2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY alarm

VEHICLE THEFT ALARM Ð IF EQUIPPED
This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition
switch for unauthorized entry or operation. When the
alarm is activated, the system provides both audible and
visual signals. The horn will pulse, headlights/park
lights will flash, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer
light, located in the instrument cluster, will flash, and the
vehicle will not start. If the alarm is triggered and no
action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the
horn after three minutes and after 15 minutes of light
only operation the system will then rearm itself.
To arm the system:Remove the key from the ignition
switch and either:
1. Press a power door lock button while the driver's or
passenger's door is open.
2. Press the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmit-
ter.After the last door is closed, or if all doors are closed, the
system will arm itself in about 16 seconds. During that
time, the Vehicle Theft Alarm/Immobilizer light will
flash. If it does not illuminate, the system is not arming.
If you open a door during this arming period, the system
will cancel the arming process. You must repeat one of
the previously described arming sequences to rearm the
system.
To disarm the system:Press the UNLOCK button on the
keyless entry transmitter. Also, using a valid sentry key
and moving the ignition switch to the ON/START posi-
tion will disarm the system. If you disarm the system and
access the liftgate area, the system must be rearmed, as
described previously, when closing the liftgate. If some-
thing has triggered the system in your absence, the horn
will sound three times when you disarm the system.
Check the vehicle for tampering.
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NOTE:
²The driver's door and liftgate key cylinders cannot
arm or disarm the system.
²Once the alarm is set, and the liftgate button on the
keyless entry transmitter is pressed, on a non-power
liftgate vehicle, you have a 30 second one time access
into the liftgate area. If the liftgate is not opened within
30 seconds the liftgate will remain locked.
²The system remains armed during liftgate entry, press-
ing the liftgate button will not disarm the system, if
someone enters the vehicle through the liftgate and
opens any door the alarm will sound.
²When the system is armed, the doors can not be
unlocked from the interior power door lock switches.
The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to protect
your vehicle, however, you can create conditions where
the system will give you a false alarm. If one of thepreviously described arming sequences has occurred, the
system will arm regardless of whether you are in the
vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a
door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the
system.
The alarm system will be activated when the battery is
connected if the system was previously armed. The
exterior lights will flash, the horn will sound, and the
ignition will not start the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm
the system.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull out on the outside handle to open the
sliding door from the outside. To open the sliding door
from the inside, press the button on the grab handle and
open the door.
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12. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a continuous
chime will sound for 4 minutes. After the chime
turns off, the engine will still be critically hot until the
light turns off.
13. Vehicle Theft Alarm Light Ð If Equipped
This light will flash for approximately 15 sec-
onds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming.
14. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads (H),
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the ªHº, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service.
164 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Adding Fuel........................... 279
Adding Washer Fluid..................232,324
Additives, Fuel......................... 277
Adjustable Pedals........................ 116
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 321
Air Conditioning.....................209,214
Air Conditioning Controls................. 209
Air Conditioning Filter.................230,322
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 229
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............216,224
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 321
Air Conditioning System..........209,214,219,321
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 210
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 261
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 57
Airbag Light.....................54,59,74,162
Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Airbag, Side............................ 56Alarm Light........................... 164
Alarm System........................... 27
Alignment and Balance................... 267
All Wheel Drive...................244,268,337
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 329
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............327,328
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 247
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 163
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 27
Appearance Care........................ 339
Ashtray............................... 140
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 19
Automatic Headlights.................... 108
Automatic Temperature Control............. 219
Automatic Transaxle...................241,335
Adding Fluid......................... 353
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Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................54,55
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).. 64
Latches
Hood............................... 105
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 274
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................75,106
Airbag........................54,59,74,162
Alarm.............................. 164
Anti-Lock........................... 163
Automatic Headlights................... 108
Back-Up............................. 350
Battery Saver......................... 109
Brake Warning........................ 161Bulb Replacement...................346,347
Center Mounted Stop................... 351
Cruise.............................. 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 107
Door Ajar........................... 161
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 164
Fog ............................. 110,349
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 290
Headlight Switch...................... 107
Headlights........................... 347
Headlights On Reminder................. 109
High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 111
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................106,107
License............................. 351
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 161
Lights On Reminder.................... 109
Low Fuel............................ 161
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Malfunction Indicator................... 165
Oil Pressure.......................... 165
Park.............................107,348
Passing............................. 111
Reading............................. 120
Rear Servicing........................ 350
Rear Tail............................ 350
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 163
Security Alarm........................ 164
Service...........................346,347
Service Engine Soon.................... 165
Side Marker.......................... 350
Theft Alarm.......................... 164
Turn Signal..................... 110,348,350
Voltage............................. 163
Washer Fluid......................... 165
Load Leveling System.................... 152
Loading Vehicle...................145,281,283
Capacities........................... 283Tires ............................... 256
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 64
Lubrication, Body....................... 324
Luggage Rack.......................... 149
Lumbar Support......................... 89
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 319
Maintenance Procedures................... 312
Maintenance Schedule.................... 356
Light Duty Schedule9A9................. 369
Light Duty Schedule9B9................. 359
Schedule9A9......................... 369
Schedule9B9.......................... 359
Malfunction Indicator Light..............165,310
Manual, Service......................... 380
Memory Feature........................ 101
Memory Seat.........................84,101
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Overheating, Engine...................164,291
Owner's Manual.......................4,380
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Parking Brake.......................... 245
Parking On Hill......................... 245
Passing Light........................... 111
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 116
Pets.................................. 68
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 256
Power
Brakes.............................. 246
Distribution Center..................... 344
Door Locks........................... 18
Lift Gate............................. 35
Mirrors.............................. 84
Outlet.............................. 138
Seats................................ 86
Sliding Door.......................... 30Steering............................. 249
Steering, Checking..................... 322
Sunroof............................. 135
Windows............................. 38
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 49
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 48
Programmable Electronic Features......126,130,134
Programming Transmitters............23,130,134
Radial Ply Tires......................... 264
Radiator Cap........................327,329
Radio..........................171,181,188
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 169
Radio Operation........................ 209
Radio Remote Controls.................200,206
Rear Air Conditioning.................216,224
Rear Cup Holder........................ 141
Rear Heater............................ 216
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Untwisting Procedure.................... 46
Seats................................. 85
Adjustment........................... 85
Bench.............................95,96
Easy Entry............................ 90
Easy-Out Roller........................ 95
Heated.............................. 88
Integrated, Child....................... 59
Lumbar Support........................ 89
Memory............................. 101
Power............................... 86
Reclining............................. 88
Removal.........................90,93,95
Tilting............................... 90
Security Alarm.......................... 27
Selection of Coolant...................... 352
Sentry Key............................. 13
Service Assistance....................... 376
Service Contract......................... 378Service Engine Soon Light................. 165
Service Manuals........................ 380
Setting the Clock........................ 169
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Side Airbag............................. 56
Signals, Turn................... 110,168,348,350
Sliding Door............................ 28
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 299
Snow Chains........................... 272
Snow Tires............................ 273
Spare Tire............................. 293
Spark Plugs............................ 317
Speed Control.......................... 117
Speedometer........................... 161
Starting............................... 238
Engine Fails to Start.................... 239
Starting and Operating.................... 238
Steering
Column Controls...................... 110
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