2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN check engine light

²Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid level in the master cylinder should be checked
whenever the vehicle is serviced, or immediately if the
brake system warning light is on. If necessary, add fluid
to bring level to the full mark on the side of the reservoir
of the brake master cylinder. Be sure to clean the top of
the master cylinder area before removing the cap. With
disc brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. Brake fluid level should be checked when
pads are replaced. If the brake fluid level is abnormally
low, check system for leaks.For correct fluid type, refer to ºBrake Master Cylinderº
under ªFluids, Lubricants and Genuine Partsº in this
section.
WARNING!
²Use of brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point, or is unidentified as to specifica-
tions may result in sudden brake failure during
hard prolonged braking. You could have an acci-
dent.
²Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching on fire.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405
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²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
NOTE:** Vehicles built with the 4.7L engine are
equipped with 16 spark plugs; one set is located on the
top of the engine under the coils and the second set is
located on the side of the engine.
The spark plugs located under the coils are a standard
plug and must be changed every 30,000 miles (50 000
km).
The spark plugs located on the side of the engine are a
premium plug and must be changed every 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
438 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............206,296
Adding Fuel........................... 344
Adjustable Pedals....................... 153
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 393
Air Conditioner Maintenance............255,394
Air Conditioning........................ 255
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 267
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone................ 259
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............394,395
Air Conditioning System................255,394
Air Filter........................385,386,393
Air Pressure, Tires....................317,325
Airbag.............................54,215
Airbag Light..........................62,76
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................19,206
Alignment and Balance................... 324
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 8
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 248Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............401,431
Disposal............................ 403
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............296,299
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 206
Anti-Theft System.....................19,206
Appearance Care........................ 410
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 19
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Auto Unlock, Doors...................... 170
Automatic Dimming Mirror...............84,87
Automatic Door Locks..................31,170
Automatic Transaxle....................12,278
Automatic Transmission................278,406
Adding Fluid......................... 406
Fluid Level Check...................... 406
Fluid Type........................... 433
Gear Ranges.......................... 279
Special Additives...................... 408
Torque Converter...................... 283
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Axle Fluid............................. 433
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 409
Battery..........................385,386,393
Charging............................ 377
Emergency Starting..................... 377
Gas Caution.......................... 377
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 27
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 145
Belts, Seat.............................. 41
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 396
B-Pillar Location........................ 312
Brake Assist System...................... 300
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 299
Brake Fluid............................ 433
Brake System........................... 405
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................296,299
Fluid Check.......................... 405
Master Cylinder....................... 405Parking............................. 294
Warning Light.....................206,210
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 279
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 74
Bulb Replacement....................... 424
Bulbs, Light............................ 423
Calibration, Compass..................... 174
Camera, Rear........................... 163
Capacities, Fluid........................ 431
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 344
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Power Steering........................ 294
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 402
Car Washes............................ 410
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............75,340
Cargo Management System................. 193
Cargo Organizer....................... 193
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Cargo Organizer........................ 193
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 346
Cellular Phone........................88,254
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 428
Certification Label....................... 346
Charging.............................. 377
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 309
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . 388
Child Restraint........................65,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,73
Child Seat.............................. 70
Circuit Breakers......................... 415
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 412
Climate Control......................... 255
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............259,265
Clock........................216,218,221,231
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 253
Compact Spare Tire...................... 319Compass Calibration..................... 174
Compass Variance....................... 174
Connector
UCI ................................ 241
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 241
Console, Floor.......................189,192
Console, Overhead....................165,166
Contract, Service........................ 453
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)....385,386,402
Cooling System......................... 400
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 401
Coolant Capacity...................... 431
Coolant Level......................400,403
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 403
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 400
Inspection........................... 403
Points to Remember.................... 404
Pressure Cap......................... 402
Radiator Cap......................... 402
462 INDEX

Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 393
Engine Oil........................392,432
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 392
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 368
Turn Signal.....................148,204,425
Flat Tire Stowage.....................370,377
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 343
Engine Oil........................... 343
Fuel Requirements..................340,342
Replacement Parts..................... 343
Starting............................. 343
Flooded Engine Starting................... 276
Floor Console.......................189,192
Fluid, Brake.........................405,433
Fluid Capacities......................... 431Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 406
Brake............................... 405
Engine Oil........................... 390
Power Steering........................ 294
Transfer Case......................... 408
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 432
Fog Lights..........................147,429
Folding Rear Seat.....................127,131
Four Wheel Drive....................... 284
Operation........................... 284
Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 368
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 379
Front Axle (Differential)................... 409
Fuel................................. 335
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................344,345
Gauge.............................. 204
Octane Rating......................335,432
Requirements......................335,431
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 54
Lane Change and Turn Signals.........148,204,425
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 41
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).. 68
Life of Tires............................ 322
Liftgate................................ 37
Lights..............................77,142
Airbag............................62,215
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 206
Back-Up............................. 425
Brake Warning........................ 210
Bulb Replacement...................423,424
Center Mounted Stop................... 428
Courtesy/Reading..................... 165
Cruise.............................. 215Daytime Running...................... 146
Dome.............................. 166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................212,303
Fog ..........................147,209,429
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 368
High Beam........................... 149
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 149
Instrument Cluster..................... 204
Interior..........................144,165
License............................. 427
Lights On Reminder.................... 146
Low Fuel............................ 204
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 212
Passing............................. 149
Reading............................. 166
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 205
Service.............................. 423
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 213
468 INDEX

Traction Control....................... 303
Turn Signal........................148,425
Voltage............................. 206
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 204
Loading Vehicle......................... 346
Tires ............................... 312
Locks................................. 30
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 30
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 30
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 68
Lubrication, Body....................... 396
Lug Nuts............................. 375
Luggage Carrier......................... 197
Lumbar Support........................ 121Maintenance Free Battery.................. 393
Maintenance Procedures................... 390
Maintenance Schedule.................... 436
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,388
Manual, Service......................... 455
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 433
Map/Reading Lights..................165,166
Memory Seat........................... 136
Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming...................84,87
Electric Powered....................... 85
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 136
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Vanity............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 328
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