torque CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G User Guide

CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer's recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer's recommended fluid will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. For correct
fluid type, refer to ªAutomatic Transmissionº under
ªFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Partsº in this
section.
Transfer Case
Inspect the transfer case for fluid leaks. If a fluid leak is
evident the transfer case fluid level may be low. Have the
transfer case serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Damage may result from operation of the vehicle
with low transfer case fluid.
Drain And Refill
Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended
transfer case fluid change intervals.
Lubricant Selection
For correct fluid type, refer to ºTransfer Caseº under
ªFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Partsº in this section.
Axles
For correct fluid type, refer to ºFront or Rear Axleº under
ªFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Partsº in this section.
Drain And Refill
Follow the Maintenance Schedule for recommended axle
fluid change intervals.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413
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Gear Ranges.......................... 275
Special Additives...................... 412
Torque Converter...................... 279
Axle Fluid............................. 438
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 413
Ball Joints............................. 399
Battery..........................384,385,396
Charging............................ 376
Emergency Starting..................... 376
Gas Caution.......................... 376
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 27
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 145
Belts, Drive............................ 393
Belts, Seat.............................. 42
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 400
B-Pillar Location........................ 308
Brake Assist System...................... 295
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 294Brake Fluid............................ 438
Brake System........................290,408
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................290,294
Disc Brakes.......................... 408
Fluid Check.......................... 409
Hoses.............................. 410
Master Cylinder....................... 409
Parking............................. 289
Warning Light.....................205,209
Brakes............................... 290
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 274
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 429
Bulbs, Light............................ 429
Calibration, Compass..................... 174
Camera, Rear........................... 163
Capacities, Fluid........................ 436
INDEX 459
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Tire Markings.......................... 303
Tire Safety Information.................... 303
Tires ............................77,312,455
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 318
Air Pressure.......................... 312
Alignment........................... 320
Chains.............................. 321
Changing............................ 369
Compact Spare........................ 316
General Information.................... 312
High Speed.......................... 315
Inflation Pressures..................... 313
Jacking............................. 370
Life of Tires.......................... 318
Load Capacity.....................308,309
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 324
Pressure Warning Light.................. 211
Quality Grading....................... 455
Radial.............................. 315Replacement......................... 319
Rotation............................. 323
Safety...........................303,312
Sizes............................... 305
Snow Tires........................... 322
Spare Tire........................... 369
Spinning............................ 317
Tread Wear Indicators................... 318
Wheel Mounting....................... 370
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 374
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 351
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 279
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 378
Towing............................... 345
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
Disabled Vehicle....................... 379
Guide.............................. 351
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 351
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Weight Load Carrying.................... 342
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 320
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 416
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 416
Wheel Changing........................ 369
Wheel Mounting........................ 370
Wheel Nut Torque....................... 374
Wind Buffeting......................... 184
Window Fogging........................ 262
Windows.............................. 34
Power............................... 34Windshield Defroster..................251,257
Windshield Washers................151,153,401
Fluid.......................151,384,385,401
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 400
Windshield Wipers....................... 151
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 400
Wiper, Rear............................ 264
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 152
Wrecker Towing......................... 379
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 416
INDEX 477
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