Dodge 2009 Aspen Configuration guide

Chrysler LLC

81-326-0937 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.

Aspen/Durango

OWNER’S MANUAL Hybrid Supplemen

2009

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name

Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the

name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor.

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

.............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

...............................5

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

...............................19

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

.................................... 21

STARTING AND OPERATING

.................................................. 55

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

................................................67

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

................................................ 87

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................113

INDEX

....................................................................127

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵Introduction ........................... 4

INTRODUCTION

This booklet is a supplement to the Owner’s Manual.

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 Owner’s Manual,

it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference

and remain with the vehicle when sold.

4 INTRODUCTION

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵A Word About Your Keys .................. 6

䡵Hybrid System Operation .................. 7

▫Hybrid Operation ...................... 7

▫Hybrid Vehicle Operating Characteristics .... 10

▫Driving To Achieve Maximum Fuel

Economy ........................... 11

䡵Important Hybrid System Information ........ 12

▫Hybrid System Components ............. 12

▫High Voltage Battery ................... 14

▫Disposal Of High Voltage Battery .......... 15

▫High Voltage Battery Service Disconnect ..... 15

▫Charge Assist — High Voltage Battery ...... 16

▫In The Event Of An Accident ............. 16

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS

It is not recommended to leave the ignition switch in the

ACC position for extended periods of time. This will

discharge the 12-Volt battery and may degrade the bat-

tery life and/or prevent the vehicle from starting. For

information on using the vehicles accessories (radio,

video system or power outlets) refer to “Electrical Power

Outlets” in Section 3 of this supplement.

Ignition Switch Positions

1 — ACC 4 — ON/RUN

2 — LOCK 5 — START

3 — OFF

6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

HYBRID SYSTEM OPERATION

Your Hybrid vehicle combines the power of a gasoline

engine and electric motors to minimize fuel consumption

and emissions. This vehicle requires no special fuels and

never has to be plugged in to recharge. Understanding

the unique characteristics of your vehicle will help ensure

maximum performance and best fuel economy from your

vehicle.

Your Hybrid vehicle is also equipped with two electrical

voltage systems. A 12-Volt system which is used to power

the conventional electrical system and a high voltage

system which is used to power the motors in the 2-Mode

Hybrid Transmission as well as other high voltage sys-

tem components.

Hybrid Operation

Shifting

You must press the brake pedal fully before shifting out

of PARK. During this first brake application, the brake

system is undergoing a self-test function. The brake pedal

travel will be longer then usual. This is normal. Press

firmly on the brake to prevent rolling. Refer to “Regen-

erative Braking System” under “Hybrid Vehicle Unique

Operating Characteristics” in this Section for further

information.

Driving

When the “READY” light is illuminated the gas engine

can shut off automatically to save on fuel, and start

automatically to provide power when it is needed. While

coasting at low speeds, coming to a stop or standing still,

the gas engine will normally shut off and the vehicle will

operate on electric power only. Conditions that may

cause the gas engine to start up or remain running

include:

•

Moderate or rapid acceleration

•

Vehicle speed

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7

•

Climbing a hill

•

Charge level of high voltage battery

•

Engine temperature, transmission temperature or

coolant temperature

•

Hybrid System malfunction (Hybrid service lamp on)

•

Tow/Haul activated

•

Hood is ajar

•

Shift lever position 2 or 1

NOTE: The gas engine can also automatically shut off

with the shift lever in PARK, REVERSE, DRIVE or

NEUTRAL.

Stopping In Traffic With Auto Stop/Start Function

The gas engine may shut off as you decelerate to a stop,

this is normal and will conserve fuel at idle. Restarting

the vehicle is not necessary.

When you desire to move forward with traffic flow,

simply press the accelerator pedal and continue acceler-

ating from idle up to your cruising speed. The gas engine

will restart and shut down again automatically when

commanded by the Hybrid System. Shutting down and

restarting (cycling) of the gas engine during low speed

traffic conditions less than 30 mph (48 km/h) is normal.

Re-Starting A Warm Engine

Your Hybrid vehicle is equipped with ⬙Silent Start⬙fuel

saving technology. The decision to enable the gas engine

on a restart is automatically determined by the Hybrid

System.

Under certain conditions, the gas engine will not start

(usually when restarting a warmed-up engine that has

recently been parked) when the ignition key is inserted

and turned to the START position. This is normal and is

considered a ⬙Silent Start⬙. When the ignition key is

released to the ON/RUN position you will observe the

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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