2005 Chrysler Crossfire Owner's Manual - Page 152

152 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! To use your brakes and accelerator more safely, follow these tips: • Do not "ride" the brakes by resting your foot on the pedal. This could overheat the brakes and result in unpredictable braking action, longer stopping distances, or brake damage. • When descending mountains or hills, repeated braking can cause brake fade with loss of braking control. Avoid repeated heavy braking by downshifting the transmission whenever possible. • Do not drive too fast for road conditions, especially when roads are wet or slushy. A wedge of water can build up between the tire tread and the road. This hydroplaning action can cause loss of traction, braking ability, and control. • After going through deep water or a car wash, brakes may become wet, resulting in decreased performance and unpredictable braking action. Dry the brakes by gentle, intermittent pedal action while driving at very slow speeds. Brake Pad Break-In The brakes on your vehicle do not require a long break-in period, but avoid repeated hard brake applications from high speeds during initial break-in. Also avoid severe brake loading such as may be encountered when descending long mountain grades. POWER STEERING The power-assisted steering system of your vehicle provides mechanical steering capability in the event power assist is lost. If, for some reason, the hydraulic pressure is interrupted, it will still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these conditions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering effort.