light CHRYSLER ASPEN 2009 2.G Owner's Manual

NSelf-Limiting Control.................. 139
NDriver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control.... 139
mTo Open And Close The Hood............. 140
mLights.............................. 142
NHeadlight Switch..................... 142
NInterior Lights....................... 144
NBattery Saver........................ 145
NIlluminated Entry.................... 146
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only).... 146
NLights-On Reminder.................. 146
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped.............. 147
NMultifunction Lever................... 148
mWindshield Wipers And Washers........... 150NWindshield Wipers................... 150
NWindshield Washers................... 151
mTilt Steering Column................... 152
mDriver Adjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped..... 153
NAdjustment......................... 154
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped...... 155
NTo Activate......................... 156
NTo Set At A Desired Speed.............. 156
NTo Deactivate....................... 156
NTo Resume Speed.................... 156
NTo Vary The Speed Setting.............. 157
NTo Accelerate For Passing............... 157
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mRear Park Assist System Ð If Equipped...... 158
NRear Park Assist Sensors............... 158
NRear Park Assist Warning Display......... 159
N
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System. . 162
NService The Rear Park Assist System....... 162
NCleaning The Rear Park Assist System...... 163
mRear Backup Camera Ð If Equipped........ 163
mOverhead Console..................... 165
NCourtesy/Reading Lights............... 165
mOverhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) Ð If Equipped..... 166
NDome/Reading Lights................. 166
NElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Ð If Equipped....................... 167NCompass/Temperature Button........... 173
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped........ 176
NProgramming HomeLinkt.............. 177
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming..... 180
NUsing HomeLinkt.................... 181
NReprogramming A Single HomeLinkt
Button............................ 181
NSecurity........................... 181
NTroubleshooting Tips.................. 182
NGeneral Information................... 182
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped............. 183
NExpress Open Feature................. 183
NWind Buffeting...................... 184
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. The mirror should be
adjusted to center on the view through the rear window.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward the rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be
adjusted while set in the day position (toward the wind-
shield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror Ð If Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the
feature on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
mirror. A light in the button will indicate when the
Day/Night Mirror
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dimming feature is activated. This option also controls
the driver side mirror when it is equipped with auto
dimming glass.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
Outside Folding Mirrors Ð If Equipped
Folding outside mirrors are hinged and may be moved
either forward or rearward to resist damage.
Power Mirrors
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver's door trim panel.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side mirror could cause you to collide with another
vehicle or other object. Use your inside mirror when
judging the size or distance of a vehicle seen in the
right side mirror.
Automatic Dimming Driver's Outside Mirror Ð If
Equipped
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying light
glare from vehicles behind you. This feature is controlled
by the inside mirror and can be turned off by pressing the
button at the base of the inside mirror.
Heated Mirrors Ð If Equipped
Heated mirrors are automatically activated when you
depress the rear window defroster switch located on the
instrument panel. The light will illuminate to indicate
that the heating elements are on. Turning off the rear
window defroster or the ignition will deactivate the
heated mirrors.
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Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and rotate the
mirror cover upward. The lights will turn on and off
automatically.
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnectT)Ð
IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER, REN and REU radios
contain an integrated Hands-Free Communication
(UConnectt) system. Refer to your ªNavigation User's
Manualº for UConnecttsystem operating instructions
for these radios.
UConnecttis a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle
communications system. UConnecttallows you to dial a
phone number with your cellular phone using simple
voice commands (e.g.,9Callº{ªMikeº{ºWork9or9Dialº
{ª248-555-12129). Your cellular phone's audio is trans-
mitted through your vehicle's audio system; the system
will automatically mute your radio when using the
UConnecttsystem.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
²Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the UConnecttsystem
is operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
²Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Emergency9and the UConnecttsystem will instruct
the paired cellular phone to call the emergency num-
ber. This feature is supported in the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico.
NOTE:The emergency number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S.and Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may
not be applicable with the available cellular service and
area.
The UConnecttsystem does slightly lower your chances
of successfully making a phone call as to that for the cell
phone directly.
Your phone must be turned on and paired to the
UConnecttsystem to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations, when the cell phone has network
coverage and stays paired to the UConnecttsystem.Towing Assistance
If you need towing assistance:
²Press the PHONE button to begin.
²After the9Ready9prompt and the following beep, say
9Towing Assistance.9
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SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
The adjusting lever is at the front of the seat, near the
floor. Lift the lever and move the seat to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the seat into position.Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
any seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Manual Front Seat Recliners
The bucket seats are equipped with recliners. The reclin-
ing mechanism is operated by a lever located on the right
side of the passenger's seat and the left side of the
driver's seat. To recline, lean forward slightly before
lifting the lever, then push back to the desired position
and release the lever. Lean forward and lift the lever to
Manual Seat Adjuster
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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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LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
Headlights, Parking Lights and Instrument Panel
Lights
The headlight switch is located next to the steering
wheel, on the left side of the instrument panel.
The headlight switch controls the operation of the head-
lights, automatic headlights (if equipped), parking lights
and instrument panel lights.
Headlight Switch Location
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