warning light CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2012 5.G Owner's Manual

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the steering
column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then
lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched,
it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
• The gas cap is located behind the fuelfiller door on the left side of the vehicle. If
the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the
replacement cap is for use with this
vehicle.
• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound. This is an indication that
the gas cap is properly tightened. If not
properly tightened, the MIL (Malfunction
Indicator Light) may come on.
NOTE:The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag ...................15
Alarm, Panic................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 13
Audio Settings .......42,43,44,46,49,58
Automatic Headlights ...........28
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 33
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............110
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....75
Axle Fluid .................110
Belts, Seat .................14
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........35
Brake Fluid ................110
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................26
Bulb Replacement .............118
Button, Start/Stop Removal .......8,12
Calibration, Compass ...........76
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............83
Change Oil Indicator ...........89
Changing A Flat Tire ...........91
Child Restraint ...............16
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......16
Clock Setting ........... 42,44,47,56
Compass Calibration ...........76
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........110
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......29
Cruise Light ................29
Customer Assistance ...........119
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............28
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........28
Disarming, Theft System ..........14
E-85Fuel .................110
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..........30
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............29
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 76,77
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......40Emergency Key
...............8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......105
Jacking ................ 91,96
Overheating ..............90
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......26
Compartment .............109
Oil Selection ..............110
Overheating ..............90
Starting .................12
Stopping ................12
Event Data Recorder ...........106
Exterior Lights ..............118
Flash-To-Pass ...............27
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........110
Fluid Capacities ..............110
Fluids ...................110
Fog Lights .................28
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....19
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........105
Front Heated Seats ............23
Fuel EconomyMode.............30
Specifications .............110
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....78
Headlights Automatic ...............28
Dimmer Switch .............28
HighBeam ...............27
Heated Mirrors ............ 31,32,34
Heated Seats ...............23
Heated Steering Wheel ..........24
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............27
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................78
Hood Release ...............107
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,86
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....27
Introduction .................2
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Inverter Outlet (115V)...........80
Inverter, Power ..............80
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........68
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......74
Jack Location ...............91
Jack Operation ..............91
Jump Starting ...............101
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features ......77
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ...........10
Lock/Unlock ............. 11,12
Starting/Stopping ............12
Lane Change Assist ............26
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................16
Liftgate, Power ...............8
Lights TurnSignal ...............26
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........83
Maintenance Record ...........112
Maintenance Schedule ..........111
Media Center Radio ..........42,44
Memory Seat ...............18
Mirrors Heated .............. 31,32,34
MOPAR® Accessories ..........121
Navigation ............... 52,61
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........26
Oil Change Indicator ...........89
Oil, Engine Capacity ................110
Outlet Power ..................81
Overheating, Engine ...........90
Panic Alarm .................8
Phone (Pairing) ..............70 Phone (Uconnect)
.............69
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 117
Power Glass Sunroof ..............37
Inverter .................80
LiftGate .................8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 81
Seats ..................18
Steering ................110
Preparation for Jacking ..........95
Programmable Electronic Features .....77
Radio Operation ............ 46,55
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........27
RearCrossPath ..............35
Rear Heated Seats .............23
Recreational Towing ............85
Remote Starting System ..........10
Removal, Start/Stop Button .......8,12
Replacement Bulbs ............118
Reporting Safety Defects .........120
Restraints, Child ..............16
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......
105
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........83
Seat Belts .................14
Seats ....................18
Adjustment ...............18
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) .......19
Heated .................23
Lumbar Support .............18
Memory.................18
Power ..................18
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) .......19
Seek Button ............. 42,43,45
Setting the Clock .........42,44,47,56
Shift Lever Override ...........103
Short Message Service (SMS) .......73
Signals, Turn ................26
SIRIUSTravelLink .............67
SmartBeams ................28
SpareTire .................91
Spark Plugs ................110
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............29
Cancel .................29
Resume .................29
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Speed Control (Cruise Control)......29
Start/Stop Button Removal ........8,12
Starting Remote .................10
Steering Tilt Column ...............24
Wheel, Heated .............24
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......68
Store Radio Presets ........... 43,45
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ......19
Stuck, Freeing ..............105
SunRoof..................37
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 15
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 90
Text Messaging ..............73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......13
Theft System Arming ...........13
Theft System Disarming ..........14
Tilt Steering Column ............24
Ti re s Air Pressure ..............117
Changing ................91
Jacking ................ 91,96
Pressure Warning Light .........86
SpareTire ................91
Towing ..................84 24-Hour Towing Assistance
.......86
Disabled Vehicle ............104
Recreational ..............85
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......84
Trailer Weight ...............84
Transmission Fluid ..................110
Turn Signals ................26
Uconnect™ Phone .............69
Uconnect™ Voice Command ........72
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear
Seat Video System) ............74
Voice Commands .............72
Washer Rear...................27
Washers, Windshield ............27
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......117
Wind Buffeting ..............39
Windshield Washers ............27
Windshield Wipers .............27
Wiper, Rear ................27
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 16
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 18
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• How does the Electronic Range Select (ERS) operate? pg. 30
ELECTRONICS
• Which radio is in my vehicle? pg. 42, 44, 46, 55
• How do I activate the Audio Jack? pg. 43, 46, 49, 58
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 42, 44, 47, 56
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 52, 61
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™ Hands-Free VoiceActivation System? pg. 69
• How do I use my iPod®? pg. 68
• How do I use my USB port to listen to audio through my touch-screen radio? pg. 68
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 78
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler Town & Counrty? pg. 84
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 86
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 91
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 101
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 113
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 110
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 111
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 117
FAQ(HowTo?)
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