Chrysler Crossfire (2008 year). Instruction — part 10

You can also call up the Setting DRIVER mode by
pressing the right rotary/push button at this time.

Driver – L/R

If a telephone with hands-free operation is installed, the
call is routed through the speaker system. The setting
DRIVER is used to set the appropriate speaker side (left
or right).

To activate, call up the user menu, then press the right
rotary control/push button repeatedly until DRIVER L or
DRIVER R is displayed (depending on the currently
selected setting, you may need to turn the knob also for
your selection). You can also call up the Telephone mute
characteristics mode by pressing the right rotary/push
button at this time.

Telephone mute characteristics

If a telephone with hands-free operation is installed, the
call may be routed through the speaker system. This
eliminates the need for an additional speaker (if the
signal lines are connected to the unit). The following
settings are available:

• PH MUTE – Switching radio to mute.
• AUDIO PH – Telephone call via the car radio.

Call up the user menu, then press the right rotary
control/push button repeatedly until AUDIO PH or PH
MUTE is displayed (depending on the currently selected
setting, you may need to turn the knob also for your
selection).

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COMPACT DISC MAINTENANCE

To keep the compact discs in good condition, take the
following precautions:

1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.

2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.

3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.

4. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, cleaners,
or antistatic sprays.

5. Store the disc in its case after playing.

6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.

7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.

RADIO ANTENNA

The radio antenna is located in the rear liftgate glass on
the coupe vehicles and mounted on the left rear body
panel on the roadster vehicles. The antenna requires no
maintenance.

CAUTION!

Window tint films applied to the liftgate glass of
coupe vehicles can significantly degrade radio recep-
tion if they contain any metallic content. Before
applying any film to increase occupant privacy or
reduce the heating effect of the sun, make sure that
the film does not contain any metallic substances.

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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES

Under certain conditions, the operation of a cellular
phone in your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy perfor-
mance from your radio. This condition may be lessened
or eliminated by relocating the cellular phone antenna.
This condition is not harmful to the radio. If your radio
performance does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repo-
sitioning of the antenna, it is recommended that the radio
volume be turned down or off during cellular phone
operation.

CLIMATE CONTROLS

1. Driver Temperature Control

2. Passenger Temperature Control

3. Fan Speed Control

4. Air Recirculation/REST

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5. Air Conditioning ON/OFF

6. Rear Window Defroster

7. Air Distribution (Mode) Control

The climate control system allows you to balance the
temperature, amount and direction of the air circulating
throughout the vehicle.

The system is always at operational readiness, except
when instructionly switched off. The climate control only
operates with the engine running.

The climate control removes a considerable amount of
moisture from the air during operation in the air condi-
tioning mode, therefore it is considered normal operation
for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the
underbody.

The settings and controls are as follows:

Temperature Control

Use the driver or passenger temperature control to
regulate the temperature of the air inside the passenger
compartment. The blue area of the control indicates
cooler temperatures, while the red area indicates warmer
temperatures.

The temperature selector should be left at the desired
temperature setting so that the system can automatically
reach that selection as quickly as possible. The inside
temperature will not heat or cool any quicker by setting
the selector higher or lower upon initial start up.

Fan Control

Use this control to regulate the amount of air
volume moving through the system in any
mode you select. Turn the control clockwise to
increase fan speed; counterclockwise to de-

crease fan speed.

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Basic Setting - Heater

Select a temperature for each side of the pas-
senger compartment. Select air volume with
the fan control switch and set the fan control at
least to position 2 to prevent windows from

fogging up. Set the air distribution control switch to the
tri-level setting. Turn the defroster outlets for the side
windows to the detent positions. Open center air outlets
as desired.

Select a temperature for each side of the pas-
senger compartment. Select air volume with
the fan control switch. Then select the panel
setting on the air distribution control switch to

force air from the panel outlets.

Select a temperature for each side of the pas-
senger compartment. Select air volume with
the fan control switch. Then select the Bi-Level
setting on the air distribution control switch to

force air from both the upper panel outlets and the floor
outlets.

Basic Setting - Air Conditioner

Press the air conditioning ON/OFF switch. The
light in the switch will illuminate. Select a
temperature for each side of the passenger
compartment. Select the air volume with the

fan control switch, at least to position 1. Set the air
distribution control switch to one of the positions shown
above. Open center air outlets. Open left and right side
air outlets.

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NOTE:

The air conditioning compressor will not run if

the fan control switch is not set to position 1 or higher.

NOTE:

The dot between the air distribution control

icons is a mix position between the two modes.

Slight changes in engine speed or power may be noticed
when the compressor is on. This is a normal occurrence,
since the compressor will cycle on and off to maintain
comfort and increase fuel economy.

NOTE:

If your air conditioning performance seems

lower than expected, check the front of the A/C con-
denser for an accumulation of dirt or insects.

Defrosting

Set the temperature selectors to the maximum
heating position, set the fan control to position 5,

and the air distribution to the defrost position. Close the
center air outlets. Close the left and right side air outlets.
Turn the defroster outlets for the side windows to the
detent position.

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Defogging Windows Fogged Up On Inside
Press the A/C button; the indicator light should illumi-
nate. Switch off the air recirculation; the indicator light
should go out. Set the air distribution control switch to
the defrost position. Increase air volume with the fan
control switch to position 1 or higher. Close the center,
left, and right side air outlets. Turn the defroster outlets
for the side windows to the detent position.

