snow chains CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owners Manual

NTread Wear Indicators..................318
NLife Of Tire.........................318
NReplacement Tires.....................319
NAlignment And Balance.................320
mSupplemental Tire Pressure Information Ð If
Equipped............................321
mTire Chains...........................321
mSnow Tires...........................322
mTire Rotation Recommendations............323
mTire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Ð
If Equipped...........................324
NBase System ± If Equipped...............326
NPremium System ± If Equipped...........328
NGeneral Information...................331mFuel Requirements......................331
NReformulated Gasoline.................332
NGasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............333
NMMT In Gasoline.....................333
NMaterials Added To Fuel................334
NFuel System Cautions..................334
NCarbon Monoxide Warnings..............335
mAdding Fuel..........................336
NFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............336
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message....337
mFlexible Fuel Ð If Equipped...............338
NE-85 General Information................338
NEthanol Fuel (E-85)....................339
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NOTE:To improve the vehicle's traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the ªPartial Offº
mode by pressing the ESP Control Switch. Once the
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the ªPartial Offº
mode is overcome, turn ESP on by momentarily depress-
ing the ESP Control Switch. This may be done with the
vehicle in motion.
4WD LOW Range
Partial Off
This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD LOW.
Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW or the
transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOCK or
NEUTRAL to 4WD LOW, the ESP system will be in this
mode. In 4WD LOW, ESP function is desensitized until
the vehicle reaches a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). At 30
mph (48 km/h) the normal ESP stability function returns
and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light turns off. When thevehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h) the ESP
system goes back to Partial Off. ESP is desensitized at low
vehicle speeds in 4WD LOW so that it will not interfere
with off road driving but ESP function returns to provide
the stability feature at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).
The ABS is in a special Off Road mode that allows wheels
to lock at lower speeds if gravel is detected to shorten
stopping distances.
NOTE:When the vehicle is in 4WD LOW, a feature of
the ESP system remains active whether the ESP is on or
off. This feature functions similar to a limited slip differ-
ential and controls the wheel spin across an axle. If one
wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the
system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and
allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that
is not spinning.
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These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-
ing link and cable (radial) chains.
Tire chain use is permitted only on the rear tires of your
truck.
NOTE:The use of class ªSº chains is permitted on your
vehicle with P245/70R17 tires.
CAUTION!
Do not use tire chains on 4x4 trucks equipped with
tires other than P245/70R17 tires. There may not be
adequate clearance for the chains and you are risking
structural or body damage to your vehicle. Do not use
tire chains on the 4X2 front wheels of your vehicle.
There may not be adequate clearance for the chains
and you are risking structural or body damage to
your vehicle.
SNOW TIRES
Snow tires should be of the same size and type construc-
tion as the front tires. Consult the manufacturer of the
snow tire to determine any maximum vehicle speed
requirement associated with the tire. These tires should
always be operated at the vehicle maximum capacity
inflation pressures under any load condition.
While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid
and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be
poorer than that of non-studded tires. Some states pro-
hibit studded tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
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NOTE:It is particularly important for you to check the
tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and to maintain
the proper pressure.
The TPMS consists of the following components:
²Receiver module
²Four tire pressure monitoring sensors
²Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will
illuminate in the instrument cluster, and an au-
dible chime will be activated when one or more of
the four active road tire pressures are low. Should this
occur, you should stop as soon as possible, check the
inflation pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate
each tire to the vehicle's recommended cold placard
pressure value. The system will automatically update
and the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will
extinguish once the updated tire pressures have beenreceived. The vehicle may need to be driven for up to 10
minutes above 15 mph (25 km/h) to receive this infor-
mation.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will flash on
and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a
system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound
a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will
repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
by any of the following scenarios: 1) Jamming due to
electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the
same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors; 2) Installing
some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects
radio wave signals; 3) Lots of snow or ice around the
wheels or wheel housings; 4) Using tire chains on the
vehicle; 5) Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.
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the pressure value(s) indicating which tire pressure
monitoring sensor(s) is not being received.
If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light will no longer flash, the9CHECK TPM SYSTEM9
text message will not be present, and a pressure value
will be displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can
occur by any of the following scenarios: 1) Jamming due
to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting
the same radio frequencies as the TPM sensors;. 2)
Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that
affects radio wave signals; 3) Lots of snow or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings; 4) Using tire chains on the
vehicle; 5) Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM
sensors.
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a non-matching
full size spare wheel and tire assembly.1. This spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitor-
ing sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the tire
pressure in the spare tire.
2. If you install the full size spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the TPM Telltale Light will still turn ON. In
addition, the graphic in the EVIC will still display a
flashing pressure value.
3. However, after driving the vehicle for up to 10 min-
utes above 15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
The EVIC will display a ªCHECK TPM SYSTEMº mes-
sage for three seconds and then display dashes (- - -) in
place of the pressure value.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. The EVIC will
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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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Tire Markings.......................... 303
Tire Safety Information.................... 303
Tires ............................77,312,455
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 318
Air Pressure.......................... 312
Alignment........................... 320
Chains.............................. 321
Changing............................ 369
Compact Spare........................ 316
General Information.................... 312
High Speed.......................... 315
Inflation Pressures..................... 313
Jacking............................. 370
Life of Tires.......................... 318
Load Capacity.....................308,309
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 324
Pressure Warning Light.................. 211
Quality Grading....................... 455
Radial.............................. 315Replacement......................... 319
Rotation............................. 323
Safety...........................303,312
Sizes............................... 305
Snow Tires........................... 322
Spare Tire........................... 369
Spinning............................ 317
Tread Wear Indicators................... 318
Wheel Mounting....................... 370
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 374
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 351
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 279
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 378
Towing............................... 345
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
Disabled Vehicle....................... 379
Guide.............................. 351
Recreational.......................... 360
Weight.............................. 351
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