Chrysler Crossfire (2008 year). Instruction — part 9

change the time. Pull out the knob and turn it to the left
for hour adjustment; pull out the knob and turn it to the
right for minute adjustment.

Time is set five seconds after adjusting the minute setting.

20. Trip Odometer, Flexible Service System (FSS)
Indicator
This display shows the distance traveled since last reset.

To reset:

• Press the button to the left of the display once (with

the key in the ON/RUN position).

• Press the button twice (with the key removed or in

the OFF/LOCK or ACC position).

21. Main Odometer, Flexible Service System (FSS)
This shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the

correct distance that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after service so that the correct distance can be
determined.

22. Push Button for Activating the Instrument Cluster,
Intensity of Instrument Lights, for Resetting Trip
Odometer and Flexible Service System (FSS) Indicator
Press the knob/button to illuminate the display. To vary
the intensity of the instrument cluster lights, rotate the
knob/button.

To reset the trip odometer, press the knob/button once
with the key in the ON/RUN position. Press the knob/
button twice with the key removed or in the OFF/LOCK
or ACC position.

The FSS permits a flexible service schedule that is directly
related to the operating conditions of the vehicle.

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There are two symbols which will appear in the
main odometer display field prior to the next
suggested service. This symbol represents Ser-
vice A.
This second symbol represents Service B.

Depending on operating conditions through-
out the year, the next service is calculated and
displayed next to this symbol in days remain-
ing before the next service is required.
Likewise, the next service may be calculated
and displayed next to this symbol as distance
remaining before the next service is required.

The counter can also be reset by any individual after the
indicated service has been performed. To do so:

1. Turn key to the ON/RUN position.

2. Within one second press the knob/button twice.

3. The present status for days or distance is displayed.
Within 10 seconds turn the key to OFF/LOCK.

4. Press and hold the knob/button, while turning the
key to ON/RUN again. The present status for days or
distance is displayed once more. Continue to hold the
knob/button.

After approximately 10 seconds, a signal sounds and
the display shows 7,000 mi (Canada: 11 000 km) for
approximately 10 seconds.

5. Release the knob/button.

If the FSS counter was inadvertently reset, have an
authorized dealer correct it.

The message is displayed for approximately 10 seconds
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driving when reaching the service warning threshold. It
can be canceled instructionly by pressing the knob/button.

Once the suggested term has passed, the message plus
either the symbol for Service A or the symbol for Service
B preceded by a – (minus symbol) blinks for approxi-
mately 30 seconds and a signal sounds every time when
turning the key to the ON/RUN position.

The FSS display can also be called up for approximately
10 seconds with the display illuminated by pressing the
knob/button twice within one second.

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 cold
starts combined with short distance driving in which the
engine does not reach normal operating temperature,
reduce the interval between services.

However you choose to set your reference numbers, the
scheduled services as posted in the Service Booklet must
be followed to properly care for your vehicle.

23. Outside Temperature Display
The temperature display is located on the left side of the
instrument cluster, below the fuel and engine tempera-
ture gauges.

The sensor for the outside temperature indicator is
located in the front fascia area. Due to its location, the
sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during
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the displayed temperature can only be verified by com-
parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not
by comparison to external displays (e.g., bank signs, etc.).

Adaptation to ambient temperature takes place in steps
and depends on the prevailing driving conditions (stop-
and- go or moderate, constant driving) and amount of
temperature change.

WARNING!

The outside temperature indicator is not designed to
serve as an ice-warning device and is unsuitable for
that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the
freezing point do not guarantee that the road surface
is free of ice.

24. Airbag Light

The operational readiness of the airbag system
is verified by the airbag indicator light in the
instrument cluster when turning the key in the
ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN posi-

tion. If no fault is detected, the light will go out after
approximately four seconds. After the lamp goes out, the
system continues to monitor the components and cir-
cuitry of the airbag system and will indicate a malfunc-
tion by coming on again.

The light will come on and remain on for four seconds as
a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON.
If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If
the light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer.

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WARNING!

In the event a malfunction of the airbag is indicated,
the airbag may not be operational. For your safety, we
strongly recommend that you visit an authorized
dealer immediately to have the system checked;
otherwise the airbag may not be activated when
needed in an accident, which could result in serious
or fatal injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in injury.

