2007 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE check transmission fluid

CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the fluid rec-
ommended by DaimlerChrysler Corporation may
cause deterioration in transmission shift quality
and/or torque converter shudder. Using a transmis-
sion fluid other than that recommended by the
DaimlerChrysler Corporation will result in more
frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to the Rec-
ommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
section for correct fluid type.
Fluid Level Check
Regular automatic transmission fluid level checks and
changes are not required. For this reason the dipstick is
omitted.
If you notice fluid loss or gear shift malfunction, have
your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level.
Fluid and Filter Changes
Automatic transmission fluid and filter should be
changed at 80,000 miles (129,000 km). The fluid is then
filled for life.
NOTE:Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Mainte-
nance Schedules.
Manual Transmission
Selection of Lubricant
No fluid service is required. Use only fluid approved to
MB 236.2. SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting API SL or GF-3,
may be substituted. Refer to the Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants and Genuine Parts section for the correct fluid
type.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug. The fluid
level should be between the bottom of the fill hole and a
point not more than 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) below the
bottom of the hole.
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CAUTION!
Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmission
can cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water
from entering the transmission after checking or
replenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap
is seated properly.
Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Frequency of Fluid Change
Under normal operation conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will give satisfactory lubrication for the life of
the vehicle. Fluid changes are not necessary unless the
lubricant has become contaminated with water. If con-
taminated with water, the fluid should be changed im-
mediately.
Special Additives
Do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. The
only exception to this policy is the use of special dyes toaid in detecting fluid leaks. The use of transmission
sealers should be avoided as this may adversely affect
seals.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body protection requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make
roads passable in snow and ice, and those that are
sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons,
are highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami-
nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated,
extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi-
tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
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REGULAR CHECK-UPS
To maintain the safe operation of your vehicle, it is
recommended that you perform the following tasks on a
regular basis (i.e., weekly or whenever the vehicle is
refueled).
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. See the procedure de-
scribed in Checking Your Engine Oil in the Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel section or under
Engine Oil in the Maintaining Your Vehicle section.
Add oil only when the level is at or below the ADD or
MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
²Inspect wiper blade condition.
²Check operation of lighting systems.
²Inspect tires for unusual wear, damage, and pressure
(at least every 14 days).
²Mechanical assemblies (e.g., engine, transmission, etc.)
- check for leaks.
Once a Month
²
Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder and power steering and add as
needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
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Additional Periodic Maintenance
The following maintenance items should be performed
during the scheduled maintenance nearest the time
elapsed and/or distance shown. Follow the interval that
occurs first.
Every 2 years:
²Inspect body for paint damage.
²Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage
and corrosion.
At approximately every 50,000 miles (80,000 km) or 4
years:
²Check condition of driveshaft flex discs.
²Retighten locking bolts for steering (observe torque).
At approximately every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) or 4
years:
²Replace fuel filter.
²Replace air cleaner filter element.
At approximately 80,000 miles (129,000 km):
²Change 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:
²Replace spark plugs.
Every 100,000 miles (161,000 km) or 5 years:
²Replace 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.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 118
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 239
Adding Fuel.......................... 189
Aiming Headlights...................... 262
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 229
Air Conditioning....................135,232
Air Conditioning Filter................... 280
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 233
Air Conditioning System................. 232
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 176
Airbag................................ 30
Airbag Deployment...................... 36
Airbag Light........................35,123
Airbag Maintenance...................... 46
Airbag On/Off Switch..................43,48
Alignment and Balance.................. 181
Antenna.............................. 134
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 267
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 118
Appearance Care....................... 246
Ashtrays and Lighter..................... 74
Automatic Door Locks.................... 13Automatic Transmission...............149,244
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 245
Fluid Level Check..................... 245
Fluid Type.......................... 244
Special Additives..................... 246
Autostick............................. 152
Ball Joints............................ 234
Battery............................ 119,231
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 85
Belts, Drive........................... 229
Belts, Seat............................. 23
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 235
Brake Assist System...................... 98
Brake, Parking......................... 156
Brake System.......................157,242
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 157
Hoses.............................. 242
Master Cylinder...................... 243
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle . . . 55,166
Bulbs, Light........................... 259
Capacities, Fluid....................... 265
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Defroster, Windshield..................... 56
Disposal
Engine Oil.......................... 228
Door Locks, Automatic................... 13
Drive Belts............................ 229
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 234
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 205
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 102
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)........... 99
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 194
Jump Starting........................ 203
Overheating......................... 194
Towing............................. 206
Emergency Trunk Release................. 20
Emission Control System Maintenance....223,273
Engine
Break-In Recommendations............... 55
Checking Oil Level.................... 225
Compartment........................ 221
Oil .............................225,267Oil Change Interval................... 227
Oil Selection......................... 228
Exhaust Gas Caution..................... 55
Exhaust System........................ 237
Exterior Lights......................... 259
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 229
Air Conditioning..................... 280
Engine Fuel......................... 229
Engine Oil.......................... 228
Fluid Capacities.....................265,267
Fluid Leaks............................ 57
Fluid Level Checks
Manual Transmission.................. 245
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 268
Four-Way Hazard Flasher................. 194
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 206
Fuel................................. 186
Adding............................. 189
