2009 Chrysler Aspen Owner's Manual
Year:
2009
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
Aspen
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
ROLLOVER WARNING
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
7
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
9
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
10
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Ignition Key Removal
14
Locking Doors With The Key
16
IGNITION AND STEERING LOCK
16
Ignition Accessory Delay Feature
17
SENTRY KEY
17
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
19
General Information
20
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
21
To Set the Alarm
21
To Disarm the System
21
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
22
Vehicles Equipped With Power Door Locks
22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
23
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
23
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
24
Using the Panic Alarm
26
General Information
27
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Battery Replacement
29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
30
DOOR LOCKS
32
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
32
Child Protection Door Lock
35
WINDOWS
36
Power Windows
36
Auto Down
37
Auto Up Feature with Anti-Pinch Protection (Drivers and Front Passenger Door Only)
38
Window Lockout Switch
38
LIFTGATE
39
Power Liftgate - If Equipped
40
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
42
Lap/Shoulder Belts
43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
48
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped
49
Rear 60/40 Seat Third Row Center Three Point Belt - If Equipped
50
Seat Belt Pretensioners
53
Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
53
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
55
Seat Belt Extender
55
Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)-Airbags
56
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
65
Child Restraint
67
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
76
SAFETY TIPS
77
Exhaust System
77
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
78
Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
79
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
81
MIRRORS
86
Inside Day/Night Mirror
86
Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped
86
Outside Mirrors
87
Outside Folding Mirrors - If Equipped
87
Power Mirrors
87
Automatic Dimming Drivers Outside Mirror - If Equipped
89
Heated Mirrors - If Equipped
89
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
90
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
90
Operation
92
Phone Call Features
99
UConnect System Features
102
Advanced Phone Connectivity
107
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
108
General Information
117
VOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED
117
Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation
117
Commands
118
Voice Training
121
SEATS
122
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
122
Manual Front Seat Recliners
122
Manual Lumbar Support Adjustment - If Equipped
123
Adjustable Head Restraints - All Seating Positions
123
Eight-Way Drivers Power Seat - If Equipped
124
Four-Way Passengers Power Seat - If Equipped
125
Heated Seats - If Equipped
125
Second Row Bucket Seats - Fold and Tumble
127
Second Row 40/20/40 Seat - Fold and Tumble
129
Third Row Seat Bench - If Equipped
133
Third Row 60/40 Folding - If Equipped
135
DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
138
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory
139
Memory Position Recall
140
To Disable A RKE Transmitter Linked to Memory
140
Self-Limiting Control
141
Driver Easy Exit and Easy Entry Control
141
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
142
LIGHTS
143
Headlight Switch
144
Interior Lights
146
Battery Saver
147
Illuminated Entry
148
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
148
Lights-On Reminder
148
Fog Lights - If Equipped
149
Multifunction Lever
150
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
152
Windshield Wipers
152
Windshield Washers
153
TILT STEERING COLUMN
154
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
155
Adjustment
156
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
157
To Activate
158
To Set At A Desired Speed
158
To Deactivate
158
To Resume Speed
158
To Vary The Speed Setting
159
To Accelerate For Passing
159
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
160
Rear Park Assist Sensors
160
Rear Park Assist Warning Display
161
Enable/Disable The Rear Park Assist System
164
Service The Rear Park Assist System
164
Cleaning The Rear Park Assist System
165
REAR BACKUP CAMERA - IF EQUIPPED
165
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
167
Courtesy/Reading Lights
167
OVERHEAD CONSOLE WITH ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
168
Dome/Reading Lights
168
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If Equipped
169
Compass/Temperature Button
175
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
178
Programming HomeLink
179
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
182
Using HomeLink
183
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink Button
183
Security
183
Troubleshooting Tips
184
General Information
184
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
185
Express Open Feature
185
Wind Buffeting
186
Sunroof Maintenance
187
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
187
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery Fed Configuration)
188
115 Volt Inverter Outlet - If Equipped
190
FLOOR CONSOLE
191
Front Floor Console Features
191
Rear Floor Console Features - If Equipped
194
CARGO AREA FEATURES - IF EQUIPPED
195
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
197
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
197
Rear Window Defrosting
198
FACTORY INSTALLED ROOF LUGGAGE RACK
199
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
201
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
204
Instrument Cluster
205
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTION
206
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
218
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
218
Clock Setting Procedure
219
AM/FM/CD/DVD MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM RADIO (RER/REN) - IF EQUIPPED
219
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If Equipped
220
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) - If Equipped
220
Clock Setting Procedure
220
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
222
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
222
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
225
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
228
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
230
SALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO
231
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
231
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
237
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
239
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
242
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
242
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
243
Connecting The iPod
244
Using This Feature
244
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons
245
Play Mode
245
List Or Browse Mode
246
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)
248
System Activation
248
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
249
Selecting Satellite Mode
250
Satellite Antenna
250
Reception Quality
250
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
250
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
253
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
253
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED
253
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (SALES CODE XRV) - IF EQUIPPED
254
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
254
Radio Operation
255
CD Player
255
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