25. Telescoping Wheel Indicator Light

With the key in the ignition and turned to the
ON/RUN position, the indicator light in the
instrument cluster comes on. It should go out
when the engine is running. If the indicator

light does not go out after starting the engine, the
telescoping steering column is not locked properly.

WARNING!

Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly
locked the steering column.

26. Check Engine Light

This light is part of an Onboard Diagnostic
system that monitors the emissions and engine

control systems. If a problem is detected in one of these
systems, the Check Engine light will come on. The light
comes on and stays on briefly as a bulb check when the
ignition is first turned ON.

Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, or
poor fuel quality may illuminate the light after the engine
is started. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time you
refuel.

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If the Check Engine light remains on continuously and
the vehicle is driving normally, you may still drive the
vehicle. In most situations, the vehicle will not require
towing. However, we recommend that you have the
system checked at an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

If the vehicle is not driving normally, and the Check
Engine light flashes or remains on continuously, it is an
alert to serious conditions that could lead to loss of power
or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should
be serviced at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

27. Brake Wear Indicator Light

With the key in the ignition and turned to the
ON/RUN position, the brake wear indicator
light comes on. The light goes out when the
engine is running.

If the indicator light comes on during braking, this
indicates the brake pads are worn down.

Have the brake system checked at your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.

28. Oil Level Indicator Light

With the key in the ignition switch turned to
the ON/RUN position, the oil level indicator
light comes on. It should go out immediately
when the engine is running. If the light does

not go out, or comes on while driving, the engine oil level
has dropped to approximately the minimum mark on the
dipstick.

CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL

A sensor in the oil pan allows oil level to be checked
without opening the hood. It provides an accurate mea-
surement of oil level, whereas the low engine oil level
indicator warns that oil level is definitely too low. With
the vehicle parked on a level surface, the engine is
warmed up and shut off for approximately five minutes.
When the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN

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position, press the knob to the left of the speedometer
once and wait seven seconds. An ISO oil level icon
appears in the trip odometer window and a “clock” icon
in the cumulative odometer display. Pressing the knob to
the left of the speedometer twice within one second
displays one of the following messages:

• OK
• -1.0 Q (-1.0L)
• -1.5 Q (-1.5L)
• -2.0 Q (-2.0L)
• HI

The indicated amount of oil must be added to the engine
if the message -2.0 Q (-2.0L) blinks and a signal sounds.
The HI message indicates that the excess oil must be
removed from the pan to avoid possible engine or
catalytic converter damage. If the ISO oil level icon and

“clock” icon remain on when attempting to check oil
level and no message follows, or if the low engine oil
level warning lamp comes on, a malfunction in the
engine oil level system is indicated. A conveniently
located dipstick allows instruction checking of the oil level.

If no leaks are noted, continue to drive to the nearest
service station where the engine oil should be topped to
the “full” mark on the dipstick with an approved oil.

29. Low Fuel Warning Light

When the fuel level drops to about 2 gal (7.5 L), this
symbol will light and remains lit until fuel is added.

“INFINITY MODULUS” AM/FM STEREO RADIO
WITH SINGLE-DISC CD PLAYER AND GPS
NAVIGATION

(OPTIONAL - See separate User’s Instruction)

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AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH SINGLE-DISC CD
PLAYER

INFINITY MODULUS Entertainment Systems

A premium Infinity Modulus AM/FM stereo, single-disc
CD audio system is standard equipment on some mod-
els. It feeds a six-channel, 240-watt amplifier with dual
subwoofers mounted in the back panel behind the seats,
and four door-mounted speakers. These systems can be
identified by the Infinity brand mark on the radio face-
plate.

Power/Volume Control
To activate the audio system, press the ON/OFF knob on
the left. If the unit was switched off using the ignition
switch, it will switch on again with the ignition switch.

Press the ON/OFF knob within three seconds of turning
the ignition switch off to prevent the radio from switch-
ing off.

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The unit can also be operated without the ignition switch
turned on by pressing the ON/OFF knob, but it will
switch off automatically after one hour.

The volume is controlled by rotating the ON/OFF knob
to the left or right.

Audio (AUD) Settings

• Bass (BASS)

Press the AUD button repeatedly until BASS appears.
Rotate the right rotary control for the desired level
(from -9 to +9).

• Treble (TREB)

Press the AUD button repeatedly until TREB appears.
Rotate the right rotary control for the desired level
(from -9 to +9).

