CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 5.G Owners Manual

Liftgate................................ 48
Light Bulbs ............................. 96
Lights .............................. 96,179
Airbag ...................... 65,69,73,95,253
Alarm .............................. 251
Anti-Lock ........................... 251
Automatic Headlights ................... 181
Back-Up ............................ 486
Battery Saver ......................... 184
Brake Assist Warning ................... 356
Brake Warning ........................ 249
Bulb Replacement ................... 482,483
Center Mounted Stop ................... 487
Daytime Running ...................... 183
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 180
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 248
Exterior .............................. 96
Fog .......................... 183,252,485
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 416 Headlight Switch
...................... 181
Headlights On Reminder ................. 183
High Beam Indicator .................... 252
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 185
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Interior .......................... 179,180
License ............................. 487
Lights On Reminder .................... 183
Low Fuel ............................ 245
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 252
Oil Pressure .......................... 247
Park ............................ 181,484
Passing ............................. 186
Reading ............................. 205
Rear Servicing ........................ 486
Rear Tail ............................ 486
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 252
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 251
Service ........................... 482,483
10
INDEX 529

Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 252
Side Marker....................... 485,486
SmartBeams .......................... 186
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 251
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 246
Turn Signal ...................... 96,484,486
Voltage ............................. 245
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 245
Load Leveling System .................... 234
Loading Vehicle ................... 227,395,397
Capacities ........................... 397
Tires ............................... 362
Locks Door ................................ 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 84
Lubrication, Body ....................... 455
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 235
Lumbar Support ........................ 155 Maintenance Free Battery
.................. 451
Maintenance Procedures ................... 444
Maintenance Schedule .................... 492
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 216
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 252,442
Manual, Service ......................... 515
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 205
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 172
Memory Seat ........................ 105,172
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 258,265
Mirrors ............................... 102
Automatic Dimming .................... 102
Electric Remote ....................... 104
Exterior Folding ....................... 104
Heated ............................. 105
Memory ............................ 172
Outside ............................. 103
Rearview ............................ 102
Vanity .............................. 106
530 INDEX

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 376
Mopar Parts ......................... 443,514
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 184
Navigation System (uconnect gps)........... 201
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 93
Occupant Restraints ................... 53,69,71
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............66,69,70
Odometer ............................. 256
Oil Change Indicator ................ 256,257,264
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........256,257,264
Oil, Engine ......................... 445,489
Capacity ............................ 488
Change Interval ....................... 446
Checking ............................ 445
Disposal ............................ 448
Filter ............................ 448,489Filter Disposal
........................ 448
Identification Logo ..................... 446
Materials Added to ..................... 447
Recommendation ................... 446,488
Synthetic ............................ 447
Viscosity ......................... 447,488
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............441,442
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 207
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...............102,103
Overhead Console ....................... 204
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 204
Overheating, Engine ................... 253,416
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,515
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 196
Parking Brake .......................... 349
Parking On Hill ......................... 349
10
INDEX 531

Pedals, Adjustable....................... 192
Personal Settings ........................ 268
Pets, Transporting ........................ 89
Phone, Cellular ......................... 115
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) .............. 115
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 362
Power Door Locks ........................... 32
Lift Gate ............................. 49
Mirrors ............................. 104
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 216
Seats ............................... 151
Sliding Door .......................... 42
Steering .......................... 347,348
Sunroof ............................. 213
Windows ............................. 36
Windows, Express Down ................. 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 490
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 63Preparation for Jacking
.................... 420
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 61
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 268
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 369
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......457,460
Radio Operation ........................ 311
Radio Remote Controls .................... 309
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........ 302,307
Rear Air Conditioning .................317,325
Rear Camera ........................... 201
Rear Cross Path ......................... 113
Rear Heater ............................ 317
Rear Park Sense System ................... 196
Rear Window Defroster ................... 233
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 102
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 154
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 74
532 INDEX

Recreational Towing................... 413,435
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 62
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 309
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Removable Floor Console .................. 232
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 443
Replacement Tires ....................... 372
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 514
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........256,257,264
Restraint, Head ......................... 152
Restraints, Child ....................... 79,88
Restraints, Infant ......................... 79
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 432
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 235
Rotation, Tires .......................... 375
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 95Safety Checks Outside Vehicle
............... 96
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 514
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 51,94
Safety Information, Tire ................... 357
Safety Tips ............................. 94
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 303
Satellite Radio (uconnect studios)......... 302,307
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 492
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 473
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 62
Seat Belts ............................ 53,95
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 60
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 60
And Pregnant Women ................... 63
Child Restraint ....................... 79,81
Extender ............................. 63
Front Seat ............................ 55
Inspection ............................ 95
Pretensioners .......................... 61
10
INDEX 533

