warning CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2015 5.G User Guide

WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your
reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
IF YOU ARE TH E FIR S T REG IS TERED RETAIL OWN ER OF YOU R VEHICLE,
YOU M AY OBTAIN A COM PLIM ENTARY PRINTED COPY OF TH E OWN ER ’ S
M AN UAL , NAVIGATION/ UCON N EC T ® M AN UAL S OR WARR ANT Y BOOK LET
BY CALLING 1-800-247-9753 (U.S.) OR 1-800-387-1143 (C ANADA) OR BY
CONTAC TING YOUR DEALER .
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC
strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that
may take their attention o! the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones,
computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous
and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your
full attention to vehicle operation, pull o! the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some
states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important
features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance
(new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased
in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits
may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Chrysler and Town & Country are
registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. Copyright 2014 Chrysler Group LLC.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Chrysler
and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a
substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance
procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/ Uconnect® Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle. Not all
features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on
accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com (U.S.), mopar.ca (Canada)
or your local Chrysler dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent
causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels
far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUP LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............6INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10REMOTE START...............12KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™..........12VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM........16SEAT BELT SYSTEMS.............17SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTSYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS.........18CHILD RESTRAINTS.............21HEAD RESTRAINTS.............25FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27REAR SEATS..................29HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34HEATED STEERING WHEEL........35TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35ADJUSTABLE PEDALS............36
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............37TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGHBEAM LEVER.................38HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALOLIGHT SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL......41ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) . . 43FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE.....44MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS......45THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATECONTROLS..................46THREE ZONE AUTOMATICTEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)....48PA R K S E N S E ® R E A R PA R K A S S I S T.....51PA R K V I E W ® R E A R B AC K- U P C A M E R A . . 5 1BLIND SPOT MONITORING WITHREAR CROSS PATH . .............51POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS .......52POWER LIFTGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52POWER SUNROOF.............53WIND BUFFETING..............55
ELECTRONICS
YO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D SYS T E M....56Uconnect® 130..................58Uconnect® 130 WITH SiriusXM SATELLITERADIO.....................60Uconnect® 430/430N..............63
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO/TRAVELLINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS..78SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK . . . . . 78iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL.........79Uconnect® Phone ................80Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND . . . . . . . 82Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO . . . . . . 85VIDEO ENTERTAINMENTSYSTEM (VES™)................85ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC) ................87PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......88UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)..................89POWER INVERTER..............92POWER OUTLETS..............93
UTILITY
IN-FLOOR STORAGE — STOW'N GO® . . 95ROOF LUGGAGE RACK..........95TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHTRATINGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96RECREATIONAL TOWING(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)......97
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........98INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS . . . . . . 104TIRE SERVICE KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING . . . . . 110JUMP-STARTING..............122SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE..........124TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....124FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE . ......125EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....126
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........127ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........128FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS ANDGENUINE PARTS . .............130MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . 132MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . .....132MAINTENANCE RECORD.........136FUSES.....................137TIRE PRESSURES...............141SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED.......142ADDING FUEL................143WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . . . 144REPLACEMENT BULBS...........145
TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS

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.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
1. Tachometer
2. Temperature Gauge
3. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
(See page 98 for more Instrument Cluster Warning Light information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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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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SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyourabdomen.
To r e m o v e s l a c k i n t h e l a p b e l t p o r t i o n , p u l l u p o n t h e s h o u l d e r b e l t . To l o o s e n t h e l a p b e l t i f i t
is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of
sliding under the seat belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder
belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedtoremove
slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,youandyourpassengerscansuffermuchgreaterinjuriesifyouarenot
properly buckled up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you
can be thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled
up properly.
•Ashoulderbeltplacedbehindyouwillnotprotectyoufrominjuryduringacollision.You
are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap
and shoulder belt are meant to be used together.
•Aseatbeltthatistooloosewillnotprotectyouproperly.Inasuddenstop,youcouldmove
too far forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.
•Afrayedortornseatbeltcouldripapartinacollisionandleaveyouwithnoprotection.
