jacking CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................366
mJacking And Tire Changing................367
NJack Location........................368
mJacking Instructions.....................369
NRemoving The Spare Tire................369
NTire Changing Procedure................370mJump±Starting Procedures.................376
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................378
mEmergency Tow Hooks Ð If Equipped........378
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................379
NFour-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............380
NTwo-Wheel Drive Vehicles...............380
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If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed and the vehicle locked.JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Removing The Spare Tire
The spare tire on your vehicle is located underneath the
vehicle in the rear.
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the
vehicle.1. Remove the rubber plug from the floor in the cargo
area.
2. Engage the jack wrench extension to the spare tire
winch through the hole in the floor.
Spare Tire Location
Spare Tire Winch
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Preparations
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoiding ice or
slippery areas. Set the parking brake and place the shift
lever in PARK (automatic transmission). On 4-wheel
drive vehicles, shift the transfer case to the ª4Lº position.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
²Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if the right front
wheel is being changed, block
the left rear wheel.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Instructions
Jack Warning Label
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1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
3. When changing a front wheel, place the jack under the
frame rail behind the wheel. Locate the jack as far
forward as possible on the straight part of the frame
(prior to inboard transition). Operate the jack using the
jack drive tube and the wheel wrench; the tube extension
may be used but is not required.
Front Jacking Location
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When changing a rear wheel, assemble the jack drive
tube to the jack and connect the drive tube to the
extension tube. Place the jack under the axle as close to
the tire as posssible with the drive tubes extending to the
rear. Connect the jack tube extension and wheel wrench.
Before raising the wheel off the ground, make sure that
the jack will not damage surrounding truck parts and
adjust the jack position as required.
4. By rotating the wheel wrench clockwise, raise the
vehicle until the wheel just clears the surface.
Rear Left Jacking Location
Rear Right Jacking Location
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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.
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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
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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
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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