climate control 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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