climate control CHRYSLER ASPEN 2009 2.G Owners Manual

²If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and must be opened or closed manually.
²If your liftgate is power closing and you put the
vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power
close. However, vehicle movement may result in a
detection of an obstruction.
WARNING!
²Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
²If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
Some of the most important safety features in your
vehicle are the restraint systems. These include the front
and rear seat belts for the driver and all passengers, knee
bolsters, front airbags for both the driver and front
passenger, and left and right side curtain airbags for the
driver and passengers seated next to a window. If you
will be carrying children too small for adult-size seat
belts, your seat belts or the LATCH feature (refer to the
ªChild Restraintº in this section), can be used to hold
infant and child restraint systems.
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The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust System
WARNING!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an ex-
tremely toxic gas that by itself is colorless and
odorless. To avoid inhaling these gases, the following
precautions should be observed:
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WARNING! (Continued)
²Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
²It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with
the engine running for more than a short period. If
so, adjust your climate control system to force
outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high
speed and the controls in any position except OFF
or RECIRC.
²The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained
engine exhaust system.
Be aware of changes in the sound of the exhaust system,
exhaust fumes detected inside the vehicle, or damage to
the underside or rear of the vehicle. Have a competent
mechanic inspect the complete exhaust system and adja-
cent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated or
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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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NOTE:To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer
system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that
meets or exceeds the temperature range of your climate.
This rating information can be found on most washer
fluid containers.
TILT STEERING COLUMN
This feature will allow you to raise or lower the steering
wheel into a desired position. To tilt the column, pull
rearward on the lever below the turn signal control and
move the wheel up or down as desired. Push the lever
forward to lock the column firmly in place.
Washer Fluid Switch
Tilt Steering Column Lever
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To remove the cargo management system from the ve-
hicle, pull the right-hand side of the organizer toward
you so that the right pin slides out of the slot in the
vehicle. Push the organizer to the right and lift out of the
vehicle.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window controls are located on the climate
control panel.For vehicles equipped with manual climate
controls the controls are located on the upper left corner.
Manual Climate Control Panel
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For vehicles equipped with Automatic Climate Controls
(ATC) the controls can be found on the lower right corner.
A rotating switch located on the climate control
panel turns the rear wiper ON or OFF. Pressing the
rotating switch inward activates the rear window washer.
Rotating the switch will enable one of five intermittentdelay times for the rear wiper. The delay times range
from 1 second to approximately 20 seconds.
If the rear wiper is operating when the ignition is turned
OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the Park
position. When the vehicle is restarted, the wiper will
resume operation.
Rear Window Defrosting
A push-button type switch is located in the climate
control panel. Press the switch and the rear win-
dow defroster and electric remote control heated mirrors
(if equipped) will turn on. An amber indicator on the
push-button will light when the defroster is turned on. A
symbol will be displayed when the defroster is turned on
with an ATC control. Push again to turn off prior to
time-out. The defroster will automatically turn off after
15 minutes. For an additional 10 minutes of operation,
Automatic Climate Control Panel
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NOperating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESt) (If Equipped)............. 251
mSirius Backseat TVŸÐ If Equipped......... 251
mVideo Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV)
Ð If Equipped......................... 252
m
Remote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped. . 252
NRadio Operation..................... 253
NCD Player.......................... 253
mCD/DVD Maintenance.................. 253
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 254
mClimate Controls...................... 255
NManual Control...................... 255
NAir Conditioning Operation............. 255
NFront Blower Control.................. 256NFront Mode Control................... 256
NRear Temperature Control Ð If Equipped . . . 259
NRear Window Defrosting And Rear Window
Washer/Wiper....................... 259
NAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Ð If Equipped....................... 260
NAutomatic Control.................... 260
NLevel Of Automatic Control............. 261
NManual Control (ATC)................. 261
NRear Zone Climate Control Ð If Equipped . . . 265
NRear Rotary Temperature Control......... 266
NFront Unit To Rear Unit Chart........... 267
NOperating Tips...................... 267
NOperating Tips Chart.................. 269
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
1 Ð Headlight Switch 7 Ð Radio 13 Ð Transfer Case Switch*
2 Ð Air Outlets 8 Ð Climate Control 14 Ð Speed Control Switches
3 Ð Demister Outlets 9 Ð Rear Washer / Wiper 15 Ð Hood Release
4 Ð Instrument Cluster 10 Ð Power Outlet 16 Ð Adjustable Pedal Control Switch*
5 Ð Airbags 11 Ð Heated Seat Switches* 17 Ð 115v Inverter Switch
6 Ð Glove Compartment 12 Ð Electronic Stability System (ESP) Off
Switch* If Equipped 202 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Control
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. The
following describes its operation:
Air Conditioning Operation
To turn the air conditioning ON or OFF, perform
the following steps:
²Position the mode control button to the desired airflow
setting.
²Set the front blower control to any desired speed.
²Press the Snowflake (A/C) button which is located to
the right of the temperature control slide. An indicator
light on the Snowflake (A/C) button shows that the air
conditioning is ON.
²Press the Snowflake (A/C) button a second time to
turn the air conditioning OFF.
NOTE:The compressor will not engage until the engine
has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in
Manual Control
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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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