• Balance (BAL)

Press the AUD button repeatedly until BAL appears.
Rotate the right rotary control for the desired level
(from -9 to +9).

• Linear adjustment (LINEAR)

The tone values for the set signal source (e.g., radio/
FM) are set to “0” (mean value). Press and hold the
AUD button for more than four seconds until FM
LINEAR appears (which affects FM only). Press and
hold the AUD button for more than eight seconds until
ALL LINEAR appears (which affects both radio and
CD).

• Mute function (MUTE)

To activate the mute function in all modes and wave-
bands, press the TP button. The mute function is
cancelled by either pressing the TP button again, or by
turning the volume control.

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NOTE:

After six seconds without any action, or by

pressing OPT, CD, AM, FM, or TP, the current setting is
cancelled, and the new setting is stored.

FM1 – FM2 – FM AS – BEST FM
The system has four FM memory modes that can be
selected by repeatedly pressing the FM button.

FM1 – One of ten memorized FM station frequencies can
be selected by pressing a multifunction button.

FM2 – A second set of ten memorized FM station
frequencies can be selected by pressing a multifunction
button.

FM AS – An autostore feature will store the 9 current
stations with the strongest signal on station buttons 1-9 in
the order of their signal quality.

Press the FM button repeatedly until FM AS is displayed
to perform an autostore scan. Press the multifunction

button labeled AS repeatedly until AS-SEEK is displayed.
To select the stored stations, press the 1-9 buttons.

BEST FM – The BEST FM function automatically memo-
rizes and continuously updates the frequencies of sta-
tions in order of their signal strength.

The strongest station comes up first when BEST FM is
selected. Stations with stronger or weaker signals are
selected by turning the right rotary knob.

To select the displayed station, press the right rotary
control/push button.

Tuning FM stations – Rotating the right rotary control to
the right or left will change the FM frequency to the next
higher or lower station with a strong signal. To instructionly
step through each frequency or tune in a station with a
weaker signal, press the MAN button first, and then
rotate the rotary control right or left.

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Storing FM stations – 10 frequencies can be stored on FM
1 and on FM 2 by pressing a multifunction button for
three seconds; a tone will confirm that the selection was
set.

Scan Search FM (SC) – To activate, press the right rotary
control/push button until SC is displayed.

Beginning with the currently set frequency, the next
station scanned will be heard for eight seconds. Press the
right rotary control/push button if you wish to keep the
current station. Once the scan begins, it will continue
until either a station or program is retained or until
another mode is selected.

Radio Data System (RDS) Stations

PTY (Program Type)

The program type of the selected station can be displayed
for 10 seconds, or scanned in order of ascending fre-
quency for eight seconds each.

To activate, press the OPT button in FM mode, then press
the multifunction PT button. You can pre-select one of the
currently available PTY by turning the right rotary
control/push button and the program type scan search
begins.

Press the button again to keep the received program. If
the selected station does not transmit a PTY identifica-
tion, the display will show NO PTY. If all criteria for
evaluating RDS are not met, the unit will only display the
frequency.

The following are examples of program types displayed:

• NEWS – News Service
• SOFT – Soft Music
• INFORM – Information Programs
• NOSTALGA – Nostalgia
• SPORTS – Sports Reports

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• JAZZ – Jazz Music
• TALK – Talk Programs
• CLASSICL – Classical
• ROCK – Rock Music
• R B – R&B
• CLS ROCK – Classic Rock
• SOFT R B – Soft R&B
• ADLT HIT – Adult Hits
• LANGUAGE – Language Program
• SOFT RCK – Soft Rock
• REL MUSC – Religious Music
• TOP 40 – Top 40
• REL TALK – Religious Talk

• COUNTRY – Country Music
• PERSNLTY – Personality
• OLDIES – Oldies Format
• PUBLIC – Public Radio
• WEATHER – Weather Forecast
• PTY 24-28 – Not Specified
• NO PTY – No Program Type

AM-AM AS
The system has two AM modes available. Press the AM
button repeatedly until the band or operation mode is
selected. To search in this mode, press the right rotary
control/push button and the abbreviation SC is dis-
played. Receivable stations can be heard for eight sec-
onds. Press the control again to keep the received station.

