▫ESP Control Switch....................143
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............144
▫Brake Pad Break-In....................147
Power Steering........................147
Ti re s................................148
▫Tire Pressure.........................148
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................149
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................151
▫Tire Spinning........................151
▫Tire Pressure Monitor System.............151
▫Tire Chains..........................153
▫Original Equipment Tires................153
▫Snow Tires..........................154
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................155▫Replacement Tires.....................155
▫Tire Rotation Recommendations...........156
▫Alignment And Balance.................157
Fuel Requirements.....................158
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................158
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............158
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................159
▫Materials Added To Fuel................159
▫Sulfur In Gasoline.....................159
Adding Fuel..........................160
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............160
Vehicle Loading.......................162
▫Roof Luggage Rack....................162
Trailer Towing........................163
128 STARTING AND OPERATING
VEHICLE LOADING
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is in the
following chart and on the tire pressure label attached to
the driver door pillar.
Vehicle Loading Capacities
Front Seat Occupants....................... 2
Cargo Capacity (with two persons).... 115lbs. (52 kg)
Rated Vehicle Capacity............ 415lbs. (188 kg)
Roof Luggage Rack
Convertible Top Vehicles
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the convertible top, DO NOT
carry any loads on the convertible top.
Coupe Vehicles
External racks do not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure that the total occupant
and luggage load inside the vehicle, plus the load on the
roof luggage rack, do not exceed the rated vehicle capac-
ity. The maximum recommended roof load for your
vehicle is 110 lbs. (50 kg).
CAUTION!
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof luggage rack
which may come in contact with the roof panel.
The load should be secured and placed on top of
the rack, not directly on the roof. If it is necessary
to place some part of the load on the roof, place a
blanket or some other protection between the load
and the roof surface.
•To avoid damage to the roof luggage rack and
vehicle, do not exceed the rated load capacity of
your roof luggage rack system maximum load
capacity. Always distribute heavy loads as evenly
as possible and secure the load appropriately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield, such
as wood panels or surfboards, should be carefully
secured to both the front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof
luggage rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward loads.
This is especially true on large flat loads and may
result in damage to the cargo or your vehicle.
162 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the roof
luggage rack“Cautions”when carrying cargo on
your roof rack.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing with your Crossfire is not recommended.
STARTING AND OPERATING 163
5
