Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual page 1027

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - SERVICE INFORMATION 8J - 73
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Engine Coolant Temperature/Fuel Level Gauge
The one digital display integrated in the Coolant Tem-
perature/Fuel Level Gauge will display the outside air
temperature. The outside ambient air temperature dig-
ital display adapts to outside ambient air temperature
in steps depending on the following driving conditions;
stop and go traffic, constant speed driving, and the
level of temperature change. During idling or slow
driving, the temperature reading may be affected by
road or engine heat because the sensor is located in
the lower portion of the front fascia. The outside ambi-
ent air temperature sensor is not a scientific weather
tool for calculating the exact outside temperature. The
outside ambient air temperature sensor does not take
into account the relative humidity or the current wind
chill. Therefore, there may be a difference in temper-
ature readings and actual current outside
temperatures.
WARNING INDICATORS
There are eighteen indicator lamps that warn of malfunctions or vehicle components and operating conditions that
need attention. The indicator lamps are grouped together in two windows, one to the left of the Temperature/Fuel
gauge and the other to the right of the Tachometer. All of the indicator lamps illuminate each time the engine is
started to verify system operation and to perform an Instrument Cluster bulb check. The following eighteen indica-
tors are present:
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG, PASSENGER AIR-
BAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, FRONT IMPACT SENSORS, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE
(GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE
PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUP-
PLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Airbag Warning Indicator Lamp (SRS)
The Airbag warning indicator lamp illuminates if there
is a malfunction in the Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS). During its bulb check, the Airbag warning indi-
cator lamp stays illuminated for approximately six sec-
onds, then goes out. If the Airbag warning indicator
lamp fails to perform a bulb check or stays illuminated,
there may be a malfunction in the SRS and should be
checked using the DRB III for any DTCs that may be
present.