Chrysler 2009 Aspen Hybrid - Manual (Page 22)

ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
Using the vehicles accessories (radio, video system or
power outlets) can discharge the 12-Volt battery, degrade
the battery life and/or prevent the vehicle from starting.
It is recommended to limit the use of the ACC mode to
approximately 15 minutes to avoid discharging the 12-
Volt battery. Refer to “Electric Power Outlets” in Section 3
of the Owner’s Manual for more information on using the
Electrical Power Outlets.
NOTE:
• If the voltage light (located in the instrument cluster)
illuminates when using the accessories, the vehicle
should be started and driven to recharge the 12-Volt
battery. Refer to “Starting and Operating” in Section 5
of this Supplement for further information.
• All accessories connected to these outlets should be
removed or turned off when the vehicle is not in use to
protect the 12-Volt battery against discharge.
CAUTION!
• Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s 12-Volt battery, even
when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Even-
tually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade bat-
tery life and/or prevent engine starting.
• Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.) will discharge the
12-Volt battery even more quickly. Only use these
intermittently and with greater caution.
• After the use of high power draw accessories or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
generator to recharge the vehicle’s batteries.
20 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE