roof rack CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2011 5.G Owners Manual

▫Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped ...... 221
 Storage ............................. 221
â–« Glove Compartments ................. 221
â–« Door Trim Panel Storage ............... 223
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped .... 223
â–« Umbrella Holder ..................... 224
â–« Second Row Floor Storage Bins .......... 224
â–« Storage Bin Safety Warning ............. 225
â–« Center And Rear Overhead
Console Storage — If Equipped .......... 227
â–« Coat Hooks ........................ 227
â–« Cargo Area Storage ................... 228 
Console Features ...................... 228
â–« Basic Console ....................... 229
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ......... 230
▫ Super Console — If Equipped ........... 233
 Cargo Area Features ................... 235
â–« Rechargeable Flashlight ................ 235
 Rear Window Features .................. 237
â–« Rear Window Defroster ................ 237
 Rear Load-Leveling System — If Equipped . . . 237
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 238
â–« Deploying The Crossbars ............... 239
 Sun Screens — If Equipped .............. 244
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately
15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars on your vehicle are delivered stowed
within the roof rack side rails. If adding cargo, deploy the
crossbars. Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack
crossbars, to maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg). The roof rack
does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the
vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle
plus that on the external rack does not exceed the
maximum vehicle load capacity.The crossbars and side rails are designed to carry weight
on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load must
not exceed 150 lbs (68 kg), and should be uniformly
distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.
Crossbar Stowed In Side Rail
238 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
•Check deployed crossbars frequently and re-
tighten thumb screws as necessary.
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of
150 lbs (68 kg). Always distribute heavy loads as
evenly as possible and secure the load appropri-
ately.
•To prevent damage to the roof of your vehicle, DO
NOT carry any loads on the roof rack without the
crossbars deployed.
•The load should be secured and placed on top of
the crossbars, not directly on the roof. If it is
necessary to place the load on the roof, place a
blanket or other protective layer between the load
and the roof surface.(Continued)Rail Tie Loops
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 243

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward lift to
a load. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per-
sonal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
Sun screens are available for second and third row
seating windows. The screens store in the sill trim panels,
and the tops of the windows are equipped with hooks
that the sun screens attach to when pulled out.
244 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

To access the ESN/SID, refer to the following steps:
ESN/SID Access
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN or ACC posi-
tion and the radio on, press the SETUP button and scroll
using the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until Sirius ID is
selected. Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and the
Sirius ID number will display. The Sirius ID number
display will time out in two minutes. Press any button on
the radio to exit this screen.
Selecting Uconnectâ„¢ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
Press the SAT button untilSATappears in the display. A
CD may remain in the radio while in the Satellite radio
mode.
Satellite Antenna
To ensure optimum reception, do not place items on the
roof around the rooftop antenna location. Metal objects
placed within the line of sight of the antenna will cause
decreased performance. Larger luggage items such as bikes should be placed as far rearward as possible, within
the loading design of the rack. Do not place items directly
on or above the antenna.
Reception Quality
Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the
following reasons:
•The vehicle is parked in an underground parking
structure or under a physical obstacle.
•Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the
form of short audio mutes.
•Driving under wide bridges or along tall buildings can
cause intermittent reception.
•Placing objects over or too close to the antenna can
cause signal blockage.
314 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reading........................... 199
Rear Servicing ....................... 517
Rear Tail ........................... 517
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 264
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 262
Service ......................... 514,515
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) .......................... 259
Side Marker ..................... 516,517
SmartBeams ........................ 175
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 262
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 258
Traction Control ..................... 384
Turn Signal ................... 109,516,517
Voltage ............................ 265
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 254
Load Leveling System .................... 237
Loading Vehicle ................... 228,427,429
Capacities .......................... 429 Tires .............................. 391
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 36
Door .............................. 33
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 95
Lubrication, Body ....................... 489
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 238
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 485
Maintenance Procedures ................... 479
Maintenance Schedule .................... 524
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 212
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 259,477
Manual, Service ......................... 545
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 199
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 162
Memory Seat ........................ 120,162
Methanol ............................. 418
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Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......492,494
Radio Operation ........................ 328
Radio Remote Controls .................... 326
Rear Air Conditioning .................337,347
Rear Camera ........................... 195
Rear Cross Path ......................... 128
Rear Heater ............................ 337
Rear Park Sense System ................... 186
Rear Window Defroster ................... 237
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 117
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 138
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 89
Recreational Towing ...................... 443
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 417
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 74
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 326
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 233 Replacement Keys
........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 478
Replacement Tires ....................... 403
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 544
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........256,257,279
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ....................... 90,94
Restraints, Infant ......................... 91
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 467
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 238
Rotation, Tires .......................... 406
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 107
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 109
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 544
Safety Information, Tire ................... 385
Safety Tips ............................ 105
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 57,106
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 314
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