2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY instrument panel

The lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door
or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console. This
light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and
will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is
rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage
At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of two pair of sunglasses.
Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door
will slowly rotate to an open position.
Compass/Temperature Display
This display provides the outside temperature and one of
eight compass readings to indicate the direction the
vehicle is facing.
WARNING!
Even if the display still reads a few degrees above
32ÉF ( 0ÉC), the road surface may be icy, particularly
in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such
conditions to prevent an accident and possible per-
sonal injury or property damage.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the ªCALº
symbol will be displayed. After completing three 360É
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ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Ð IF EQUIPPED
To the left of the instrument panel cup holder are two 12
volt power outlets. The upper outlet is controlled by the
ignition switch and the lower outlet is connected directly
to the battery. The upper outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped with an
optional Smoker's Package).
A third outlet is located on the driver's side, just to the
rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the
ignition switch. The lower and rear outlets will not
accommodate a conventional cigar lighter unit.
The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or
battery symbol indicating the power source. The lower
instrument panel outlet is powered directly from the
battery, items plugged into this outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent engine starting.
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CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP
HOLDERS
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out
drawer just below the climate controls.
When the drawer is pulled out firmly, the arms of the
cupholders will spring out. Place the container to be heldinto one of the cupholders and then push the arm toward
the container until the container is held stable. There are
adjustable positions for the arm so the cupholder can
accommodate a wide variety of container types and sizes,
including those with handles. The arms of the cupholder
can be adjusted in or out without damaging the detent
mechanism.
NOTE:Be sure the drawer is pulled out completely,
otherwise the adjustable arm detents will not engage and
the container will not be held stable.
Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker's
Package Kit
Located between the instrument panel cupholders is a
convenience tray that has been designed to hold miscel-
laneous small items.
NOTE:The convenience tray should never be used for
ashes without the optional ash receiver in place. Perma-
nent burn marks may result.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls.................158
mInstrument Cluster With Tach..............159
mPremium Instrument Cluster...............160
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions............161
mInformation Center Ð If Equipped..........168
NTurn Signal Indicators..................168
NHigh Beam Light.....................169
mElectronic Digital Clock..................169
NClock Setting Procedure.................169mRadio General Information................169
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................169
NTwo Types Of Signals..................170
NElectrical Disturbances..................170
NAM Reception.......................170
NFM Reception........................170
mSales Code RAZÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls Ð If Equipped..................171
NOperating Instructions Ð Radio...........1714

NPower Switch, Volume Control............171
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............171
NTuning.............................171
NPTY (Program Type) Button..............172
NBalance............................173
NFade..............................173
NTone Control........................173
NAM/FM Selection.....................174
NScan Button.........................174
NTo Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......174
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......175
NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......175
NSeek Button.........................175NFast Forward (FF).....................175
NRewind (RW)........................175
NTape Eject...........................176
NScan Button.........................176
NChanging Tape Direction................176
NMetal Tape Selection...................176
NPinch Roller Release...................176
NNoise Reduction......................176
NOperating Instructions Ð CD Player........177
NInserting The Compact Disc..............177
NSeek Button.........................178
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................178
NFF/Tune/RW........................178
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NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........178
NMode..............................179
NTape CD Button......................179
NTime Button.........................179
NScan Button.........................179
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð
If Equipped.........................179
mSales Code RBQÐAM/FM Stereo Radio
With 6 - Disc CD Changer................181
NRadio Operation......................181
NCD Player Operation...................183
mSales Code RBKÐAM/ FM Stereo Radio With CD
Player And CD Changer Controls...........188
NRadio Operation......................188NCD Player Operation...................191
NCD Changer Control Capability Ð
If Equipped.........................192
NRadio Display Messages................194
m6 Disc CD Changer Ð If Equipped..........195
NLoading The CD Changer...............195
NPlaying Discs........................196
NSeek Button.........................196
NFF/Tune/RW........................196
NMode Button........................196
NProgram Button 1.....................196
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........196
NProgram Button 5.....................197
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NTime Button.........................197
NChanging Modes......................197
NRemoving Discs From The CD Changer.....197
N
CD Changer Operation With The Changer Off. . 197
m6 Disc CD/Digital Video Disc (DVD) Changer Ð If
Equipped............................197
NOperating Instructions Ð CD/DVD Changer . . 198
NEject (EJT) Button.....................199
NOperating Instructions Ð Remote Control....200
NOperating Instructions Ð Video Screen......202
NOperating Instructions Ð Headphones......203
NOperating Instructions Ð MP3 Player.......205
NOperating Instructions Ð Video
Games/Camcorders...................205mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 206
NRadio Operation......................206
NTape Player.........................207
NCD Player..........................207
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance.......207
mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............208
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........209
mClimate Controls.......................209
NManual Air Conditioning And
Heating System......................209
NFront Mode Control...................211
NManual Air Conditioning Operation........214
NManual Rear Zone Climate Control Ð
If Equipped.........................216
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NInfrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control Ð If Equipped.................219
mRear Window Features...................230
NIntermittent Rear Wiper Operation Ð Manual
Temperature Control Only...............230
NRear Washer Operation Ð Manual Temperature
Control Only........................230
NRear Wiper Operation Ð Automatic Temperature
Control Only........................231NIntermittent Rear Wiper Operation Ð Automatic
Temperature Control Only...............231
NRear Washer Operation Ð Automatic Temperature
Control Only........................231
NElectric Rear Window Defroster Ð
If Equipped.........................233
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