2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN fuel

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology).
4.7L/5.7L Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MopartEngine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs (4.7L Engine) Upper Bank Ð FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [.99 mm]) Lower Bank Ð FR8T1332
(Gap 0.051 in [1.30 mm])
Spark Plugs (5.7L Engine) REC14MCC4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])
Fuel Selection (4.7L Engine) 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine) 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 437
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oil if it has been 6 months since your last oil change
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under ªOIL CHANGE
REQUIRED ± If Equippedº under ªSystem Status (EVIC
Displays)º in Section 3, or under ªOdometer/Trip Odom-
eterº under ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionº in Section
4.At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 441
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............205,290
Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adjustable Pedals....................... 155
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 394
Air Conditioner Maintenance............249,398
Air Conditioning........................ 249
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 261
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 253
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............398,399
Air Conditioning System................249,398
Air Filter........................384,385,394
Air Pressure, Tires....................313,321
Airbag.............................53,213
Airbag Light..........................61,76
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,205
Alignment and Balance................... 320
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 238Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........403,404,436
Disposal............................ 406
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............290,294
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 205
Anti-Theft System.....................18,205
Appearance Care........................ 414
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 19
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Audio Systems (Radio).................217,220
Auto Unlock, Doors...................... 170
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............84,88
Automatic Door Locks..................31,170
Automatic Headlights.................... 147
Automatic Transaxle....................12,274
Automatic Transmission.............271,274,410
Adding Fluid......................... 411
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 412
Fluid Level Check...................... 410
Fluid Type........................... 438
458 INDEX

Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................... 392
Power Steering........................ 398
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 405
Car Washes............................ 415
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,335
Cargo Management System................. 194
Cargo Organizer....................... 194
Cargo Organizer........................ 194
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 342
Catalytic Converter...................... 395
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............217,220
Cellular Phone..................88,220,221,248
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 434
Certification Label....................... 342
Charging.............................. 376
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 305
Child Restraint......................64,65,66Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,73
Child Seat.............................. 69
Circuit Breakers......................... 419
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 416
Climate Control......................... 249
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............253,259
Clock.....................214,215,218,221,226
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 247
Compact Spare Tire...................... 316
Compass Calibration..................... 174
Compass Variance....................... 174
Connector
UCI ................................ 241
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 241
Console, Floor.......................189,191
Console, Overhead....................165,166
Contract, Service........................ 451
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)....384,385,405
460 INDEX

Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 286
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 246
E-85 Fuel............................. 338
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 185
Electronic Brake Control System............. 294
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 294
Brake Assist System.................... 295
Electronic Roll Mitigation................ 297
Electronic Stability Program............... 298
Traction Control System................. 297
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 297
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 156
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........210,298
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................163,167Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 378
Jacking............................. 370
Tow Hooks.......................... 378
Towing............................. 379
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 440
Emission Related Components.............. 407
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Block Heater......................... 274
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................384,385
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 437
Exhaust Gas Caution................40,75,335
Fails to Start.......................... 272
Flooded, Starting...................... 272
Fuel Requirements..................... 436
Jump Starting......................... 376
Multi-Displacement..................... 303
462 INDEX

Oil ...........................390,436,437
Oil Filler Cap...................384,385,392
Oil Selection.......................391,436
Oil Synthetic......................... 392
Starting............................. 271
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 364
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution..............40,75,335,402
Exhaust System.......................75,401
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Exterior Lighting........................ 147
Fabric Care............................ 416
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Engine Fuel.......................... 395
Engine Oil........................393,437Engine Oil Disposal.................... 392
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 366
Turn Signal.....................149,203,431
Flat Tire Stowage.....................369,375
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 341
Engine Oil........................... 340
Fuel Requirements..................338,340
Replacement Parts..................... 341
Starting............................. 341
Flooded Engine Starting................... 272
Floor Console.......................189,191
Fluid, Brake.........................409,438
Fluid Capacities......................... 436
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 410
Brake............................... 409
Engine Oil........................... 390
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Power Steering........................ 398
Transfer Case......................... 413
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 437
Fog Lights..........................148,435
Folding Rear Seat.....................129,133
Four Wheel Drive....................... 280
Operation........................... 280
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 366
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 378
Front Axle (Differential)................... 414
Fuel................................. 331
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................336,337
Filter............................... 395
Gauge.............................. 203
Octane Rating......................331,437
Requirements......................331,436
Tank Capacity........................ 436Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 338
Fuses.....................188,419,420,423,426
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 176
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............336,337,386
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge)................... 203
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 331
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 332
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 203
Fuel................................ 203
Odometer.........................206,208
Speedometer......................... 205
Tachometer.......................... 206
Gear Ranges........................... 275
General Information.................17,115,331
464 INDEX

Back-Up............................. 431
Brake Warning........................ 209
Bulb Replacement...................... 429
Center Mounted Stop................... 434
Courtesy/Reading..................... 166
Cruise.............................. 214
Daytime Running...................... 148
Dome.............................. 166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................210,299
Fog ..........................148,208,435
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 366
Headlights........................... 147
High Beam........................... 151
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 151
Instrument Cluster..................147,203
Interior..........................145,166
License............................. 433
Lights On Reminder.................... 148Low Fuel.........................203,204
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 211
Park............................... 147
Passing............................. 150
Reading............................. 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 204
Service.............................. 429
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 211
Traction Control....................... 299
Turn Signal........................149,431
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 203
Loading Vehicle......................... 342
Tires ............................... 308
Locks................................. 29
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Ignition.............................. 17
Keys................................ 12
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