255
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
256
CLIMATE CONTROLS
257
Manual Control
257
Air Conditioning Operation
257
Front Blower Control
258
Front Mode Control
258
Rear Temperature Control - If Equipped
261
Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window Washer/Wiper
261
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped
262
Automatic Control
262
Level Of Automatic Control
263
Manual Control (ATC)
263
Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped
267
Rear Rotary Temperature Control
268
Front Unit to Rear Unit Chart
269
Operating Tips
269
Operating Tips Chart
271
STARTING AND OPERATING
273
STARTING PROCEDURES
277
Normal Starting
277
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)
278
If Engine Fails To Start
278
After Starting
279
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
280
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
280
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
281
Gear Ranges
281
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE OPERATION
286
NV 140 Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If Equipped
286
NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case Operating Information/Precautions - If Equipped
287
Shifting Procedure - NV 244 Generation II Transfer Case
290
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
292
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
292
Flowing/Rising Water
293
Shallow Standing Water
293
POWER STEERING
295
Power Steering Fluid Check
296
MULTI-DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
296
PARKING BRAKE
296
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
298
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
301
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
301
Traction Control System (TCS)
302
Brake Assist System (BAS)
302
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)
304
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
305
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
308
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator Light
308
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
309
Tire Markings
309
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
313
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
314
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
318
Tire Pressure
318
Tire Inflation Pressures
319
Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation
321
Radial Ply Tires
321
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
321
Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped
322
Tire Spinning
323
Tread Wear Indicators
323
Life of Tire
324
Replacement Tires
325
Alignment And Balance
326
SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION - IF EQUIPPED
327
TIRE CHAINS
327
SNOW TIRES
328
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
329
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
330
Base System - If Equipped
332
Premium System - If Equipped
334
General Information
337
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
337
Reformulated Gasoline
338
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
338
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
339
MMT In Gasoline
340
Materials Added To Fuel
340
Fuel System Cautions
340
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
342
FLEXIBLE FUEL (4.7L ENGINE ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED
342
E-85 General Information
342
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
344
Fuel Requirements
344
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
345
Starting
345
Cruising Range
345
Replacement Parts
345
ADDING FUEL
346
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
346
Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message
347
VEHICLE LOADING
348
Certification Label
348
Curb Weight
350
Loading
350
TRAILER TOWING
351
Common Towing Definitions
351
Trailer Hitch Classification
355
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
356
Trailer and Tongue Weight
356
Towing Requirements
357
Towing Tips
362
SNOWPLOW
364
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
364
2WD Models
364
4WD Models
364
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
369
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
370
JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
371
Jack Location
371
Removing The Spare Tire
372
Tire Changing Procedure
373
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
379
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
381
EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS - IF EQUIPPED
382
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
383
Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles
383
Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles
383
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
385
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.7L
387
ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 5.7L
388
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
389
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
389
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
390
REPLACEMENT PARTS
391
DEALER SERVICE
392
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
392
Engine Oil
392
Engine Oil Filter
394
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
395
Maintenance-Free Battery
395
Air Conditioner Maintenance
396
Drive Shaft Constant Velocity Joints
397
Body Lubrication
398
Windshield Wiper Blades
398
Windshield and Rear Window Washers
399
Exhaust System
399
Cooling System
402
Brake System
407
Automatic Transmission
408
Transfer Case
410
Axles
411
Appearance Care and Protection From Corrosion
412
FUSES
417
Interior Fuses
417
Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
419
Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)
422
VEHICLE STORAGE
425
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
425
BULB REPLACEMENT
426
Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal
426
Tail Lights, Turn Signals And Backup Lights - Replacement
427
License Lights
429
Center High-Mounted Stoplight
430
Fog Lights
431
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
433
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
434
Engine
434
Chassis
435
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
437
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
438
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
438
Required Maintenance Intervals
440
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
451
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
453
Prepare For The Appointment
453
Prepare A List
453
Be Reasonable With Requests
453
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
453
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
454
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
454
In Mexico contact
454
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
455
Service Contract
455
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
456
MOPAR PARTS
456
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
456
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C
456
In Canada
457
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
457
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
458
Treadwear
459
Traction Grades
459
Temperature Grades
460
INDEX
461
FAQ about the 2009 Chrysler Aspen Manual
What contains the 2009 Aspen manual?
The Chrysler Aspen owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chrysler to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chrysler Aspen. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chrysler Aspen 2009 owner's manual:
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
- Technical Information, like engine specifications, tire sizes, and recommendations
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Best practice for driving your Chrysler Aspen
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
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Is the manual for the Chrysler Aspen year 2009 free?
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