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged
parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt
assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
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SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) —
AIR BAGS
Air Bag System Components
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g a i r b a g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s :
•OccupantRestraintController(ORC)
• Air Bag Warning Light
• Steering Wheel and Column
• Instrument Panel
•KneeImpactBolsters
• Advanced Front Air Bags
• Supplemental Side Air Bags
• Supplemental Knee Air Bags
•FrontandSideImpactSensors
• Seat Belt Pretenioners
• Seat Belt Buckle Switch
• Seat Track Position Sensors
Advanced Front Air Bags
•ThisvehiclehasAdvancedFrontAirBagsforboththedriverandfrontpassengerasa
supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in
every type of collision.
•AdvancedFrontAirBagsaredesignedtoprovideadditionalprotectionbysupplementingthe
seat belts. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear, side,
or rollover collisions.
•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsomethatmay
produce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, and
angle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAirBags
may deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initial
deceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedanddamageby
themselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelpkeep
you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupantRestraint
Controller (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with air
bag system electrical components.
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•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximatelyfour
to eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN
position. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects a
malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momen-
tarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again after
initial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwheneverthe
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFF
position or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeightseconds
when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC ) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshave deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyour
authorized dealer.
•RefertotheOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetailsregardingtheSupplemental
Restraint System (SRS).
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag mounted in the instrument
panel below the steering column. The Supplemental Driver Knee Air Bag provides enhanced
protection during a frontal impact by working together with the seat belts, pretensioners, and
Advanced Front Air Bags.
WARNING!
•Relyingontheairbagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.Theairbags
work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't
deploy at all. Always wear your seat beltseven though you have air bags.
•BeingtooclosetothesteeringwheelorinstrumentpanelduringAdvancedFrontAirBag
deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.
•Noobjectsshouldbeplacedoverorneartheairbagontheinstrumentpanelorsteering
wheel because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a collision severe
enough to cause the air bag to inflate.
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Supplemental Side Air Bags
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSeat-MountedSideAirBags(SABs)locatedin
the outboard side of the front seats. The SABs are marked with a SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG
label sewn into the outboard side of the seats.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains(SABICs)located
above the side windows. The trim covering the SABICs is labeled SRS AIRBAG or AIRBAG.
The SABICs may help reduce the risk of partial or complete ejection of vehicle occupants
through side windows in certain side impact events.
•TheSABICsandSABs(“SideAirBags”)aredesignedtoactivateincertainsideimpactsand
certain rollover events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) determines whether the
deployment of the Side Air Bags in a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate,
based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle damage by itself is not a good indicator of
whether or not Side Air Bags should have deployed.
WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in
the center of the seat.
•BeingtooclosetotheSideAirBagsduringdeploymentcouldcauseyoutobeseverely
injured or killed.
•RelyingontheSideAirBagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.The
Side Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, Side Air
Bags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have Side Air Bags.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithleftandrightSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains
(SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deployment
of the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and its
deployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSABICs.InorderfortheSABICstoworkasintended,donot
install any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add an
aftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanent
attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.
•DonotuseaccessoryseatcoversorplaceobjectsbetweenyouandtheSideAirBags;the
performance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you,
causing serious injury.
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WARNING!
Securely lock the seat cushion into position before using the seat. Otherwise, the seat will not
provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat
cushion could cause serious injury.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,anunrestrainedchild,evenatinybaby,canbecomeaprojectileinsidethe
vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that
you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be
severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for
the child's size.
•Rearward-facingchildseatsmustneverbeusedinthefrontseatofavehiclewithafront
passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in
this position.
• Only use a rearward-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufac-
turer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap.
•Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithasplitrearseat,makesurethetetherstrapdoesnotslipinto
the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the
event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is
located above the top of your ear.
WARNING!
The head restraints for all occupants must be properly installed and adjusted prior to
operating the vehicle or occupying a seat. Head restraints should never be adjusted while the
vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with the head restraints improperly adjusted or removed
could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
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