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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...........................7
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................49
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................95
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................127
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .............................................165
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Warnings And Cautions .................. 6 How To Use This Manual ................. 4 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION WARNING! This manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain the operation and maintenance of your Crossfire. It is vehicle components contain or emit chemicals supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and known to the State of California to cause cancer and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is located be- neath the left front corner of the instrument panel, visible throug
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 9 ▫ Start Lockout .........................14 ▫ Keys ............................... 9 Remote Keyless Entry ....................14 ▫ Obtaining Replacement Keys ..............10 ▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................14 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................10 ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................15 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................10 ▫ Panic Alarm ..........................15
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8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Opening The Decklid During Top Operation . . .20 ▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag . .29 Power Windows ........................21 ▫ Child Restraint ........................39 ▫ Power Window Operation With The Engine Break-In Recommendations ..........46 Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only) ......22 Safety Tips ............................47 Rear Liftgate/Decklid Release ..............22 ▫ Exhaust Gas .........................
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Keys You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with Included with your vehicle are two remote controls with either side up. folding keys. The remote control operates all locks on the vehicle, including the locking fuel filler door. 2 The dealer that sold you your new vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can To release the key from the folded position, press the be used to order duplic
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Obtaining Replacement Keys Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For security reasons, replacement keys can only be ob- tained from your authorized dealer. Important! Removing the key from the steering lock activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be started. Turning the key in the steering lock to the ON/RUN position deactivates the start lock-out. NOTE: For vehicles wit
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LOCK DOOR LOCKS The vehicle doors can be locked when the doors are closed by either manually pressing the button down at the top of the door panel, pressing and releasing the 2 bottom portion of the central locking switch located in the console, or by pressing and releasing the Lock transmit button on the key fob. Also, by turning the key clockwise in the driver’s door, both doors, liftgate/ decklid, fuel filler door, and center co
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The doors can be unlocked by pulling on the inside door NOTE: In case of a malfunction in the central locking handle, pressing and releasing the top portion of the system, the doors can be locked and unlocked individu- central locking switch located in the console, or by ally. To lock, turn the key in the driver’s door lock pressing and releasing the Unlock transmit button on the clockwise, or push down the lock buttons. To unlock, key fob. Both doo
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 was previously locked with the central locking switch, locking feature and neither door is opened, the doors the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approximately from the inside. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. 2 NOTE: The fuel filler door and center console (roadster NOTE: If you attempt to lock the doors with the key in only) cannot be locked or unlocked with the central the ignition and the drive
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Make sure that the hood, rear liftgate/decklid and REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY door switches are in adjustment. This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle from remote locations using a hand-held transmitter located in Perform the quick system check which follows: Use the key fob. You don’t have to point the transmitter at the the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the parking vehicle to activate the system. The vehicle doors, rear lamps
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change the batteries in the remote control. 2 To Lock The Doors: Press the Lock button on the key fob once. All turn signal lights blink three times to indicate that the vehicle is locked. If the turn signal lights do not blink, a door or Panic Alarm rear liftgate/decklid is not closed properly. The panic alarm unlocks the driver’s door, turns on
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Use the Panic Alarm: 2. This device must accept any interference that may be Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm. received, including interference that may cause undes- Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with ired operation. the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut Transmitter Battery Service off after three minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15 The recommended replacement Lithium battery is P
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 • Remove the old batteries. approximately 30 seconds, insert the key in the ignition and turn it to the ON/RUN position. The remote control should once again be operational. 2 SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM The system monitors the doors, rear liftgate/decklid, hood, and ignition for unauthorized operation. The se- curity alarm system is automatically armed or disarmed with the remote control or any of your vehicle’s keys by locking or unlocking the vehicle.
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Tow-Away Alarm The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the The tow-away alarm switch is located on the console. To vehicle is locked again with the key or the remote control, deactivate for towing or jacking up the vehicle, press and at which time it is automatically reactivated. release the upper portion of the switch. Press and release the upper portion to activate it again. After the alarm system has been armed, the exterior vehicle lights
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 DECKLID INTERNAL EMERGENCY RELEASE - WARNING! ROADSTER As a security measure, a Decklid Internal Emergency If the battery voltage drops below the minimum Release lever is built into the decklid latching mecha- threshold during the convertible top operation, the 2 nism. In the event of an individual being locked inside Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not function. the trunk, the decklid can be easily opened by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark ha
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! It is possible for the decklid to contact the tonneau cover if opened during the top operation. CAUTION! The tops hydraulic pressure will also be released during this procedure which will allow the top and tonneau cover to slowly collapse. 1. Turn the ignition “ON”. Opening the Decklid During Top Operation 2. Push down and hold the convertible top switch. The decklid can be opened during the top operation by following this procedure. 3. Tur
