open hood CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 5.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUPLLC ................ 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ..................8
THEFT ALARM..............9
SEATBELT ................10
CHILD RESTRAINTS ...........10
FRONTSEATS...............14
HEATEDSEATS..............16
TILT STEERING COLUMN ........17
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ..........18
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......18
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMLEVER ...............21
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO
LIGHT SWITCH..............22
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ........23
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION
(ERS)....................24
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .... 25
FRONT THREE ZONE MANUAL
CLIMATE CONTROLS .......... 25
FRONT THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) . . .27
PARKSENSE
®REAR PARK ASSIST . . 29
PARKVIEW®REAR BACK-UP
CAMERA ................. 29
REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT
MONITORING .............. 30
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS .... 30
STOW ’N GO
®SEATING .........31
SWIVEL N’ GO™ SEATING WITH
TABLE ...................32
THIRD ROW POWER RECLINER .....33
POWER LIFTGATE ........... 34
POWERSUNROOF ........... 34
WIND BUFFETING ............ 35
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .... 36
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS ........ 38
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS ............... 42
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
(VES)™.................. 42
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER
INTERFACE ............... 44 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)
............. 44
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK
®).............. 45
POWERINVERTER ........... 46
POWER OUTLETS ............ 47
UCONNECT™ PHONE .......... 47
VOICE COMMAND ............ 49
UTILITY
IN-FLOOR STORAGE – STOW N’ GO®.. 50
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......51
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......... 52
BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK
MANUAL OVERRIDE .......... 52
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
- U.S. ONLY............... 53
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................. 53
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .... 56
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 58
JUMP-STARTING ............ 62
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 65
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 66
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....67
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD.......... 68
ADDING FUEL .............. 68
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....... 70
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ........72
MAINTENANCE CHART .........73
FUSES ...................75
TIREPRESSURES.............79
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....79
EXTERIOR BULBS ............ 80
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................81
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................81
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................81
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......81
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 82
TIREWARRANTY ............ 82
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES ........ 85
TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•
You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to
floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam
from your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a
system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of the engine compartment.
WARNING!
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessaryelectrical acc essories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground
connection and personal injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage
due to battery explosion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steeringcolumn.
• 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 fuel fillerdoor 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.
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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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