2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN Owners Manual

WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object
to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may
result.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting, or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
This vehicle has three auxiliary power outlets that can
provide up to 20 Amps of current for accessories de-
signed for use with the standard power outlet adapters.
The outlet located in the lower portion of the instrument
panel has a snap on plastic cap so that it can be covered
when not in use. As a safety precaution, the outlet in the
instrument panel only operates with the ignition switch
ON. When the optional Cigar Lighter heating element is
used, it heats when pushed in and pops out automati-
cally when ready for use.To preserve the heating
element, do not hold the lighter in the heating position.
There are two additional 12 V/(20 total Amps for both
outlets) power outlets, one located in the storage bin of
the center console and another located in the right rear
cargo area. These outlets can be reconfigured by the
customer to operate only when the ignition is ON(switched battery fed) or with the ignition ON or OFF
(battery fed) to allow for cellular telephone charging and
or operation while the ignition is off.
NOTE:All accessories connected to these outlets should
be removed or turned OFF when the vehicle is not in use
to protect the battery against discharge (unless the cus-
tomer has reconfigured the fuse block to switched battery
feed). (See page 187 for more information.)
115V Inverter Outlet ± If Equipped
This vehicle may also be equipped with a 115 Volt (150
Watts Maximum) outlet on the rear of the front center
console. These outlets can power cell phones, electronics
and other low power devices. This plug is controlled by
a switch located in left lower instrument panel.
Press the switch to turn the power on to the outlet. Press
the switch a second to turn the power off.
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NOTE:When the inverter switch is pressed, there will
be a delay of approximately one second before the
inverter status indicator turns ON. The status Indicator of
the AC power inverter indicates whether the inverter is
producing AC power.NOTE:Due to build-in overload protection the inverter
will shut down if the power rating is exceeded.
WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
²Do not use a 3-prong adapter.
²Do not insert any objects into the receptacles.
²Do not touch with wet hands.
²Close the lid when not in use.
²If this outlet is mishandled it may cause an electric
shock and failure.
115V Inverter Switch
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Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OFF (Battery
Fed Configuration)
CAUTION!
²Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle's battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle's battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent engine starting.
²Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will discharge the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
²After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle's battery.
115V Inverter Plug
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Reconfiguring Power Outlets
To reconfigure the outlets, be sure the ignition is OFF
before removing the fuse. The reconfigurable fuse loca-
tion is a special design that allows the fuse to be installed
in two different ways. If the fuse is located in the9Upper
or Top Position9the outlets will work at all times. If the
fuse is located in the9Lower or Bottom Position9the
power outlets will only work when the ignition is ON.
NOTE:The fuse block is located in the left side kick
panel behind a removable cover near the park brake
pedal. A fuse puller is attached to the inside surface of the
fuse panel cover to aid in removing fuses, if necessary.
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FLOOR CONSOLE
Front Floor Console Features
The floor console between the driver's and front passen-
ger's seat, has the following features:
²Miscellaneous storage compartments
²Portable phone storage bin
²Portable phone cord routing on the sides of the console
lid and the base.
²12 Volt reconfigurable power outlet inside storage
compartment
²Side open armrest lid
²Tissue holder and pen holder
²Coin slots
²Removable CD bin
²115 V Inverter Plug
²RCA Jacks
The coin slots are located under the instrument panel
center stack.
Cupholders
Your vehicle has eight cupholders. Four are located in the
center console, two are located in the second row armrest
or rear floor console (if equipped), and two are located in
the left-hand quarter panel for third row occupants. The
cupholders and storage bin located in the front of the
center console can be accessed by pressing on the access
doors.
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NOTE:In colder temperatures you may experience a
slight delay on console doors opening; the console door
speed will come back to normal after 1±2 cycles.
The front storage bin in the center console is equipped
with a removable bin mat. This mat can be removed by
pulling on the tab located on the front edge of the bin
mat. Removing this mat will allow you to retrieve any
lost items that are between the bin doors.
Cupholder Doors
Front Center Console
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Power Outlet and Portable Phone Storage
The console is equipped with a power outlet, portable
phone storage bin, and phone cord routing. The phone
storage bin can be used when easy access to the phone is
needed. Also, the power outlet inside the console com-
partment can be used to power up the phone while it isbeing stored in the bin. To use, plug in the portable power
recharge cord and place the cord along the opening
under the forward portion of the storage bin. Close the
console armrest lid and plug the power cord into the
phone while resting the phone in the bin. The power
outlet may be used for any portable item with a standard
12 Volt power outlet adapter, requiring up to 20 Amps of
current.
Rear Floor Console Features ± If Equipped
The rear floor console located between the second row
bucket seat, has the following features:
²Miscellaneous storage compartments
²Cup holders
²Portable phone cord routing on either side, between
lid and base
²12 Volt power outlet inside storage compartment
Bin Mat Tab
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