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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle) The mirror should be adjusted
with the glare control set in the day position (toward
windshield).
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged to move forward or
rearward to resist damage. The hinges have three detent
positions: full forward, full rearward, and normal.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)
Both outside mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice when
the Rear Window Defroster switch is depressed.
Outside Mirrors
Adjust the outside mirrors to center on the adjacent lane
of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view seen in the
inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they actually are. Relying too much on your
passenger side mirror could cause you to collide
with another vehicle or other object. Use your inside
mirror to judge the size or distance of objects seen in
the convex mirror.
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Power Remote Control Outside Mirrors
The mirrors can be adjusted by using the remote control
located in the console. Rotate the switch to the right to
select the right mirror, rotate to the left to select the left
mirror. Then use the switch to adjust the selected mirror
to the desired direction.
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Using Speed Control On Hills
Your vehicle is equipped with interactive speed control.
This feature activates when driving up or down hills with
the speed control engaged and the driver’s foot off the
accelerator.
WARNING!
Speed control can be dangerous where the system
can’t maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don’t use
speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
For vehicles with automatic transmission:
On a downgrade or an upgrade, downshifting will occur
automatically to allow the engine’s braking power to
maintain the set speed. When more level roadway is
reached, the transmission will automatically upshift to
fifth gear.For vehicles with manual transmission:
The set speed control is switched off when declutching
exceeds four seconds during downshifting. In some
cases, you may have to step on the brake pedal to slow
down sufficiently to achieve the desired speed.
NOTE:On very steep hills, a greater speed loss or gain
may occur. It may be preferable to drive without speed
control.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER (If Equipped)
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand-held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. The transceiver triggers these
devices at the push of a button. The transceiver operates
off your vehicle’s battery and charging system: no bat-
teries are needed.
For additional information on HomeLink, call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
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Tow-Away Alarm
Once the alarm system has been armed, the exterior
vehicle lights will flash and an alarm will sound when
anyone attempts to raise the vehicle for towing. The
alarm will last approximately three minutes in the form
of flashing exterior lights. At the same time, an alarm will
sound for 30 seconds. The alarm will stay on even if the
vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm,
insert the key in the ignition switch or press the transmit
button on the key fob.To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, press
the tow-away alarm switch to turn off the tow-away
alarm before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a
surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train.
To do so, turn the key in the ignition switch to the
OFF/LOCK or ACC positions, or remove key from the
ignition switch. Press the upper half of the tow-away
alarm switch. The indicator light will illuminate briefly.
Then, exit the vehicle and lock with a key or the remote
control. The tow-away alarm remains switched off until
the vehicle is locked again with a key or the remote
control, at which time it is automatically reactivated.
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
18 40 Amp
OrangeElectronic Stability Program
19 40 Amp
OrangePower Window, Front
20 30 Amp
GreenWiper Motor
21 30 Amp
GreenSeat Adjustment Right Side
22 30 Amp
GreenSeat Adjustment Left Side
23 15 Amp
BlueSound Booster (Amplifier)
24 30 Amp
GreenSeat Heater
25 20 Amp
YellowPneumatic Control Unit, Rear
Window Defroster
26 20 Amp
YellowCentral Locking
30 Spare (Coupe)
30 15 Amp
BlueRadio (Roadster)Cavity Fuse Circuits
31 15 Amp
BlueCigar Lighter, Glove Compart-
ment Light
32 15 Amp
BlueWiper, Washer Pump, Headlight
Flasher
33 5 Amp
BeigeResidual Engine Heat Utilization
34 Spare (Coupe)
34 30 Amp
GreenClimate Control (Roadster)
35 15 Amp
BlueRadio Frequency Remote Control,
Hazard Warning Flasher, Instru-
ment Cluster, Residual Engine
Heat Utilization
36 30 Amp
GreenClimate Control (Coupe)
36 5 Amp
BeigeExterior Mirror Adjustment
(Roadster)
37 5 Amp
BeigeCirculating Air, Instrument Clus-
ter, Radio Frequency Remote
Control, Residual Engine Heat
Utilization
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the vehicle and then readjust the headlights to the
original position. If any further adjustments are neces-
sary contact your manufacturer’s dealer. A detailed ser-
vice procedure is contained in the manufacturer’s Service
Manual. Information on purchasing a Service Manual can
be found at the back of this Owner’s Manual.
VEHICLE STORAGE
We recommend that you follow these guidelines before
storing your Crossfire for extended periods.
•Fill the gas tank. This will prevent water condensation
inside the tank. If you plan on storing your vehicle
more than two months, add an anti-oxidant fuel
stabilizer to the gas tank.
•Change the oil to remove any corrosive combustion-
related acids in the crankcase.
•Wash and wax the vehicle to protect the finish.
•Cover the vehicle whenever possible to prevent acci-
dental damage to the finish.
•Store the vehicle in a dry, well-ventilated location.
•If the vehicle will be subjected to freezing tempera-
tures, remove the battery and store it in a dry, well-
ventilated place. If the vehicle is not going to be driven
in the next three weeks, follow the battery recharge
procedure in the Service Manual, then disconnect the
battery at the negative terminal.
CAUTION!
Use care when disconnecting the remote positive
cable. It is connected to the battery and can short out
to any metal on the vehicle. Always tape or wrap the
exposed cable end to prevent electrical shorts.
Disconnecting the battery causes the engine control sys-
tem to lose memory of some “learned” functions. The
engine may run rough when first started after a battery
disconnect until the control module “relearns” these
functions.
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Mopar Parts........................208,269
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 78
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Oil, Engine........................... 209
Change Interval...................... 211
Checking........................... 209
Disposal............................ 212
Filter.............................. 212
Materials Added to.................... 212
Recommendation..................... 212
Oil Filter, Selection...................... 212
Onboard Diagnostic System............206,207
Overheating, Engine..................... 178
Owner’s Manual....................... 270
Paint Care............................ 230
Parking Brake......................... 148
Passing Light........................... 80
Pets.................................. 46
Pets, Transporting....................... 46
Power
Outlet.............................. 65Steering.........................158,217
Steering, Checking.................... 217
Windows............................ 21
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 28
Program Mode Selector Switch............. 147
Programming Transmitters.............100,101
Radial Ply Tires........................ 162
Radio Antenna......................... 127
Radio Operation....................... 128
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 119
Rear Liftgate........................... 22
Rear Spoiler............................ 87
Reformulated Gasoline................... 171
Refrigerant............................ 216
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 14
Replacement Tires...................... 163
Reporting Safety Defects................. 269
Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST) . . . 132,133
Restraints, Child........................ 40
Restraints, Infant........................ 40
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rotation, Tires......................... 169
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