warning lights CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 4.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
Deployed airbags and seat belt pretensioners cannot
protect you in another collision. Have the airbags
and seat belt pretensioners replaced by an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible.
Enhanced Accident Response
If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an
impact and the electrical system remains functional,
vehicles equipped with power door locks will unlock
automatically. In addition, approximately 10 seconds
after the vehicle has stopped moving, the interior lights
will illuminate until the ignition switch is turned off.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
²Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbags are not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the
upper right side of the instrument panel. Do not
modify the front bumper, vehicle body structure, or
frame.
²You need proper knee impact protection in a colli-
sion. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee bolsters.
²It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag
system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who works
on your vehicle that it has airbags.
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WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, are
controlled by switches to the left of the steering column
on the instrument panel.
Interior Lights
Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is
opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or
when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top.
NOTE:On long wheel base vehicles the dome lights for
the second row seat passenger's can be turned on or off
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Turn Signal Warning
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about one mile
with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert the
driver.
Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch
Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to
switch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam.
Passing Light
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steer-
ing wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at
high beam and remain on until the lever is released.
Windshield Wipers and Washers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the
multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the lever to select
the desired wiper speed.
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WARNING!
Speed Control can be dangerous where the system
can't maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could
go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. An accident could be the result. Don't use
Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are
winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE Ð IF EQUIPPED
The overhead console can contain courtesy/reading
lights, an optional universal garage door opener
(HomeLinkt), storage for sunglasses, compass/
temperature display, a mini-trip computer, optional elec-
tronic vehicle information center (EVIC), power sliding
door switches and an optional power liftgate switch.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/
reading lights.
Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second time
to turn the lights off.
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The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door
or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console. This
light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and
will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is
rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage
At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of two pair of sunglasses.
Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door
will slowly rotate to an open position.
Compass/Temperature Display
This display provides the outside temperature and one of
eight compass readings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing.
WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32ÉF ( 0ÉC), the road surface may be icy, particularly
in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the ªCALº
symbol will be displayed. After completing three 360É
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NOTE:Using the ª3º range while operating the vehicle
under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-
mance and extend transaxle life by reducing excessive
shifting and heat build up.
WARNING!
Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic
brake lines can overload your brake system and
cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you
need them and could have an accident.
²Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
²Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
recommended for motoring safety.
²The automatic transaxle fluid and filter should be
changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more
than 45 minutes of continuous operation. See Schedule
ªBº in section 8 of this manual for transaxle fluid
change intervals.
NOTE:Check the automatic transaxle fluid level before
towing. Fluid discoloration, or a burnt odor, shows the
need for a transmission fluid and filter change.
STARTING AND OPERATING 285
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Adding Fuel........................... 279
Adding Washer Fluid..................232,324
Additives, Fuel......................... 277
Adjustable Pedals........................ 116
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 321
Air Conditioning.....................209,214
Air Conditioning Controls................. 209
Air Conditioning Filter.................230,322
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 229
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............216,224
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 321
Air Conditioning System..........209,214,219,321
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 210
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 261
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 57
Airbag Light.....................54,59,74,162
Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Airbag, Side............................ 56Alarm Light........................... 164
Alarm System........................... 27
Alignment and Balance................... 267
All Wheel Drive...................244,268,337
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 329
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............327,328
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 247
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 163
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 27
Appearance Care........................ 339
Ashtray............................... 140
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 19
Automatic Headlights.................... 108
Automatic Temperature Control............. 219
Automatic Transaxle...................241,335
Adding Fluid......................... 353
386 INDEX

Air Cleaner Filter...................... 317
Block Heater......................... 240
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 313
Compartment......................... 308
Coolant............................. 352
Cooling............................. 326
Exhaust Gas Caution..................37,278
Fails to Start.......................... 239
Fuel Requirements..................... 274
Oil ..............................313,352
Oil Change Interval.................... 314
Oil Selection.......................... 314
Oil Synthetic......................... 316
Overheating.......................... 291
Temperature Gauge..................... 164
Exhaust Gas Caution..............37,73,278,326
Exhaust System......................... 325
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 82Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 317
Air Conditioning....................230,322
Automatic Transaxle.................... 337
Engine Fuel.......................... 318
Engine Oil........................316,352
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 316
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 290
Turn Signal.....................168,348,350
Fluid Capacities......................... 351
Fluid Leaks............................. 75
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 336
Brake............................... 353
Power Steering.....................322,353
Fog Light Service........................ 349
Fog Lights.......................... 110,349
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 300
390 INDEX

Fuel................................. 274
Adding............................. 279
Additives............................ 277
Clean Air............................ 275
Filler Cap............................ 279
Filter............................... 318
Gasoline............................ 274
Gauge.............................. 161
Hoses.............................. 334
Light............................... 161
Octane Rating......................274,352
Requirements......................... 274
Tank Capacity........................ 351
Fueling............................... 279
Fuses................................ 344
Garage Door Opener..................... 129
GasCap .............................. 279
Gasoline.............................. 274Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 275
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 275
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 164
Fuel................................ 161
Speedometer......................... 161
Tachometer.......................... 163
Gearshift.............................. 243
General Information..................16,25,272
Glass Cleaning.......................... 342
Grocery Bag Retainer...................... 96
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 282
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 282
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 290
Head Phones........................... 203
Head Restraints.......................... 87
Headlights............................ 107
Bulb Replacement...................... 347
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Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................54,55
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).. 64
Latches
Hood............................... 105
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 274
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................75,106
Airbag........................54,59,74,162
Alarm.............................. 164
Anti-Lock........................... 163
Automatic Headlights................... 108
Back-Up............................. 350
Battery Saver......................... 109
Brake Warning........................ 161Bulb Replacement...................346,347
Center Mounted Stop................... 351
Cruise.............................. 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 107
Door Ajar........................... 161
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 164
Fog ............................. 110,349
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 290
Headlight Switch...................... 107
Headlights........................... 347
Headlights On Reminder................. 109
High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 111
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................106,107
License............................. 351
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 161
Lights On Reminder.................... 109
Low Fuel............................ 161
INDEX 393
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