Control L CHRYSLER ASPEN 2007 2.G Owners Manual

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed inbold
typeon the following pages must be done at the times or
mileages specified to assure the continued proper func-
tioning of the emission control system. These, and all
other maintenance services included in this manual,
should be done to provide best vehicle performance and
reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for
vehicles in severe operating conditions such as dusty
areas and very short trip driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is Schedule“B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial service).
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Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 392
Ball Joints............................. 377
Battery..........................362,363,375
Charging............................ 354
Emergency Starting..................... 354
Gas Caution.......................... 354
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 24
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 132
Belts, Drive............................ 372
Belts, Seat.............................. 39
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 378
B-Pillar Location........................ 293
Brake Assist System...................... 280
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 279
Brake Fluid............................ 416
Brake System........................275,387
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................275,279
Disc Brakes.......................... 387Fluid Check.......................... 387
Hoses.............................. 388
Master Cylinder....................... 387
Parking............................. 273
Warning Light.....................190,193
Brakes............................... 275
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 258
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 71
Bulb Replacement....................... 407
Bulbs, Light............................ 407
Calibration, Compass..................... 158
Capacities, Fluid........................ 414
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 316
Oil (Engine).......................... 370
Power Steering........................ 377
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 383
Car Washes............................ 393
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Carbon Monoxide Warning............72,161,315
Cargo Management System................. 178
Cargo Organizer....................... 178
Cargo Organizer........................ 178
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 321
Catalytic Converter...................... 373
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............200,208
Cellular Phone........................83,232
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 412
Certification Label....................... 321
Charging.............................. 354
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 290
Child Restraint........................62,63
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............65,70
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 45
Child Seat.............................. 67
Circuit Breakers......................... 398
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 395Climate Control......................... 233
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............237,244
Clock.....................197,198,202,210,222
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 232
Compact Spare Tire...................... 301
Compass Calibration..................... 158
Compass Variance....................... 159
Console, Floor.......................172,175
Console, Overhead....................150,151
Contract, Service........................ 444
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)....362,363,383
Cooling System......................... 381
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 383
Coolant Capacity...................... 414
Coolant Level......................381,384
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 384
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 382
Inspection........................... 384
Points to Remember.................... 385
452 INDEX

Pressure Cap......................... 383
Radiator Cap......................... 383
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......382,414,415
Temperature Gauge..................... 187
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 142
Cup Holder............................ 173
Customer Assistance..................... 442
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights................... 134
Dealer Service.......................... 367
Defroster, Rear Window................... 250
Defroster, Windshield..........73,235,236,241,242
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 138
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 364
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 188
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 389
Oil (Engine).......................... 368Power Steering........................ 377
Disarming, Theft System................... 18
Disc Brakes............................ 387
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 384
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Opener, Garage..................... 160
Drive Belts............................ 372
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 378
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 226
E-85 Fuel............................. 318
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 169
Electronic Brake Control System............. 279
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 142
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........193,283
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 152
INDEX 453
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Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 288
Jacking............................. 349
Tow Hooks.......................... 356
Towing............................. 357
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 418
Emission Related Components.............. 386
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 373
Block Heater......................... 257
Break-In Recommendations................ 71
Compartment......................362,363
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 415
Exhaust Gas Caution................38,72,315
Fails to Start.......................... 256
Flooded, Starting...................... 256
Fuel Requirements..................... 414
Jump Starting......................... 354
Oil ...........................368,414,415Oil Filler Cap...................362,363,370
Oil Selection.......................... 414
Oil Synthetic......................... 371
Starting............................. 255
Temperature Gauge..................... 187
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 19
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 343
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,72,315,380
Exhaust System.......................72,380
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 50
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Fabric Care............................ 395
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 373
Engine Fuel.......................... 373
Engine Oil........................371,415
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 371
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Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 329
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 160
Hood Release.......................... 129
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition.............................12,13
Key ................................. 12
Lock................................ 13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 306
Information Center...................... 152
Information Center, Vehicle................. 152
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 187
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 185
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 397Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 404
Interior Appearance Care.................. 395
Interior Fuses.......................... 398
Interior Lighting........................ 132
Interior Lights.......................... 132
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 138
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 170
Jack Location........................... 347
Jack Operation.......................347,349
Jacking Instructions...................... 350
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 51
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Lane Change and Turn Signals.........135,187,409
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................39,45
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 65
Life of Tires............................ 304
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................74,131
Airbag............................59,196
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 190
Automatic Headlights................... 133
Back-Up............................. 409
Brake Warning........................ 193
Bulb Replacement...................... 407
Center Mounted Stop................... 412
Courtesy/Reading..................... 151
Cruise.............................. 196
Daytime Running...................... 134
Dome.............................. 151
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . 193,283
Fog ..........................135,188,413Hazard Warning Flasher................. 346
Headlights........................... 134
High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 137
Instrument Cluster..................134,187
Interior..........................132,151
License............................. 411
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Low Fuel.........................187,188
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 194
Park............................... 134
Passing............................. 137
Reading............................. 151
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 188
Service.............................. 407
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 195
Traction Control....................... 283
Turn Signal........................135,409
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 187
458 INDEX

Mopar Parts.........................366,445
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 287
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 135
Navigation Radio........................ 222
Navigation System....................... 222
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 71
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 55
Occupant Restraints....................... 38
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 311
Oil, Engine.........................368,415
Capacity............................ 414
Change Interval....................... 369
Dipstick............................. 368
Disposal............................ 371
Filter............................371,415
Filter Disposal........................ 371
Identification Logo..................... 370Materials Added to..................... 371
Recommendation...................370,414
Synthetic............................ 371
Viscosity..........................370,414
Onboard Diagnostic System..............364,365
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 160
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 81
Overdrive..........................191,261
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 261
Overhead Console....................150,151
Overheating, Engine...................... 189
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 446
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 273
Parking On Hill......................... 273
Passing Light........................... 137
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 141
Personal Settings........................ 155
460 INDEX

Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 249
Rearview Mirrors........................ 79
Reclining Front Seats..................... 109
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 339
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 340
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 341
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 312
Refrigerant............................ 377
Release, Hood.......................... 129
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 48
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 230
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Parts....................... 366
Replacement Tires....................... 304
Reporting Safety Defects................... 445
Restraints, Child.......................62,67
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 288
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 176
Rotation, Tires.......................... 306
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 445
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 288
Safety Tips............................. 72
Satellite Radio.......................222,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 229
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 418
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 397
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 48
Seat Belts..........................38,39,73
And Pregnant Women................... 50
Child Restraint.......................62,63
462 INDEX