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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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

...............................13

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS

.......................................... 17

STARTING AND OPERATING

..................................................49

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

................................................89

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

..................................................117

INDEX

....................................................................123

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction ...........................4

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.

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

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

6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 7

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

8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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