weight CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owner's Manual

2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight.)
Towing Requirements Ð Tires
þ
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
þProper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. For proper
tire inflation procedures, refer to ªTire Pressuresº
under ºTires±General Informationº in Section 5.
þAlso, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
þCheck for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. For the proper inspection
procedure, refer to ªTread Wear Indicatorsº under
ºTires±General Informationº in Section 5.
þWhen replacing tires, refer to ªReplacement Tiresº
under ªTires±General Informationº in Section 5. Re-
placing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will
not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits.
Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Brakes
þ
Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
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Glass Cleaning.......................... 418
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............343,346
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 342
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 345
GVWR............................342,345
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)........88,220,221
Hard Drive (HDD)....................217,220
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 286
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 366
Headlights............................ 429
Cleaning............................ 418
Delay.............................. 146
High Beam........................... 151
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 151
Lights On Reminder.................... 148
Passing............................. 150Replacing............................ 429
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 124
Heater............................... 249
Heater, Engine Block..................... 274
High Beam Indicator..................... 204
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 151
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 350
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 176
Hood Release.......................... 142
Hoses................................ 407
Ignition.............................12,17
Key ................................. 12
Lock................................ 17
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 13
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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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Towing Assistance....................... 101
Traction.............................. 286
Traction Control......................208,297
Trailer Towing.......................... 345
Cooling System Tips.................... 358
Hitches............................. 350
Minimum Requirements................. 352
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 351
Wiring.............................. 356
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 351
Trailer Weight.......................... 351
Transaxle............................. 274Automatic.........................12,274
Operation........................... 274
Transfer Case........................... 413
Fluid............................... 438
Transmission........................274,410
Automatic........................274,410
Filter............................... 412
Fluid............................... 438
Maintenance.......................... 410
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 176
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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
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