maintenance CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Service Manual

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace accessory drive belt(s). 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you're having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the
specific work you want done. If you've had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take your vehicle to
your authorized selling dealer. They know you and your
vehicle best, and are most concerned that you get prompt
and high quality service. The manufacturer's authorized
dealers have the facilities, factory-trained technicians,
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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
458 INDEX

Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................... 392
Power Steering........................ 398
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 405
Car Washes............................ 415
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,335
Cargo Management System................. 194
Cargo Organizer....................... 194
Cargo Organizer........................ 194
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 342
Catalytic Converter...................... 395
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............217,220
Cellular Phone..................88,220,221,248
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 434
Certification Label....................... 342
Charging.............................. 376
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 305
Child Restraint......................64,65,66Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,73
Child Seat.............................. 69
Circuit Breakers......................... 419
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 416
Climate Control......................... 249
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............253,259
Clock.....................214,215,218,221,226
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 247
Compact Spare Tire...................... 316
Compass Calibration..................... 174
Compass Variance....................... 174
Connector
UCI ................................ 241
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 241
Console, Floor.......................189,191
Console, Overhead....................165,166
Contract, Service........................ 451
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)....384,385,405
460 INDEX

Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 286
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 246
E-85 Fuel............................. 338
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 185
Electronic Brake Control System............. 294
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 294
Brake Assist System.................... 295
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 297
Electronic Stability Program............... 298
Traction Control System................. 297
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 297
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 156
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........210,298
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................163,167Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 378
Jacking............................. 370
Tow Hooks.......................... 378
Towing............................. 379
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 440
Emission Related Components.............. 407
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Block Heater......................... 274
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................384,385
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 437
Exhaust Gas Caution................40,75,335
Fails to Start.......................... 272
Flooded, Starting...................... 272
Fuel Requirements..................... 436
Jump Starting......................... 376
Multi-Displacement..................... 303
462 INDEX

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

Rearview Mirrors........................ 84
Reclining Front Seats..................... 121
Recorder, Event Data...................... 62
Recreational Towing...................... 360
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 361
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 362
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 332
Refrigerant............................ 399
Release, Hood.......................... 142
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 51
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 246
Remote Starting System.................... 28
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 388
Replacement Tires....................... 319
Reporting Safety Defects................... 452
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........169,207
Restraints, Child.......................64,69Restraints, Occupant...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 378
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 192
Rotation, Tires.......................... 323
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 452
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 40
Safety Information, Tire................... 303
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio...............217,218,220,221,236
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 238
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 440
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts..........................41,42,76
And Pregnant Women................... 52
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Child Restraint.......................64,66
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 42
Pretensioners.......................... 50
Reminder............................ 204
Seats................................. 120
Adjustment.......................... 120
Cleaning............................ 416
Fold and Tumble Rear................127,129
Heated............................. 124
Lumbar Support....................... 122
Memory............................. 137
Rear Folding.......................127,129
Reclining............................ 121
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,205
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........403,437
Selection of Oil......................... 391
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15Sentry Key Replacement................... 15
Service and Maintenance................389,440
Service Assistance....................... 449
Service Contract......................... 451
Service Manuals........................ 453
Setting the Clock................215,218,221,226
Settings, Personal........................ 170
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 274
Transfer Case......................... 280
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 361
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 362
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 46
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Signals, Turn.....................149,203,431
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 321
Snow Plow............................ 359
472 INDEX

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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