2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY instrument cluster

2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves
together. Make sure there is an even“gap”between the
two halves. Test transmitter operation.
VEHICLE THEFT ALARM—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.
Separating transmitter halves
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remain on. refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)“Customer Programmable Features”for more
information.
If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The headlights must be turned off within 45
seconds of turning the ignition off to activate this feature.
Front Fog Lights—If Equipped
To activate the front fog lights, turn on the park
lights or the low beam headlights and pull out on
the headlight switch control knob. An indicator in
the headlight switch shows that the front fog lights are
on. Pressing the headlight switch control knob in will
turn the front fog lights off.
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
Turn Signals
Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the base instrument cluster or
Information Center flash to indicate proper operation of
the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane
change by moving the lever partially up or down.
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a
defective outside turn signal light bulb. If one of the
indicators fails to light when the lever is moved, it would
suggest that the indicator light is defective.
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TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH—IF EQUIPPED
The TRAC indicator, located below the instrument clus-
ter odometer, will light up when the Traction Control is in
use.
To turn the system OFF, press the TRAC OFF switch
located on the steering column, until the TRAC OFF
indicator below the instrument cluster odometer lights
up.
To turn the system back ON, press the switch a second
time until the TRAC OFF indicator turns OFF.
Traction Control Switch
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To Activate:
Push the“ON/OFF”button once and the CRUISE indi-
cator located below the instrument cluster odometer will
illuminate showing the electronic speed control system is
on. To turn the system OFF, push the“ON/OFF”button
again and the system and indicator will turn off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on
when not in use is dangerous. You could accidently
set the system or cause it to go faster than you want.
You could lose control and have an accident. Always
leave the system OFF when you aren’t using it.
To Set At A Desired Speed:
When the vehicle has reached the desired speed, press
and release the“SET”button. Release the accelerator and
the vehicle will operate at the selected speed.
To Deactivate:
A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the“CANCEL”
button or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will
deactivate the speed control without erasing the set
speed memory. Pushing the“ON/OFF”button to the
OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the set
speed memory.
To Resume Speed:
To resume a previously set speed, push and release the
“RESUME/ACCEL”button. Resume can be used at any
speed above 25 mph (40 km/h).
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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

BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL