2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY keyless

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 overhead 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
32°F(0°C), 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“CAL”
symbol will be displayed. After completing three 360°
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Use Factory Settings
If“Ye s”is selected, all of the customer programmable
features will be set to the factory default and not dis-
played. If“No”is selected you can program the Vehicle
Information Center to your own personal preferences.
Auto Door Locks
When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate
lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches
18 mph (29 km/h). Pressing the“STEP”button when in
this display will select“Ye s”or“No.”
Auto Unlock On Exit (Available Only When the
AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On)
When this feature is selected all the vehicle’s doors will
unlock whenever any door is opened if the vehicle is
stopped and the transmission is in“P”(Park) or“N”
(Neutral) position. Pressing the“STEP”button when in
this display will select“Ye s”or“No.”
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
When this feature is selected only the driver’s door will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button and require a second press to unlock the
remaining locked doors and liftgate. When“REMOTE
UNLOCK ALL DOORS”is selected all of the doors and
the liftgate will unlock at the first press of the remote
keyless entry unlock button. Pressing the“STEP”button
when in this display will select“DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST”
or“ALL DOORS”.
Remote Linked To Memory (Available with
Memory Seat and Pedals Only)
When this feature is selected, pressing the Unlock button
on any Remote Keyless Entry transmitter already linked
to memory will return the driver’s seat, driver’s outside
mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and
radio station presets to their memory set positions.
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If this feature is not selected, the driver’s seat, driver’s
mirror, adjustable pedals, and radio settings can only
return to their memory set positions using the memory
recall buttons (1or 2) on the driver’s door panel.
Any transmitter linked to memory will remain linked,
but will not recall the memory positions. The transmitter
memory recall function will operate again when this
feature is selected. Refer to Driver Memory System for
more information. Pressing theSTEPbutton when in
this mode will select betweenYe sorNo.
Sound Horn On Lock
When this feature is selected a short horn sound will
occur when the remote keyless entry“Lock”button is
pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the
flash lights on LOCK/UNLOCK feature. Pressing the
“STEP”button when in this display will select“Ye s”or
“No.”
Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock?
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn
signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked
using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. Pressing the“STEP”button when in this
display will select“Ye s”or“No.”
Sliding Door Open Flash?
When this feature is selected, and the sliding door(s) are
opened, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash
for 12 seconds to alert other drivers in the area that
passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle.
Pressing theSTEPbutton when in this display will
select“Ye s”or“No.”
Headlamp Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when
exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for
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Interlock System....................... 300
Reset Mode.......................... 301
Selection Of Lubricant................403,424
Shifting............................. 301
Special Additives...................... 406
Automatic Transmission................... 403
Adding Fluid......................... 404
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 405
Fluid Change......................... 405
Fluid Level Check...................... 404
Fluid Type........................403,424
Ball Joints............................. 391
Battery............................... 387
Gas Caution.......................... 388
Jump Starting......................... 367
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 141
Bearings.............................. 406Belts, Drive............................ 384
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 392
B-Pillar Location........................ 314
Brake Fluid............................ 424
Brake, Parking.......................... 303
Brake System........................304,400
Anti-Lock........................... 305
Fluid Check.......................... 401
Hoses.............................. 400
Warning Light........................ 200
Brakes.............................304,400
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 300
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 82
Bulb Replacement....................... 417
Bulbs, Light............................ 416
Calibration, Compass..................... 156
Capacities, Fluid........................ 422
INDEX 455
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Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer............................ 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 206
Infant Restraint.......................... 70
Information Center...................... 159
Information Center, Vehicle................. 159
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 92
Instrument Cluster..............196,197,198,199
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 195
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 410
Integrated Child Seat...................... 69
Integrated Power Module.................. 412
Interior Appearance Care.................. 409
Interior Lights.......................138,139
Intermittent Wipers.................145,288,290
Introduction............................. 4Jack Location..................350,352,362,363
Jack Operation....................348,352,363
Jacking Instructions...................352,363
Jump Starting.......................... 367
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 59
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)........................... 74
Latches
Hood............................... 136
INDEX 461
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Rear Seat Removal....................124,126
Rear Seating Flexibility.................128,130
Rear Window Defroster................... 291
Rear Window Features.................... 288
Rear Wiper/Washer...................289,290
Rearview Mirrors........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats..................... 112
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 423
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 52
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 262
Removable Floor Console...............179,180
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 379
Replacement Tires....................... 325
Reporting Safety Defects................... 449
Restraint, Head......................... 110
Restraints, Child.......................69,76Restraints, Infant......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 370
Roof Rack............................. 185
Rotation, Tires.......................... 331
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 449
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 310
Safety Tips............................. 83
Satellite Radio.......................... 258
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 261
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 52
Seat Belts.............................. 42
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
466 INDEX

Selection of Lubricant................403,424
Transmission........................... 403
Automatic........................... 403
Filter............................... 405
Fluid............................403,424
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 163
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 324
Trip Odometer.......................... 206
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 207
Turn Signals...................142,200,418,420
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 451
Universal Joints......................... 391
Universal Transmitter..................... 163
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 332Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 49
Vanity Mirrors........................... 95
Variance, Compass....................... 156
Vehicle Certification Label................. 338
Vehicle Identification Number................ 6
Vehicle Information Center................. 159
Vehicle Loading...................315,338,340
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................287,415
Vehicle Theft Alarm....................... 27
Video Entertainment System................ 246
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 346
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 199
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 447
Washer, Adding Fluid..................290,393
Washer, Rear........................289,290
470 INDEX