Chrysler 2007 Aspen User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ..............................75
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS .........................................181
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................251
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................345
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................359
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................417
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .........................................441
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INDEX ....................................................................449
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵Introduction ........................... 4
▫Roll Over Warning ..................... 4
䡵How To Use This Manual .................. 5
䡵Warnings And Cautions ................... 7
䡵Vehicle Identification Number ............... 7
䡵Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ........... 8
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
Roll Over Warning
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll over rate
than other types of vehicles. This vehicle has a higher
ground clearance, higher center of gravity, and narrower
track than many passenger cars. It is capable of perform-
ing better in a wide variety of off-road applications.
Driven in an unsafe manner, all vehicles can be caused to
go out of control. Because of the higher center of gravity
and the narrower track, if this vehicle is out of control it
may roll over when some other vehicles may not.
Do not attempt sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers or other
unsafe driving actions that can cause loss of vehicle
control. Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, roll over of the vehicle, and severe or fatal
injury. Drive carefully.
Roll Over Warning Label
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Failure to use driver and passenger seat belts provided
is a major cause of severe or fatal injury. In fact, the U.S.
government notes that the universal use of existing seat
belts could cut the highway death toll by 10,000 or more
each year, and could reduce disabling injuries by 2
million annually. In a roll over crash an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt. Always buckle up.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be
aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your dealer
knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine Mopar威parts, and is interested in
your satisfaction.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,
certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-
ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this owner’s manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures
which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire manual you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the
left front corner of the instrument panel, visible through
the windshield. This number also appears on the Auto-
mobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window
on your vehicle, the vehcile registration and title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN.
VIN Location
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety
and may lead to an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A Word About Your Keys ..................12
▫Ignition Key Removal ...................12
▫Locking Doors With The Key ..............13
䡵Ignition And Steering Lock .................13
▫Ignition Accessory Delay Feature ...........14
䡵Sentry Key — If Equipped .................15
▫Replacement Keys ......................16
▫Customer Key Programming ..............16
▫General Information ....................17
䡵Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........17
▫To Set The Alarm ......................18
▫To Disarm The System ...................18
䡵Illuminated Entry ........................19
▫Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks ....19
䡵Remote Keyless Entry .....................19
▫To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........20
▫To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............21
▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................22
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▫General Information ....................22
▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........23
▫Battery Replacement ....................24
䡵Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........25
䡵Door Locks ............................27
▫Manual Door Locks .....................27
▫Power Door Locks .....................28
▫Child Protection Door Lock ...............30
䡵Windows .............................31
▫Power Windows .......................31
▫Auto Down ..........................32
▫Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection
(Driver’s And Front Passenger Door Only) ....32
▫Window Lockout Switch .................33
䡵Liftgate ...............................34
▫Power Liftgate — If Equipped .............35
䡵Occupant Restraints ......................38
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................39
▫Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ....44
▫Second Row Center Seat Belt ..............45
▫Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point
Belt — If Equipped .....................46
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................48
▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ...........................48
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............50
▫Seat Belt Extender ......................50
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