manual transmission CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owners Manual

To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the key fob. After the vehicle is
unlocked, you have 60 seconds to enter the vehicle, insert
the key in the ignition and move it to the RUN position;
otherwise, the engine will cancel remote start and auto-
matically turn off.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
²If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
²Any engine warning lamps come on
²The hood is opened
²The hazard switch is pressed
²The transmission is moved out of PARK
²The brake pedal is pressed.The vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After
either of these conditions, or if the Security Alarm System
is alarming or if the PANIC button was pressed, the
vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key into the
ignition and moving it to the RUN position, then back to
LOCK.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
All the doors can be ªmanuallyº locked from the inside
by pushing down the door lock plunger, located at the
rear of the door. Both front doors may be opened from the
inside with the door lock plunger in the down or locked
position.
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²Airbag disable lamp status (if equipped)
²9Time9of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)
²Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
²Impact acceleration and angle
²Seat belt status
²Brake status (service and parking brakes)
²Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
²Engine control status (including engine speed)
²Transmission gear selection
²Cruise control status
²Traction/stability control status
²Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) status (if
equipped)
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time - babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. Children 12
years and under should ride properly buckled up in a
rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, chil-
dren are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult seat belt. Always check the child seat
Owner's Manual to ensure you have the right seat for
your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child.
Infants and Small Children
²
This vehicle is not capable of accommodating the
installation of a car bed used for carrying newborn
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
²When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
²Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
PARK. With a manual transmission, shift the transmis-
sion into REVERSE. And with 4-wheel drive vehicles,
make sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.
Always, block or9chock9the trailer wheels.
²GCWR must not be exceeded.
²Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer so that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
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Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping
and backing the trailer in an area away from heavy
traffic.If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,
all starts must be in 1stT gear to avoid excessive clutch
slippage.
Towing Tips Ð Automatic Transmission
The ªDº range can be selected when towing. However, if
frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the TOW/
HAUL feature should be selected.
NOTE:Using the TOW/HAUL feature while operating
the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will im-
prove performance and extend transmission life by re-
ducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action
will also provide better engine braking.
The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be
changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more than
45 minutes of continuous operation. For transmission
fluid change intervals, refer to ªMaintenance Scheduleº
in section 8.
7-Pin Connector
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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
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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
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