navigation system CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 5.G Owners Manual

Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 193
▫ To Activate ......................... 194
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 194
▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control ...... 194
▫ Resuming Speed ..................... 195
▫ Varying The Speed Setting .............. 195
▫ Accelerating To Pass .................. 195
 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 196
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 197
 Rear Backup Camera System —
If Equipped .......................... 201
▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With
Navigation Radio .................... 202 ▫
Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —
Without Navigation Radio .............. 203
 Overhead Consoles .................... 204
▫ Front Overhead Console ............... 204
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 207
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 209
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 212
▫ Security ........................... 212
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 213
▫ General Information .................. 213
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 213
▫ Power Sunroof Operation .............. 214
 Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped ...... 216
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signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an alert
present on that side of the vehicle, an audible chime will
also be sounded. Whenever a turn signal and detected
object are present on the same side at the same time, both
the visual and audio alerts will be issued. In addition to
the audible alert the radio (if on) will also be muted.
NOTE:
•Whenever an audible alert is requested by the BSM
system, the radio is also muted.
•If the Hazard Flashers are on, the system will request
the appropriate visual alert only.
When the system is in RCP, the system shall respond
with both visual and audible alerts when a detected
object is present. Whenever an audible alert is re-
quested, the radio is also muted. Turn/hazard signal
status is ignored; the RCP state always requests the
chime.Blind Spot Alert Off
When the BSM system is turned off there will be no
visual or audible alerts from either the BSM or RCP
systems.
NOTE:
The BSM system will store the current operating
mode when the vehicle is shut off. Each time the vehicle
is started the previously stored mode will be recalled and
used.uconnect phone — IF EQUIPPED
NOTE: The sales code RER and REU radios contain an
integrated uconnect phone. Refer to your “Navigation
User’s Manual” for uconnect phone operating instruc-
tions for these radios. Radio sales code can be located
on the lower right corner of the Radio faceplate.
uconnect phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-
vehicle communications system. uconnect allows you to
dial a phone number with your cellular phone using
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WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when
using the Rear Backup Camera System. Always
check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to
check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob-
structions, or blind spots before backing up. You are
responsible for the safety of your surroundings and
must continue to pay attention while backing up.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
•To avoid vehicle damage, the Rear Camera system
should only be used as a parking aid. The Rear
Camera system is unable to view every obstacle or
object in your drive path.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using the Rear Camera system
to be able to stop in time when an obstacle is seen.
It is recommended that the driver look frequently
over his/her shoulder when using the Rear Camera
system.
NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or anything else builds up on
the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with water, and dry
with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — With
Navigation Radio
1. Press the menuhard key.
2. Select system setup soft key.
3. Press the “camera setup” soft key.
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4. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
enable rear camera in reversesoft key.
5. Press the “save” soft key.
6. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of
the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to
check entire surroundings displayed across the top of
the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
7. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the navigation or audio screen
appears again.
Turning the Rear Camera On or Off — Without
Navigation Radio
1. Press the menuhard key.
2. Select system setup soft key. 3. Enable or disable the rear camera feature by selecting
enable rear camera in reverse
soft key.
4. When the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE, an image of
the rear of the vehicle will appear with a caution note to
check entire surroundings displayed across the top of
the screen. After five seconds this note will disappear.
5. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE, the rear
camera mode is exited and the audio screen appears
again.
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COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:
•The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating, elimi-
nating the need to manually calibrate the compass.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a Chrysler uconnect™
gps (Navigation Radio), the NAV system will provide
the compass direction, and the variance and calibra-
tion menus will be unavailable. The compass will
perform accurately, based on GPS signals instead of
the Earths magnetic field.
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer is located in the
instrument cluster and features a driver-interactive dis-
play (displays information on outside temperature, com-
pass direction, and trip information).
CMTC Reset Buttons
CMTC Reset Button
Press the left reset button located on the instrument
cluster to scroll through sub menus (i.e., Trip Functions:
AVG Fuel Economy, DTE, Elapsed Time, and Units).
