2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN climate control

²The power liftgate will not operate in temperatures
below222ÉF (230ÉC) or temperatures above 150ÉF
(65ÉC). Be sure to remove any buildup of snow or ice
from the liftgate before pressing any of the power
liftgate buttons.
²If the power liftgate encounters multiple obstructions
within the same cycle, the system will automatically
stop and must be opened or closed manually.
²If your liftgate is power closing and you put the
vehicle in gear, the liftgate will continue to power
close. However, vehicle movement may result in a
detection of an obstruction.
WARNING!
²Driving with the liftgate open can allow poison-
ous exhaust gases into your vehicle. You and your
passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep
the liftgate closed when you are operating the
vehicle.
²If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Gas props support the liftgate in the open position.
However, because the gas pressure drops with tempera-
ture, it may be necessary to assist the props when
opening the liftgate in cold weather.
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This is a nor-
mal part of the break-in and is not an indication of
difficulty.SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust System
WARNING!
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an extremely
toxic gas that by itself is colorless and odorless. To
avoid inhaling these gases, the following precautions
should be observed:
²Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
²It may be necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for more than a short period. If so,
adjust your climate control system to force outside
air into the vehicle. Set the blower at high speed and
the controls in any position except OFF or RECIRC.
²The best protection against carbon monoxide entry
into the vehicle body is a properly maintained en-
gine exhaust system.
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4-Way Passenger's Power Seat Ð If Equipped
The front passenger's power seat switches are located on
the right side of the passenger seat lower side trim. The
bottom switch controls forward/rearward adjustment.
The top switch controls the seatback recline adjustment.
NOTE:The 4-way seat does not have an up/down
adjustment.
Heated Seats Ð If Equipped
This feature heats the driver, front passenger and second
row seats. The controls for the front heated seats are
located on the instrument panel below the climate con-
trols.
The front heated seat system allows the driver and front
passenger to select from two different levels of supple-
mental electrical seat heating, or no seat heating, to suit
their individual comfort requirements.
Front Heated Seat Switches
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Windshield Washers
To use the washer, push in on the washer knob on the end
of the multifunction control lever and hold while spray is
desired. If the washer knob is depressed while in the
delay range, the wiper will operate for several seconds
after the washer knob is released. It will then resume the
intermittent interval previously selected. If the washer
knob is pushed for a period greater than one second
while in the OFF position, the wiper will wipe approxi-
mately three wipes after the wash knob is released.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
Washer Fluid Switch
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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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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Manual Control
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. The
following describes its operation:
Air Conditioning Operation
To turn the air conditioning ON or OFF, perform
the following steps:
²Position the mode control button to the desired airflow
setting.
²Set the front blower control to any desired speed.
²Press the Snowflake (A/C) button which is located to
the right of the temperature control slide. An indicator
light on the Snowflake (A/C) button shows that the air
conditioning is ON.
²Press the Snowflake (A/C) button a second time to
turn the air conditioning OFF.
NOTE:The compressor will not engage until the engine
has been running for several seconds. Slight changes in
Manual Control
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Rear Temperature Control Ð If Equipped
Rotating this knob left to the
REAR CONTROL position al-
lows the passengers in the
second and third row seats to
control the blower speed and
temperature by means of the
rear control located in the rear
of the center floor console as
described under ªRear Zone
Control.º Rotating this knob
to the OFF position turns off the rear climate controls.
Rotating this knob to the right of the OFF position allows
the driver and front passenger to control the rear blower
speed, and the rear temperature using the front tempera-
ture slide. The mode, front or rear, is always controlled by
the front mode control. For example: Panel mode on thefront control will give you air from the outlets in the
headliner in the rear. Floor mode in the front will give
you air from the floor outlets in the rear.
Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window
Washer/Wiper
See the ªRear Window Featuresº section of this book.
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