2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN key

If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
flasher system will continue to operate with the ignition
key removed and the vehicle locked.JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start or run
the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you
need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
The manufacturer recommends towing with all wheels
OFFthe ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Provided that the transmission is operable, tow with the
transmission in NEUTRAL and the ignition key in the
OFF position, along with the front wheels raised and the
rear wheels on the ground. The speed must not exceed 30
mph (50 km/h), and the distance must not exceed 15 mi
(25 km).If the vehicle is to be towed more than 15 mi (25 km) or
faster than 30 mph (50 km/h), it must be towed on a
flatbed, or with the rear wheels raised and the front
wheels on the ground, or with the front end raised and
the rear wheels on a towing dolly.
NOTE:Towing the vehicle with the rear wheels on the
ground at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) or for more than
15 mi (25 km), can cause severe transmission damage.
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the odometer RESET button to turn the message off. If the
problem persists, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap.
If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the MIL
off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the On Board Diagnostic (OBD) system is ready
for testing.Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system is determined not ready
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine. If you crank or start the engine, you
will have to start this test over.
3. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
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4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will blink for approximately five seconds
and then remain on until the first engine crank or the
key is turned off. This means that your vehicle's OBD
system isnot readyand you shouldnotproceed to the
I/M station.
b. The MIL will remain fully illuminated until the first
engine crank or the key is turned off. This means that
your vehicle's OBD system isreadyand you can
proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Mopartparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Mopartparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
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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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Gear Ranges.......................... 275
Special Additives...................... 412
Torque Converter...................... 279
Axle Fluid............................. 438
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 413
Ball Joints............................. 399
Battery..........................384,385,396
Charging............................ 376
Emergency Starting..................... 376
Gas Caution.......................... 376
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 27
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 145
Belts, Drive............................ 393
Belts, Seat.............................. 42
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 400
B-Pillar Location........................ 308
Brake Assist System...................... 295
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 294Brake Fluid............................ 438
Brake System........................290,408
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................290,294
Disc Brakes.......................... 408
Fluid Check.......................... 409
Hoses.............................. 410
Master Cylinder....................... 409
Parking............................. 289
Warning Light.....................205,209
Brakes............................... 290
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 274
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 429
Bulbs, Light............................ 429
Calibration, Compass..................... 174
Camera, Rear........................... 163
Capacities, Fluid........................ 436
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Glass Cleaning.......................... 418
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............343,346
Gross Cargo Weight...................... 342
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 345
GVWR............................342,345
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ)........88,220,221
Hard Drive (HDD)....................217,220
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 286
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 366
Headlights............................ 429
Cleaning............................ 418
Delay.............................. 146
High Beam........................... 151
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 151
Lights On Reminder.................... 148
Passing............................. 150Replacing............................ 429
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 124
Heater............................... 249
Heater, Engine Block..................... 274
High Beam Indicator..................... 204
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 151
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 350
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 176
Hood Release.......................... 142
Hoses................................ 407
Ignition.............................12,17
Key ................................. 12
Lock................................ 17
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 13
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Infant Restraint........................64,65
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 321
Information Center...................... 167
Information Center, Vehicle................. 167
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
Instrument Cluster....................... 203
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 418
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 426
Interior Appearance Care.................. 417
Interior Fuses.......................... 420
Interior Lighting........................ 145
Interior Lights.......................... 145
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 152
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 185
Jack Location........................... 367
Jack Operation.......................368,370Jacking Instructions...................... 371
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 53
Lane Change and Turn Signals.........149,203,431
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................42,47
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren).............................. 68
Life of Tires............................ 318
Liftgate................................ 37
Lights..............................77,144
Airbag............................61,213
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 205
Automatic Headlights................... 147
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