2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN hood release

the seat is positioned rearward enough and no benefit
from moving the seat any farther rearward.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en-
abled or disabled through the programmable features in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For
details, refer to “EASY EXIT SEAT,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under
“Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)” in Section 3 of this manual.TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129
3

Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
All four wheel drive models are equipped with four
constant velocity joints. Periodic lubrication of these
joints is not required. However, the joint boot should be
inspected for external leakage or damage periodically. If
external leakage or damage is evident, the joint boot and
grease should be replaced immediately. Continued op-
eration could result in failure of the joint due to water
and dirt contamination of the grease. This would require
complete replacement of the joint assembly. Refer to the
Service Manual for the detailed replacement procedure.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particularattention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
378 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 329
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 160
Hood Release.......................... 129
Hoses................................ 386
Ignition.............................12,13
Key ................................. 12
Lock................................ 13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 19
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 306
Information Center...................... 152
Information Center, Vehicle................. 152
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 79
Instrument Cluster....................... 187
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 185
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 397Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 404
Interior Appearance Care.................. 395
Interior Fuses.......................... 398
Interior Lighting........................ 132
Interior Lights.......................... 132
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 138
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 170
Jack Location........................... 347
Jack Operation.......................347,349
Jacking Instructions...................... 350
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 51
INDEX 457
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Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 249
Rearview Mirrors........................ 79
Reclining Front Seats..................... 109
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 339
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 340
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 341
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 312
Refrigerant............................ 377
Release, Hood.......................... 129
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 48
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 230
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Replacement Parts....................... 366
Replacement Tires....................... 304
Reporting Safety Defects................... 445
Restraints, Child.......................62,67
Restraints, Occupant...................... 38Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 288
Roll Over Warning........................ 4
Roof Type Carrier....................... 176
Rotation, Tires.......................... 306
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 73
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 73
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 445
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 288
Safety Tips............................. 72
Satellite Radio.......................222,226
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 229
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 418
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 397
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 48
Seat Belts..........................38,39,73
And Pregnant Women................... 50
Child Restraint.......................62,63
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