2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN Owners Manual

²If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
²If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
²If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
²If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
²Use Moparttouch up paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, use MopartWheel Cleaner or select a non-
abrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads,
steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only
Mopartcleaners are recommended. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels'
protective finish.
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure ± If
Equipped
YES Essentialstseats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
²Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
²Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
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²For tough stains, apply MopartTotal Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
²For grease stains, apply MopartMulti-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
²Do not use any solvents or protectants on
YES Essentialstproducts.
Interior Care
Use MopartFabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery
and carpeting.
Use MopartVinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl upholstery and
trim.
MopartTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MopartTotal Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
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Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with any commercial household-type glass cleaner.
Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when
cleaning inside rear windows equipped with electricdefrosters or windshields equipped with a windshield
wiper de-icer. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instru-
ments which may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage will also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the
vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
FUSE BLOCK
CAUTION!
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
NOTE:If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for
longer than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect
your battery. You may do this by disconnecting the
battery or by disconnecting the two ignition-off draw
(I.O.D.) fuses located in the auxiliary Power Distribution
Center (PDC) in the engine compartment. The I.O.D.
cavities include a snap-in retainer that allows the fuse to
be disconnected without removing it from the fuse block.
Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity reconnects it.
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Fuses (Interior)
The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays,
and circuit breakers for high-current circuits. It is located
in the left kick panel. It is accessible through a snap-in
cover.
Interior Fuse Panel Cover
Interior Fuse Location
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CavityMini Fuse/
ColorDescription
F1 15 Amp BlueInstrument Cluster
Battery Feed
F 2 10 Amp Red Spare
F3 10 Amp RedIgnition Run/Start
for Next Generation
Controller (NGC),
Integrated Power
Module (IPM), A/C
Relay and Fuel
Pump Relay
F4 10 Amp RedDoor Node and
Non-Memory
Power Mirror
Switch Battery Feed
F5(2) 10 Amp
RedAirbags (two Fuses
in Yellow Holder)F6 2 Amp ClearIgnition Run/Start
Unlock
F725 Amp Natu-
ralRadio Battery Feed
F8 10 Amp RedIgnition Run/Start
for Cluster/Transfer
Case/Seat Sw. Back
Lighting
F9 10 Amp RedSatellite Digital Au-
dio Receiver
(SDAR)/Digital
Video Disc (DVD)
Battery Feed
F10 10 Amp Red Spare
F11 10 Amp Red Heated Mirrors
F12 20 Amp YellowCluster Battery
Feed
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F13 10 Amp RedIgnition Run HVAC
Module/Heated
Rear Glass (EBL)
Relay
F14 10 Amp RedABS Module Igni-
tion Run
F15 15 Amp BlueBattery Feed
Bluetootht,
Compass/Trip
Computer (CMTC),
Sentry KeytDiag-
nostics
F16 20 Amp YellowReconfigurable
Power Outlets
F17 20 Amp YellowIgnition Run / Rear
Park Assist / Sec-
ond Row Heated
Seats
F18 20 Amp YellowCigar Lighter Igni-
tion
F19 10 Amp Red Spare Fuse
F20 15 Amp BlueHeating & Air Con-
ditioning w/ATC
Only Battery Feed
F2125 Amp Natu-
ralAmplifier Battery
Feed
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Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distri-
bution center 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 bestamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity num-
ber of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that
corresponds to the following chart. These fuses and
relays can be obtained from your authorized dealer.
CavityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini
FuseDescription
1 30 Amp
PinkStarter
2 30 Amp
PinkFront Wiper
3 40 Amp
GreenBrake Batt
4 30 Amp
PinkJB Feed Acc # 2
5 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
6 30 Amp
PinkRun Remote Relay
Feed
Power Distribution Center
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