2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE transmission fluid

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 263
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 111
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 223
Adding Fuel.......................... 173
Aiming Headlights...................... 246
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 213
Air Conditioning....................128,216
Air Conditioning Filter................... 264
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 216
Air Conditioning System................. 216
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 160
Airbag................................ 29
Airbag Deployment...................... 33
Airbag Light........................32,116
Airbag Maintenance...................... 39
Airbag On/Off Switch..................37,41
Alignment and Balance.................. 165
Antenna.............................. 127
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 251
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 111
Appearance Care....................... 230
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 64
Automatic Door Locks.................... 13
Automatic Transmission...............141,228Fluid and Filter Changes................ 228
Fluid Level Check..................... 228
Fluid Type.......................... 228
Special Additives..................... 229
Autostick............................. 145
Ball Joints............................ 218
Battery............................ 112,215
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 75
Belts, Drive........................... 213
Belts, Seat............................. 22
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 218
Brake Assist System...................... 89
Brake, Parking......................... 148
Brake System.......................150,225
Anti-Lock........................... 150
Hoses.............................. 226
Master Cylinder...................... 227
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . 47,158
Bulbs, Light........................... 243
Capacities, Fluid....................... 249
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 175
282 INDEX

Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 212
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Drive Belts............................ 213
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 218
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 189
Electronic Speed Control.................. 94
Electronic Stability Program................ 91
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 178
Jump Starting........................ 187
Overheating......................... 178
Towing............................. 191
Emergency Trunk Release................. 19
Emission Control System Maintenance....207,257
Engine
Break-In Recommendations............... 47
Checking Oil Level.................... 209
Compartment........................ 205
Oil .............................209,251
Oil Change Interval................... 211Oil Selection......................... 212
Exhaust Gas Caution..................... 47
Exhaust System........................ 221
Exterior Lights......................... 243
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 213
Air Conditioning..................... 264
Engine Fuel......................... 213
Engine Oil.......................... 212
Fluid Capacities.....................249,251
Fluid Leaks............................ 48
Fluid Level Checks
Manual Transmission.................. 229
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 252
Four-Way Hazard Flasher................. 178
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 190
Fuel................................. 171
Adding............................. 173
Additives........................... 172
Filler Cap........................... 173
Filter.............................. 213
Octane Rating........................ 171
284 INDEX

Lights
Airbag...........................32,116
Anti-Lock Warning.................... 111
Back-Up............................ 245
Daytime Running...................... 77
Exterior............................. 76
Exterior Check........................ 48
Fog ................................ 77
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 178
Headlights........................... 76
Instrument Cluster..................... 76
Interior...........................75,243
License............................. 246
Lights On Reminder.................... 77
Malfunction Indicator.................. 117
Map Reading......................... 75
Park.............................76,245
Rear Tail............................ 245
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 111
Turn Signal.......................... 245
Loading Vehicle........................ 276
Capacities........................... 175
Tires ............................... 276Lubrication, Body....................... 218
Maintenance Free Battery................. 215
Maintenance Procedures.................. 209
Maintenance Schedules.................. 257
Malfunction Indicator Light............ 117,207
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 195
Manual, Service........................ 270
Manual Transmission.................139,229
Fluid Level Check..................... 229
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 229
Lubricant Selection.................... 229
Marker Lights, Side..................... 245
Master Cylinder........................ 227
Mirrors............................... 67
Electric Powered....................... 68
Electric Remote....................... 67
Exterior Folding....................... 67
Heated.............................. 67
Outside............................. 67
Rearview............................ 67
Vanity.............................. 69
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........83,165
286 INDEX

Alignment.......................... 165
Chains............................. 167
Changing........................180,184
General Information................... 159
High Speed......................... 161
Inflation Pressures.................160,275
Load Capacity....................... 275
Pressure Monitor System.............83,165
Quality Grading...................... 271
Radial............................. 162
Replacement......................... 163
Rotation............................ 169
Safety............................48,159
Sizes............................... 271
Snow Tires.......................... 168
Spinning............................ 162
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 163
Tow-Away Alarm.....................18,194
Towing.............................. 191
Disabled Vehicle...................... 191
Trailering........................... 176
Towing Eyes.......................... 192
Traction.............................. 190Trailer Towing......................... 176
Transmission
Automatic........................141,228
Fluid.............................. 228
Manual..........................139,229
Shifting..........................139,140
Transporting Pets........................ 46
Tread Wear Indicators................... 163
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 19
Turn Signals........................... 78
Umbrella Hook........................ 102
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 271
Universal Transmitter..................98,101
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 225
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 175
Vehicle Storage......................... 247
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 18
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 269
INDEX 289
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