Chrysler Crossfire (2008 year). Instruction — part 6

NOTE:

When moving the seat, be sure that there are no

items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise you
could damage the seats.

Instruction Seat Adjustments (If Equipped)

Seat Height (Drivers Seat Only)

• Pull up on handle 3.
• To lower the seat, use your body weight to push the

seat downward.

• To raise the seat, lift your body weight off the seat to

obtain a higher seat position.

• Release handle 3 when you are at your desired seat

level.

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Forward/Rearward

• Pull up on handle 4.
• Move the seat forward or backward to your desired

position which allows you to reach the pedals com-
fortably.

• Let go of handle 4. The seat should make an audible

click when positioned properly.

• Check for proper engagement before driving.

Backrest Tilt

• Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward to adjust the

backrest tilt to your desired position which allows
your arms to slightly bend when holding the steering
wheel.

Head Restraint Height

WARNING!

For your protection, drive only with properly posi-
tioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help re-
duce injuries during and accident.

• Adjust the height of the head restraints by pulling

them upwards instructionly.

• For a lower position, press release button 1 and push

down on the head restraints instructionly.

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Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you
to reach the accelerator and brake pedal safely. The position
should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with
ability to properly operate controls.

Driver Eight-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)

The switches to adjust the power seats are located on the
outboard side of each seat.

The driver’s seat features eight-way power adjustment -
horizontal, vertical, cushion tilt and back angle.

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Passenger Four-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)

The switches to adjust the passenger seat are also on the
outboard side of the seat. The passenger seat provides
four-way adjustment - horizontal and back angle.

Heated Seats (If Equipped)

This feature heats the driver and passenger seats. The
controls for the heated seats are located on the instrument
panel, below the radio.

After turning the ignition switch ON, you can choose the
HI, LO, or OFF setting. Indicators on the switches show
which setting has been selected.

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The heated seats setting will automatically switch from
HI to LO after approximately five minutes.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, pull the release lever located inside
your vehicle, below the instrument panel.

Then, reach under the hood and pull upward on the
safety latch and lift the hood.

To prevent possible damage, close the hood by dropping
it from approximately 12 in (30 cm).

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WARNING!

If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving, and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.

INTERIOR LIGHTS

A two-position mode selector switch controls the interior
lights located in the overhead console.

The AUTO mode turns the lights on when a door is open
or ajar, or when locking or unlocking the vehicle. AUTO
mode also has a “fade to off” feature. When the doors are
closed or locked, they gradually “fade” off.

The OFF position turns off the interior lights feature.

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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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Instrument Panel Lighting

With the parking lights or headlights on, rotate the
dimmer control to the left of the speedometer to increase
or decrease brightness of the instrument panel.

Night Security Illumination

For added security when exiting the vehicle after driving
with the exterior lights on, the lights will switch on again
for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door.
The lights-on timing can be changed at your authorized
dealer.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Headlights and Parking Lights

When the headlight switch is turned clockwise from OFF
to the first position, the parking lights, taillights, side
marker lights, license plate lights and instrument panel
lights are all illuminated.

The headlights turn on when the switch is turned to the
second position.

Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are left on after the
ignition is turned off, a warning will sound if the driver’s
door is opened.

Daytime Running Lights (Where Applicable)

VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The low beam headlights, parking lights, side marker
lights, taillights and license plate lights are automatically
switched on whenever the vehicle is started and the
transmission shift lever is in a driving position.

VEHICLES WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The low beam headlights, parking lights, side marker
lights, taillights, and license plate lights are automatically
switched on whenever the vehicle is started and the
parking brake is released.

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For nighttime driving, the exterior lights switch should
be in the low beam position to permit activation of the
high beam headlights.

Fog Lights (If Equipped)

To operate the fog lights, pull the headlight
switch out one stop, with the parking lights
and/or low beam headlights on. A light to the
lower left of the headlight switch will illumi-
nate when the fog lights are on.

To turn off the fog lights, push the headlight switch in
fully. Selecting high beam headlights will also turn off the
fog lights.

Standing Lights

When the vehicle is parked on the street, the standing
lights (left or right side parking lights) can be turned on,
making your vehicle more visible to passing vehicles.

To operate the standing lights, turn the headlight switch
counterclockwise one stop (right lamps) or two stops (left
lamps) from the OFF position. To turn off the standing
lights, return the headlight switch to the OFF position.

The standing lights cannot be operated when the ignition
switch is in the ON/RUN position.

CAUTION!

Standing lamps are intended for short term use when
parking. If these lights are left on for a long period of
time, your car’s battery may drain, causing a possible
starting problem. Assure that the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position when leaving the vehicle.

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MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL LEVER

Turn Signals

Move the multifunction control lever up to activate the
right turn signal; move the lever down to activate the left
turn signal. An arrow on the inside of the speedometer
will flash to indicate operation.

To signal minor directional changes, such as changing
lanes, move the control lever just to the point of resis-
tance, and hold it there.

To operate the turn signals continuously, move the con-
trol lever up or down past the point of resistance. The
operation is automatically canceled when the steering
wheel is turned to a large enough degree.

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If one of the turn signal lights fail, the turn signal
indicator system flashes and sounds at a faster than
normal rate. If an indicator fails to light when the control
lever is moved, it may mean that the fuse or indicator
bulb is defective.

Headlight Dimmer Switch

Push the multifunction control lever toward the instru-
ment panel to turn the headlights to high beam. Pull the
lever toward you to switch to low beam.

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Passing Light

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction control lever toward the
steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on
at high beam and remain on until the control lever is
released.

Windshield Wipers And Washer

The wipers and washer are operated by a switch in the
multifunction control lever. Turn the end of the lever to
select desired wiper speed: off, intermittent, normal, or
fast.

NOTE:

Wiper speed is altered when the vehicle is

stopped with the wipers on. If the speed setting is
intermittent, the wipers will stop wiping when the ve-
hicle comes to a complete stop. If the wiper speed setting
is normal, the wipers will change to intermittent wiping
when the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

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Push the end of the lever inward and hold it to activate
the wiper and washer together.

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Mist Function

Push the end of the multifunction control lever inward
briefly for a single wipe without adding washer fluid.
Use this feature only when the windshield is wet.

WARNING!

Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.

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TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

Unlock the steering column by pulling out the handle
located directly below the column. The indicator light
located in the instrument cluster will come on. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull out or push
in the steering wheel. Lock the steering column in
position by pushing the handle in until it engages. The
indicator light in the instrument cluster will go out.

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