2007 CHRYSLER ASPEN manual transmission

CAUTION!
•Avoid towing a trailer for the first 500 miles (805
km) of vehicle operation. Doing so may damage
your vehicle.
•During the first 500 miles (805 km) of trailer
towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Perform the maintenance listed in 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.
•When 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.
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•Safety 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.
•Vehicles 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
P for Park. With a manual transmission, shift the
transmission into reverse. And with four-wheel-drive
vehicles, make sure the transfer case is not in neutral.
Always, block orchockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a
percentage of total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to the
Tires–General Information section of this manual on
Tire Pressures for proper tire inflation procedures.
Also, check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
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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.If using a manual transmission vehicle for trailer towing,
all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive clutch
slippage.
Towing Tips — Automatic Transmission
The “D” range can be selected when towing. However, if
frequent shifting occurs while in this range, the “TOW
HAUL” feature should be selected.
NOTE:Using the “TOW HAUL” feature while operat-
ing the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will
improve performance and extend transmission life by
reducing 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. See Schedule “B” in
section 8 of this manual for transmission fluid change
intervals.
7- Pin Connector
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NOTE:Check the automatic transmission fluid level
before towing.
Towing Tips — Tow/Haul (If Equipped)
To reduce potential for automatic transmission overheat-
ing, turn the “TOW HAUL” feature ON when driving in
hilly areas or shift the transmission to Drive position 2 on
more severe grades.
Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If
Equipped)

Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in neutral and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
refer to Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
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Loading Vehicle......................... 321
Tires ............................... 293
Locks................................. 27
Automatic Door........................ 28
Child Protection........................ 30
Door................................ 27
Ignition.............................. 13
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 28
Steering Wheel......................... 13
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 65
Lubricating Oil......................... 392
Lubrication, Body....................... 378
Lug Nuts............................. 352
Luggage Carrier......................... 176
Lumbar Support........................ 110
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 375
Maintenance Procedures................... 367Maintenance Schedule.................... 418
Schedule “A”......................... 434
Schedule “B”......................... 421
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 194,365
Manual, Service......................... 446
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 416
Map/Reading Lights..................... 151
Memory Seat........................... 125
Mirrors................................ 79
Automatic Dimming...................80,83
Electric Powered....................... 81
Heated.............................. 83
Memory............................. 125
Outside.............................. 81
Rearview............................. 79
Vanity............................... 82
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 307
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Extender............................. 50
Front Seat............................ 39
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Reminder............................ 188
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Cleaning............................ 395
Fold and Tumble Rear................ 115,117
Heated.............................. 112
Lumbar Support....................... 110
Memory............................. 125
Rear Folding....................... 115,117
Reclining............................ 109
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............17,190
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........382,415
Selection of Oil......................... 370
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Service and Maintenance................367,418
Service Assistance....................... 442Service Contract......................... 444
Service Manuals........................ 446
Setting the Clock.............197,198,202,210,222
Settings, Personal........................ 155
Shifting
Automatic Transmission................. 258
Transfer Case......................... 263
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer Case
Neutral (N)............................ 340
Transfer Case, Shifting out of Transfer Case
Neutral (N)............................ 341
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 44
Shoulder Belts........................... 39
Signals, Turn.....................135,187,409
Snow Plow............................ 338
Snow Tires............................ 306
Spare Tire..........................301,302
Spark Plugs............................ 372
Speed Control (Cruise Control).............. 142
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