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Once the scan search begins, it will continue until either
a station is retained or until another mode is selected.

Tuning AM stations – Rotating the right rotary control to
the right or left will change the AM frequency to the next
higher or lower station with a strong signal. To instructionly
step through each frequency or tune in a station with a
weaker signal, press the MAN button first, and then
rotate the rotary control right or left.

Storing AM stations – 10 frequencies can be stored on AM
by pressing a multifunction button for three seconds; a
tone will confirm that the selection was set.

AM AS – An autostore feature will store the 9 current
stations with the strongest signal on station buttons 1-9 in
the order of their signal quality. Press the AM button
repeatedly until AM AS is displayed to perform an
autostore scan. Press the multifunction button labeled AS
repeatedly until AS-SEEK is displayed. To select the
stored stations, press the 1-9 buttons.

General Information
This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,

2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications not expressly ap-

proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CD Player Operation

To activate the CD function, press the CD button; CDS is
shown in the display. If no CD disc is present, the display
briefly shows NO CDS and the radio mode remains
active.

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CAUTION!

Before inserting a CD, assure that a CD is not already
in the player. Press the CD button; if the display
shows NO CDS, a new CD can be inserted. If a CD is
already loaded, press and release the EJT button and
allow time for the current CD to be ejected. Loading
a new CD into the player while another CD is already
loaded can result in a jammed mechanism which may
require service at an authorized dealer.

Insert the CD into the slot with the printed side up. The
unit will display the number of tracks and total playback
time. After the last track has been played back, the unit
automatically begins to play the first track again.

To eject a disc, briefly press and release the
EJT button.

If the power is turned off, the disc will remain in the CD
slot for protection.

Features of the CD player:

• Skipping Tracks

Turn the right rotary control/push button. Turn fur-
ther to the left or right to skip multiple tracks. If a track
was played for less than eight seconds, the system will
skip to the next track.

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• Scan Tracks (SC)

Push the right rotary control/push button until the
display shows SC. All tracks are played back for eight
seconds each. Press the button again to cancel this
feature.

• Fast Forward/Rewind (<<, >>)

Press and hold the multifunction button >> for audible
fast forward play. Press and hold the multifunction
button << for audible fast rewind play. The relative
time is displayed during this operation and continues
for an additional eight seconds after releasing the
function button.

• Relative Time Display (T)

Press the multifunction button T for the time of the
currently playing track to be displayed for approxi-
mately eight seconds.

• Random Play (RP)

Press the multifunction button RP for random genera-
tion of the next track to be played. Press the button
again to cancel the feature.

NOTE:

To protect the unit from excessive heat, a tem-

perature protection device has been integrated into the
circuitry. When a high operating temperature is detected,
CD TEMP is displayed for eight seconds and the unit
switches back to the last source (AM or FM). Allow
sufficient cool down time and retry.

User Menu

The following functions can be customized to your
personal needs in the user menu:

• USER – User Memory
• M/S – Mono/Stereo Setting
• DRIVER – Left/Right Hand Drive Setting

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• PHONE – Telephone Characteristics

To enter the USER menu, press the OPT button for more
than three seconds. USER then appears on the display,
and another user action must be entered within six
seconds or this menu is exited automatically. Your cur-
rent setting can be cancelled and the selections made will
be saved by pressing either the CD, AM, FM or TP
buttons momentarily.

User Memory (USER – 1, 2, 3)

You can program up to three user memories, which saves
the sound settings, and the last received station when the
unit is switched off. To activate, first enter the user menu.
One of the three users can now be selected by turning the
right rotary/push button. You can also call up the
Mono/Stereo setting by pressing the right rotary/push
button at this time.

Mono/Stereo

In order to suppress reception-related interference, three
different parameters can be set to optimize reception.

To activate, call up the user menu, then press the right
rotary control/push button repeatedly until STEREO,
STO AUTO or MONO is displayed (depending on the
currently selected setting, you may need to turn the knob
also for your selection).

• STO AUTO – Setting for normal operation. The unit

switches from stereo to mono and back, depending on
the reception conditions (for nearly all reception areas,
this is the optimal setting).

• STEREO – Setting for exceptional conditions. The unit

is constantly set for stereo reception (primarily for
private broadcasters in urban areas).

• MONO – Setting for receptions with constant reflec-

tion, the unit is constantly set for monaural reception.

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