Additives........................... 188
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 189
Filter.............................. 229
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Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 24
Light Bulbs........................... 259
Lights
Airbag...........................35,123
Anti-Lock Warning.................... 118
Back-Up............................ 261
Daytime Running...................... 87
Exterior............................. 86
Exterior Check........................ 56
Fog ................................ 87
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 194
Headlights........................... 86
Instrument Cluster..................... 86
Interior...........................85,259
License............................. 262
Lights On Reminder.................... 87
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 124
Map Reading......................... 85
Park.............................86,261
Rear Tail............................ 261
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 118
Turn Signal.......................... 261
Loading Vehicle........................ 172Capacities........................... 191
Tires ............................... 172
Lubrication, Body....................... 235
Maintenance Free Battery................. 231
Maintenance Procedures.................. 225
Maintenance Schedules.................. 273
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................124,223
Manual Override, Convertible Top.......... 211
Manual, Service........................ 286
Manual Transmission.................147,245
Fluid Level Check..................... 245
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 246
Lubricant Selection.................... 245
Marker Lights, Side..................... 261
Master Cylinder (Brakes)................. 243
Mirrors............................... 77
Electric Powered....................... 78
Electric Remote....................... 77
Exterior Folding....................... 77
Heated.............................. 77
Outside............................. 77
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS KeysObtaining Replacement KeysIgnition
Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderGLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK DOOR LOCKS Central Locking SwitchAutomatic Central LockingGeneral Notes On the Central Locking SystemEmergency Unlocking FeatureStart LockoutREMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To Unlock the
DoorsTo Lock The DoorsPanic AlarmTo Use the Panic AlarmGeneral InformationTransmitter Battery ServiceSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM Tow-Away AlarmDECKLID INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE - ROADSTER POWER WINDOWS Power Window Operation With
The Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only)REAR LIFTGATE/DECKLID RELEASE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsSeat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Exhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION To Lower
The TopTo Raise The TopConvertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal ChartCONSOLE FEATURES Storage Compartments (If Equipped)AshtrayCoin HolderPower Outlet/Cigar LighterGlove CompartmentCUPHOLDER (If Equipped) MIRRORS Inside Day/Night MirrorExterior
Mirrors Folding FeatureHeated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)Outside MirrorsPower Remote Control Outside MirrorsVanity Mirrors SEATS Manual Seat Adjustments (If Equipped)Driver Eight-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)Passenger Four-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)
Heated Seats (If Equipped)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD INTERIOR LIGHTS Front Map/Reading LightsBattery Saver FeatureInstrument Panel LightingNightSecurity IlluminationEXTERIOR LIGHTS Headlights and Parking LightsDaytime Running Lights (Where
Applicable)Fog Lights (If Equipped)Standing LightsMULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER Turn SignalsHeadlight Dimmer SwitchPassing LightWindshield Wipers And WasherMist FunctionTELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (if
equipped) REAR SPOILER BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) Synchronizing ESPELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL To Vary The Speed SettingTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedUsing Speed Control On HillsGARAGE DOOR
OPENER (If Equipped) Programming The Universal TransceiverGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing the Universal TransceiverErasing Universal Transceiver ButtonsReprogramming a Single ButtonSecurityUMBRELLA HOOK UNDERSTANDING YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION INFINITY MODULUS AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH SINGLE-DISC CD PLAYER AND GPS NAVIGATION AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH
SINGLE-DISC CD PLAYER INFINITY MODULUS Entertainment SystemsCD Player OperationUser MenuUser Memory (USER - 1, 2, 3)Mono/StereoDriver - L/RTelephone mute characteristicsCOMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE RADIO ANTENNA RADIO OPERATION AND
CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Temperature ControlFan ControlBasic Setting - HeaterBasic Setting - Air ConditionerDust Filter (If Equipped)Operating Tips STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Normal StartingExtremely Cold Weather
(below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingTRANSMISSION SHIFTING Manual Transmission Recommended Shift SpeedsAutomatic Transmission StoppingManeuveringPark PositionReverseNeutralDriveAutoStick Gear selectionGear Ranges
Program mode selector switchEmergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)PARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Synchronizing ESPESP Control switchAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)Brake Pad Break-InPOWER
STEERING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES-GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresRadial-Ply TiresTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsReplacement TiresAlignment
And BalanceTIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (If Equipped) General InformationTIRE CHAINS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Reformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT
in GasolineMaterials Added to FuelSulfur in GasolineADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)VEHICLE LOADING Roof Luggage RackTRAILER TOWING WHAT TO DOIN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS TIREFIT TIRE
REPAIR AND JACKING TIREFITPreparations for JackingJack Location and Instructions JUMP-STARTING THE BATTERY DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing EyesTow-Away Alarm
CONVERTIBLE TOP EMERGENCY OPERATION Relieving Hydraulic PressureOpening a Locked DecklidMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.2L ENGINE ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilIgnition Wiring SystemCrankcase Emission Control SystemMaintenance-Free BatteryAir ConditionerPower Steering FluidChassis LubricationBody LubricationWindshield Wiper Blades
Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield Washer ReservoirExhaust SystemCooling SystemHoses And Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesBrakesAutomatic TransmissionManual TransmissionAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionCONVERTIBLE TOP CARE
WashingGeneral CleaningWeather Strip CareFUSES Underhood Accessory Fuse Block FusesRelay Control Module Fuses Interior Fuses REPLACEMENT BULBSInterior Light BulbsExterior Light BulbsEXTERIOR LIGHT BULB SERVICE HeadlightsFront Turn Signal and
Parking/Standing LightsFront and Rear Sidemarker LightsTail, Stop, Back Up and Turn Signal LightsLicense Plate LightHeadlight AimingVEHICLE STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS Engine
ChassisBodyMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES INTRODUCTION WARRANTY EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES SCOPE OF WORK FOR A SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE SERVICESCOPE OF WORK FOR B SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE SERVICEFSS SYSTEM REGULAR CHECK-UPS Additional Periodic MaintenanceSPECIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS CoolantDust Filter for Heating/Ventilation Replacement (If Equipped)ENGINE OIL CHANGE AND FILTER REPLACEMENT IF
YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE WARRANTY INFORMATION MOPAR PARTS REPORTING
SAFETY DEFECTS In CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX