charging CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2014 5.G User Guide

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 92 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking
brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the
MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical
driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to
immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator
• If the ESC OFF indicator light comes on when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains
on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you contact
the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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3. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery mayfreeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point
before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadver-
tent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
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Airbag...................17
Airbag Light................95
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm .........16
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........16
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........94
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......16
Assistance Towing .............92
AudioJack.............47, 50, 55
Audio Settings .............47, 49
Audio Systems (Radio) ..........46
Automatic Headlights ...........32
Automatic High Beams ..........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .38
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ............. .119
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....82
Axle Fluid ................ .119
Back-UpCamera .............40
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........40
Brake Fluid ............... .119
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............30
Bulb Replacement ............129
Calibration, Compass ...........83
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............90
CD (Compact Disc) Player ......47, 50
Change Oil Indicator ...........95
ChangingAFlatTire...........102
Charging System Light ..........94
Child Restraints CarSeat................18
Child Restraints ............18
Child Seat Installation ........19, 20
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .........20
Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children ............18, 19
ChildSeat.................19
Cleaning Wheels ............... .129
Clock ...................74
Clock Setting ............46, 48, 51 Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....94
Charging System Light ........94
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light .............95
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .94
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......94
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light .............92
Compass Calibration ............83
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........119
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......33
Cruise Light ................33
Customer Assistance ...........130
Defects, Reporting ............131
Dimmer Control ..............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........32
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........92
Disarming, Security System ........16
Driver Cockpit ...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........35
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .44, 45
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............33
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....92
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................
95
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)...............83, 84
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........94
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....114
Jacking .............102,106
Overheating ..............96
Towing.................92
Emergency Key ..............10
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......30
Compartment ............ .118
Oil Selection .............119
Overheating ..............96
EventDataRecorder.......... .115
Exterior Lights ............. .129
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