2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN traction control

WARNING! (Continued)
²ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver
can prevent accidents.
²The capabilities of an ESP-equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner which could jeopardize the user's safety
or the safety of others.
The ESP system has two available operating modes.
4WD/4WD LOCK or 2WD Models
ON
This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD LOCK
and in 2WD vehicles. Whenever the vehicle is started or
the transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOW
or NEUTRAL back to 4WD LOCK, the ESP system will bein this mode. This mode should be used for almost all
driving situations. ESP should only be turned to ªPartial
Offº for specific reasons as noted below.
This mode is entered by momentarily
depressing the ESP OFF Control
Switch. When in ªPartial Offº mode,
the engine management portion of
ESP has been desensitized, the thresh-
olds for ESP activation are raised, and
the ªESP/TCS Indicator Lightº will be
illuminated. This mode is intended to
be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand or gravel
conditions and more wheel spin than ESP would nor-
mally allow is required to gain traction. Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) is not available when the system is in the
9Partial Off9mode. To turn ESP on again, momentarily
depress the ESP OFF Control Switch. This will restore the
normal ON mode of operation. ESP always operates
under braking, even with the switch in the OFF position.
Partial Off
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WARNING!
In the ªPartial Offº mode, the engine torque reduc-
tion and stability features are desensitized. There-
fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is
unavailable.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle's traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the ªPartial Offº
mode by pressing the ESP Control Switch. Once the
situation requiring ESP to be switched to the ªPartial Offº
mode is overcome, turn ESP on by momentarily depress-
ing the ESP Control Switch. This may be done with the
vehicle in motion.
4WD LOW Range
Partial Off
This is the normal operating mode for ESP in 4WD LOW.
Whenever the vehicle is started in 4WD LOW or the
transfer case (if equipped) is shifted from 4WD LOCK or
NEUTRAL to 4WD LOW, the ESP system will be in this
mode. In 4WD LOW, ESP function is desensitized until
the vehicle reaches a speed of 30 mph (48 km/h). At 30
mph (48 km/h) the normal ESP stability function returns
and the ESP/TCS Indicator Light turns off. When the
vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h) the ESP
system goes back to Partial Off. ESP is desensitized at low
vehicle speeds in 4WD LOW so that it will not interfere
with off road driving but ESP function returns to provide
the stability feature at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).
The ABS is in a special Off Road mode that allows wheels
to lock at lower speeds if gravel is detected to shorten
stopping distances.
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and the vehicle has been driven several miles at speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized
dealer as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed
and corrected.
NOTE:
²The ESP Indicator Light and the ESP/BAS Warning
Light come on momentarily each time the ignition
switch is turned ON.
²Each time the ignition is turned ON, the ESP System
will be ON even if it was turned off previously.
²The ESP Control System will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the sounds
will stop when ESP becomes inactive following the
maneuver that caused the ESP activation.
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
Tire Markings
1 Ð U.S. DOT Safety Stan-
dards Code (TIN)4 Ð Maximum Load
2 Ð Size Designation 5 Ð Maximum Pressure
3 Ð Service Description 6 Ð Treadwear, Traction and
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire's ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Traction Control System................. 300
Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM)............. 302
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).........212,303
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................163,167
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 379
Jacking............................. 371
Tow Hooks.......................... 380
Towing............................. 381
Emission Control System Maintenance......388,436
Engine
Air Cleaner.......................... 393
Block Heater......................... 278
Break-In Recommendations................ 74
Compartment......................385,386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 432
Exhaust Gas Caution................40,75,340Fails to Start.......................... 276
Flooded, Starting...................... 276
Fuel Requirements..................... 431
Jump Starting......................... 377
Multi-Displacement..................... 294
Oil ...........................390,431,432
Oil Filler Cap...................385,386,391
Oil Selection.......................391,431
Oil Synthetic......................... 392
Starting............................. 275
Temperature Gauge..................... 204
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Event Data Recorder...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution..............40,75,340,398
Exhaust System.......................75,397
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Fabric Care............................ 412
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Traction Control....................... 303
Turn Signal........................148,425
Voltage............................. 206
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 204
Loading Vehicle......................... 346
Tires ............................... 312
Locks................................. 30
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 30
Ignition.............................. 14
Keys................................ 12
Power Door........................... 30
Steering Wheel......................... 14
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 68
Lubrication, Body....................... 396
Lug Nuts............................. 375
Luggage Carrier......................... 197
Lumbar Support........................ 121Maintenance Free Battery.................. 393
Maintenance Procedures................... 390
Maintenance Schedule.................... 436
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,388
Manual, Service......................... 455
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 433
Map/Reading Lights..................165,166
Memory Seat........................... 136
Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming...................84,87
Electric Powered....................... 85
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 136
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Vanity............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 328
INDEX 469
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Chains.............................. 325
Changing............................ 369
Compact Spare........................ 319
General Information.................... 316
High Speed.......................... 319
Inflation Pressures..................... 317
Jacking............................. 371
Life of Tires.......................... 322
Load Capacity........................ 312
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 328
Pressure Warning Light.................. 213
Quality Grading....................... 456
Radial.............................. 319
Replacement......................... 323
Rotation............................. 327
Safety...........................307,316
Sizes............................... 309
Snow Tires........................... 326
Spare Tire........................... 370Spinning............................ 321
Tread Wear Indicators................... 321
Wheel Mounting....................... 371
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 375
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 354
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 283
Tow Hooks, Emergency................... 380
Towing............................... 349
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
Disabled Vehicle....................... 381
Guide.............................. 354
Recreational.......................... 362
Weight.............................. 354
Towing Assistance....................... 101
Traction.............................. 290
Traction Control......................209,300
Trailer Towing.......................... 349
Cooling System Tips.................... 361
Hitches............................. 353
INDEX 475
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