2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

ROOF LUGGAGE RACK—IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
Loading LimitRoof Rack
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To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws located
at the upper edge of each cross bar approximately six
turns, then move the cross bar to the desired position.
Once the cross bar is in place, retighten the thumb screws
to lock the cross bar into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To help control wind noise when installing the
cross bars make sure that the arrows marked on the front
side of the cross bars are facing the front of the vehicle.
Also, when the cross bars are not in use the notch on the
cross bars should be aligned with the arrows on the side
rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise
when the crossbars are not in use.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 68 kg (150 lbs). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
WARNING!
Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles
that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Ve-
hicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) have a
height-sensing proportioning valve. Installing a lev-
eling system will render this system ineffective,
inappropriately reducing rear brake pressure, result-
ing in increased stopping distances. You could have
an accident.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls.................195

Base Instrument Cluster..................196

Instrument Cluster With Tach..............197

Premium Instrument Cluster...............198

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............199

Electronic Digital Clock..................207
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................207

Radio General Information................208
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................208▫Two Types Of Signals..................208
▫Electrical Disturbances..................208
▫AM Reception.......................208
▫FM Reception........................208

Sales Code RAZ—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer
Controls.............................209
▫Operating Instructions—Radio...........209
▫Power Switch, Volume Control............209
▫Seek Button (Radio Mode)...............2094

▫Tuning.............................210
▫Radio Data System (RDS)...............210
▫PTY (Program Type) Button..............210
▫Balance............................212
▫Fade..............................212
▫Tone Control........................212
▫AM/FM Selection.....................212
▫Scan Button.........................213
▫To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory......213
▫To Change From Clock To Radio Mode......213
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......213
▫Seek Button.........................214
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................214▫Rewind (RW)........................214
▫Tape Eject...........................214
▫Scan Button.........................214
▫Changing Tape Direction................214
▫Metal Tape Selection...................215
▫Pinch Roller Release...................215
▫Noise Reduction......................215
▫Operating Instructions—CD Player........215
▫Inserting The Compact Disc..............216
▫Seek Button.........................216
▫EJT CD (Eject) Button..................216
▫FF/Tune/RW........................217
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........217
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▫Mode..............................217
▫Tape CD Button......................217
▫Time Button.........................218
▫Scan Button.........................218
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................218

Sales Code RBP—AM & FM Stereo Radio With
Cassette Tape Player, CD Player, And Optional
CD/DVD Changer Controls...............219
▫Radio Operation......................220
▫Tape Player Operation..................224
▫CD Player Operation...................226
▫CD/DVD Changer Operation—
If Equipped.........................227
Sales Code RBQ—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
6 - Disc CD Changer....................229
▫Radio Operation......................229
▫CD Player Operation...................232

Sales Code RBK—AM/ FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player And CD Changer Controls........236
▫Radio Operation......................237
▫CD Player Operation...................239
▫CD Changer Control Capability—
If Equipped.........................241

Sales Code RB1—AM/FM Stereo Radio With
DVD/GPS Navigation System..............243
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6 Disc CD Changer—If Equipped..........244
▫Loading The CD Changer...............244
▫Playing Discs........................245
▫Seek Button.........................245
▫FF/Tune/RW........................245
▫Mode Button........................245
▫Program Button 1.....................245
▫Program Button 4 (Random Play)..........245
▫Program Button 5.....................246
▫Time Button.........................246
▫Changing Modes......................246
▫Removing Discs From The CD Changer.....246▫CD Changer Operation With The
Changer Off.........................246

6 Disc CD/DVD Changer (RDV)—
If Equipped...........................246
▫Operating Instructions—CD/DVD Changer . . 247
▫Eject (EJT) Button.....................249
▫Operating Instructions—Remote Control....250
▫Operating Instructions—Video Screen......254
▫Operating Instructions—Headphones......256
▫Operating Instructions—MP3 Player, Portable
Walkman...........................258
▫Operating Instructions—Video
Games/Camcorders...................258
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