2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE flat tire

Your Flexible Service System (FSS) — see Understanding
Your Instrument Panel section — should give you an
exact indication of when your vehicle should be sched-
uled for service and which schedule to follow.
Additional Periodic Maintenanceitems should also be
performed beyond the items listed in the following charts
to assure the optimum performance of your Crossfire.
SCOPE OF WORK FOR “A” SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Oil Change
•Change oil and replace filter
Maintenance
•Lubricate hood hinges, latch, and secondary latch
•Reset FSS Display
Function Check
•Horn, hazard warning flashers, turn signals, and indi-
cator lamps
•Headlamps and exterior lighting
•Windshield wipers and washer system
Inspection
•Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
•Check tires for damage and general condition
•Check tire inflation pressures and correct if necessary
Fluid Levels
Check fluid levels for the following systems and correct if
necessary. Should there be a loss of fluid that cannot be
explained by regular use, trace and eliminate the cause.
•Engine cooling system (check corrosion inhibitor/
antifreeze)
•Hydraulic brake system
•Power steering system
•Windshield washer system
250 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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A
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N
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N
A
N
C
E
S
C
H
E
D
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SCOPE OF WORK FOR “B” SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Oil Change
•Change oil and replace filter
Maintenance
•Rotate tires
•Replace dust filter
•Lubricate hood hinges, latch, and secondary latch
•Reset FSS Display
Function Check
•Horn, hazard warning flashers, turn signals, and indi-
cator lamps
•Headlamps and exterior lighting
•Windshield wipers and washer system
•Check seat belts for damage and proper function
•Test hydraulic brakes and check parking brake func-
tionInspection
•Check front and rear brake pads for lining thickness
•Check condition of front and rear brake discs
•Check tires for damage and general condition
•Check tire inflation pressures and correct if necessary
•Check major underbody components for leakage or
damage (if there are signs of leakage, determine cause
and repair)
•Check condition of front axle ball joints and rubber
boots
•Check condition of steering components and rubber
boots
•Check underhood components for leakage or damage
(if there are signs of leakage determine cause and
repair)
•Check condition of accessory drive belt
•Check headlamp aiming, adjust if necessary
•Check windshield wiper blades, replace if necessary
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 251
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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.
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire
however the date code may only be on one side. Tires
with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including
date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire.Look for the TIN on the outboard side of black sidewall
tires as mounted on the vehicle. If the TIN is not found on
the outboard side then you will find it on the inboard side
of the tire.
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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. the total weight your vehicle can carry
3. the tire size designed for your vehicle
4. the cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear and
spare tires.
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.
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Carbon Monoxide Warning................ 46
Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 168
Catalytic Converter..................... 206
CD Player......................... 112,116
Chains, Tire........................... 158
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 174
Charging System Light................... 104
Checks, Safety.......................... 46
Child Restraint......................... 39
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 44
Cigar Lighter........................... 64
Circuit Breakers........................ 228
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 164
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 225
Headlights.......................... 225
Climate Control........................ 121
Coin Holder........................... 64
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 120
Console............................... 61
Contract, Service....................... 260
Converter, Catalytic..................... 177Convertible............................ 52
Convertible Top......................... 52
Convertible Top Maintenance.............. 226
Convertible Top Manual Override.......... 189
Coolant...........................215,256
Cooling System........................ 214
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 215
Coolant Level........................ 214
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 215
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 215
Points to Remember................... 216
Pressure Cap........................ 216
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 217
Selection of Coolant................... 215
Corrosion Protection.................... 222
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 207
Cup Holder............................ 65
Customer Assistance.................... 258
Cylinders, Lock........................ 211
Dealer Service......................... 200
Deck Lid.............................. 19
Defroster, Windshield..................... 47
INDEX 275
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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
INDEX 281
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