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
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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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NOTE: If it is necessary to jump-start the vehicle. Refer
to “Jump-Starting Procedures” in Section 6.
Disposal of High Voltage Battery
Your vehicle’s high voltage battery has a limited service
life.
WARNING!
• When your vehicle or high voltage battery needs
to be disposed of, be sure to consult the Chrysler
LLC Customer Center. Refer to “If You Need
Consumer Assistance” in Section 9 of the Owners
Manual.
• If your vehicle or high voltage battery is disposed
of without properly dismantling, someone could
receive an electric shock by touching the high
voltage (Hybrid System) components, causing se-
rious injury or death.
• If the high voltage battery is not disposed of
properly, its contents can cause serious injury or
even death.
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High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect
The high voltage battery service disconnect is located
behind a trim panel on the driver’s side second row seat.
If your vehicle requires service see your authorized
dealer.
WARNING!
Never try to remove the high voltage service discon-
nect. The high voltage service disconnect is used
when your vehicle requires service by a trained
technician at an authorized dealer. Removing the
high voltage battery service disconnect can cause
severe burns or electrical shock that may result in
serious injury or death.
Jump Assist — High Voltage Battery
The “Jump Assist” procedure allows you to charge the
high voltage battery using the 12 Volt battery system. If
the high voltage battery’s state of charge is too low and
the engine will not crank, the Navigation radio will
display a “Charge Insufficient” message. For additional
information, refer to “Jump Assist Procedure” in Section
6 of your Owner’s Manual.
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In The Event Of An Accident
If your Hybrid vehicle is involved in an accident, if
possible, pull the vehicle off the road to a safe location,
put the shift lever in PARK and remove the ignition key.
NOTE:
• If your vehicle is involved in an accident causing the
airbags to deploy, your vehicle will automatically
become disabled. See your authorized dealer for nec-
essary repair procedures.
• If your vehicle needs to be towed, always use a flat bed
truck. For additional information, refer to “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in Section 6.
WARNING!
• In order to avoid personal injuries or death, do not
touch any exposed high voltage wiring (orange
colored) inside or outside of your vehicle, an
electric shock may occur. NEVER TOUCH THE
ELECTRIC WIRING.
• If fluid is leaking on the ground or leaks in some
parts of the vehicle, never touch it because it may
be Electrolyte (strong alkali) from the Hybrid
Battery. If it gets on your skin or in your eyes,
wash it off immediately with large amounts of
water, and get immediate medical attention.
• If a vehicle fire occurs, extinguish it using a fire
extinguisher that is used exclusively for electrical
fires. Or use large amounts of water to prevent
flammable gas from being generated from the
batteries.
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mOverhead Console With Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC) .................14
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . .14
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Pressing the MENU button will change the
display to one of the following features:
Trip Functions
Pressing the STEP button allows you to scroll through
one of the following Trip Function features:
• TRIP – Shows the total distance traveled since the last
reset. To reset the TRIP function, press and hold the
RESET button.
• ELAPSED TIME – Shows the total elapsed time of
travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment
when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN or START
positions.
• UNIT IN U.S./METRIC – Press the RESET button to
toggle between U.S. and METRIC.
• AVG. MPG – Shows the average fuel economy since
the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the
display will show dashes for two seconds. Then the
history information will be erased, and the averaging
will continue from the last fuel average reading
before the reset. (Example: If your EVIC displays 18
AVG. MPG and the RESET button is pressed, the
previous averaging history will be erased and the
display will return to the 18 AVG. MPG, not to 0 AVG.
MPG). The display may take several miles/kilometers
for the value to change, depending upon driving
habits. FUEL SAVER will also be displayed along with
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the actual AVG. MPG when either the Multi Displace-
ment System (MDS) is active or the vehicle is operat-
ing in electric mode (i.e. engine stopped and propul-
sion enabled). Refer to “Multi Displacement System
(MDS)” under “Starting and Operating” in your Own-
er’s Manual for further information.
• MI TO EMPTY (Distance To Empty) – Shows the
estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel
remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of fuel economy,
according to the current fuel tank level. MI TO EMPTY
cannot be reset through the RESET button.
NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
• When the DTE value is less than 30 mi (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will
change to a text display of 9LOW FUEL.9This display
will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding
a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off
the 9LOW FUEL9text and a new DTE value will
display.
• Global Reset – If the RESET button is pressed twice
within two seconds while in any of the three resettable
displays (AVG. MPG, ET (ELAPSED TIME) and TRIP),
all three displays will be reset.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK. If the trans-
mission is not in PARK the EVIC will display NOT
AVAILABLE and VEHICLE NOT IN PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until the
Personal Settings displays on the EVIC.
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Use the STEP button to display the additional setting:
• “HILL START ASSIST” — To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears.
NOTE: Additional display setting descriptions are cov-
ered in your Owner’s Manual.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
mHybrid Instrument Cluster .................18
mInstrument Cluster Description ..............19
mClimate Controls ........................32
▫Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......32
▫Automatic Control .....................32
▫Level Of Automatic Control ...............33
▫Manual Control (ATC) ...................34
▫Rear Zone Climate Control ...............38
▫Rear Rotary Temperature Control ...........39
▫Front Unit To Rear Unit Chart .............40
▫Operating Tips ........................40
▫Operating Tips Chart ....................42
mHybrid Energy Center ....................43
▫Hybrid System Operating Conditions ........43
mHybrid Gauge ..........................48
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HYBRID INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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