transmission CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2015 5.G User Guide

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to
be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasetheriskof
serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicleis
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with
the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the shift lever/transmission gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibletochildren,and
do not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapplythe
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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WARNING!
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the transmission gear selector. Do not leave the Key Fob
inside the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could start the vehicle, operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Donotleavechildrenoranimalsinsideparkedvehiclesinhotweather.Interiorheat
build-up may cause them to be severely injured or killed.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStartSystem,
windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death.
•Drivingwiththeliftgateopencanallowpoisonousexhaustgasesintoyourvehicle.You
and your passengers could be injured by these fumes. Keep the flipper glass closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Push the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pushing the
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
•Todrivethevehicle,pushtheUNLOCKbutton,inserttheKeyFobintheignitionandturnto
the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob
is placed in the ON/RUN position.
•ThevehiclemustbestartedwiththeKeyFobaftertwoconsecutivetimeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous
and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.
•KeepKeyFobtransmittersawayfromchildren.OperationoftheRemoteStartSystem,
windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or
killed.
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle’s Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) feature. This feature allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and liftgate
without having to push the Key Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the
vehicle with the push of a button.
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2. While pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
3. To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the
engine will shut off.
Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK or
NEUTRAL).
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
1. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to cycle the ignition to the ACC position.
2. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
If the ignition is left in the ACC or ON/RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmis-
sion is in PARK, the system will automatically
time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the
ignition is returned to the OFF position.
Ignition Positions
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)inyour
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a
good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be
avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which
vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera-
tion. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indica-
tion of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to limit the highest available transmission gear, and
can be activated during any driving condition. 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.
Electronic Range Select
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FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy during normal
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.
When the ECON Mode is engaged, the ve-
hicle control systems will be able to change the
following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and
downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears dur-
ing shifts to allow the engine to operate at
lower speeds.
•Thetorqueconverterclutchmayengage
sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on
longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
•Theoveralldrivingperformancewillbemoreconservative.
ECON Switch Location
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC ) — If Equipped
Personal Settings allows you to set and recall features when the transmission is in PARK. If the
transmission is out of PARK or the vehicle begins moving, a warning message SYSTEM SETUP
NOT AVAILABLE VEHICLE NOT IN PARK displays when you try to select “System Setup”
from the main menu.
The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Push the RIGHT arrow
buttonuntil Personal Settings displays, then push the DOWN buttonto scroll through
the settings. Push the RIGHT arrow buttonto change the setting.
• Select Language• Key-Off Power Delay
•Nav-TurnByTurn•IlluminatedApproach
• Auto Lock Doors• Hill Start Assist
• Auto Unlock Doors• Flashers with Sliding Door
•RemoteUnlockSequence•CalibrateCompass
•RemoteStartComfortSys.•CompassVariance
• Horn with Remote Lock• Park Assist - If Equipped
• Flash Lamps With Lock• Automatic High Beams - If Equipped
• Headlamp Off Delay• Keyless Enter-N-Go - If Equipped
• Headlamps With Wipers• RKE Linked To Memory - If Equipped
Key Fob Programmable Features
The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition
switch and driver's door lock switch.
NOTE:
Pushing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security
Alarm. Opening a door with the Vehicle Security Alarm activated will cause the alarm to sound.
Push the UNLOCK button to deactivate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
Unlock On First Press
To u n l o c k e i t h e r t h e d r i v e r ' s s i d e , o r a l l d o o r s , o n t h e f i r s t p u s h o f t h e U N L O C K b u t t o n :
• Push and hold the LOCK button for at least four seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
Then, push and hold the UNLOCK button while still holding the LOCK button.
• Release both buttons at the same time.
Auto Unlock Doors On Exit
To h a v e a l l o f t h e v e h i c l e d o o r s u n l o c k w h e n a n y d o o r i s o p e n e d :
•Enteryourvehicleandcloseallthedoors,andfastenyourseatbelt.
•CycletheignitionswitchbetweentheLOCKandONpositionfourtimes,endinginthe
LOCK position (do not start the engine).
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/Transmission
GCWR (Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. GTW
(Gross Trailer Wt.)
Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L/Automatic
8,750 lbs (3,969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
Up to 2 persons & Luggage
3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) *
360 lbs (163 kg)
8,750 lbs (3,969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
3 to 5 persons & Luggage3,350 lbs (1,519 kg) *
335 lbs (152 kg)
8,750 lbs (3,969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
6 to 7 persons & Luggage3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) *
300 lbs (136 kg)
*ForvehiclesequippedwithFold-in-Floorseating,theGrossTrailerWeightmustbereducedby100lbs(45kg).Refertolocallawsformaximumtrailer
towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight
referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the GroundAll Models
Flat TowNONENOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFrontOK
RearNOT ALLOWED
On TrailerALLOK
Recreational Towing — All Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
•DONOTflattowthisvehicle.Damagetothedrivetrainwillresult.
•Towingthisvehicleinviolationoftheaboverequirementscancauseseveretransmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change.
Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example:
If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold
tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every
12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures
and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not
of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use
tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage
to the sensors may result.
-EngineTemperatureWarningLight
•Thislightwarnsofanoverheatedenginecondition.
•Ifthelightturnsonorflashescontinuouslywhiledriving,safelypulloverandstopthevehicle.
If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service.
•Werecommendthatyoudonotoperatethevehicleorenginedamagewilloccur.Havethe
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Ahotenginecoolingsystemisdangerous.Youorotherscouldbebadlyburnedbysteamor
boiling coolant.
-SeatBeltReminderLight
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt
remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to
“Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in the OM on your DVD for further
information.
-BrakeWarningLight
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli-
cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake
fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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