Dodge 2009 Aspen User manual

Chrysler Motors LLC
81-326-0937 First Edition Printed in U.S.A.
Aspen/Durango
OWNER’S MANUAL Hybrid Supplemen
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DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking
driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your
perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower,
and your judgment is impaired when you have been
drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler LLC reserves the right to make changes in
design and specifications, and/or make additions to or
improvements to its products without imposing any
obligation upon itself to install them on products previ-
ously manufactured.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................5
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...............................13
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS .......................................... 17
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STARTING AND OPERATING ..................................................49
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ................................................67
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ................................................89
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................117
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INDEX ....................................................................123
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
mIntroduction ...........................4
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INTRODUCTION
This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manuals.
This manual was prepared with the assistance of service
and engineering specialists and is intended to aid the
operators of Hybrid vehicles in understanding the opera-
tion and required maintenance procedures for such ve-
hicles. This supplement applies to Hybrid vehicles only.
You are urged to read this Owner’s Manual carefully.
Following the instructions and recommendations pro-
vided herein will help assure safe and reliable operation
of your vehicle. After you have read the Owners Manual,
it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference
and remain with the vehicle when sold.
Copyright© 2008 Chrysler LLC
4 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mImportant Hybrid System Information .........6
▫Hybrid System Components ..............6
▫High Voltage Battery ....................7
▫Jump Assist — High Voltage Battery .........10
▫In The Event Of An Accident ..............11
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IMPORTANT HYBRID SYSTEM INFORMATION
Before operating your new Hybrid vehicle, be sure to
read the following information.
Hybrid System Components
1 - High Voltage Battery (located under the second row seat)
2 - High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
3 - AHS-T HEV Automatic Transmission
4 - Electric Power Steering Pump location (12 Volt)
5 - 12 Volt Battery (located under drivers side running board)
6 - Electric A/C Compressor location
7 - Traction Power Inverter Module (TPIM)
8 - High Voltage Cables
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WARNING!
Your vehicle has both a high voltage DC and AC
system as well as a 12 Volt system. DC and AC high
voltage are both extremely dangerous and can cause
severe burns, electric shock, serious injury or even
death.
• In order to avoid personal injuries, DO NOT
TOUCH THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES (OR-
ANGE COLORED) AND THEIR CONNECTORS.
• Do not drill or probe the HIGH VOLTAGE
CABLES (ORANGE COLORED).
• Follow all Caution and Warning Labels attached to
the high voltage (Hybrid System) components.
• Do not remove or replace any of the Hybrid
System components. All replacement or repairs of
Hybrid System components should be performed
at an authorized dealer.
High Voltage Battery
Your Hybrid vehicle is equipped with a Nickel Metal-
Hydride (NiMH) battery rated at approximately 300
Volts. The high voltage battery is located under the
second row seat.
High Voltage Battery Location
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The battery has an internal electric fan and an interior air
inlet to keep the battery cool.
CAUTION!
• If your vehicle is parked for a long period of time,
the high voltage battery will discharge gradually.
To keep the high voltage battery in good operating
condition, drive the vehicle at least once every
several months for at least 30 minutes or at a
minimum of 10 miles (16 km). If the high voltage
battery becomes fully discharged and the vehicle
will not start even with “Jump-Assist” through the
12 Volt system, see your authorized dealer for
necessary repair procedures.
• Be sure to keep the battery air inlet vent (located
within the interior of the vehicle along the front of
the second row seats) free from blockage to avoid
overheating the high voltage battery. Stow all
cargo, parcels, and luggage securely fastened in
the rear of vehicle and not along the second row
seat floor.
Air Inlet
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