintenance items should be performed
during the scheduled maintenance nearest the time
elapsed and/or distance shown. Follow the interval that
occurs first.
Every 2 years:
•Inspect body for paint damage.
•Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage
and corrosion.
At approximately every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 4
years:
•Check condition of driveshaft flex discs.
•Retighten locking bolts for steering (observe torque).
At approximately every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 4
years:
•Replace fuel filter.
•Replace air cleaner filter element.At approximately 80,000 miles (129,000 km):
•Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
Use the recommended automatic transmission fluid.
After this change it is filled for life. The manual
transmission comes filled for life from the factory.
At approximately every 100,000 miles (161,000 km) or 5
years:
•Replace spark plugs.
Every 100,000 miles (161,000 km) or 5 years:
•Replace engine coolant using coolant approved to MB
325.0, such as Valvoline GO5, or an equivalent ex-
tended life coolant.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
maintenance service, take your vehicle to a compe-
tent technician.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 255
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 103
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 215
Adding Fuel.......................... 166
Aiming Headlights...................... 238
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 205
Air Conditioning....................121,208
Air Conditioning Filter................... 256
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 209
Air Conditioning System................. 208
Air Pressure, Tires...................153,154
Airbag................................ 28
Airbag Deployment...................... 32
Airbag Light........................31,109
Airbag Maintenance...................... 38
Airbag On/Off Switch..................36,40
Alignment and Balance.................. 163
Antenna.............................. 120
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 243
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 103
Appearance Care....................... 222
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 13
Automatic Transmission...............135,220Fluid and Filter Changes................ 221
Fluid Level Check..................... 220
Fluid Type.......................... 220
Special Additives..................... 221
Autostick............................. 139
Ball Joints............................ 210
Battery............................104,207
Saving Feature........................ 72
Belts, Drive........................... 205
Belts, Seat............................. 21
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 211
Brake Assist System...................... 85
Brake, Parking......................... 142
Brake System.......................144,217
Anti-Lock........................... 144
Hoses.............................. 218
Master Cylinder...................... 219
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . 46,152
Bulbs, Light........................... 235
Capacities, Fluid....................... 241
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 168
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Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 204
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Drive Belts............................ 205
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 210
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................156,183
Electronic Speed Control.................. 88
Electronic Stability Program................ 86
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 172
Jump Starting........................ 181
Overheating......................... 172
Towing............................. 185
Emergency Trunk Release................. 19
Emission Control System Maintenance....199,249
Engine
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 201
Compartment........................ 197
Oil .............................201,243
Oil Change Interval................... 202Oil Selection......................... 204
Exhaust Gas Caution..................... 46
Exhaust System........................ 213
Exterior Lights......................... 235
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 205
Air Conditioning..................... 256
Engine Fuel......................... 205
Engine Oil.......................... 204
Fluid Capacities.....................241,243
Fluid Leaks............................ 47
Fluid Level Checks
Manual Transmission.................. 221
Four-Way Hazard Flasher................. 172
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 184
Fuel................................. 164
Adding............................. 166
Additives........................... 166
Filler Cap........................... 166
Filter.............................. 205
Octane Rating........................ 164
Fuses................................ 228
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Daytime Running...................... 73
Exterior............................. 73
Exterior Check........................ 47
Fog ................................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 172
Headlights........................... 73
Instrument Cluster..................... 72
Interior...........................71,235
License............................. 238
Lights On Reminder.................... 73
Malfunction Indicator.................. 110
Map Reading......................... 72
Park.............................73,236
Rear Tail............................ 237
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 104
Turn Signal.......................236,237
Loading Vehicle........................ 268
Capacities........................... 168
Tires ............................... 268
Lubrication, Body....................... 211
Maintenance Free Battery................. 207
Maintenance Procedures.................. 201Maintenance Schedules.................. 249
Malfunction Indicator Light............ 110,199
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 189
Manual, Service........................ 263
Manual Transmission.................133,221
Fluid Level Check..................... 221
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 221
Lubricant Selection.................... 221
Marker Lights, Side..................... 236
Master Cylinder........................ 219
Mirrors............................... 66
Electric Powered....................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 66
Exterior Folding....................... 66
Heated.............................. 66
Outside............................. 66
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 68
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........80,157
Mopar Parts........................200,262
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 75
Occupant Restraints...................... 21
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Changing........................174,178
Inflation Pressures.................... 267
Load Capacity....................... 267
Pressure Label....................... 154
Pressure Monitor System.............80,157
Quality Grading...................... 264
Replacement......................... 160
Rotation............................ 162
Safety............................... 47
Sizes............................... 264
Snow Tires.......................... 159
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 160
Tow-Away Alarm.....................18,188
Towing.............................. 185
Disabled Vehicle...................... 185
Trailering........................... 169
Towing Eyes.......................... 186
Traction.............................. 184
Trailer Towing......................... 169
Transmission
Automatic........................135,220
Fluid.............................. 220
Manual..........................133,221Shifting..........................133,134
Transporting Pets........................ 45
Tread Wear Indicators................... 160
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 19
Turn Signals........................... 75
Umbrella Hook......................... 96
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 264
Universal Transmitter..................92,95
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 217
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 168
Vehicle Storage......................... 239
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 17
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 261
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 212
Washing Vehicle........................ 222
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 223
Windows
Power.............................. 20
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