tires CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Service Manual

WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
²Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
²Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
²Apply the parking brake firmly before jacking.
²Never start the engine with the vehicle on a jack.
²Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
²Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
²Only use the jack in the positions indicated.
²If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
²To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
To Stow The Flat Or Spare
Turn the wheel so that the valve stem is down. Slide the
wheel retainer through the center of the wheel and
position it properly across the wheel opening.
For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation, stow
with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle.
Rotate the winch mechanism until the wheel is drawn
into place against the underside of the vehicle. Continue
to rotate until you feel the winch mechanism slip or click
two times. It cannot be overtightened. Push against the
tire several times to be sure it is firmly in place.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 375
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your
vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect exhaust system. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals;
replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1-1/2 times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-
cantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
456 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

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

Infant Restraint........................64,65
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 321
Information Center...................... 167
Information Center, Vehicle................. 167
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
Instrument Cluster....................... 203
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 418
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 426
Interior Appearance Care.................. 417
Interior Fuses.......................... 420
Interior Lighting........................ 145
Interior Lights.......................... 145
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 152
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 185
Jack Location........................... 367
Jack Operation.......................368,370Jacking Instructions...................... 371
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 53
Lane Change and Turn Signals.........149,203,431
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................42,47
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 68
Life of Tires............................ 318
Liftgate................................ 37
Lights..............................77,144
Airbag............................61,213
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 205
Automatic Headlights................... 147
466 INDEX

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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USB .............................217,220
Positive Crankcase Valve.................. 408
Power
Brakes.............................. 408
Distribution Center (Fuses)..........384,385,423
Door Locks.........................20,30
Lift Gate............................. 38
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 185
Steering..........................293,398
Steering Filler Cap..................384,385
Sunroof............................. 182
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 438
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 52
Preparation for Jacking.................... 371
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 50
Programmable Electronic Features............ 170Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless
Entry)................................. 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 315
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......403,405
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 216
Radio, Navigation....................... 220
Radio Operation...................217,221,248
Radio Remote Controls.................... 246
Radio, Satellite..............217,218,220,221,236
Radio (Sound Systems).................217,220
Rear Axle (Differential).................... 414
Rear Camera........................... 163
Rear Cup Holder........................ 191
Rear Liftgate............................ 37
Rear Park Sense System................... 160
Rear Window Defroster................... 265
Rear Window Features.................... 264
Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 264
470 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
INDEX 471
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Snow Tires............................ 322
Sound Systems (Radio).................217,220
Spare Tire............................. 316
Spark Plugs............................ 394
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 156
Speedometer........................... 205
Starting............................... 271
Automatic Transmission................. 271
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 376
Engine Block Heater.................... 274
Engine Fails to Start.................... 272
Remote.............................. 28
Starting Procedures...................... 271
Steering
Column Controls...................... 149
Column Lock.......................... 17
Power...........................293,398
Wheel, Tilt........................... 154
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound SystemControls.............................. 246
Storage, Vehicle......................... 428
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 378
Sun Roof.............................. 182
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 321
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 392
System, Navigation...................... 220
System, Remote Starting.................... 28
Tachometer............................ 206
Taillights.............................. 431
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 254
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 203
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft System Arming...................... 19
Theft System Disarming.................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 154
Tire and Loading Information Placard......308,321
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 307
INDEX 473
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