manual transmission CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2014 5.G User Guide

ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you tolimit the highest available transmission gear,
and can be activated during any driving con-
dition. When towing a trailer or operating
the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS
shift control will help you maximize both
performance and engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once.
The current gear will be maintained as the
top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and
hold the shift lever to the right (+) until
“D” is displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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.
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• When the ECON Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will be able to change thefollowing:• 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 may 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 allowed in floor mode.
• Recirculation is allowed in defrost/floor (mix modes) for approximately five minutes.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster.
Rear Window Defroster
•Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately 10 minutes.
An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. For an additional 10
minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
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Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the vehicle’s Hazard Warning flashers.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that is near to theground. This will allow the TIREFIT Hoses (6) and (7) to reach the valve stem and keep the
TIREFIT kit flat on the ground. This will provide the best positioning of the kit when injecting
the sealant into the deflated tire and running the air pump. Move the vehicle as necessary to
place the valve stem in this position before proceeding.
3. Place the transmission in PARK (auto transmission) or in Gear (manual transmission) and cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
4. Set the parking brake.
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
1. Turn the Mode Select Knob (5) to the Sealant Mode position.
2. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) and then remove the cap from the fitting at the end of the hose.
3. Place the TIREFIT kit flat on the ground next to the deflated tire.
4. Remove the cap from the valve stem and then screw the fitting at the end of the Sealant Hose (6) onto the valve stem.
5. Uncoil the Power Plug (8) and insert the plug into the vehicle’s 12 Volt power outlet.
6. Do not remove foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) from the tire.
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit.
NOTE:
Manual transmission vehicles must have the p arking brake engaged and the shift lever in
NEUTRAL.
After pressing the Power Button (4), the sealant (white fluid) will flow from the Sealant Bottle (1)
through the Sealant Hose (6) and into the tire.
NOTE:
Sealant may leak out through the puncture in the tire.
If the sealant (white fluid) does not flow within0–10seconds through the Sealant Hose (6):
1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn Off the TIREFIT kit. Disconnect the Sealant Hose (6) from the valve stem. Make sure the valve stem is free of debris. Reconnect the Sealant Hose (6) to
the valve stem. Check that the Mode Select Knob (5) is in the Sealant Mode position and not
Air Mode. Press the Power Button (4) to turn On the TIREFIT kit.
2. Connect the Power Plug (8) to a different 12 Volt power outlet in your vehicle or another vehicle, if available. Make sure the engine is running before turning ON the TIREFIT kit.
3. The Sealant Bottle (1) may be empty due to previous use. Call for assistance.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull farenough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on
you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be
raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to
your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before
raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual
transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be stowed with
the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off
the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants
of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
• Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended through
the center of the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to properly engage both
retainer tabs could result in loss of the spare tire and cover assembly, which will cause
vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle control.
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Panic Alarm................10
ParkSense® System, Rear .........40
Phone (Uconnect®) ............76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .128
Power Glass Sunroof .............42
Inverter ................88
LiftGate................10
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). . .88
Seats .................22
Steering ............... .119
Preparation for Jacking ..........105
Programmable Electronic Features .....84
Radio Operation ............47, 49
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........31
RearCamera ...............40
RearCrossPath..............40
Rear Heated Seats .............27
Rear ParkSense System ..........40
Recreational Towing ............91
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Lock The Doors ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ......10
Unlock The Doors ...........10
Remote Starting System ..........12
Replacement Bulbs ............129
Reporting Safety Defects .........131
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......114
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........90
Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) . .48, 50
Schedule, Maintenance ..........120
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). . .16
Child Restraints ...........16, 18
Energy Management Feature ......16
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........16
Seat Belt Pretensioner .........16
SeatBeltReminder...........16
Seats ....................22
Adjustment ..............22
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) ......23
LumbarSupport ............22
Manual .................22
Memory ................22 Power .................22
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor)
......23
Security Alarm Security Alarm .............16
Setting the Clock .............74
Shift Lever Override ............113
Signals, Turn ................30
Sirius Satellite Radio ............71
SIRIUSTravelLink.............71
SpareTire.................102
Spark Plugs ............... .119
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............33
Cancel .................34
Resume ................34
Set...................33
Starting Remote ................12
Steering TiltColumn ..............28
Wheel, Heated ............28
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......74
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ......23
Stuck, Freeing .............. .114
SunRoof..................42
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag. . .17
Tilt Steering Column ............28
TIREFIT ............... .96, 97
Ti re s Air Pressure ............. .128
Changing .............. .102
Jacking .............102,106
SpareTire ..............102
Touchscreen Radio Cleaning Your Touchscreen
Radio .............. .57, 66
Towing...................91 Disabled Vehicle ...........113
Recreational ..............91
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......91
Trailer Weight ...............91
Transmission Fluid ................ .119
Turn Signals ................30
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