2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN instrument panel

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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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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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................201
mInstrument Cluster......................202
mInstrument Cluster Description.............203
mElectronic Digital Clock..................214
NClock Setting Procedure.................215
mSetting The Analog Clock.................215
mRadio General Information................216
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................216
NTwo Types Of Signals..................216NElectrical Disturbances..................216
NAM Reception.......................216
NFM Reception........................216
mSales Code REN Ð Multimedia System Ð If
Equipped............................217
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio (If
Equipped)..........................218
NOperating Instructions Ð Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............2184

NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectt) (If Equipped) . . . 218
NClock Setting Procedure.................218
mSales Code RER Ð Multimedia System Ð If
Equipped............................220
NOperating Instructions Ð Satellite Radio.....221
NOperating Instructions Ð Hands-Free
Communication (UConnectt) (If Equipped) . . . 221
NClock Setting Procedure.................221
mSales Code RES Ð AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................224
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......224
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................230
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............232NList Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......235
NInfo Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......235
mSatellite Radio (RSC) Ð If Equipped
(RER/REQ/REN Radios Only).............236
NSystem Activation.....................236
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................237
NSelecting Satellite Mode.................237
NSatellite Antenna......................238
NReception Quality.....................238
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Mode......238
NOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If
Equipped)..........................241
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NOperating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VESŸ) (If Equipped).............241
mUniversal Consumer Interface (UCI) Ð
If Equipped...........................241
NConnecting The iPodtDevice............242
NControlling The iPodtUsing Radio Buttons . . . 242
NPlay Mode..........................242
NList Or Browse Mode..................244
mVideo Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) Ð
If Equipped...........................246
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 246
NRight-Hand Switch Functions.............246
NLeft-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation...........................247NLeft-Hand Switch Functions For Media
(i.e., CD) Operation....................247
mCompact Disc Maintenance................247
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........248
mClimate Controls.......................249
NManual Control......................249
NAir Conditioning Operation..............249
NFront Blower Control...................250
NFront Mode Control...................250
NRear Temperature Control Ð If Equipped....253
NRear Window Defrosting And Rear Window
Washer/Wiper.......................253
NAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) Ð If
Equipped...........................254
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NAutomatic Control....................254
NLevel Of Automatic Control..............255
NManual Control (ATC)..................256
NRear Zone Climate Control Ð If Equipped . . . 259
NRear Rotary Temperature Control..........260
NFront Unit To Rear Unit Chart............261NOperating Tips.......................261
NOperating Tips Chart...................263
mRear Window Features...................264
NRear Window Wiper/Washer.............264
NRear Window Defrosting................265
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS 201
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Instrument Cluster
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