2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN engine overheat

WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the
vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a
tune-up to manufacturer's specifications, should be ob-
tained immediately.To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:²Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
²Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
²Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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WARNING!
²The warning words ªDO NOT OPEN HOTº on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scald-
ing or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
²Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or childrendo not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in open
containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine cold, the level of the coolant in the coolant
recovery bottle should be between the ranges indicated
on the bottle dipstick.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your
service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month.
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Mopar Parts.........................389,454
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 294
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 148
Navigation System....................... 163
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Restraints....................... 40
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 335
Oil Change Indicator..................169,208
Oil Change Indicator, Reset................. 208
Oil, Engine.........................390,432
Capacity............................ 431
Change Interval....................... 391
Dipstick............................. 390
Disposal............................ 392
Filter............................392,432
Filter Disposal........................ 392
Identification Logo..................... 391Materials Added to..................... 392
Recommendation...................391,431
Synthetic............................ 392
Viscosity..........................391,431
Onboard Diagnostic System..............387,388
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 176
Operator Manual (Owner's Manual)............ 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 85
Overdrive..........................207,281
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 281
Overhead Console....................165,166
Overheating, Engine...................... 205
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).........5,455
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 158
Parking Brake.......................... 294
Parking On Hill......................... 294
Passing Light........................... 149
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