2009 Chrysler Aspen Owner Manual Supplement Hybrid - Page 11

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 9 green ЉREADYЉ light illuminated in the instrument cluster, but, again, the gas engine is not running. When you experience a "Silent Start" leave the key in the ON/RUN position, then simply place your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever into REVERSE or DRIVE and press the accelerator pedal to drive the Hybrid vehicle in the electric mode. 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission Operation The 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission combines two electric motors with four fixed gear ratios within a single transmission housing. The electric motors can be used for electric-only propulsion, boosting the internal combustion engine or providing regenerative braking. The 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission will select one of the four fixed gear ratios, or operate as an electrically variable transmission (variable ratio or EVT) depending on driver input, vehicle speed and loading. Unlike a conventional transmission, the 2-Mode Hybrid Transmission can propel the vehicle without the engine running during low speed, light load operation (electric only mode). NOTE: Your Hybrid vehicle can be run through typical commercial car wash facilities. There are some precautions that you should keep in mind. • When entering an automatic/conveyor style car wash facility, it is important that the driver follow the attendant's or posted instructions and that your shift lever is shifted to NEUTRAL when instructed. • A Hybrid vehicle that is in REVERSE or DRIVE with the "READY" light illuminated and gas engine stopped, is NOT a substitute for the NEUTRAL position. 2