trailer CHRYSLER ASPEN 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Brakes
þ
Donotinterconnect the hydraulic brake system or
vacuum system of your vehicle with that of the trailer.
This could cause inadequate braking and possible
personal injury.
þAn electronically actuated trailer brake controller is
required when towing a trailer with electronically
actuated brakes. When towing a trailer equipped with
a hydraulic surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
þTrailer brakes are recommended for trailers over 1,000
lbs (454 kg) and required for trailers in excess of 2,000
lbs (907 kg).
CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hy-
draulic brake lines. It can overload your brake sys-
tem and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes
when you need them and could have an accident.
Towing any trailer will increase your stopping dis-
tance. When towing you should allow for additional
space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front
of you. Failure to do so could result in an accident.
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Towing Requirements Ð Trailer Lights and Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7-pin
wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer harness
and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicle's
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations:
4-Pin Connector
1 Ð Female Pins 4 Ð Park
2 Ð Male Pin 5 Ð Left Stop/Turn
3 Ð Ground 6 Ð Right Stop/TurnSTARTING AND OPERATING 359
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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.
Towing Tips Ð Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-
ever, 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
1 Ð Battery 5 Ð Ground
2 Ð Backup Lamps 6 Ð Left Stop/Turn
3 Ð Right Stop/Turn 7 Ð Running Lamps
4 Ð Electric Brakes 360 STARTING AND OPERATING

Cav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
14 40 Amp
GreenESP Pump
15 50 Amp
RedJB Feed
16 10 Amp
RedSpare
17 Spare
18 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
19 20 Amp
YellowNext Generation Con-
troller (NGC)
20 25 Amp
Clear115V Power Inverter
21 20 Amp
YellowABS BattCav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
22 20 Amp
YellowNext Generation Con-
troller (NGC) Batt
23 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow
24 15 Amp
BlueA/C Clutch
25 15 Amp
BlueStop Lamp Switch
26 Spare
27 20 Amp
YellowRun/Start Relay Feed
28 Spare
29 Relay Run Start
30 Relay Run Remote
31 Spare
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An integrated power module is located in the left side of
the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge
fuses, mini fuses and relays. A description of each fuse
and component may be stamped on the inside cover,
otherwise the cavity number of each fuse is stamped on
the inside cover that corresponds to the following chart.
Cav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
1 Relay Wiper On/Off Rly
2 Relay Wiper Hi/Lo Rly
3 Relay Horn Rly
4 Relay Rear Wiper Rly
5 Relay Lt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn Rly
6 Relay Rt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn Rly
7 Relay Park Lamps Rly
Cav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
8 10 Amp
RedLt Park Lamps
9 10 Amp
RedTrailer-Tow Park
Lamps
10 10 Amp
RedRt Park Lamps
11 Relay Radiator Fan Hi Rly
12 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) Batt #4
13 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) Batt #2
14 20 Amp
YellowAdjustable Pedal
15 20 Amp
YellowFt Fog Lamps
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Cav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
16 20 Amp
YellowHorn
17 20 Amp
YellowRear Wiper
18 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) Batt #1
19 20 Amp
YellowLt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn
20 20 Amp
YellowFront Control Module
(FCM) Batt #3
21 20 Amp
YellowRt Trailer-Tow Stop/
Turn
22 30 Amp
PinkFront Control Module
(FCM) BATT # 5
23 40 Amp
GreenRadiator FanCav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
24 Relay Radiator Fan Lo Rly
25 Relay Ft Fog Lamps Rly
26 Relay Adjustable Pedal Rly
27 30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) #1
28 30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) #2
29 Spare
30 Spare
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18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or
18 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or
24 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
oInspect the CV joints.
oInspect exhaust system.
oInspect the front suspension, tie rod ends
and boot seals; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or
30 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oReplace the engine air cleaner filter.
oReplace the top row of spark plugs on
4.7L engines. **
oReplace the spark plugs on 5.7L
engines.
oInspect the transfer case fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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36,000 Miles (60,000 km) or
36 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
42,000 Miles (70,000 km) or
42 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
48,000 Miles (80,000 km) or
48 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
oInspect the CV joints.
oInspect exhaust system.
oInspect the front suspension, tie rod ends
and boot seals; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid;
change if using your vehicle for police,
taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer
towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oReplace the engine air cleaner filter.
oReplace the top row of spark plugs on 4.7L engines. **
oReplace the spark plugs on 5.7L engines.
oInspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
oChange the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.
oInspect the transfer case fluid.
oChange the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing.
oFlush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles (170 000
km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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66,000 Miles (110,000 km) or
66 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
oRotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
72,000 Miles (120,000 km) or 72 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
oChange the engine oil and engine oil filter.
oRotate tires.
oIf using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
oInspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
oInspect the CV joints.
oInspect the front and rear axle fluid; change if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet,
off-road or frequent trailer towing.
oInspect exhaust system.
oInspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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