NOTE:

The air conditioner removes moisture from the

air inside your vehicle. The quickest and most efficient
method for defogging your windows, even if the air
temperature in your vehicle is cool, is to use the air
conditioner. Make sure that you press the A/C button to
defog your windows.

Windshield Fogged Up On Outside
Switch on the windshield wipers. Set the air distribution
control switch to the defrost position. Increase air volume
with the fan control switch. Close the center and right
side air outlets. Turn the defroster outlets for the side
windows to the detent position.

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Ventilation

To receive outside air through the panel outlets, turn off
the Air Conditioning ON/OFF switch. The light in the
switch should be off. Set the controls as above for basic
air conditioning.

Climate Control - OFF
To switch the climate control off, set the air volume
control switch to position 0. The fresh air supply to the
vehicle interior is shut off. While driving, use this setting
only temporarily, otherwise the windshield could fog up.

Rear Window Defroster

Turn the key in the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position. To select, press the rear
window defroster button once and release. The
indicator light in the switch should illuminate.

To cancel, press the rear window defroster button again
and release.

NOTE:

Heavy accumulation of snow and ice should be

removed before activating the defroster. The rear win-
dow defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the
battery drain to a minimum, turn off the defroster as soon
as the window is clear. The defroster is automatically
turned off after a maximum of 12 minutes of operation.

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If several components in the vehicle are consuming
power simultaneously, or the battery is only partially
charged, it is possible that the defroster will automati-
cally turn itself off. When this happens, the indicator light
inside the switch starts blinking. As soon as the battery
has sufficient voltage, the defroster automatically turns
itself back on.

CAUTION!

To avoid damaging the electrical conductors, do not
use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window
cleaners on the interior surface of the rear window.
Labels can be peeled off by soaking with warm
water.

Air Recirculation/REST

This mode can be selected to temporarily re-
duce the entry of annoying odors or dust into
the vehicle’s interior. Outside air does not flow
into the vehicle’s interior. To select, press the

recirculation button. To cancel, press the recirculation
button again.

The system will automatically switch from recirculated
air to fresh air after approximately five minutes at
outside temperatures below approximately 40°F (5°C);
after approximately 30 minutes, at outside temperatures
above approximately 40°F (5°C); after approximately five
minutes, if the A/C button is pressed.

At high outside temperatures, the system automatically
engages the recirculated air mode for approximately 30
minutes, thereby increasing the cooling capacity perfor-
mance. Press the recirculation button again to extend the
recirculated air mode.

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Residual Engine Heat Utilization (REST)

With the engine switched off, it is possible to
continue heating the interior for a short while.
Air volume is controlled automatically. Select a
temperature for each side of the passenger

compartment. Set the air distribution control switch to
the desired position.

To select, turn the key in the ignition switch to the ACC
or the OFF/LOCK position or remove. Press the recircu-
lation button. The indicator light in the button illumi-
nates. This function selection will not activate if the
battery charge level is insufficient.

To cancel, press the recirculation button. The indicator
light in the button goes out. The system will automati-
cally shut off if you turn the key in the ignition switch to
the ON/RUN position, after approximately 30 minutes,
or if the battery voltage drops.

NOTE:

This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner

system that uses R-134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon) as a
refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a
qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected
in a recovery system for recycling.

Dust Filter (If Equipped)

Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out before
outside air enters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.

NOTE:

Keep the air intake grille in front of windshield

free of snow and debris.

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Operating Tips

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STARTING AND OPERATING

CONTENTS

m Starting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

▫ Normal Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
▫ Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F

Or -29°C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

▫ If Engine Fails To Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
▫ After Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

m Transmission Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

▫ Instruction Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
▫ Recommended Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

▫ Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
▫ Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Maneuvering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
▫ Park Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
▫ Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Neutral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
▫ Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ AutoStickt Gear Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
▫ Gear Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

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▫ Program Mode Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
▫ Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode) . . . 181

m Driving On Slippery Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

▫ Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

m Driving Through Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

▫ Flowing/Rising Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

m Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
m Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
▫ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . 189
▫ Synchronizing ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
▫ ESP Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

▫ Brake Pad Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

m Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
m Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

▫ Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 203

m Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

▫ Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . . 210
▫ Radial-Ply Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
▫ Tire Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
▫ Life Of Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

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▫ Replacement Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
▫ Alignment And Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

m Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218

m Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
m Original Equipment Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
m Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
m Tire Rotation Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
m Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

▫ Reformulated Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
▫ MMT In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
▫ Materials Added To Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
▫ Sulfur In Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224

m Adding Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

m Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

▫ Roof Luggage Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228

m Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229

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STARTING PROCEDURES

WARNING!

Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.

Be sure that the parking brake is engaged and that the
shift lever is in the NEUTRAL or PARK position. Turn the
key in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear.

Normal Starting

Vehicles with automatic transmissions:
Do not depress the accelerator. Simply turn the key in the
ignition switch clockwise to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine will not run,

turn the key counterclockwise to the OFF/LOCK posi-
tion and repeat the starting procedure. If there are several
unsuccessful attempts, have the system checked at the
nearest authorized dealer.

Vehicles with instruction transmissions:
Do not depress the accelerator. Fully depress the clutch
pedal, otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the
integrated safety interlock. Simply turn the key in the
ignition switch clockwise to the START position and
release when the engine starts. The starter will engage
until the engine is running. If the engine will not run,
turn the key counterclockwise to the OFF/LOCK posi-
tion and repeat the starting procedure. If there are several
unsuccessful attempts, have the system checked at the
nearest authorized dealer.

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