Rear Seat............................. 55
Seats ................................. 149
Adjustment .......................... 150
Easy Entry ........................... 159
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) ............... 155
Heated ............................. 152
Lumbar Support ....................... 155
Memory ............................ 172
Power .............................. 151
Reclining ............................ 154
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) ............... 155
Tilting .............................. 159
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........458,489
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 511
Service Contract ......................... 513 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)
............................. 252
Service Manuals ........................ 515
Setting the Clock .................. 273,277,286
Settings, Personal ........................ 268
Shoulder Belts ........................... 55
Signals, Turn ................. 96,184,248,484,486
Sirius Backseat TV™ (uconnect studios)....... 307
Sliding Door ............................ 41
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 344
SmartBeams ........................... 186
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 373
Snow Tires ............................ 375
Spare Tire .......................... 369,419
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 193
Speedometer ........................... 248
Starting ............................... 334
Automatic Transmission ................. 334
Cold Weather ......................... 335
534 INDEX

Engine Fails to Start.................... 335
Remote .............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 334
Starting Procedures ...................... 334
Steering Power ........................... 347,348
Tilt Column .......................... 191
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 309
Storage ............................ 223,482
Storage Bin ............................ 223
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 328,482
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 482
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 155
Sun Roof .............................. 213
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 205
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 216
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 64
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 447 System, Remote Starting
.................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 251
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 319
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......253,417
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 84
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 191
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 362
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 361
Tire Markings .......................... 357
Tire Safety Information .................... 357
Tires ............................ 96,366,516
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 372
Air Pressure .......................... 366
Chains .............................. 373
Changing ............................ 418
Compact Spare ........................ 369
Flat Changing ........................ 427
General Information .................... 366
10
INDEX 535

High Speed.......................... 368
Inflation Pressures ..................... 367
Jacking ........................... 418,420
Life of Tires .......................... 372
Load Capacity ........................ 362
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 376
Pressure Warning Light .................. 246
Quality Grading ....................... 516
Radial .............................. 369
Replacement ......................... 372
Rotation ............................ 375
Safety ........................... 357,366
Sizes ............................... 359
Snow Tires ........................... 375
Spare Tire ........................... 419
Spinning ............................ 370
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 371
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 405
Towing ............................... 399 24-Hour Towing Assistance
............... 130
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 433
Guide .............................. 404
Recreational ....................... 413,435
Weight .............................. 404
Towing Assistance ....................... 130
Traction Control ......................... 353
Traction Control Switch ................... 353
Trailer Towing .......................... 399
Cooling System Tips .................... 412
Hitches ............................. 403
Minimum Requirements ................. 406
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 405
Wiring .............................. 410
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 404
Trailer Weight .......................... 404
Transaxle ............................. 337
Automatic ........................... 337
Operation ........................... 337
536 INDEX

Selection of Lubricant................465,490
Transmission ........................... 465
Automatic ........................... 465
Fluid ............................ 465,490
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless
Entry) ................................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 207
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 19
Transporting Pets ........................ 89
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 371
Trip Computer .......................... 258
Trip Odometer .......................... 256
Turn Signals ................... 184,248,484,486
UCI Connector ......................... 296
uconnect (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 115
Umbrella Holder ........................ 225
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 516
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 296 Universal Transmitter
..................... 207
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 384
Upholstery Care ........................ 471
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 106
Variance, Compass .................... 259,267
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 395
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 362,395,397
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 328,482
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video
System) ............................... 307
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 144
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 416
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 245
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 514
10
INDEX 537

Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 456
Washing Vehicle ......................... 468
Water Driving Through ...................... 345
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 470
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 470
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... 427
Wind Buffeting ....................... 41,216
Window Fogging ........................ 329
Windows .............................. 36 Power
............................... 36
Rear Vent ............................ 36
Windows, Express Down ................... 22
Windshield Defroster ...................... 96
Windshield Washers ...................... 456
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 455
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 455
Zone Control (Temperature Control) .......... 315
538 INDEX