2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE light

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires for
proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are
present, the cause should be corrected immediately.
NOTE:Use of the air conditioning may cause puddles
of water to form under the vehicle.
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CONTENTS
mConvertible Top Operation.................68
NTo Lower The Top......................70
NTo Raise The Top......................75
NConvertible Top Lamp And Audible Signal
Chart...............................79
mConsole Features........................80
NStorage Compartments (If Equipped)........80
NAshtray.............................82
NCoin Holder..........................83NPower Outlet/Cigar Lighter...............83
NGlove Compartment....................84
mCupholder (If Equipped)..................84
mMirrors...............................85
NInside Day/Night Mirror.................85
NExterior Mirrors Folding Feature...........86
N
Heated Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)...86
NOutside Mirrors.......................86
NPower Remote Control Outside Mirrors......86
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NVanity Mirrors........................88
mSeats.................................88
NManual Seat Adjustments (If Equipped)......89
NDriver Eight-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)....91
NPassenger Four-Way Power Seat (If Equipped) . .92
NHeated Seats (If Equipped)...............92
mTo Open And Close The Hood..............93
mInterior Lights..........................94
NFront Map/Reading Lights...............95
NBattery Saver Feature...................95
NInstrument Panel Lighting................96
NNight Security Illumination...............96mExterior Lights..........................97
NHeadlights And Parking Lights............97
NDaytime Running Lights (Where Applicable) . . .97
NFog Lights (If Equipped).................98
NStanding Lights.......................98
mMultifunction Control Lever................99
NTurn Signals..........................99
NHeadlight Dimmer Switch...............100
NPassing Light........................101
NWindshield Wipers And Washer...........101
NMist Function........................103
mTelescoping Steering Column..............104
mRear Spoiler..........................106
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NOTE:The convertible top switch indicator will light
up and an audible warning will be heard if you start
driving the vehicle without the top fully locked in the
closed position.WARNING!
To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only
with the convertible top either completely closed and
locked, or fully lowered into its storage
compartment.
8. Once the top has been raised and locked, the cargo
compartment divider can be unhooked and folded for-
ward to increase the cargo compartment capacity. Follow
the steps shown on the label affixed to the decklid trim.
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CONSOLE FEATURES
The console has a power outlet/cigar lighter, an ash tray
with a coin holder, a cupholder (if equipped), and the
passenger airbag light. In addition, there are switches to
control the heated seats (if equipped), rear spoiler, elec-
tronic stability program (ESP), hazard flashers, central
locking, rear defroster and towing alarm.
Operating controls for the heating and air conditioning
systems, power windows, power mirrors, convertible top
switch (if equipped), and the automatic transmission
program mode selector switch (if equipped) are also
located in the console.
Storage Compartments (If Equipped)
There is a storage compartment in the console. To open
the storage compartment, lift the lid with the finger
depressions on either side. To close, lower the lid until
the lock engages.
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WARNING!
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about and
injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.
Ashtray
Lightly touch the bottom of the ashtray cover. The
ashtray will open automatically.
To remove the ashtray insert, pull the ashtray past the
detent. Hold both sides of the insert, and pull up. To
install the ashtray, place it in the frame and push down to
engage.
WARNING!
Remove the ashtray only with the vehicle stopped
and the ignition off. Otherwise, the vehicle might
move unexpectedly as a result of unintended contact
with the shift lever.
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Coin Holder
With the ashtray open, folding down the cover plate
reveals the coin holder, which can accommodate nine
coins in various sizes up to a U.S. quarter. The coin slots
are shaped to retain the coins, and the cover plate ensures
that the coins remain in the coin holder.
Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter
The dual-purpose power outlet is located in the console,
next to the passenger airbag off warning light. The power
outlet can accommodate a lighter or electrical accessories
up to a maximum of 15 amps. The outlet is protected by
a 15 amp fuse, located behind the fuse cover on the left
end of the instrument panel.
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The lighter will operate only when the ignition switch is
in the ON/ACC position. It heats up when pushed in and
pops out automatically when ready for use. To preserve
the heating element, do not hold the lighter in the heating
position.
Glove Compartment
To lock the glove compartment, turn the key to the right
and remove. To unlock, turn the key to the left and
remove.
Pull on the handle to open the glove compartment.
CUPHOLDER (If Equipped)
The cupholder is located in the console. To open the
cupholder, gently press downward on the front edge of
the top panel, and then release. The cupholder will open
automatically.When the cupholder is no longer needed, push forward
on the top edge of the door and rotate it down into the
console until it engages.
The cupholder is designed to hold beverage containers
up to 20 oz. (1 L).
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