CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 5.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features .............. 243
 Instrument Cluster ................... 244
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions .......... 245
 Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) — If
Equipped ............................ 258
▫ CMTC Reset Buttons ................ 258
▫ Compass/Temperature Display ......... 259
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped .......................... 261 ▫
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 263
▫ Trip Functions ..................... 265
▫ Compass Display ................... 266
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... 268
 Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD
Radio – If Equipped .................... 273
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 273
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▫Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
— If Equipped ...................... 273
▫ Clock Setting Procedure .............. 273
 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ............... 276
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .... 276
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 279
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ........... 281
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode . . . 284
 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio ............................... 285
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode .... 285▫
Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 290
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ........... 293
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ..... 295
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) .... 295
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) — If
Equipped ............................ 296
▫ Connecting The iPod ................ 297
▫ Using This Feature .................. 298
▫ Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons 298
▫ Play Mode ........................ 298
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................ 300
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uconnect studios (Satellite Radio) — If
Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios
Only) ............................... 302
▫ System Activation ................... 302
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 302
▫ Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) Mode 303
▫ Satellite Antenna ................... 303
▫ Reception Quality ................... 303
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 304
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 306 ▫
Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped) ....................... 306
 uconnect studios (Sirius Backseat TV™) — If
Equipped ............................ 307
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™ — If
Equipped ............................ 307
 Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped 309
▫ Radio Operation .................... 309
▫ CD Player ........................ 310
 CD/DVD Maintenance ................ 310
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ...... 311
 Climate Controls ..................... 311
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
System ............................ 311
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▫Rear Manual Climate Control
— If Equipped ...................... 317
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If
Equipped .......................... 319
▫ Summer Operation .................. 328
▫ Winter Operation ................... 328 ▫
Vacation/Storage ................... 328
▫ Window Fogging ................... 329
▫ Outside Air Intake .................. 329
▫ Operating Tips ..................... 329
▫ A/C Air Filter— If Equipped ........... 330
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Vents5 — Analog Clock9 — DVD – (If Equipped) 13 — Switch Bank
2 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Upper Glove Compartment 10 — Cup Holders 14 — Ignition Switch
3 — Shift Lever 7 — Lower Glove Compart-
ment11 — Storage Bin
15 — Dimmer Switch
4 — Radio 8 — Climate Controls12 — Power Supply – 12V 16 — Headlight Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
2. Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level reaches approximately 2.0 gal
(7.8 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added.
3. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. The
light will come on when the ignition is first
turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light does not come on during starting, have
the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the
engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is
placed in the PARK position, the light should turn off.
If the light remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an autho-
rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the light is
flashing when the engine is running, immediate service is
required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle
may require towing.
4. Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on when the
ignition switch is first turned ON and remain on briefly
as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at idle). If
the charging system light remains on, it means that the
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vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See an autho-
rized dealer.
5. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light — If
EquippedEach tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly, when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle
has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving
on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also
reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver ’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
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illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subse-
quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure
as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety
of reasons, including the installation of replacement or
alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS
to continue to function properly.CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures and
warning have been established for the tire size
equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable system opera-
tion or sensor damage may result when using re-
placement equipment that is not of the same size,
type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or
balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a
TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
6. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
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vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for four minutes when this light turns
on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
7. Engine Temperature Warning LightThis light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a
continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
to cool.
If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in Section 6
for more information.
8. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
9. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a
continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
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