trip computer CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 5.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 231
 Instrument Cluster .................... 232
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 233
 Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) —
If Equipped .......................... 247
▫ CMTC Reset Buttons .................. 247
▫ Compass/Temperature Display .......... 249
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 250 ▫
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 252
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 254
▫ Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode)
— If Equipped ...................... 256
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 258
 Media Center 730N/430 (RER/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped .................... 263
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NOTE:On the Base cluster, the reset button toggles
between odometer, Trip A, Trip B, ECO and outside
temperature. To reset a message display on Base Cluster
(gATE, gASCAP, noFUSE, CHangE OIL, LoCOOL, Lo-
WASH, etc.), push and hold the button until the display
resets (approximately two seconds).
23. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from
PARK.
24. Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
ECO ................... Fuel Saver Indicator Off
ECO-on ................. Fuel Saver Indicator On door
............................. Door Ajar
gATE ........................... Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE ..................... LowTirePr essure
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
CRUISE ..................... Cruise Control On
LoCOOL ........................ Low Coolant
LoWASH .................... LowW asher Fluid
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
the Compass Mini-Trip Computer / Electronic Vehicle
Information Center Display Area located in the instru-
ment cluster.
Refer to ”Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
Display— If Equipped” / ”Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped” for further
information.
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26. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display — If
Equipped
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display — If
Equipped
On vehicles equipped with Compass Mini-Trip Com-
puter (CMTC), the display provides the outside tempera-
ture, one of eight compass headings to indicate the
direction the vehicle is facing, and the current radio
station. For further information refer to “Compass Mini-
Trip Computer”.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
— If Equipped
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster. For further information refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)”.27. Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Display
Button
Press the left reset button to scroll through sub-menus
(i.e., Outside Temperature, Trip Functions: AVG Fuel
Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units). Press and hold
the reset button for approximately two seconds, to reset
the display shown.
28. Fuel Door Reminder
The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the
Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the
vehicle.
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COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:
•The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, elimi-
nating the need to manually calibrate the compass.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler ™ gps
(Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide the
compass direction, and the variance and calibration
menus will be unavailable. The compass will perform
accurately, based on GPS signals instead of the Earth’s
magnetic field.
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer is located in the
instrument cluster and features a driver-interactive dis-
play (displays information on outside temperature, com-
pass direction, and trip information). NOTE:
The system will display the last known outside
temperature when starting the vehicle and may need to
be driven several minutes before the updated tempera-
ture is displayed. Engine temperature can also affect the
displayed temperature, therefore temperature readings
are not updated when the vehicle is not moving.CMTC Reset Buttons
CMTC Reset Button
Press the left reset button located on the instrument
cluster to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip Functions:
AVG Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units).
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, then press and hold the reset button for
approximately two seconds.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247

This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pressing the switches
mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the
following:
•System Status display
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Tire Pressure Monitor System
•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
•Compass display
•Outside temperature display
•Trip computer functions
•Audio Modes displayEVIC Menu / Step Control Button, as
it appears on the left side of the steer-
ing wheel spoke.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. TheOil Change Required message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds,
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
perform the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC.
Press the STEP button to scroll through all the Trip
Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 387
Oil (Engine) .......................... 443
Power Steering ........................ 342
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 456
Car Washes ............................ 465
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............101,383
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 222
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 214
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,383
Cellular Phone ....................... 125,302
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 484
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 413
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 353
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............240,438
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 101
Checks, Safety .......................... 101 Child Restraint
........................ 87,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 93
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 92
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 379
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 466
Climate Control ......................... 303
Clock ........................ 263,265,268,278
Coat Hook ............................ 214
Coin Holder ........................... 215
Cold Weather Operation ................... 328
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 302
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 364
Compass ........................ 247,250,256
Compass Calibration .................. 250,256
Compass Variance .................... 249,257
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 254
520 INDEX

Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 233
Load Leveling System .................... 221
Loading Vehicle ................... 214,389,392
Capacities ........................... 392
Tires ............................... 357
Locks Door ................................ 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 93
Lubrication, Body ....................... 451
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 222
Lumbar Support ........................ 129
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 447
Maintenance Procedures ................... 440
Maintenance Schedule .................... 490
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 201
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 240,438
Manual, Service ......................... 513 Map/Reading Lights
..................... 189
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 153
Memory Seat ........................ 1 15,153
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 247,254
Mirrors ............................... 112
Automatic Dimming .................... 113
Electric Remote ....................... 114
Exterior Folding ....................... 114
Heated ............................. 115
Memory ............................ 153
Outside ............................. 113
Rearview ............................ 112
Vanity .............................. 116
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 370
Mopar Parts ......................... 440,512
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 165
Navigation System (Uuconnect gps).......... 186
528 INDEX

Replacement......................... 367
Rotation ............................ 369
Safety ........................... 352,361
Sizes ............................... 353
Snow Tires ........................... 368
Spare Tire ........................... 414
Spinning ............................ 365
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 366
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 401
Towing ............................... 394
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 431
Guide .............................. 399
Recreational ....................... 409,432
Weight .............................. 399
Traction Control ......................... 347
Traction Control Switch ................... 347
Trailer Towing .......................... 394
Cooling System Tips .................... 408
Hitches ............................. 398 Minimum Requirements
................. 402
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 401
Wiring .............................. 405
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 399
Trailer Weight .......................... 399
Transaxle ............................. 330
Automatic ........................... 330
Operation ........................... 330
Selection of Lubricant ................461,487
Transmission ........................... 461
Automatic ........................... 461
Fluid ............................ 461,487
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 192
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 19
Transporting Pets ........................ 97
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 366
Trip Computer .......................... 247
534 INDEX