2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN warning

WARNING!
²Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes,
spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, ex-
haustion or other physical condition must exercise
care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns
even at low temperatures, especially if used for
long periods of time.
²Do not place anything on the seat that insulates
against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This
may cause the seat heater to overheat.
Second Row Bucket Seats Ð Fold and Tumble
Second row bucket seats have seatback recliners on both
seating positions. Raising the lever allows the seatback to
be reclined an additional 11 degrees.
The second row bucket seats can be folded and tumbled
forward for easy access to the third seat or rear cargo
area.
To fold and tumble the seat, follow these steps:
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the
seat.
2. Lower the head restraint to its full downward posi-
tion.
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To fold and tumble the second row seats from the third
row fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to fold the
seatback. Continue lifting the lever to release the floor
latches to tumble the seat.WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Second Row 40/20/40 Seat Ð Fold and Tumble
The 40/20/40 seat configuration is standard on all mod-
els. This seat is equipped with a unique fold-and-tumble
feature. The 40% seatbacks have spring loaded hinges
which assist with the folding of the seatbacks.
Tumble Lever
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To fold the 20% seatback, pull the strap forward to release
the seatback. Fold the seatback down for use as an
armrest or to carry cargo. When returning the seatback to
the upright position, push the seatback rearward to latch
the seatback. Pull the seatback forward to ensure that it is
locked in the upright position.
WARNING!
The 20% seatback contains the center shoulder belt.
A 20% seatback that is not fully latched in the
upright position will not protect you properly.
To tumble the 40% seat, fully raise the lever on the side of
the seat to release the floor latches and tumble the seat.
Fold, Tumble And Recline Lever
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WARNING!
Do not drive the vehicle with the outer 40% second
row seats in the tumbled position. The outer 40%
second row seats are only intended to be tumbled for
entry and exit to the third row seat. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in personal injury.
NOTE:The seatback must be fully folded into the down
position to allow the lever to be raised enough to release
the floor latches.
To fold and tumble the second row 40% seats from the
third row, fully raise the lever at the rear of the seat to
fold the seatback. Continue raising the lever to release the
floor latches to tumble the seat.
NOTE:The head restraints must be lowered but do not
have to be removed to fold and tumble the seats.
Tumble Lever
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NOTE:The seat belt buckles are hinged to fold with the
seatback.
WARNING!
²Do not sit in the third row seat unless the cushion
and back are properly engaged. Proper engage-
ment can be verified by pushing/pulling on the
upright seatback. The seatback will not move
unless properly engaged.
²Do not sit in the third row seat with the second
row seatback(s) folded or tumbled. In a collision,
you could slide under the seat belt and be seri-
ously or even fatally injured.
Third Row 60/40 Folding Ð If Equipped
Third Row Seat
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2. Push the safety latch lever to the left. It is located
between the grille and hood opening right of the center.To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front
edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
NOTE:Ensure hood prop rod is fully seated into clip
before closing hood to prevent damaging the grille.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before
driving.
Hood Safety Catch
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WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with the defroster before and during
windshield washer use.
NOTE:
²Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice
from the windshield.
²If the front wiper is operating when the ignition is
turned OFF, the wiper will automatically return to the
9Park9position. When the vehicle is restarted, the
wipers will resume operation.
Windshield Washers
To use the windshield washer, push in on the washer
knob on the end of the multifunction lever. The washer
pump will continue to operate as long as the knob is held.
If the washer knob is depressed while in the delay range,
the wiper will operate for several seconds after the
washer knob is released. The wipers will then resume the
intermittent interval that was previously selected. If the
washer knob is pushed for a period greater than one
second while in the off position, the wiper will wipe
approximately three wipes after the wash knob is re-
leased.
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WARNING!
Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn, you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped. Be sure it is locked before driving.
DRIVER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS Ð IF EQUIPPED
The power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals allow
the driver to establish a comfortable position relative to
the steering wheel and pedals. The adjustable pedals
switch is located on the left side of the steering column on
the instrument panel.
Adjustable Pedals Switch
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