ECO mode CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2011 5.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ...................8
Remote Start.................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go .............10
Theft Alarm .................11
Seat Belt ...................12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ...................13
Child Restraints ................13
Front Seats ..................15
Heated Seats .................17
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......18
Adjustable Pedals ...............19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever . . 20
Headlight Switch And Halo Light Switch ....21
Speed Control ................22
Electronic Range Selection (ERS) .......23
Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode ..........24
Manual Climate Controls ...........24
Three Zone Manual Climate Controls .....25
Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC)....................26
Parksense® Rear Park Assist ..........27
Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera .......27
Rear Cross Path With Blind Spot Monitoring . . 28
Power Sliding Side Doors ...........28
Stow 'N Go® Seating .............29
Third Row Power Recliner ...........30
Power Liftgate ................31
Power Sunroof ................31
Wind Buffeting ................33
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........34
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ...........36
Touch-Screen Radios .............38
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ........44
Uconnect™ Phone ...............44
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........46
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ .....47
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...........48 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
....................49
Programmable Features ............50
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................51
Power Inverter ................53
Power Outlets ................54
UTILITY
In-Floor Storage – Stow 'N Go® ........55
Roof Luggage Rack ..............55
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............56
Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...........57
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........58
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......58
If Your Engine Overheats ...........61
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........62
Jump-Starting ................70
Shift Lever Override .............72
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........73
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............74
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........75
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..............76
Adding Fuel .................76
Engine Compartment .............78
Fluids And Capacities .............79
Maintenance Chart ..............80
Fuses .....................82
Tire Pressures .................85
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .........86
Exterior Bulbs .................86
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center .....87
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ....87
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .....87
Publications Ordering .............87
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And Washington, D.C. ....88
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®......89
INDEX..................90
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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NOTE:Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™
Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button
on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio
stating “Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take
your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. Seek through tracks in CD mode.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
Audio Settings
• Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to select the desired setting.
Audio Jack
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to beplugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable to
amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the AUX button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
Clock Setting
• Press and hold the TIME button until the hours blink; turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knobto set the hours.
• Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the TUNE/SCROLL control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Store Radio Presets
• Press the SET/RND button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the SET/RND button twice and SET 2 will show in the display, then select button (1–6). ELECTRONICS
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•Movie Listings
• Check which movies (includes start times, ratings, run lengths and summaries) are playing at theaters near your current location.
• Sports Scores
• View scores and upcoming events for all major sports.
• Your favorite location, theater and sports teams can be stored for quick access.
• Refer to your Media Center 730N (RHR) User's Manual or Media Center 430/430N (RBZ/RHB) User's Manual for more details.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls arelocated on the rear surface of the steering
wheel.
Right Switch
• Press the switch up or down to increase ordecrease the volume.
• Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.
Left Switch
• Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select the next or
previous CD track.
• Press the button in the center to select the next preset station (radio) or to change CDs if equipped with a CD Changer.
Uconnect™ Phone • To determine if your vehicle is equipped with Uconnect™ Phone, press the Uconnect™ Phonebutton
. If your vehicle has this feature, after a couple seconds you will hear a voice
prompt. If not, you will see a message on the radio “Uconnect phone not available”.
• The Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands.
• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ Phone section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth®
Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call
1–877–855–8400 or visit www.chrysler.com/uconnect.
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• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ VoiceCommand section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™ Voice Command information.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button
. After the BEEP, say
“tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to cancel the
tutorial.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following
local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do
so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™
System Operation
• The screen(s) are located in the overhead compartment console. To lower a screen,
press the release button located in the center
of the console rear of the screen.
• The third row swivel screen (if equipped) can be rotated to face the front of the vehicle.
The screen will only operate if it is fully facing
rearward or fully facing forward. For the
Third Row Swivel Screen to work, the second
row screen must be fully opened.
• The system may be controlled by the front seat occupants using either the radio or DVD player controls, or by the rear seat occupants using the remote control.
• The video screen displays information in a split screen format. The left side of the screen is referred to as Channel 1 and the right side of the screen is referred to as Channel 2. All modes
except video modes are displayed in a split screen format.
• To use the headphones, press the power button located on the right ear cup. Select the channel on the headphones (1 or 2) which corresponds to the channel selected on the desired video
screen.
• To receive VES™ audio through the vehicle's sound system, press the VES™ soft-key on the radio's touch-screen.
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Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio/DVD Player
• To view a DVD press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key on the touch-screen radio and insert thedisc or insert the disc into the optional DVD player. Playback will begin automatically after the
DVD is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does not begin automatically when the disc is
inserted into the DVD player press the PLAY button. If playback does not begin automatically
after the disc is inserted into the touch-screen radio follow these steps:
• Press the MENU hard-key, then touch the Rear VES™ soft-key. If a chapter list appears on the right side of the screen, touch the HIDE LIST soft-key to display the Rear VES™ control
screen.
• Touch the 1 soft key to select an audio channel, then touch the DISC soft-key in the MEDIA column.
Operation Of The Remote Control
• The remote control operates similarly to any DVD remote you may have used before andallows the rear seat passengers to change stations, tracks, discs and audio/video modes.
• The remote control is designed to control either channel by using the selector switch located on the right side of the remote.
• Connect the video game or other external media devises to the AUX jacks following the color coding for the VES™ jacks.
• Pressing the power button will turn the VES™ system ON/OFF.
• Pressing the mode button causes the MODE SELECTION menu to appear on the VES™ screen. Use the remote control arrow buttons to scroll through the available modes, and then
press ENTER to select the desired mode.
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks
• The AUX jacks are located on the drivers side rear trim panel behind the sliding door.
• Connect the video game or other external media devises to the AUX jacks following the colorcoding for the VES™ jacks.
• Using either the touch-screen radio or remote control, select AUX from the REAR VES™ CONTROL or the MODE SELECTION screen.
• Refer to the Uconnect™ Multimedia – Video Entertainment System (VES)™ section in the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL • There are many ways to play music from iPod® players or other portable devices through yourvehicle's speakers. Your choices depend on what radio your vehicle is equipped with.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
If Equipped With Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) Or Media
Center 430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB)
• The USB port, located within the upper glove box, allows you to plug an iPod® into the vehicle's sound system. ELECTRONICS
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• Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen HomeLink® button and the hand-heldtransmitter button until the HomeLink® indicator flash rate changes from a slow to a rapidly
blinking light, then release both the HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter buttons. This
may take up to 30 seconds, or longer in rare cases.
• Press and hold the just-programmed HomeLink® button; if the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door should open.
NOTE:
• Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse” feature as required by Federal safety standards. This includes most garage door opener models
manufactured after 1982. Do not use a garage door opener without these safety features. Call
toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet, at www.HomeLink.com for safety information or
assistance.
• If you are having difficulty programming your HomeLink® and your garage door opener was manufactured after 1995, you may have a rolling code. Follow the steps below for Programming A
Rolling Code System.
Programming A Rolling Code System • At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “programming” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door
opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).
• Firmly press and release the “learn” or “programming” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Within 30 seconds, return to the vehicle and press the
programmed HomeLink® button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the
device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete.
• If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the programming.
Using HomeLink® • To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink® button and the programmed device will operate.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any problems programming HomeLink®, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universaltransceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door
or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you
and others to be severely injured or killed.
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- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle servicedby an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” soundis heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking theappropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
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 blower 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.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F
(93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn
the engine off immediately and call for service.
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