cruise control CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2012 5.G Owners Manual

•The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in
REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed Control Sys-
tem is on. The following messages will be displayed
on vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle In-
formation System (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to
be adjusted when the system is locked out (“Adjust-
able Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or
“Adjustable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”.
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 lim-
ited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the
adjustable pedal’s path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
When engaged, the Electronic Speed Control takes over
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 25 mph
(40 km/h).
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The Electronic Speed Control buttons are located on the
right side of the steering wheel.
NOTE:In order to ensure proper operation, the Elec-
tronic Speed Control System has been designed to shut down if multiple Speed Control functions are operated at
the same time. If this occurs, the Electronic Speed Control
System can be reactivated by pushing the Electronic
Speed Control ON/OFF button and resetting the desired
vehicle set speed.
To Activate
Push the ON/OFF button. The Cruise Indicator Light in
the instrument cluster will illuminate. To turn the system
off, push the ON/OFF button a second time. The Cruise
Indicator Light will turn off. The system should be
turned off when not in use.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you are not using it.Electronic Speed Control Buttons
1 — ON/OFF
2 — RES +
4 — CANCEL 3 — SET -
218 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 573
Engine Oil ......................... 560
Domelight ............................. 203
Door Locks ............................. 34
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 37
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 236
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 443
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 444
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 314
E-85 Fuel ............................. 495
Economy (Fuel) Mode .................... 433
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 118
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 248
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 452
Brake Assist System ................... 453 Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 217
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 454
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 229,304
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 521
Jacking ......................... 522,531
Jump Starting ....................... 540
Overheating ........................ 521
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 555
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 561
Block Heater ........................ 431
Break-In Recommendations ............. 103
Checking Oil Level ................... 558
Compartment ....................... 553
Compartment Identification ............. 553
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 600
Cooling ........................... 570
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Sliding Door............................ 46
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 443
SmartBeams ........................... 209
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 479
Snow Tires ............................ 480
Spare Tire ....................... 474,475,524
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 217
Speedometer ........................... 297
Starting ............................... 425
Automatic Transmission ................ 425
Cold Weather ....................... 429
Engine Fails to Start .................. 429
Remote ............................ 30
Starting and Operating .................... 425
Starting Procedures ...................... 425
Steering Power .......................... 446,447
Tilt Column ........................ 214
Wheel, Heated ...................... 215 Wheel, Tilt
......................... 214
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 395
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 395
Storage ............................ 258,593
Storage Bin ............................ 258
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 418,593
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 593
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 176
Sun Roof .............................. 245
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 233
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 248
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 75
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 560
System, Remote Starting .................... 30
Tachometer ............................ 290
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 214
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 406
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