2006 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE battery

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys................. 9
▫Keys............................... 9
▫Obtaining Replacement Keys..............10
▫Ignition Key Removal...................10
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder................10

Glove Compartment Lock.................11

Door Locks...........................11
▫Central Locking Switch..................12
▫Automatic Central Locking...............13
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General Notes On The Central Locking System..13
▫Emergency Unlocking Feature.............14▫Start Lockout.........................14

Remote Keyless Entry....................14
▫To Unlock The Doors...................14
▫To Lock The Doors.....................15
▫Panic Alarm..........................16
▫To Use The Panic Alarm.................16
▫General Information....................16
▫Transmitter Battery Service...............17

Security Alarm System...................18
▫Tow-Away Alarm......................18

Decklid Internal Emergency Release - Roadster..19
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.
The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key
code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can
be used to order duplicate keys only from an authorized
dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them
in a safe place.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock all the
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
NOTE:To avoid discharging the battery, the key must
be removed from the ignition when the vehicle is parked.
Keys
Included with your vehicle are two remote controls with
folding keys. The remote control operates all locks on the
vehicle, including the locking fuel filler door.
To release the key from the folded position, press the
button. The key unfolds from the fob.
The transmitter for the remote control is located in the
key fob.
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NOTE:The fuel filler door and center console (roadster
only) cannot be locked or unlocked with the central
locking switch.
Automatic Central Locking
The central locking switch also operates the automatic
central locking feature. With the automatic central lock-
ing feature activated, the doors and rear liftgate/decklid
are locked at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15
km/h) or more; however, the fuel filler door remains
unlocked.
To activate this feature, turn the key to the ON/RUN
position and hold the upper portion of the switch for a
minimum of five seconds. To deactivate, turn the key to
the ON/RUN position and hold the lower portion of the
switch for a minimum of five seconds.
NOTE:If the doors are unlocked with the central
locking switch after activating the automatic central
locking feature and neither door is opened, the doors
remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
NOTE:If you attempt to lock the doors with the key in
the ignition and the driver’s door open, the doors will not
lock.
General Notes On the Central Locking System
If the key in the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position, the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with
the remote control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked at any time
with the remote control, it may be necessary to change
the batteries in the remote.
NOTE:To help prevent the vehicle battery from dis-
charging during short periods of inactivity, perform the
following:
1. Make sure that the rear liftgate/decklid, hood and
doors are completely closed.
2. Make sure that remote transmitter is operating and
that the battery is good.
3. Make sure that the hood, rear liftgate/decklid and
door switches are in adjustment.
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Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement Lithium battery is Pana-
sonicCR 2025 or equivalent.
To change the batteries:
•Press release button (2) on the key fob. The key folds
out.
•Press the battery cover (1) in the direction of the arrow.
•Remove the old batteries.
•Insert the new batteries in the direction of the arrow
with the positive symbol facing upwards.
•Replace the battery cover and press on it until you feel
it engage.
NOTE:Only replace the batteries in pairs.
The system may have to be resynchronized if the trans-
mitter is without voltage for several minutes. To synchro-
nize, aim the transmitter eye at the vehicle and briefly
press either the Lock or the Unlock button twice. Within
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WARNING!
If the battery voltage drops below the minimum
threshold at any time, the Trunk Internal Emergency
Release will not function.
WARNING!
The Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not
function during the convertible top operation.
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▫Heated Seats (If Equipped)...............73

To Open And Close The Hood.............74

Interior Lights.........................75
▫Front Map/Reading Lights...............75
▫Battery Saver Feature...................75
▫Instrument Panel Lighting................76
▫Night Security Illumination...............76

Exterior Lights.........................76
▫Headlights And Parking Lights............76
▫Daytime Running Lights (Where Applicable) . . .77
▫Fog Lights (If Equipped).................77
▫Standing Lights.......................77

Multifunction Control Lever...............78
▫Turn Signals..........................78
▫Headlight Dimmer Switch................79
▫Passing Light.........................80▫Windshield Wipers And Washer............80
▫Mist Function.........................81

Telescoping Steering Column..............82

Tire Pressure Monitor System..............83

Rear Spoiler...........................87

Brake Assist System (BAS)................89

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)...........91
▫Synchronizing ESP.....................93

Electronic Speed Control..................94
▫To Vary The Speed Setting................95
▫To Deactivate.........................96
▫To Resume Speed......................96
▫Using Speed Control On Hills.............97

Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)..........97
▫Programming The Universal Transceiver......98
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.....100
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Convertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal Chart
Below is a table containing all of the visual and audible
signals that can be seen or heard during top operation or
if a fault is present.
Visual and Audible
SignalsOperation Mode or Fault
Single audible signal is
heardRoof reaches fully open
position
Roof reaches fully closed
position
Convertible top switch
lamp flashes slowly and a
slow audible beep is
heardDecklid open
Cargo compartment di-
vider not secured in verti-
cal position
Top latched at windshield
header before top cycle
complete
Top unlatched but not
pushed up from wind-
shield header
Vehicle speed greater than
9 mph (15 km/h) while
trying to initiate top op-
eration
Battery voltage less than
10.6 Volts
Convertible top switch
lamp flashes quickly and
a quick audible beep is
heardMaximum hydraulic
pump run-time reached
Power window motor(s)
or rear spoiler inoperative
Vehicle speed greater than
9 mph (15 km/h) during
top operation
Top operation suspended
longer than 10 minutes
Convertible top switch
lamp flashes rapidlyGeneral top control mod-
ule fault
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
A two-position mode selector switch controls the interior
lights located in the overhead console.
The AUTO mode turns the lights on when a door is open
or ajar, or when locking or unlocking the vehicle. AUTO
mode also has a “fade to off” feature. When the doors are
closed or locked, they gradually “fade” off.
The OFF position turns off the interior lights feature.
Front Map/Reading Lights
These lights are located between the sun visors. A single
centrally located switch operates both lights.
Battery Saver Feature
To prevent battery drain if a door is left open or ajar, the
interior lights will turn off automatically after 15 minutes.
After the door is closed, the interior lights will return to
their normal function.
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