transmission oil CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owners Manual

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position(Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK. If the trans-
mission is not in PARK the EVIC will display NOT
AVAILABLE and VEHICLE NOT IN PARK.Press and release the MENU button until the
Personal Settings displays on the EVIC.
Use the STEP button to display one of the following:
²ªLANGUAGEº ± When in this display, you may select
one of several different languages for all display
nomenclature, including the trip functions. Press the
RESET button while in this display to select your
preferred language. Then, as you continue, the infor-
mation will display in the selected language.
²ªAUTO DOOR LOCK > ONº ± When ON is selected,
all doors will lock automatically when the vehicle
reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h). To make your
selection, press and release the RESET button until
ªONº or ªOFFº appears.
²ªAUTO UNLOCK ON EXIT > ONº ± When ON is
selected, all doors will unlock when the vehicle is
170 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

charging voltage falls below 10 volts, the malfunction
indicator light illuminates and the ABS is switched off.
When the voltage is above this value again, the malfunc-
tion indicator light should go out and the ABS is opera-
tional. If the malfunction indicator light stays illumi-
nated, have the system checked at your authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
12. Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Light
This light indicates that the engine oil pressure has
become too low. For a bulb check, this light will
come on momentarily when the ignition is turned ON. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut
off the engine as soon as possible. See your authorized
dealer for service immediately.
13. Tachometer
This gage measures engine Revolutions-Per-Minute
(RPM x 1000).14. Gear Selector
The electronic gear selector display is self-contained
within the instrument cluster. It displays the position of
the automatic transmission shift lever, and the relation of
each position to all other positions. For a good signal the
display will place a box around the selected transmission
range (PRND21). If the PRNDL displays only the char-
acters PRND21 (no boxes), have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
15. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. U.S. federal regulations require that upon
transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the
purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed
during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of
the reading before and after the service so that the correct
mileage can be determined.
206 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

CAUTION!
²Driving through standing water may cause dam-
age to your vehicle's drivetrain components. Al-
ways inspect your vehicle's fluids (i.e., engine oil,
transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination
(i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance)
after driving through standing water. Do not con-
tinue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears
contaminated, as this may result in further dam-
age. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
²Getting water inside your vehicle's engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
²Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle's traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph (8
km/h) when driving through standing water.
²Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle's braking capabilities, which increases stop-
ping distances. Therefore, after driving through
standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on
the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
²Getting water inside your vehicle's engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and leave you
stranded.
²Failure to follow these warnings may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
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least 15 miles (24 km) of driving. At normal operating
temperature the fluid cannot be held comfortably be-
tween the fingertips.
To check the automatic transmission fluid level properly,
the following procedure must be used:
1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating
temperature.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake
pedal.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear position
ending with the lever in PARK.
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until
seated.6. Remove the dipstick again and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level should be between the ªHOTº
(upper) reference holes on the dipstick at normal operat-
ing temperature. Verify that solid coating of oil is seen on
both sides of the dipstick. If the fluid is low, add as
required into the dipstick tube.Do not overfill.After
adding any quantity of oil through the oil fill tube, wait
a minimum of two minutes for the oil to fully drain into
the transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
NOTE:If it is necessary to check the transmissionbelow
the operating temperature, the fluid level should be
between the two ªCOLDº (lower) holes on the dipstick
with the fluid at approximately 70ÉF (21ÉC) (room tem-
perature). If the fluid level is correctly established at
room temperature, it should be between the ªHOTº
(upper) reference holes when the transmission reaches
180ÉF ( 82ÉC). Remember it is best to check the level at the
normal operating temperature.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411
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oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ªOIL CHANGE
REQUIRED ± If Equippedº under ªSystem Status (EVIC
Displays)º in Section 3, or under ªOdometer/Trip Odom-
eterº under ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionº in Section
4.At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
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Cooling System......................... 402
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 404
Coolant Capacity...................... 436
Coolant Level......................402,406
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 406
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 403
Inspection........................... 406
Points to Remember.................... 406
Pressure Cap......................... 405
Radiator Cap......................... 405
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......403,436,437
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 156
Cup Holder............................ 189
Customer Assistance..................... 449
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Running Lights................... 148
Dealer Service.......................... 389Defroster, Rear Window................... 265
Defroster, Windshield................76,251,257
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 152
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 386
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........217,220
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 204
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 410
Oil (Engine).......................... 390
Power Steering........................ 398
Disarming, Theft System................... 19
Disc Brakes............................ 408
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 406
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 170
Door Opener, Garage..................... 176
Drive Belts............................ 393
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 400
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Oil ...........................390,436,437
Oil Filler Cap...................384,385,392
Oil Selection.......................391,436
Oil Synthetic......................... 392
Starting............................. 271
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 364
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............40,75,335,402
Exhaust System.......................75,401
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Exterior Lighting........................ 147
Fabric Care............................ 416
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Engine Fuel.......................... 395
Engine Oil........................393,437Engine Oil Disposal.................... 392
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 366
Turn Signal.....................149,203,431
Flat Tire Stowage.....................369,375
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 341
Engine Oil........................... 340
Fuel Requirements..................338,340
Replacement Parts..................... 341
Starting............................. 341
Flooded Engine Starting................... 272
Floor Console.......................189,191
Fluid, Brake.........................409,438
Fluid Capacities......................... 436
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 410
Brake............................... 409
Engine Oil........................... 390
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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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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
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