2008 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE battery

NGeneral Information....................19
NTransmitter Battery Service...............20
mSecurity Alarm System....................21
NTow-Away Alarm......................21
mDecklid Internal Emergency Release - Roadster . . .22
mPower Windows........................24
NPower Window Operation With The
Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only)......25
mRear Liftgate/Decklid Release...............25
mOccupant Restraints......................26
NLap/Shoulder Belts.....................27NSeat Belts And Pregnant Women............32
NSeat Belt Extender......................32
NSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .33
NChild Restraint........................52
mEngine Break-In Recommendations...........61
mSafety Tips............................61
NExhaust Gas..........................61
NSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle..............................62
NPeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle....................63
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with
either side up.
The authorized 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 authorized 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.
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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.
Perform the quick system check which follows: Use the
remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the parking lamps
flash three times, the system is operating properly. If not,
there is a problem with a switch or the system. See your
authorized dealer for service.
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Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement Lithium battery is Pana-
sonictCR2025 or equivalent.
To change the batteries:
²Press release button (2) on the key Fob. The key folds
out.
²Press the battery cover (1) in the direction of the arrow.
²Remove the old batteries.
²Insert the new batteries in the direction of the arrow
with the positive symbol facing upwards.
²Replace the battery cover and press on it until you feel
it engage.
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the trunk, the decklid can be easily opened by pulling on
the glow-in-the-dark handle attached to the decklid
latching mechanism. See image below.
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk by
climbing into the trunk from outside. Always close
the decklid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape.
If trapped in the trunk, children can die from suffo-
cation or heat stroke.
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 func-
tion during the convertible top operation.
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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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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 Au-
dible
SignalsOperation Mode or Fault
Single audible sig-
nal 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 divider not se-
cured in vertical position
Top latched at windshield header
before top cycle complete
Top unlatched but not pushed up
from windshield header
Vehicle speed greater than 9 mph (15
km/h) while trying to initiate top
operation
Battery voltage less than 10.6 Volts
Convertible top
switch lamp
flashes quickly
and a quick au-
dible 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 module fault
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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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