2009 CHRYSLER ASPEN hood open

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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NSelf-Limiting Control.................. 139
NDriver Easy Exit And Easy Entry Control.... 139
mTo Open And Close The Hood............. 140
mLights.............................. 142
NHeadlight Switch..................... 142
NInterior Lights....................... 144
NBattery Saver........................ 145
NIlluminated Entry.................... 146
NDaytime Running Lights (Canada Only).... 146
NLights-On Reminder.................. 146
NFog Lights Ð If Equipped.............. 147
NMultifunction Lever................... 148
mWindshield Wipers And Washers........... 150NWindshield Wipers................... 150
NWindshield Washers................... 151
mTilt Steering Column................... 152
mDriver Adjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped..... 153
NAdjustment......................... 154
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped...... 155
NTo Activate......................... 156
NTo Set At A Desired Speed.............. 156
NTo Deactivate....................... 156
NTo Resume Speed.................... 156
NTo Vary The Speed Setting.............. 157
NTo Accelerate For Passing............... 157
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position. Each stored memory setting will have an asso-
ciated Easy Exit and Easy Entry position. The Easy Exit
and Easy Entry feature may be automatically disabled if
the seat is positioned rearward enough and there is no
benefit in moving the seat any farther rearward.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en-
abled or disabled through the programmable features in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). For
details, refer to ªPersonal Settings (Customer Program-
mable Features)º under ªOverhead Console with Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ± If Equippedº
in Section 3.TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released:
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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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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Cooling System
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant or
steam from your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to
open a cooling system pressure cap when the radiator
is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser and
radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty,
clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose
vertically down the face of the condenser and radiator.Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System Ð Drain, Flush and Refill
At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedule, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled. Refer to
Section 8 of this manual.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlights/Parking/Turn Signal
1. Remove the two bolts attaching the headlight to the
upper fender reinforcement (hood must be opened to
access bolts).2. Remove one nut that attaches the headlight to the
inner fender panel. Access to the nut is possible by
opening the fender panel access door which is located in
the wheel liner.
3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage the
headlight from the fender panel.
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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Minimum Requirements................. 355
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 354
Wiring.............................. 359
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 354
Trailer Weight.......................... 354
Transaxle............................. 278
Automatic.........................12,278
Operation........................... 278
Transfer Case........................... 408
Fluid............................... 433
Transmission........................278,406
Automatic........................278,406
Fluid............................... 433
Maintenance.......................... 406
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 27
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) . . 176
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25Tread Wear Indicators.................... 321
Trip Odometer.......................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 216
Turn Signals......................148,204,425
UCI Connector......................... 241
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone).............. 88
Underhood Fuses........................ 417
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 456
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 241
Universal Transmitter..................... 176
Vanity Mirrors........................... 88
Variance, Compass....................... 174
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 7
Vehicle Information Center................. 167
Vehicle Loading......................312,346
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 8
Vehicle Storage......................... 423
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