parking brake CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owners Manual

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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Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started. This provides a constant ªLights ONº
condition until the ignition is turned OFF. The lights
illuminate at reduced intensity. If the parking brake is
applied the Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) will turn off.
If the headlights are activated, the DRL feature will
transition to the normal headlight operating mode.
Lights-on Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights, or courtesy lights are left
on after the ignition is turned OFF, a continuous fast
chime will sound when the driver's door is opened.
Fog Lights Ð If Equipped
The fog lights are turned on by placing the headlight
rotary control in the parking light, headlight, or Auto
position and pressing the fog light button. The fog lights
will operate only when the parking lights are on or when
the vehicle headlights are on low beam. An indicator
Fog Light Switch
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DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Ð IF EQUIPPED
The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow
the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to
the steering wheel and pedals.
Adjustment
1. Position the driver seat so that you are at least 10 in
(254 mm) away from the airbag located in the center of
the steering wheel.
2. Fasten and adjust the seatbelts.
3. Move the adjustable pedal switch, located to the left of
the steering column near the parking brake release, up to
move the pedals toward the driver or down to move the
pedals away from the driver.
4. The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in
REVERSE or when the speed control is SET.
Adjustable Pedals Switch
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have the bulb repaired promptly. If the light stays on, it
may be an indication that the parking brake has not been
released, or there is a low brake fluid level. If the light
remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged,
and the fluid level is at the full mark on the master
cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic
system malfunction or a problem with the Brake Booster.
In this case, the light will remain on until the condition
has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake
booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake.
If the parking brake is applied, the light will flash when
the gear position is out of PARK for automatic transmis-
sions.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary. Operating the vehicle in this condition is danger-
ous!22. ESP/BAS Warning Lamp
The malfunction lamp for the ESP is combined
with BAS. The yellow ESP/BAS warning lamp
and the yellow ESP/TCS indicator light in the
instrument cluster both come on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON position. They should
go out with the engine running. If the ESP/BAS warning
lamp comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in either the ESP or the
BAS system. If this light remains on after several ignition
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE:The ESP/TCS indicator light and the ESP/BAS
warning lamp come on momentarily each time the igni-
tion switch is turned ON.
The ESP control system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is actively operating.
210 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

NFlowing/Rising Water..................287
NShallow Standing Water.................287
mParking Brake.........................289
mBrake System..........................290
NFour-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) . . . 290
mPower Steering........................293
mElectronic Brake Control System............294
NAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............294
NBAS (Brake Assist System)...............295
NTraction Control System (TCS)............297
NElectronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)..........297
NElectronic Stability Program (ESP).........298mMulti-Displacement System (MDS) Ð 5.7L Engine
Only................................303
mTire Safety Information...................303
NTire Markings........................303
NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........307
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........308
mTires Ð General Information...............312
NTire Pressure.........................312
NTire Inflation Pressures.................313
NRadial Ply Tires......................315
NCompact Spare Tire Ð If Equipped.........316
NLimited-Use Spare Ð If Equipped.........316
NTire Spinning........................317
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Gear Ranges
DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or
NEUTRAL position into another gear range.
ªPº PARK
Supplements parking brake by locking the transmission.
Engine can be started in this range. Never use PARK
while vehicle is in motion. Apply the parking brake when
leaving the vehicle in this range. Always apply the
parking brake first, then place the shift lever in PARK
position.WARNING!
Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if
it is not completely in PARK. Check by trying to
move the gearshift lever back and forth without first
pulling the lever toward you, after you have set it in
PARK. Make sure it is in PARK before leaving the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position on an automatic trans-
mission as a substitute for the parking brake. Always
apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
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WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the gear shift lever out of
PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the
brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly
forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift
into gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
ªRº REVERSE
Use this range only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.ªNº NEUTRAL
Shift to NEUTRAL when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running. The engine
may be started in this range. Set the parking brake if you
must leave the vehicle.
NOTE:Towing the vehicle (except as specified under
Towing A Disabled Vehicle), coasting, or otherwise driv-
ing the vehicle while in NEUTRAL can cause severe
transmission damage
ªDº DRIVE
For most city and highway driving.
ª2º 2nd
For driving slowly in heavy city traffic or on mountain
roads where more precise speed control is desirable. Use
it also when climbing long grades, and for engine brak-
ing when descending moderately steep grades. To pre-
vent excessive engine speed, do not exceed 45 mph (72
km/h) in this range.
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WARNING!
Always engage the parking brake when powering
down the vehicle if the(SVC 4WD(light is illumi-
nated. Not engaging the parking brake may allow the
vehicle to roll, which may cause personal injury.
NOTE:Do not attempt to make a shift while only the
front or rear wheels are spinning. The NV 244 Generation
II transfer case is not equipped with a synchronizer and
therefore the front and rear driveshaft speeds must be
equal for the shift to take place. Shifting while only the
front or rear wheels are spinning can cause damage to the
transfer case.When operating your vehicle in 4WD LOW, the engine
speed is approximately three times that of the 4WD or
4WD LOCK positions at a given road speed. Take care
not to overspeed the engine and do not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
Proper operation of 4-wheel drive vehicles depends on
tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel.
Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the
transfer case.
Because 4-wheel drive provides improved traction, there
is a tendency to exceed safe turning and stopping speeds.
Do not go faster than road conditions permit.
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WARNING!
You or others could be injured if you leave the
vehicle unattended with the transfer case in the
NEUTRAL position without first fully engaging the
parking brake. The transfer case NEUTRAL position
disengages both the front and rear driveshafts from
the powertrain and will allow the vehicle to move,
regardless of the transmission position. The parking
brake should always be applied when the driver is
not in the vehicle.For additional information on the appropriate use of each
transfer case mode position, refer to the following infor-
mation:
4WD
Normal 4-Wheel Drive High range employs the inter-axle
differential. This range allows front and rear wheels to
rotate at different speeds on all road surfaces.
4WD LOCK
The 4-Wheel Drive Lock (4WD LOCK) range, locks the
transfer case inter-axle differential, forcing the front and
rear wheels to rotate at the same speed. Additional
traction for loose, slippery road surfaces only.
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PARKING BRAKE
The foot operated parking brake is positioned below the
lower left corner of the instrument panel. To release the
parking brake, pull the parking brake release handle.Be sure the parking brake is firmly set when parked and
the shift lever is in PARK position. When parking on a
hill, you should apply the parking brake before placing
the shift lever in PARK; otherwise the load on the
transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to
move the shift lever out of PARK.
NOTE:The instrument cluster brake warning light
indicates only that the parking brake is applied. You must
be sure the parking brake is fully applied before leaving
the vehicle.
When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
The parking brake should be applied whenever the
driver is not in the vehicle.
Parking Brake
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