2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE battery

Check the battery every four to six weeks to ensure that
the voltage is above 12.4 volts. Voltage will drop more
rapidly in hot temperatures. If battery voltage drops
below 12.4 volts, follow the battery recharge procedure in
the Service Manual.
²Check that the radiator coolant level of protection is to
at least -20ÉF (-29ÉC).
²Block the wheels. Do not apply the parking brake.
²Make sure that all tires are inflated to the optimum
pressure.
²Cut blocks of plywood about the same size of the tires.
Cover each block with indoor/outdoor carpeting and
place them between the tires and concrete. This will
prevent tire flat spotting.
²For long term storage, remove the tires and put the
vehicle up on blocks. Stack the tires on plywood and
cover with a tarp to prevent flat spotting.
²Move the wiper blades away from the windshield.
NOTE:To help prevent the battery from discharging
during shorter periods of inactivity, perform the follow-
ing:
1. Make sure that the rear liftgate/decklid, hood, and
doors are completely closed.
2. Make sure that the remote transmitter is operating and
that the battery is good.
3. Make sure that the hood, rear liftgate and door
switches are in adjustment.
4. Use the remote transmitter to set the alarm.
312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Depending on operating conditions through-
out the year, a clock symbol may appear next to
the service symbol. When this occurs, the next
service is calculated and displayed in days
remaining before the next service is required.
You should have the maintenance performed within the
stated time period or distance.
Following a completed A or B service your authorized
dealer sets the counter to 7,000 mi (Canada: 11,000 km).
NOTE:When disconnecting vehicle battery for one or
more days at a time, such days will not be counted. Any
such days not counted by FSS can be added by your
authorized dealer.
The interval between services is determined by the type
of vehicle operation. Driving at extreme speeds, and coldstarts combined with short distance driving in which the
engine does not reach normal operating temperature,
reduce the interval between services.
Regardless of the service interval determined by your
FSS, the scheduled services as posted in this manual must
be followed to properly care for your vehicle.
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.
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At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. See the procedure
described in Checking Your Engine Oil in the Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel section or under En-
gine 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
²Inspect 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.
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.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 134
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 282
Adding Fuel........................... 225
Aiming Headlights....................... 310
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 269
Air Conditioning.....................155,273
Air Conditioning Filter.................... 329
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 273
Air Conditioning System.................. 273
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 208
Airbag................................ 33
Airbag Deployment....................... 40
Airbag Light.........................38,140
Airbag Maintenance....................... 50
Airbag On/Off Switch...................47,53
Alignment and Balance................... 214
Antenna.............................. 154
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................ 315
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 134Appearance Care........................ 290
Ashtrays and Lighter...................... 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 15
Automatic Transmission................174,288
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 289
Fluid Level Check...................... 288
Fluid Type........................... 288
Special Additives...................... 290
Autostick............................. 178
Ball Joints............................. 275
Battery............................135,271
Saving Feature (Protection)................ 95
Belts, Drive............................ 268
Belts, Seat.............................. 26
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 276
B-Pillar Location........................ 203
Brake Assist System...................... 108
Brake, Parking.......................... 185
342 INDEX

Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 27
Life of Tires............................ 212
Light Bulbs............................ 305
Lights
Airbag............................38,140
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 134
Back-Up............................. 308
Daytime Running....................... 97
Exterior.............................. 97
Exterior Check......................... 63
Fog ................................. 98
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 232
Headlights............................ 97
Instrument Cluster...................... 96
Interior...........................94,305
License............................. 309
Lights On Reminder..................... 97
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 141
Map Reading.......................... 95Park.............................97,307
Rear Tail............................ 308
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 135
Turn Signal........................307,308
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 227
Tires ............................... 203
Lubrication, Body....................... 276
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 271
Maintenance Procedures................... 264
Maintenance Schedules.................... 322
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 141,262
Manual Override, Convertible Top............ 249
Manual, Service......................... 338
Manual Transmission..................171,289
Fluid Level Check...................... 289
Frequency of Fluid Change............... 290
Lubricant Selection..................... 289
INDEX 347
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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) - AirbagChild 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 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
NSTRUMENT 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 Control
Fan 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 RangesProgram mode selector switchEmergency Operation (Limp Home
Mode)DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Traction DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterPARKING 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 LOADING AND TIRE PRESSURETIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation PressuresTire Pressures For High Speed OperationRadial-Ply TiresTire Spinning
Tread Wear IndicatorsLife Of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceTIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM 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 DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING
FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR AND JACKING TIREFITPreparations for JackingJack Location and Instructions JUMP-STARTING THEBATTERY FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing EyesTow-Away
AlarmCONVERTIBLE 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 AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilIgnition Wiring SystemCrankcase Emission Control SystemMaintenance-Free BatteryAir ConditionerPower Steering FluidChassis LubricationBody LubricationWindshield
Wiper BladesWindshield 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 BULBS Interior 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 AimingVEHICLESTORAGE SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
EngineChassisBodyMAINTENANCE 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 Chrysler Motors LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada
Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.