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2009 CHAL L ENGER
2009
OWNER’S MANUAL
Chrysler LLC
81-226-0916 Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.
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CHAL L ENGER
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name This manual illustrates and describes the operation of Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the features and equipment that are either standard or op- name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer DRIVING AND ALCOHOL available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please Drunken driving is
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 71 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................. 149 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................ 239 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...........................................
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3 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Introduction ........................... 4 Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6 How To Use This Manual .................. 4 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7 Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
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4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler LLC dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workman- technicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about ship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials your satisfaction. that are traditional to our vehicles. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Con
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INTRODUCTION 5 1
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6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from
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INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
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9 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2 CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys ................. 12 Vehicle Security Alarm ................... 18 ▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 12 ▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 18 ▫ FOB With Integrated Key ............... 13 ▫ To Arm The System ................... 18 ▫ Ignition Key Removal .................. 13 ▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 14 Illuminated Entry System .......
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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Open The Trunk .................... 23 Trunk Lock And Release ................. 34 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ................. 23 Trunk Safety Warning ................... 35 ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 24 ▫ Trunk Emergency Release ............... 35 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service .............. 24 Occupant Restraints ..................... 36 ▫ General Information ................... 25 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ..................
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 55 ▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 67 ▫ Child Restraint ....................... 57 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ............................. 68 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 66 2 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Safety Tips ........................... 67 Outside The Vehicle ................... 69 ▫ Transporting Passengers ................ 67
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12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS spring-loaded momentary contact position. When re- Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system leased from the START position, the switch automatically consists of a Fob and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) returns to the ON position. with an integral ignition switch. You can insert the double-sided integrated key into the ignition switch with either side up. Keyless Go Feature This vehicle may be equipped with the
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 Fob With Integrated Key The Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an emer- gency key, which stores in the rear of the Fob. 2 The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the Fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove box. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking. To remove the emergency key from the Fob, slide t
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14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: The power window switches, radio, power CAUTION! sunroof (if equipped), and ignition-powered power out- lets will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position. Opening remove key from the ignition and lock all doors either door will cancel this feature. The time for this when leaving the vehicle unattended. feature is programmable. Refer to “Dela
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15 is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal or unlocked. vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10 sec- onds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. The system uses the factory-mated Remote Keyless Entry Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as 2 (RKE) transmitter with integrated key and Wireless Igni- possible by an authorized dealer. tion
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16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE All of the RKE transmitters provided with your new Key Programming procedure. This procedure consists of vehicle have been programmed to the vehicle electronics. programming a blank transmitter to the vehicle electron- ics. A blank transmitter is one that has never been Replacement Keys programmed. NOTE: Only RKE transmitters that are programmed to NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer the vehicle electronics can be used to start and operate
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17 2. Insert the second valid integrated key and turn the NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized ignition switch to the ON position within 15 seconds. dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys- After 10 seconds, a chime will sound and the Vehicle tem’s memory. This will prevent the lost key from Security Light will begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch starting your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be 2 to the LOCK p
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18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. After the last door is The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors closed, or if both doors are closed, the Vehicle Security for unauthorized entry and the ignition switch for unau- Alarm will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that thorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the time, the Vehicle Security Light will flash. If it does not Vehicle Security Alarm will provi
