headlights CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2015 5.G User Guide

HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on
the instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for park-
ing lightsand to the second detent
for headlights.
•Withtheparkinglightsorlowbeamhead-
lights on, push the headlight switch once for
fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to AUTO for
Automatic Headlights.
•WhensettoAUTO,thesystemautomati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based on
ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
The Automatic High Beams system provides
increased forward lighting at night by automat-
ing high beam control through the use of a digital
camera mounted on the inside rearview mirror.
This camera detects vehicle specific light and
automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
•Rotatethedimmercontroltotheextremebottompositiontofullydimtheinstrumentpanel
lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
•Rotatethedimmercontroluptoincreasethebrightnessoftheinstrumentpanelwhenthe
parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and
radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
If your vehicle is equipped with a touchscreen, the dimming is programmable through the
Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings ” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Overhead (Halo) Light
• To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo switch control upward or downward to increase or
decrease the lighting.
Headlight Switch/Halo Light Switch
1 — Auto2 — Push Fog Light3 — Rotate Halo Light Dimmer Control4 — Rotate Dimmer Control5 — Rotate Headlight Switch
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
-TurnSignalIndicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone
will chime, and a EVIC message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
-HighBeamIndicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
-FrontFogLightIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
-VehicleSecurityLight
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming.
The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also
come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLight
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
-ElectronicSpeedControlONIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to the “ON”
position.
-ElectronicSpeedControlSETIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n e n g i n e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e O i l C h a n g e R e q u i r e d
message will display in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds, after a single chime has
sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator
system is duty-cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent
upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU button. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the
following procedure.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .132Adding Washer Fluid...........132Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag........18Advance Front Air Bag........18Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light.........18Driver Knee Air Bag . . . . . . . . . .19Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Passenger Knee Air Bag........19Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Side Impacts..............18Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Air bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).......132Air Conditioner Maintenance.......132Air Conditioning Refrigerant.......132Air Conditioning System.........132AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.........16Alarm (Security Alarm)........16, 102Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....130, 132Disposal...............132Anti-Lock Warning Light.........98Appearance Care.............132Arming System (Security Alarm)......16Assistance Towing.............98Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . ..59, 62, 67Audio Settings.............59, 61Audio Systems (Radio)..........58Automatic Headlights...........40Automatic High Beams..........40Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .48Automatic TransmissionFluid Type...............131Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks.....86
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Battery..................132Blind Spot Monitoring...........51Body Mechanism Lubrication.......132Brake Fluid................131Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..132Brake System...............132Master Cylinder............132Warning Light............100
Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle..............37Bulbs, Light................145
Calibration, Compass...........87Capacities, Fluid.............130Caps, FillerOil (Engine).............132Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier............95Car Washes................132CD (Compact Disc) Player......59, 62Change Oil Indicator...........102Changing A Flat Tire...........110Charging System Light..........98Child Restraint...............21Child RestraintsLower Anchors And TethersFor Children..............21CleaningWheels..............132, 144Windshield Wiper Blades.......132Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Clock Setting............58, 61, 64Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light.....98Brake Warning Light.........100Charging System Light........98Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator...............102Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator...............102Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light.............98Front Fog Light Indicator.......102High Beam Indicator.........102Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .101Oil Pressure Warning Light......98Ti re Pre s s u re M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light.............99Turn Signal Indicator.........102Vehicle Security Light.........102Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..132Clutch Fluid................132Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . .142Compass Calibration............87
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Cooling System..............132Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).....132Coolant Capacity...........130Coolant Level.............132Disposal of Used Coolant.......132Drain, Flush, and Refill........132Inspection...............132Points to Remember.........132Pressure Cap.............132Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)...........130, 132Corrosion Protection...........132Cruise Control (Speed Control)......41Cruise Light................41Customer Assistance...........146
Defects, Reporting............147Dimmer Control..............40Dimmer Switch, Headlight.........40Disabled Vehicle Towing..........98Disarming, Security System........16DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant).....132Driver Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Economy (Fuel) Mode...........44ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m. . . .56, 57Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control)............41Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . .101Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator.............102Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..87, 88Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck.....125Jacking..............110, 116Overheating.............104To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Emergency Key...............11Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..129Air Cleaner..............132Break-In Recommendations......37Checking Oil Level..........132
Compartment.............128Coolant (Antifreeze).........130Cooling................132Fuel Requirements..........130Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..130, 132Oil Filler Cap.............132Oil Selection...........130, 132Overheating.............104Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . ..126Exhaust System..............132Exterior Lights..............145
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..149FiltersAir Cleaner..............132Engine Oil............130, 132Engine Oil Disposal..........132FlashersTurn Signal..............102Flash-To-Pass...............39Fluid Capacities..............130Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . .130Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . ..40, 102Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating....29Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........125Frequently Asked Questions.......149Front Heated Seats............34FuelEconomy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .44Octane Rating............130Requirements.............130Ta n k C a p a c i t y............130Fuses...................138
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)....89General Maintenance...........132Glass Cleaning..............132GPS Navigation (Uconnect® gps).....72
HeadlightsAutomatic...............40Cleaning...............132Dimmer Switch............40High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Head Restraints..............25Heated Mirrors...........45, 46, 49Heated Steering Wheel..........35
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