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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 ............................47
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................87
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................117
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .............................................157
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INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS m Introduction ........................... 4 m Warnings And Cautions .................. 6 m How To Use This Manual ................. 4 m 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 m A Word About Your Keys ................. 9 N Emergency Unlocking Feature .............13 N Keys ............................... 9 N Start Lockout .........................13 N Obtaining Replacement Keys .............. 9 m Remote Keyless Entry ....................14 N Ignition Key Removal ...................10 N To Unlock The Doors ...................14 N Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................10 N To Lock The Doors .....................1
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8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE m Power Windows ........................18 m Engine Break-In Recommendations ..........43 m Rear Liftgate Release ....................19 m Safety Tips ............................44 m Occupant Restraints .....................20 N Exhaust Gas ..........................44 N Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................21 N Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ..............................44 N Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............25 N Perio
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The transmitter for the remote control is located in the You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with key fob. either side up. 2 The 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 dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Turning the key in the steering lock to the ON/RUN key cylinder. If this occurs, turn the key clockwise position deactivates the start lock-out. slightly, then remove the key as described. NOTE: In case the engine cannot be started, and START Key-In-Ignition Reminder and ERROR are shown in the odometer display field, the Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition system is not operational. Contact an authorized dealer. sounds a signal
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 To unlock the glove compartment, turn the key to the The doors can be unlocked by pulling on the inside door horizontal or left position, and then remove the key. handle, pressing and releasing the top portion of the central locking switch located in the console, or by DOOR LOCKS pressing and releasing the Unlock transmit button on the 2 The vehicle doors can be locked when the doors are key fob. Both doors can also be unlocked by turning the closed
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: In case of a malfunction in the central locking was previously locked with the central locking switch, system, the doors can be locked and unlocked individu- the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened ally. To lock, turn the key in the driver’s door lock from the inside. clockwise, or push down the lock buttons. To unlock, NOTE: The fuel filler door cannot be locked or un- turn the key in the driver’s door lock counterclockwise, lo
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 locking feature and neither door is opened, the doors 3. Make sure that the hood, rear liftgate and door remain unlocked even at vehicle speeds of approximately switches are in adjustment. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. Perform the quick system check which follows: Use 2 NOTE: If you attempt to lock the doors with the key in the remote transmitter to set the alarm. If the parking the ignition and the driver’s door open, the doors will not lamps flash thre
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY This feature allows you to lock or unlock the vehicle from remote locations using a hand-held transmitter located in the key fob. You don’t have to point the transmitter at the vehicle to activate the system. The vehicle doors, rear liftgate, and fuel filler door can be locked and unlocked using the remote control. To Unlock the Doors: Press and release the unlock button on the key fob. NOTE: If within 40 seconds of unlocking wi
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked by pressing To Use the Panic Alarm: the transmit button, then it may be necessary to change Press and hold the Panic button to activate the alarm. the batteries in the remote control. Press and hold the Panic button or unlock the door with the key to deactivate the alarm. The alarm will also shut 2 off after three minutes or when vehicle speed reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Panic Alarm The panic alarm unlocks t
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. This device must accept any interference that may be ² Remove the old batteries. received, including interference that may cause undes- ired operation. Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement Lithium battery is Pana- sonict CR 2025 or equivalent. To change the batteries: ² Insert the new batteries in the direction of the arrow with the positive symbol facing upwards. ² Replace the battery cover and press on it until you feel it en
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 approximately 30 seconds, insert the key in the ignition Tow-Away Alarm and turn it to the ON/RUN position. The remote control The tow-away alarm switch is located on the console. To should once again be operational. deactivate for towing or jacking up the vehicle, press and release the upper portion of the switch. Press and release 2 SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM the lower portion to activate it again. The system monitors the doors, rear liftgate, hood, an
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The tow-away alarm remains switched off until the POWER WINDOWS vehicle is locked again with the key or the remote control, The power window switches are located in the console. at which time it is automatically reactivated. To operate, turn the key in the ignition switch to the ACC or ON/RUN position. Press the switch in to the resis- tance point to open; release the switch when the window is in the desired position. For express opening of windows,
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 When closing the windows, be sure that there is no REAR LIFTGATE RELEASE danger of anyone being harmed by the closing proce- You can open the rear liftgate by using the handle located dure. on the liftgate just above the rear license plate pocket. 2 WARNING! Do not allow children to have access to the rear cargo area by climbing into the rear cargo area from outside, or through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the liftgate when your vehicle i
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20 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS WARNING! Some of the most important safety features in your vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the lap/ In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer shoulder seat belts for the driver and passenger, emer- much greater injuries if you are not properly buck- gency tensioning retractors for the seat belts, and front led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or and side airbags for the driver and passeng
