seats CHRYSLER ASPEN 2009 2.G User Guide

Four-Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð If Equipped
The front passenger's power seat switches are located on
the right side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The
bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjustment.
The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment.
NOTE:The four-way seat does not have an up/down
adjustment.
Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
This feature heats the front driver, passenger, and second
row seats. The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the instrument panel below the climate con-
trols.
After turning ON the ignition, Press the switch once to
select High level heating. Press the switch a second time
to select Low level heating. Press the switch a third time
to shut Off the heating elements. Amber indicators in the
switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two indicators
will illuminate for High, one for Low, and none for Off.
Front Heated Seat Switches
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The controls for the second row heated seats are located
on the center console between the second row seats.NOTE:The High level setting will operate for approxi-
mately 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, the system will
automatically transition to the Low level setting. The
Low level setting will operate for 30 minutes, then the
system will turn Off.
If the Low level setting is initially selected, the system
will operate for 30 minutes and then turn off.
If the indicator light on the heated seat switch does not
light, an indicator blinks when the switch is depressed or
if the heated seats do not operate, the system should be
serviced by a qualified technician.
Second Row Heated Seats Switches
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WARNING!
²Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
²Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Second Row Bucket Seats Ð Fold and Tumble
Second row bucket seats have seatback recliners on both
seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seatback to
be reclined an additional 11 degrees.
The second row bucket seats can be folded and tumbled
forward for easy access to the third seat or rear cargo
area.
To fold and tumble the seat, follow these steps:
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the
seat.
2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward posi-
tion.
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To fold and tumble the second row seats from the third
row fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold the
seatback. Continue lifting the lever to release the floor
latches to tumble the seat.WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Second Row 40/20/40 Seat Ð Fold and Tumble
The 40/20/40 seat configuration is standard on all mod-
els. This seat is equipped with a unique fold-and-tumble
feature. The 40% seatbacks have spring loaded hinges
which assist with the folding of the seatbacks.
Tumble Lever
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Second row leather seats have seatback recliners at the
40% seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seat-
back to be reclined an additional 11 degrees.To fold the 40% seatbacks, fully raise the lever on the side
of the seat to release the seatback. The seatback can now
be folded into the down position for use as a cargo floor,
or the seat can now be tumbled forward to allow access
to the rear of the vehicle.
Fold, Tumble And Recline Lever
Rear 20% Seat Pull Strap
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WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer 40% second
row seats in the tumbled position. The outer 40%
second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for
entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in personal injury.
NOTE:The seatback must be fully folded into the down
position to allow the lever to be raised enough to release
the floor latches.
To fold and tumble the second row 40% seats from the
third row, fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to
fold the seatback. Continue raising the lever to release the
floor latches to tumble the seat.
NOTE:The head restraints must be lowered but do not
have to be removed to fold and tumble the seats.
Tumble Lever
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Third Row Seat Bench Ð If Equipped
To Fold the Seats
Folding the third seat occurs in two stages: First, the
cushion is lifted and moved forward from the pockets at
the front of the cushion. The cushion will rest on the floor
directly behind the second row seat. Second, the top of
the back is folded forward and rests on the cushion. The
back will not fold unless the cushion has been folded
forward first.
Seat Cushion Pockets
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NOTE:While the engine is running, the system will
deactivate the fog lights and heated seats if a low battery
system voltage is detected.
Illuminated Entry
The headlights turn will turn on for 90 seconds when the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed.
The illuminated entry time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to ªPersonal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features)º under ªOverhead Console
with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ± If
Equippedº in Section 3.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is not in PARK.
This provides a constant ªLights ONº condition until the
ignition is turned OFF or the transmission returned to
PARK. The lights illuminate at reduced intensity. If the
parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights
(DRLs) will turn off. If the headlights are activated, the
DRL feature will transition to the normal headlight
operating mode.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights or courtesy lights are left
on after the ignition is turned OFF, a continuous fast
chime will sound when the driver's door is opened.
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Rear Temperature Control Ð If Equipped
Rotating this knob left to the
REAR CONTROL position al-
lows the passengers in the
second and third row seats to
control the blower speed and
temperature by means of the
rear control located in the rear
of the center floor console as
described under ªRear Zone
Control.º Rotating this knob
to the OFF position turns off the rear climate controls.Rotating this knob to the right of the OFF position allows
the driver and front passenger to control the rear blower
speed, and the rear temperature using the front tempera-
ture slide. The mode, front or rear, is always controlled by
the front mode control. For example: Panel mode on the
front control will give you air from the outlets in the
headliner in the rear. Floor mode in the front will give
you air from the floor outlets in the rear.
Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window
Washer/Wiper
See the ªRear Window Featuresº section of this book.
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Rear Temperature Control (ATC)
The REAR button cycles through the following modes:
Rear Control From Front
This allows the driver or passenger to control the rear
blower speeds rotating the Power/Fan knob and the rear
temperature using the PASS/REAR Temp +/- rocker
switch. While in this mode, pressing the POWER/FAN
knob will turn the rear system off. Pressing the Power/
Fan knob will turn the rear system back on.
NOTE:The display will show a9REAR9fan speed graph
and a9REAR9digital temp setting.
CONTROL IN REAR
This allows the passengers in the second row seats to
control the blower speed and temperature by means of the
rear control located in the rear of the center floor console as
described under the9Rear Zone Climate Control.9
NOTE:The front display will show ªCONTROL IN
REAR.º
REAR OFF
This turns the rear system off. The control will return to
the front system display after approximately five seconds
if no buttons are pushed while in one of the rear system
displays. You may also return to the front system display
sooner by pushing any button except the Power/Fan
knob, the REAR button, or the driver/passenger Temp
rocker buttons.
NOTE:The display will show ªREAR OFF.º
REAR AUTO
This mode places the rear system in automatic tempera-
ture control. Rear temperature can be set as desired (72ÉF
[22ÉC] recommended for average person) and will be
displayed digitally on the front control when in rear
mode.
Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window
Washer/Wiper
Refer to ªRear Window Featuresº in Section 4.
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