fuel CHRYSLER ASPEN 2007 2.G Service Manual

At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints (if equipped) and front suspen-
sion components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Schedule “B”
Follow schedule “B” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions.
•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).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
coolant every 102,000 miles (170 000 km) or 60 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule “B” of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
SCHEDULE “B” 421
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............190,275
Adding Fuel........................... 316
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 373
Air Conditioner Maintenance............233,376
Air Conditioning........................ 233
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 246
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 237
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............376,377
Air Conditioning System................233,376
Air Filter........................362,363,373
Air Pressure, Tires....................298,306
Airbag.............................51,196
Airbag Light..........................59,73
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm).................17,190
Alignment and Balance................... 305
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 229
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........382,383,414Disposal............................ 384
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............275,279
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 190
Anti-Theft System.....................17,190
Appearance Care........................ 393
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............80,83
Automatic Door Locks..................... 28
Automatic Headlights.................... 133
Automatic Transaxle....................12,258
Automatic Transmission.............255,258,389
Adding Fluid......................... 389
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 390
Fluid Level Check...................... 389
Fluid Type........................390,416
Gear Ranges.......................... 258
Special Additives...................... 391
Torque Converter...................... 262
Axle Fluid............................. 416
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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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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
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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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Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 346
Turn Signal.....................135,187,409
Flat Tire Stowage.....................348,354
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 320
Engine Oil........................... 320
Fuel Requirements..................318,319
Maintenance.......................... 321
Replacement Parts..................... 320
Starting............................. 320
Flooded Engine Starting................... 256
Floor Console.......................172,175
Fluid, Brake.........................387,416
Fluid Capacities......................... 414
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 389
Brake............................... 387
Engine Oil........................... 368Power Steering........................ 377
Transfer Case......................... 391
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 415
Fog Lights..........................135,413
Folding Rear Seat..................... 117,120
Four Wheel Drive....................... 263
Operation........................... 263
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 346
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 288
Front Axle (Differential)................... 392
Fuel................................. 311
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 316
Filter............................... 373
Gauge.............................. 187
Octane Rating...................... 311,415
Requirements...................... 311,414
Tank Capacity........................ 414
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 318
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Fuses........................172,398,401,404
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 160
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............316,317,364
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 187
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 311
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 312
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 187
Fuel................................ 187
Odometer........................... 191
Speedometer......................... 189
Tachometer.......................... 190
Gear Ranges........................... 258
General Information....................17,311
Glass Cleaning.......................... 397
Grease............................... 392
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............322,326
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 321Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 325
GVWR............................322,324
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™).............. 83
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 346
Headlights............................ 407
Cleaning............................ 396
Delay.............................. 133
High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 137
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Passing............................. 137
Replacing............................ 407
Heated Mirrors.......................... 83
Heated Seats........................... 112
Heater............................... 233
Heater, Engine Block..................... 257
High Beam Indicator..................... 188
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 137
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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
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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