manual transmission CHRYSLER ASPEN 2009 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan-
gerous if done improperly. Refer to Section 6 of
this manual for proper jump starting procedures
and follow them carefully.
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
ªNormal Startingº or ªExtreme Cold Weatherº proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position andrelease it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the normal starting procedure.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, wait 10 to 15
seconds before trying again.
After Starting
The idle speed is automatically controlled on fuel injected
engines and will decrease as the engine warms up.
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NOTE:Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any
other reason with the shift lever in NEUTRAL can result
in severe transmission damage. Refer to ªRecreational
Towingº in Section 5 and ªTowing a Disabled Vehicleº in
Section 6 of this manual.
DRIVE
For most city and highway driving.
2 (Second)
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.1 (First)
For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at
low speeds (25 mph {40 km/h} or less) when going
downhill. To prevent excessive engine speed do not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this range.
Overdrive Operation
The automatic transmission contains an electronically
controlled fourth and fifth (if equipped) speed (OVER-
DRIVE). The transmission will automatically shift from
DRIVE to OVERDRIVE if the following conditions are
present:
²the transmission selector is in DRIVE;
²the engine coolant has reached normal operating tem-
perature;
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Perform the maintenance listed in the Maintenance
Schedule. Refer to Section 8 of this manual. When towing
a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
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. For four-wheel drive vehicles, make sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Always, block or
9chock9the trailer wheels.
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WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
²Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
²Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
²Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
²Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
²Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
²Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
²Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
²If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
²To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
²Turn on the Hazard warning flasher.
1. Remove the spare wheel, jack, and tools from storage.
2. Using the wheel wrench, loosen, but do not remove,
the wheel nuts by turning them counterclockwise one
turn while the wheel is still on the ground.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373
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Traction Control....................... 303
Turn Signal........................148,425
Voltage............................. 206
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 204
Loading Vehicle......................... 346
Tires ............................... 312
Locks................................. 30
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 30
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 30
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 68
Lubrication, Body....................... 396
Lug Nuts............................. 375
Luggage Carrier......................... 197
Lumbar Support........................ 121Maintenance Free Battery.................. 393
Maintenance Procedures................... 390
Maintenance Schedule.................... 436
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,388
Manual, Service......................... 455
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 433
Map/Reading Lights..................165,166
Memory Seat........................... 136
Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming...................84,87
Electric Powered....................... 85
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 136
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Vanity............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 328
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Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 41
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Reminder............................ 205
Seats................................. 120
Adjustment.......................... 120
Cleaning............................ 412
Fold and Tumble Rear................125,127
Heated............................. 123
Lumbar Support....................... 121
Memory............................. 136
Rear Folding.......................125,127
Reclining............................ 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............19,206
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........401,432
Selection of Oil......................... 391
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17Service and Maintenance.................. 390
Service Assistance....................... 451
Service Contract......................... 453
Service Manuals........................ 455
Setting the Clock.............216,217,218,221,231
Settings, Personal........................ 170
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Transfer Case......................... 284
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 363
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N).......................... 365
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 46
Shoulder Belts........................... 41
Signals, Turn.....................148,204,425
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 325
Snow Plow............................ 362
Snow Tires............................ 326
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