warning CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2012 5.G Owner's Guide

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.
Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal
accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is
most effective.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the steering
column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched,
it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
• The gas cap is located behind the fuelfiller door on the left side of the vehicle. If
the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this
vehicle.
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that
the gas cap is properly tightened. If not
properly tightened, the MIL (Malfunction
Indicator Light) may come on.
NOTE:The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open.
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CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an
improper gas cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and may
cause the MIL to turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off ” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the gas cap is removed
or the tank filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and will cause the MIL to turn on.
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling.
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly andinflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle . Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or
“blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road
and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can
cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust the following MOPAR® wheel cleaners are recommended or select a non-abrasive, non acidic cleaner.
• For chrome wheels, use MOPAR® Chrome Cleaner (Part# 04318013) or equivalent.
• For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner (Part# 04796239AB) or equivalent.
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–247–9753
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed specialTDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf ) equipment at its customer center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect with a
Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle,you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your DVD by
calling 1–800–247–9753 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE:A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Airbag ...................15
Alarm, Panic................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 13
Audio Settings .......42,43,44,46,49,58
Automatic Headlights ...........28
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 33
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............110
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....75
Axle Fluid .................110
Belts, Seat .................14
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........35
Brake Fluid ................110
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................26
Bulb Replacement .............118
Button, Start/Stop Removal .......8,12
Calibration, Compass ...........76
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............83
Change Oil Indicator ...........89
Changing A Flat Tire ...........91
Child Restraint ...............16
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......16
Clock Setting ........... 42,44,47,56
Compass Calibration ...........76
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........110
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......29
Cruise Light ................29
Customer Assistance ...........119
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............28
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........28
Disarming, Theft System ..........14
E-85Fuel .................110
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..........30
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............29
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 76,77
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......40Emergency Key
...............8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......105
Jacking ................ 91,96
Overheating ..............90
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......26
Compartment .............109
Oil Selection ..............110
Overheating ..............90
Starting .................12
Stopping ................12
Event Data Recorder ...........106
Exterior Lights ..............118
Flash-To-Pass ...............27
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........110
Fluid Capacities ..............110
Fluids ...................110
Fog Lights .................28
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....19
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........105
Front Heated Seats ............23
Fuel EconomyMode.............30
Specifications .............110
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....78
Headlights Automatic ...............28
Dimmer Switch .............28
HighBeam ...............27
Heated Mirrors ............ 31,32,34
Heated Seats ...............23
Heated Steering Wheel ..........24
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............27
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................78
Hood Release ...............107
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,86
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....27
Introduction .................2
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Inverter Outlet (115V)...........80
Inverter, Power ..............80
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........68
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......74
Jack Location ...............91
Jack Operation ..............91
Jump Starting ...............101
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features ......77
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ...........10
Lock/Unlock ............. 11,12
Starting/Stopping ............12
Lane Change Assist ............26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................16
Liftgate, Power ...............8
Lights TurnSignal ...............26
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........83
Maintenance Record ...........112
Maintenance Schedule ..........111
Media Center Radio ..........42,44
Memory Seat ...............18
Mirrors Heated .............. 31,32,34
MOPAR® Accessories ..........121
Navigation ............... 52,61
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........26
Oil Change Indicator ...........89
Oil, Engine Capacity ................110
Outlet Power ..................81
Overheating, Engine ...........90
Panic Alarm .................8
Phone (Pairing) ..............70 Phone (Uconnect)
.............69
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 117
Power Glass Sunroof ..............37
Inverter .................80
LiftGate .................8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 81
Seats ..................18
Steering ................110
Preparation for Jacking ..........95
Programmable Electronic Features .....77
Radio Operation ............ 46,55
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........27
RearCrossPath ..............35
Rear Heated Seats .............23
Recreational Towing ............85
Remote Starting System ..........10
Removal, Start/Stop Button .......8,12
Replacement Bulbs ............118
Reporting Safety Defects .........120
Restraints, Child ..............16
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......
105
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........83
Seat Belts .................14
Seats ....................18
Adjustment ...............18
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) .......19
Heated .................23
Lumbar Support .............18
Memory.................18
Power ..................18
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) .......19
Seek Button ............. 42,43,45
Setting the Clock .........42,44,47,56
Shift Lever Override ...........103
Short Message Service (SMS) .......73
Signals, Turn ................26
SIRIUSTravelLink .............67
SmartBeams ................28
SpareTire .................91
Spark Plugs ................110
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............29
Cancel .................29
Resume .................29
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Speed Control (Cruise Control)......29
Start/Stop Button Removal ........8,12
Starting Remote .................10
Steering Tilt Column ...............24
Wheel, Heated .............24
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......68
Store Radio Presets ........... 43,45
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ......19
Stuck, Freeing ..............105
SunRoof..................37
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 15
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 90
Text Messaging ..............73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......13
Theft System Arming ...........13
Theft System Disarming ..........14
Tilt Steering Column ............24
Ti re s Air Pressure ..............117
Changing ................91
Jacking ................ 91,96
Pressure Warning Light .........86
SpareTire ................91
Towing ..................84 24-Hour Towing Assistance
.......86
Disabled Vehicle ............104
Recreational ..............85
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......84
Trailer Weight ...............84
Transmission Fluid ..................110
Turn Signals ................26
Uconnect™ Phone .............69
Uconnect™ Voice Command ........72
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear
Seat Video System) ............74
Voice Commands .............72
Washer Rear...................27
Washers, Windshield ............27
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......117
Wind Buffeting ..............39
Windshield Washers ............27
Windshield Wipers .............27
Wiper, Rear ................27
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 16
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 18
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 30
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 42, 44, 46, 55
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 43, 46, 49, 58
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 42, 44, 47, 56
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 52, 61
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™ Hands-Free VoiceActivation System? pg. 69
• How do I use my iPod®? pg. 68
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 68
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 78
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler Town & Counrty? pg. 84
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 86
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 91
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 113
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 110
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 111
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 117
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