2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE SRT Owners Manual

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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 102
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 209
Adding Fuel.......................... 160
Aiming Headlights...................... 231
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 199
Air Conditioning....................120,202
Air Conditioning Filter................... 248
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 203
Air Conditioning System................. 202
Air Pressure, Tires...................148,149
Airbag................................ 29
Airbag Deployment...................... 33
Airbag Light........................32,107
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Airbag On/Off Switch..................36,41
Alignment and Balance.................. 157
Antenna.............................. 119
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 235
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 102
Appearance Care....................... 215
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 13
Automatic Transmission...............131,214Fluid and Filter Changes................ 214
Fluid Level Check..................... 214
Fluid Type.......................... 214
Autostick............................. 134
Ball Joints............................ 204
Battery............................103,201
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 73
Belts, Drive........................... 199
Belts, Seat............................. 22
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 204
Brake Assist System...................... 82
Brake, Parking......................... 138
Brake System.......................139,211
Anti-Lock........................... 139
Hoses.............................. 212
Master Cylinder...................... 213
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . 46,147
Bulbs, Light........................... 228
Capacities, Fluid....................... 233
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 162
Carbon Monoxide Warning................ 47
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Cargo Compartment
Capacity............................ 162
Catalytic Converter..................... 200
CD Player.......................... 111,115
Chains, Tire........................... 153
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 167
Charging System Light................... 103
Checks, Safety.......................... 47
Child Restraint......................... 39
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 45
Cigar Lighter........................... 65
Circuit Breakers........................ 221
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 158
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 218
Headlights.......................... 218
Climate Control........................ 120
Coin Holder........................... 64
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 119
Console............................... 62
Contract, Service....................... 252
Converter, Catalytic..................... 170
Convertible............................ 52Convertible Top......................... 52
Convertible Top Maintenance.............. 219
Convertible Top Manual Override.......... 182
Coolant...........................209,248
Cooling System........................ 208
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 209
Coolant Level........................ 208
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 209
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 208
Points to Remember................... 210
Pressure Cap........................ 210
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 211
Selection of Coolant................... 209
Corrosion Protection.................... 215
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 201
Cup Holder............................ 65
Customer Assistance.................... 250
Cylinders, Lock........................ 205
Dealer Service......................... 194
Deck Lid.............................. 19
Defroster, Windshield..................... 48
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Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 198
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Drive Belts............................ 199
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 204
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................151,176
Electronic Speed Control.................. 86
Electronic Stability Program................ 83
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 166
Jump Starting........................ 174
Overheating......................... 166
Towing............................. 178
Emergency Trunk Release................. 19
Emission Control System Maintenance....193,241
Engine
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 195
Compartment........................ 191
Oil .............................195,235Oil Change Interval................... 197
Oil Selection......................... 198
Exhaust Gas Caution..................... 47
Exhaust System........................ 207
Exterior Lights......................... 228
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 199
Air Conditioning..................... 248
Engine Fuel......................... 199
Engine Oil.......................... 198
Fluid Capacities.....................233,235
Fluid Leaks............................ 48
Four-Way Hazard Flasher................. 166
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 177
Fuel................................. 158
Adding............................. 160
Additives........................... 159
Filler Cap........................... 160
Filter.............................. 199
Octane Rating........................ 158
Fuses................................ 221
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Garage Door Opener..................... 89
GasCap .............................. 160
Gasoline............................. 235
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 158
Gear Ratios........................... 233
Glass Cleaning......................... 218
Glove Compartment..................... 65
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 166
Headlights
Aiming............................. 231
Cleaning............................ 218
Dimmer Switch....................... 76
Heater............................... 120
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 204
Hood Release.......................... 71
Hoses................................ 211
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Wiring System....................... 201
Illuminated Entry....................... 73
Infant Restraint......................... 40Inside Rearview Mirror................... 66
Instrument Cluster....................... 97
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 96
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 218
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 219
Interior Appearance Care................. 217
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 172
Jack Operation......................... 167
Jump Starting......................... 174
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 14
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 29
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
Light Bulbs........................... 228
Lights
Airbag...........................32,107
Anti-Lock Warning.................... 102
Back-Up............................ 230
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Daytime Running...................... 74
Exterior............................. 74
Exterior Check........................ 48
Fog ................................ 74
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 166
Headlights........................... 74
Instrument Cluster..................... 73
Interior...........................72,228
License............................. 230
Lights On Reminder.................... 74
Malfunction Indicator.................. 108
Map Reading......................... 73
Park.............................74,229
Rear Tail............................ 230
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 103
Turn Signal.......................229,230
Loading Vehicle........................ 261
Capacities........................... 162
Tires ............................... 261
Lubrication, Body....................... 204
Maintenance Free Battery................. 201
Maintenance Procedures.................. 195Maintenance Schedules.................. 241
Malfunction Indicator Light............108,193
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 182
Manual, Service........................ 255
Manual Transmission.................... 131
Marker Lights, Side..................... 229
Master Cylinder........................ 213
Mirrors............................... 66
Electric Powered....................... 68
Electric Remote....................... 67
Exterior Folding....................... 67
Heated.............................. 67
Outside............................. 67
Rearview............................ 66
Vanity.............................. 69
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........80,151
Mopar Parts........................194,254
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 75
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Oil, Engine........................... 195
Change Interval...................... 197
Checking........................... 195
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Disposal............................ 198
Filter.............................. 198
Materials Added to.................... 198
Recommendation..................... 198
Oil Filter, Selection...................... 198
Onboard Diagnostic System............192,193
Overheating, Engine..................... 166
Owner’s Manual....................... 255
Paint Care............................ 215
Parking Brake......................... 138
Passing Light........................... 77
Pets.................................. 46
Pets, Transporting....................... 46
Power
Outlet.............................. 65
Steering.........................147,203
Steering, Checking.................... 203
Windows............................ 21
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 28
Program Mode Selector Switch............. 136
Programming Transmitters...............92,93Radial Ply Tires........................ 151
Radio Antenna......................... 119
Radio Operation........................ 119
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 111
Rear Liftgate........................... 22
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 236
Reformulated Gasoline................... 158
Refrigerant............................ 203
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 14
Replacement Tires...................... 155
Reporting Safety Defects................. 254
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST)...... 125
Restraints, Child........................ 39
Restraints, Infant........................ 40
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rotation, Tires......................... 156
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 47
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 48
Safety Tips............................. 47
Schedule, Maintenance................... 241
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Seat Belts.............................. 22
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Extender............................ 28
Inspection........................... 47
Maintenance......................... 219
Operating Instructions.................. 25
Reminder........................... 103
Seats................................. 69
Cleaning............................ 217
Service Assistance...................... 250
Service Contract........................ 252
Service Manuals........................ 255
Shift Speeds........................... 131
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 176
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 153
Snow Tires............................ 154
Soft Top............................... 52
Spark Plugs........................... 199
Specifications.......................... 233
Standing Lights......................... 75
Starting.............................. 129
Cold Weather........................ 129
Emergency (Jump Starting).............. 174Engine Fails to Start................... 130
Steering
Linkage............................ 204
Power............................. 147
Storage.............................. 231
Storage Bin............................ 62
Stuck, Freeing......................... 177
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 159
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 29
Telescoping Steering Column............... 79
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......... 167
Theft Alarm............................ 17
Theft System........................... 17
TIREFIT.............................. 167
Tires .............................148,256
Air Pressure......................... 149
Alignment.......................... 157
Balancing........................... 157
Chains............................. 153
Changing........................167,172
Inflation Pressures.................... 260
Load Capacity....................... 260
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