2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN engine

3. To reassemble the transmitter case, snap the two
halves of the case together. Make sure there is an even
ªgapº between the two halves. If equipped, install and
tighten the screw until snug. Test transmitter operation.
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a remote starting
system, which will allow the vehicle to be started from
distances up to approximately 300 ft (91 m) away from
the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry key fob
which is part of your ignition key.
In order to remote start your vehicle, the hood, liftgate,
and all the doors must be closed.
To remote start your vehicle, press the REMOTE START
button on the key fob twice within five seconds. To
indicate that the vehicle is about to start, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will sound briefly (if
programmed).Once the vehicle has started, the engine will run for 15
minutes. To cancel remote start, press the REMOTE
START button once.
Remote Start Transmitter
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To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
remote start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the (RKE) transmitter. Then, prior to
the end of the 15-minute cycle, insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON position,
otherwise the engine will cancel remote start and auto-
matically turn off.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
²If the engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
²Any engine warning lamps come on
²The hood is opened
²The hazard switch is pressed
²The transmission is moved out of PARKThe vehicle can be started remotely up to a maximum of
two times. The vehicle is also allowed a maximum of one
failed start, where the remote start sequence was initiated
but the engine stopped cranking without starting. After
either of these conditions, or if the Security Alarm System
is alarming or if the PANIC button was pressed, the
vehicle must be reset by inserting a valid key into the
ignition and moving it to the RUN position, then back to
LOCK.
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locks will not operate. This prevents you from acciden-
tally locking your keys in the vehicle. Removing the key
or closing the door will allow the locks to operate. A
chime will sound if the key is in the ignition switch and
a door is open, as a reminder to remove the key.
Automatic Door Locks
If this feature is enabled, your door locks will lock
automatically when the vehicle's speed exceeds 15 mph
(24 km/h).
Automatic Door Lock Programming
This feature is enabled when your vehicle is shipped
from the assembly plant and can be disabled by follow-
ing these procedures:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªPersonal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)º under ªOver-
head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ± If Equippedº in Section 3.
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt. Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chiming that may confuse you during this
programming procedure.
3. Place the key into the ignition.
4. Within 10 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON position a minimum of four times,
ending in the LOCK position(do not start the engine).
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch
in the LOCK direction.
6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.
7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
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8. If a chime is not heard, the program mode was
canceled before the feature could be disabled. If neces-
sary, repeat the above procedure.
Auto Unlock On Exit Ð If Equipped
This feature unlocks all of the doors of the vehicle when
any door is opened (excluding the liftgate). This will
occur only after the vehicle has been shifted into the
PARK position after the vehicle has been driven (shifted
out of PARK and all doors closed).
This feature will not operate if there is any manual
operation of the power door locks (LOCK or UNLOCK).
Auto Unlock On Exit Programming Ð If Equipped
Customer programming sequence to enable or disable
the Auto Unlock feature:
²For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to ªPersonal Settings(Customer Programmable Features)º under ªOver-
head Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ± If Equippedº in Section 3.
²For vehicles not equipped with the EVIC, performing
the following procedure:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt. Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this
programming procedure.
3. Insert the key into the ignition.
4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the key from the LOCK
position to the ON position a minimum of four times,
ending in the LOCK position(do not start the engine).
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch
in the UNLOCK direction.
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LIFTGATE
The liftgate can be unlocked using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter or by activating the power door
lock switches located on the front doors.
NOTE:When the engine is running from a remote start
(if equipped), the vehicle must first be unlocked bypressing the remote transmitter UNLOCK button prior to
activating the power liftgate; otherwise, the engine will
stop automatically.
Once unlocked, the liftgate can be opened or closed. To
open the liftgate, pull the exterior handle and open the
liftgate with one fluid motion.
Window Lockout Switch
Power Liftgate Button
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The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) can be en-
abled or disabled by your authorized dealer or by
following these steps:
NOTE:The following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. The manufacturer does not recom-
mend deactivating the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlertt).
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and
buckle the driver's seat belt.DO NOTstart the engine or
press the TRIP RESET button.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and wait
for the seat belt Warning Light to turn off. If during this
time, the seat belt becomes unbuckled or the engine is
cranked or started, programming will be cancelled.
3. Unbuckle and then re-buckle the driver's seat belt
three times within 10 seconds, ending with the seat beltbuckled. A chime will sound immediately (once the
feature has toggled). If during this time the ignition
switch is turned out of the ON position or the timer
expires, programming mode will be cancelled.
4. Programming mode will be cancelled after the feature
has toggled with the seat belt still buckled or if the
ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position or 10
seconds after the feature has toggled.
The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlertt) can be reac-
tivated by repeating this procedure.
NOTE:Although the Enhanced Warning System
(BeltAlertt) has been deactivated, the Seat Belt Warning
Light will continue to illuminate while the driver's seat
belt remains unbuckled.
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NOTE:Perchlorate Material ± special handling may ap-
ply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Enhanced Accident Response System
If the airbags deploy after an impact and the electrical
system remains functional, vehicles equipped with
power door locks will unlock automatically, the engine
will shut off and the hazard lights will turn on. In
addition, approximately five seconds after the vehicle has
stopped moving, the interior lights will light until the
ignition switch is turned OFF.
Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready to
inflate for your protection in an impact. While
the airbag system is designed to be mainte-
nance free, if any of the following occurs, have
an authorized dealer service the system promptly:
²The airbag light does not come on or flickers during
the 2.5 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned ON.
²The light remains on or flickers after the 2.5 to 8
seconds interval.
²The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.
NOTE:If the speedometer, tachometer or any engine
related gauges are not working, the airbag control mod-
ule may also be disabled. The airbags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Promptly check the fuse
block for blown fuses. Refer to ªFuse Blockº in Section 7.
See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
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particular driver, vehicle, or crash, will be treated confi-
dentially. Confidential data will not be disclosed by the
manufacturer to any third party except when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a the manufac-
turer's product
3. Requested by police under a legal warrant
4. Otherwise required by law
Data parameters that may be recorded:
²Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for
electronically-controlled safety systems, including the
airbag system
²Airbag disable light status (if equipped)
²9Time9of airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)
²Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
²Impact acceleration and angle
²Seat belt status
²Brake status (service and parking brakes)
²Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
²Engine control status (including engine speed)
²Transmission gear selection
²Cruise control status
²Traction/stability control status
²Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) status (if
equipped)
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