To reset the display shown, turn the ignition switch to the
ON position, then press and hold the reset button for
approximately two seconds.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
messages will display:
NE ....... Eight-point compass headings are displayed
(N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW)
14°F ............ T emperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius)
AV G ......... Average Fuel Economy (U.S. or Metric)
DTE ....................... Distance to Empty
ET ............................ Elapsed Time
P .......................... Park Assist On/Off
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Language
When in this display you may select one of five lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
the RESET button while in this display to select English,
Spanish (Español), French (Français), Italian (Italiano),
German (Deutsch), and Dutch (Nederlands). Then, as
you continue, the information will display in the selected
language.
Auto Door Locks
When ON is selected, all doors will lock automatically
when the vehicle reaches a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h).
To make your selection, press and release the RESET
button until ON or OFF appears.
Auto UNLK On Exit
When ON is selected, all doors will unlock when the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in the PARK orNEUTRAL position and the driver’s door is opened. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET button
until ON or OFF appears.
RKE Unlock
When
Driver Door 1st Press is selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice, to unlock the passen-
ger’s doors. When All Doors 1st Press is selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until “Driver Door
1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
RKE Linked To Memory
When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror,
and radio settings will return to the memory set position
when the RKE transmitter UNLOCK button is pressed. If
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Park ASST. System
When enable is selected, the Rear Park Assist System is
activated. When disable is selected the system is deacti-
vated and the instrument cluster will display thePARK
ASSIST DISABLED message. To make your selection,
press and release the RESET button until ENABLE or
DISABLE appears.
Display Units of Measure In
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the RESET button until ENGLISH or METRIC
appears.
Door Alert
When this feature is selected the signal lamps activate
when power or manual sliding doors are in operation,
signaling other drivers that someone may be exiting or
entering the vehicle.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the Flash Lamp Lock
feature. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until ON or OFF appears.
Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate,
and remain on for up to 90 seconds, when the doors are
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the RESET button until OFF,
30 sec., 60 sec., or 90 sec. appears.
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press and release the RESET button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Refer to “SmartBeams” in
Section 3.
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Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, press and release
the RESET button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. When
OFF is selected, the system reverts to the standard
intermittent wiper operation.
SALES CODE (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD
RADIO – IF EQUIPPED
NOTE:The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit’s faceplate.
The REN and RER radios contain a CD/DVD player, USB
port, and a 30-gigabyte hard drive (HDD). Sirius Satellite
Radio is optional. The 6.5 in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows
for easy menu selection.
The RER radio also contains a Global Positioning System
(GPS)-based Navigation system. Refer to your uconnect
tunes (REN) or (RER) user’s
manual for detailed operating instructions.
Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped
For the radio, refer to “Voice Recognition System (VR)” in
Section 3.
Operating Instructions — uconnect phone — If
Equipped
Refer to “uconnect phone” in Section 3.
Clock Setting Procedure
uconnectgps — RER only
The GPS receiver used in this system is synchronized to
the time data being transmitted by the GPS satellite. The
satellite clock is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is the
worldwide standard for time. This makes the system’s
clock very accurate once the appropriate time zone and
daylight savings information is set.
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uconnectstudios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) —
IF EQUIPPED
Satellite video uses direct satellite receiver broadcasting
technology to provide streaming video. The subscription
service provider is SIRIUS Satellite Radio. SIRIUS Back-
seat TV™ offers three video channels for family enter-
tainment, directly from its satellites and broadcasting
studios.
NOTE: SIRIUS service is not available in Hawaii and
has limited coverage in Alaska.
Refer to your Video Entertainment System (VES)™, RER
Navigation or REN Multimedia User Manuals for de-
tailed operating instructions.
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF
EQUIPPED
The optional Video Entertainment System (VES)™ is
available with:
•One or two video screens
•Third row swivel screen — If Equipped
•Additional single-disc DVD player with two-screen
system
•Battery-powered two-channel remote control
•Two remote headphones
•Integrated remote storage in either screen location
•Three different medias can be played simultaneously
(Cabin speakers and Headphone Channels 1 and 2)
•Easy menu-driven functions on touch-screen radios
•Video and audio input jacks available in rear seating
area
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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
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