CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2011 5.G Owner's Manual

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS• Press the switch located on the left side ofthe steering column forward to move the
brake and accelerator pedals away from the
driver and press the switch rearward to move
the pedals closer to the driver.
NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when
the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the
Electronic Speed Control is set.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
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TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times andautomatically turn off.
• Vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring may be programmed to add a visual alert when signaling a lane change; refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for operation.
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Rain Sensing Wipers
• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle’s windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent positions. Refer to Programmable Features
in Getting Started for further details.
Mist
• Push the end of the lever inward to the first detent when a single wipe is desired.
NOTE: The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be
sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be used in order to spray the windshield with
washer fluid.
Washer Operation
• Push the end of the lever inward to the second detent and hold for as long as spray is desired.
Rear Wiper
• Rotate the center portion of the lever forward to the first detent for rear wiper operation.
Rear Washer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever past the first detent to activate the rear washer.
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High Beams
• Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams.
• A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/
Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel, to the first detent for parking
lights
and to the second detent for
headlights
.
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch
once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
SmartBeams™
• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer to ProgrammableFeatures in Electronics for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panellights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Media Center/Radio User
Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
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Overhead (Halo) Light
• To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo switch control upward or downward to increase ordecrease the lighting.
SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located onthe steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE READY
will appear on the
instrument cluster to indicate the Speed
Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or
decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the
new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the setspeed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You couldaccidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control
and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are
not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you tolimit the highest available transmission gear,
and can be activated during any driving
condition. When towing a trailer or operating
the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS
shift control will help you maximize both
performance and engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once. The
current gear will be maintained as the top
gear. To disable ERS, simply press and hold
the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy duringnormal driving conditions.
• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
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THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. For
an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls
• Rotate the rear blower control, located on the main climate control in the instrument panel, tothe “REAR” position. This enables the rear passenger climate controls located in the headliner
above the second row seats.
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THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Push the AUTO mode button to activate the ATC system.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the temperature controls for the driver or passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the A/C button is pushed while in AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times toindicate the air conditioning is being controlled automatically.
SYNC Temperature Button
• Push the SYNC button once to control driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously. Pushthe SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flashthree times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. For
an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
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Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control
• Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATC panel,illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are
controlled from the front lower ATC panel.
• Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the REAR LOCK button is turned off.
• The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST • If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning willdisplay in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speed depending on the distance of
the object from the bumper, will sound.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA • You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put intoREVERSE. The ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the radio display
screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back-Up
Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You must continue
to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
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REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rearbumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.)
that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS
Automatic/Manual Operation
• The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch.
• Pulling the inside or outside power slidingdoor handle will also power open the power
sliding doors.
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
• When this system is engaged, the inside manual door handle will not open the sliding door even
though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
• To engage the Child Protection Door Lock, open the sliding side door. Slide the child protection door lock control, located on the rear of the sliding door, inward (toward the vehicle)
to engage.
• Repeat these steps on the opposite sliding door.
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