2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN seats

Third Row Seat Bench Ð If Equipped
To Fold the Seats
Folding the third seat occurs in two stages: First, the
cushion is lifted and moved forward from the pockets at
the front of the cushion. The cushion will rest on the floor
directly behind the second row seat. Second, the top of
the back is folded forward and rests on the cushion. The
back will not fold unless the cushion has been folded
forward first.
Seat Cushion Pockets
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NOTE:While the engine is running, the system will
deactivate the fog lights and heated seats if a low battery
system voltage is detected.
Illuminated Entry
The headlights turn will turn on for 90 seconds when the
RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed.
The illuminated entry time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). For details, refer to ªPersonal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features)º under ªOverhead Console
with Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ± If
Equippedº in Section 3.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The headlights on your vehicle will illuminate when the
engine is started and the transmission is not in PARK.
This provides a constant ªLights ONº condition until the
ignition is turned OFF or the transmission returned to
PARK. The lights illuminate at reduced intensity. If the
parking brake is applied the Daytime Running Lights
(DRLs) will turn off. If the headlights are activated, the
DRL feature will transition to the normal headlight
operating mode.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights, parking lights or courtesy lights are left
on after the ignition is turned OFF, a continuous fast
chime will sound when the driver's door is opened.
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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 the
front 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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Rear Temperature Control (ATC)
The REAR button cycles through the following modes:
Rear Control From Front
This allows the driver or passenger to control the rear
blower speeds rotating the Power/Fan knob and the rear
temperature using the PASS/REAR Temp +/- rocker
switch. While in this mode, pressing the POWER/FAN
knob will turn the rear system off. Pressing the Power/
Fan knob will turn the rear system back on.
NOTE:The display will show a9REAR9fan speed graph
and a9REAR9digital temp setting.
CONTROL IN REAR
This allows the passengers in the second 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 the9Rear Zone Climate Control.9
NOTE:The front display will show ªCONTROL IN
REAR.º
REAR OFF
This turns the rear system off. The control will return to
the front system display after approximately five seconds
if no buttons are pushed while in one of the rear system
displays. You may also return to the front system display
sooner by pushing any button except the Power/Fan
knob, the REAR button, or the driver/passenger Temp
rocker buttons.
NOTE:The display will show ªREAR OFF.º
REAR AUTO
This mode places the rear system in automatic tempera-
ture control. Rear temperature can be set as desired (72ÉF
[22ÉC] recommended for average person) and will be
displayed digitally on the front control when in rear
mode.
Rear Window Defrosting and Rear Window
Washer/Wiper
Refer to ªRear Window Featuresº in Section 4.
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

²If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
²If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
²Use MOPARtTouch Up Paint on scratches as soon as
possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, use MOPARtWheel Cleaner or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush or metal polishes. Only
MOPARtcleaners are recommended. Do not use ovencleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels'
protective finish.
YES EssentialstFabric Cleaning Procedure ± If
Equipped
YES Essentialstseats may be cleaned in the following
manner:
²Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
²Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
²For tough stains, apply MOPARtTotal Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
²For grease stains, apply MOPARtMulti-Purpose
Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

F16 20 Amp YellowReconfigurable Power
Outlets
F17 20 Amp YellowIgnition Run / Rear Park
Assist / Second Row
Heated Seats
F18 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighter Ignition
F19 10 Amp Red Spare Fuse
F20 15 Amp BlueHeating & Air Condition-
ing w/ATC Only Battery
Feed
F21 25 Amp Natural Amplifier Battery FeedUnderhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)
Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power distri-
bution center located in the left side of the engine
compartment.
1 Ð Power Distribution CenterMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4177

This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and
relays. A description of each fuse and component may be
stamped on the inside cover, otherwise the cavity num-
ber of each fuse is stamped on the inside cover that
corresponds to the following chart. These fuses and
relays can be obtained from your authorized dealer.
Cav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
1 30 Amp
PinkStarter
2 30 Amp
PinkFront Wiper
3 40 Amp
GreenBrake Batt
4 30 Amp
PinkJB Feed Acc # 2
5 40 Amp
GreenPower Seats
Cav-
ityCartridge
Fuse /
RelayMini Fuse Description
6 30 Amp
PinkRun Remote Relay
Feed
7 40 Amp
GreenBlower Motor Relay
Feed
8 40 Amp
GreenJB Feed Acc Delay
9 Spare
10 30 Amp
PinkASD
11 40 Amp
GreenPower Liftgate ( If
Equipped)
12 40 Amp
GreenJB Feed / Heated Rear
Glass (EBL)/T-Case
Brake
13 30 Amp
PinkJB Feed RR
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Heated Seats........................... 123
Heater............................... 255
Heater, Engine Block..................... 278
High Beam Indicator..................... 205
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 149
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 353
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 176
Hood Release.......................... 140
Ignition.............................12,14
Key ................................. 12
Lock................................ 14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................65,66
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 325
Information Center...................... 167Information Center, Vehicle................. 167
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 84
Instrument Cluster....................... 204
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 202
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 414
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 420
Interior Appearance Care.................. 413
Interior Fuses.......................... 415
Interior Lighting........................ 144
Interior Lights.......................... 144
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 150
Introduction............................. 4
Inverter Outlet (115V)..................... 188
Jack Operation.......................369,371
Jacking Instructions...................... 372
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 17
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