2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE convertible

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!
²To 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.
²To 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.
²Long 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.
²Travel 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.
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CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................232
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................232
mTIREFIT Tire Repair And Jacking............234
NTIREFIT............................234
NPreparations For Jacking................237
NJack Location And Instructions............239
mJump-Starting The Battery.................241mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................244
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................245
NTowing Eyes.........................247
NTow-Away Alarm.....................248
mConvertible Top Emergency Operation........249
NRelieving Hydraulic Pressure.............250
NOpening a Locked Decklid...............256
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vehicle is immediately lowered. To cancel the alarm,
insert the key in the ignition switch or press the TRANS-
MIT 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.
CONVERTIBLE TOP EMERGENCY OPERATION
If the convertible top cannot be closed using the convert-
ible top switch, check the following:
²Is the decklid closed properly?
²Is there sufficient battery voltage? Start the engine if
necessary.
²Is the rear cargo compartment divider secured in the
vertical position?
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If the power convertible top operation does not function
properly, you can close the convertible top manually.
NOTE:The multifunction tool from the glovebox is
required for this job.CAUTION!
Manually closing the convertible top is a complicated
and technically demanding procedure. Closing the
convertible top manually should be performed with
great care by two people. Close the convertible top
manually in emergency cases only. Otherwise, visit
an authorized DaimlerChrysler dealer.
Relieving Hydraulic Pressure
NOTE:The hydraulic pressure must be relieved before
the top can manually be raised or lowered.
1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.
2. Push down on the convertible top switch and hold in
that position.
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3. Turn the ignition OFF and continue to push down on
the switch for five seconds.
4. After five seconds the hydraulic system pressure will
be relieved.
WARNING!
It is important that a second person assist you to close
the convertible top manually to prevent injuries.
1. Lower the windows and open the doors.
2. Turn the ignition key OFF.
CAUTION!
Ensure that the decklid is closed while raising the
convertible top manually to prevent the possibility of
contact between the decklid and the tonneau cover.
WARNING!
Do not place your hands near the convertible top
frame, upper windshield area, or the convertible top
storage compartment while the convertible top is
being raised and locked. Serious personal injury may
occur.
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3. Unlock the storage compartment by placing the tool
on the bolt between the backrest and the tonneau cover.
Turn the wrench in the direction of the arrow to its stop
and remove the tool.
4. Open the tonneau cover and secure it in the upright
position.5. Pull up hard on the upper section of the convertible
top to move it out of its storage compartment.
NOTE:Do not let go of the convertible top as it may fall
back into the convertible top storage compartment.
6. Move the convertible top toward the windshield
header.
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WARNING!
Do not place your hands in the convertible top frame
areas. Serious personal injury may occur.
7. Do not place the convertible top frame onto wind-
shield header.
8. Place the rear window section of the convertible top in
its vertical position.
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9. Close the tonneau cover by placing hands near the
edges (arrows) and slowly lowering it. The tonneau cover
must lock in the first notch of the compartment cover
catch.10. Lock the convertible top storage compartment by
placing the tool on the bolt between the backrest and the
tonneau cover. Turn the wrench in the direction of the
arrow to its stop and remove the tool.
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