check engine CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owner's Guide

oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ªOIL CHANGE
REQUIRED ± If Equippedº under ªSystem Status (EVIC
Displays)º in Section 3, or under ªOdometer/Trip Odom-
eterº under ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionº in Section
4.At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441
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²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE:** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with 16 spark plugs; one set is located on the
top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be changed every 30,000 mi (50 000 km).
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 102,000 mi
(170 000 km).
442 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............205,290
Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adjustable Pedals....................... 155
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 394
Air Conditioner Maintenance............249,398
Air Conditioning........................ 249
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 261
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 253
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............398,399
Air Conditioning System................249,398
Air Filter........................384,385,394
Air Pressure, Tires....................313,321
Airbag.............................53,213
Airbag Light..........................61,76
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,205
Alignment and Balance................... 320
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 238Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........403,404,436
Disposal............................ 406
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............290,294
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 205
Anti-Theft System.....................18,205
Appearance Care........................ 414
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 19
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Audio Systems (Radio).................217,220
Auto Unlock, Doors...................... 170
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............84,88
Automatic Door Locks..................31,170
Automatic Headlights.................... 147
Automatic Transaxle....................12,274
Automatic Transmission.............271,274,410
Adding Fluid......................... 411
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 412
Fluid Level Check...................... 410
Fluid Type........................... 438
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Oil ...........................390,436,437
Oil Filler Cap...................384,385,392
Oil Selection.......................391,436
Oil Synthetic......................... 392
Starting............................. 271
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 364
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............40,75,335,402
Exhaust System.......................75,401
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Exterior Lighting........................ 147
Fabric Care............................ 416
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Engine Fuel.......................... 395
Engine Oil........................393,437Engine Oil Disposal.................... 392
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 366
Turn Signal.....................149,203,431
Flat Tire Stowage.....................369,375
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 341
Engine Oil........................... 340
Fuel Requirements..................338,340
Replacement Parts..................... 341
Starting............................. 341
Flooded Engine Starting................... 272
Floor Console.......................189,191
Fluid, Brake.........................409,438
Fluid Capacities......................... 436
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 410
Brake............................... 409
Engine Oil........................... 390
INDEX 463
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Back-Up............................. 431
Brake Warning........................ 209
Bulb Replacement...................... 429
Center Mounted Stop................... 434
Courtesy/Reading..................... 166
Cruise.............................. 214
Daytime Running...................... 148
Dome.............................. 166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................210,299
Fog ..........................148,208,435
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Headlights........................... 147
High Beam........................... 151
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 151
Instrument Cluster..................147,203
Interior..........................145,166
License............................. 433
Lights On Reminder.................... 148Low Fuel.........................203,204
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 211
Park............................... 147
Passing............................. 150
Reading............................. 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 204
Service.............................. 429
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 211
Traction Control....................... 299
Turn Signal........................149,431
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 203
Loading Vehicle......................... 342
Tires ............................... 308
Locks................................. 29
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Ignition.............................. 17
Keys................................ 12
INDEX 467
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Power Door........................... 30
Steering Wheel......................... 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 68
Lubrication, Body....................... 400
Lug Nuts............................. 374
Luggage Carrier......................... 192
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 396
Maintenance Procedures................... 389
Maintenance Schedule.................... 440
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 211,387
Manual, Service......................... 453
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 438
Map/Reading Lights..................... 166
Memory Seat........................... 137
Mirrors................................ 84Automatic Dimming...................84,88
Electric Powered....................... 86
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 137
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Vanity............................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 324
Mopar Parts.........................388,452
MP3 Player.........................217,220
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 303
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 149
Navigation Radio........................ 220
Navigation System....................163,220
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
468 INDEX