wheel CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2015 5.G User Guide
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START...............12KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™..........12VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM........16SEAT BELT SYSTEMS.............17SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS.........18CHILD RESTRAINTS.............21HEAD RESTRAINTS.............25FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27REAR SEATS..................29HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34HEATED STEERING WHEEL........35TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35ADJUSTABLE PEDALS............36
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............37TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAM LEVER.................38HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALOLIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL......41ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) . . 43FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE.....44MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS......45THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATECONTROLS..................46THREE ZONE AUTOMATICTEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)....48PA R K S E N S E ® R E A R PA R K A S S I S T.....51PA R K V I E W ® R E A R B AC K- U P C A M E R A . . 5 1BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITHREAR CROSS PATH . .............51POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS .......52POWER LIFTGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52POWER SUNROOF.............53WIND BUFFETING..............55
ELECTRONICS
YO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D SYS T E M....56Uconnect® 130..................58Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITERADIO.....................60Uconnect® 430/430N..............63
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVELLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS..78SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK . . . . . 78iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL.........79Uconnect® Phone ................80Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND . . . . . . . 82Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO . . . . . . 85VIDEO ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEM (VES™)................85ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC) ................87PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......88UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)..................89POWER INVERTER..............92POWER OUTLETS..............93
UTILITY
IN-FLOOR STORAGE — STOW'N GO® . . 95ROOF LUGGAGE RACK..........95TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)......97
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........98INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . 104TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . . . . . 110JUMP-STARTING..............122SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE..........124TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....124FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . ......125EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....126
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........127ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........128FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS ANDGENUINE PARTS . .............130MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . 132MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . .....132MAINTENANCE RECORD.........136FUSES.....................137TIRE PRESSURES...............141SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED.......142ADDING FUEL................143WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . . . 144REPLACEMENT BULBS...........145
TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS
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DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Headlight Switch pg. 40
2. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 87
3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 38
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8
5. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 8
6. Speed Control pg. 41
7. Engine Start/Stop Button pg. 14
8. Shift Lever
9. Audio System (Touchscreen Radio Shown) pg. 56
10. Analog Clock pg. 78
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g a i r b a g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s :
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
•KneeImpactBolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in
every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplementingthe
seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side,
or rollover collisions.
•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsomethatmay
produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and
angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAirBags
may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedanddamageby
themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelpkeep
you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupantRestraint
Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air
bag system electrical components.
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•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximatelyfour
to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN
position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a
malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momen-
tarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after
initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwheneverthe
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF
position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeightseconds
when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC ) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshave deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetailsregardingtheSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced
protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and
Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.Theairbags
work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't
deploy at all. Always wear your seat beltseven though you have air bags.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAirBag
deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelorsteering
wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that heats the steering wheel to one temperature
setting.
The heated steering wheel switch is located on
the center instrument panel.
• Press the switch once to turn the heating
element On. Press the switch a second time
to turn the heating element Off.
Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will operate for approximately 30
to 80 minutes before automatically shutting
off. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the steering
wheel is already warm.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt steering column tilt lever is located below
the steering wheel.
•Pushdownonthetiltlevertounlockthe
steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel,
move the steering column upward or down-
ward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel out-
ward or push it inward as desired.
•Pullupwardonthetiltlevertolockthecol-
umn firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt adjustment locked
could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
you and others being severely injured or killed.
Heated Steering Wheel Switch Location
Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g Co l u m n Le v e r
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for park-
ing lightsand to the second detent
for headlights.
•Withtheparkinglightsorlowbeamhead-
lights on, push the headlight switch once for
fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to AUTO for
Automatic Headlights.
•WhensettoAUTO,thesystemautomati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based on
ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
The Automatic High Beams system provides
increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a digital
camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
•Rotatethedimmercontroltotheextremebottompositiontofullydimtheinstrumentpanel
lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptoincreasethebrightnessoftheinstrumentpanelwhenthe
parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and
radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through the
Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Overhead (Halo) Light
• To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo switch control upward or downward to increase or
decrease the lighting.
Headlight Switch/Halo Light Switch
1 — Auto2 — Push Fog Light3 — Rotate Halo Light Dimmer Control4 — Rotate Dimmer Control5 — Rotate Headlight Switch
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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
The Electronic Speed Control switches are located on the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.
NOTE:
CRUISEwill appear on the instrument
cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to
turn the system off.
SET
With the Speed Control on, push and release
the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you
can increase speed by pushing the RES+but-
ton.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped.
Refer to “ Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for more information. The speed increment
shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (MPH) or Metric (km/h):
U.S. Speed (MPH)
• Pushing the RES+button once will result in a 1 MPH increase in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the button results in an increase of 1 MPH.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button
is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the RES+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button
is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Electronic Speed Control Switches
1 — Push On/Off2—PushResume/Accel3 — Push Set/Decel4 — Push Cancel
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YO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D S YS T E M
1. Uconnect® Voice Command Button pg. 82
2. Uconnect® Phone Button pg. 80
3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 78
4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 78
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.
Right Switch
• Push the switch up or down to increase or
decrease the volume.
• Push the button in the center to change
modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.
Left Switch
• Push the switch up or down to search for the
next listenable station or select the next or
previous CD track.
• Push the button in the center to select the
next preset station (radio) or to change CDs
if equipped with a CD Changer.
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To s e t t h e a n a l o g c l o c k a t t h e t o p c e n t e r o f t h e i n s t r u m e n t p a n e l , p u s h a n d h o l d t h e b u t t o n u n t i l
the setting is correct.
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Setting The Analog Clock
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Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call
• During a call, push the “Voice Command” button.
• After the BEEP, say “mute” (or “mute off ”).
Tr a n s f e r O n g o i n g C a l l B e t w e e n H a n d s e t A n d Ve h i c l e
• During a call, push the “Voice Command” button.
• After the BEEP, say “transfer call.”
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pushing the “Phone” button,thenadjustthevolumeduringanormal
call.
•UsetheradioON/OFFVOLUMErotaryknobtoadjustthevolumetoacomfortablelevel
while the Uconnect® system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect® is
different than the audio system.
WARNING!
•Anyvoicecommandedsystemshouldbeusedonlyinsafedrivingconditionsfollowing
applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating
the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely
injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect® Phone, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to Uconnect® Phone,
•andhavenetworkcoverage.
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND
Vo i c e C o m m a n d O p e r a t i o n
•TheUconnect®VoiceCommandsystemallowsyoutocontrolyourAM,FMradio,satellite
radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect® Phone, a memo recorder, and supported portable media
devices.
•Whenyoupushthe“VoiceCommand”buttonlocated on the radio faceplate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not
say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you
ever want to interrupt the system while it lists options, push the “Voice Command” button
,listenfortheBEEP,andsayyourcommand.
NOTE:
U.S. residents visit driveuconnect.com for more info on which voice command features apply to
your vehicle. Canadian residents visit driveuconnect.ca for more info on which voice command
features apply to your vehicle.
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