2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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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
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