2009 HB/HG Aspen/Durango HEV Supplement
2009 HB/HG Aspen/Durango HEV Supplement
2009 HB/HG Aspen/Durango HEV Supplement
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60 STARTING AND OPERATING<br />
NEUTRAL<br />
Shift to NEUTRAL when vehicle is standing for prolonged<br />
periods with engine running. Engine may be<br />
started in this range. Set the parking brake if you must<br />
leave the vehicle.<br />
NOTE: Towing the vehicle (except as specified under<br />
Towing A Disabled Vehicle), coasting, or otherwise driving<br />
the vehicle while in NEUTRAL can cause severe<br />
transmission damage.<br />
DRIVE<br />
For most city and highway driving.<br />
“2” SECOND<br />
For driving on mountain roads where more precise speed<br />
control is desirable. Use it also when climbing long<br />
grades, and for engine braking when descending moderately<br />
steep grades. To prevent excessive engine speed do<br />
not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h) in this range.<br />
NOTE: When operating in “2” SECOND the gasoline<br />
engine will start and/or remain running.<br />
“1” FIRST<br />
For driving up very steep hills and for engine braking at<br />
low speeds 25 mph (40 km/h) or less when going<br />
downhill. To prevent excessive engine speed do not<br />
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h) in this range.<br />
NOTE: When operating in “1” FIRST the gasoline<br />
engine will start and/or remain running.<br />
Drive Operation<br />
The AHS-T <strong>HEV</strong> automatic transmission contains two<br />
electric motors and four fixed gear ratios. The transmission<br />
will select one of the four fixed gear ratios, or<br />
operate an electrically variable transmission (EVT) to<br />
maximize fuel economy when the following conditions<br />
are present:<br />
• the transmission shift lever is in DRIVE;