2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY alarm

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.
NOTE:
•The driver’s door and liftgate key cylinders cannot
arm or disarm the system.
•Once 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.
•The 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.
•When 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 the
previously 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.
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continuously. Refer toEnhanced Driver Seat Belt Re-
minder System (BeltAlert™) in the Occupant Restraints
section for more information.
14. 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.
15. Vehicle Theft Alarm Light — If Equipped This light will flash for approximately 15 sec-
onds when the vehicle theft alarm is arming.
(See page 27 for more information.)
16. 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 “H”, and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call for service.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 213
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Adding Fuel........................... 350
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 304,415
Additives, Fuel ......................... 348
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 411
Air Conditioning ..................... 280,285
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 280
Air Conditioning Filter .................302,412
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 302
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............288,297
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................ 411
Air Conditioning System ..........280,285,290,411
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 281
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 333
Airbag ................................ 54
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 59,60,69,84,211
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 55 Alarm Light
........................... 213
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 27
Alignment and Balance ................... 340
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 275
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........417,418,444
Disposal ............................ 419
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 319
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 212
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 27
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 27
Ashtray ............................... 184
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 19,20
Automatic Headlights .................... 151
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 290
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 313
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Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74
Latches Hood ............................... 147
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 346
Life of Tires ............................ 339
Liftgate ................................ 34
Lights .............................. 85,148
Airbag ........................ 59,69,84,211
Alarm .............................. 213
Anti-Lock ........................... 212
Automatic Headlights ................... 151
Back-Up ............................. 442
Battery Saver ......................... 151
Brake Warning ........................ 210
Bulb Replacement ................... 438,439
Center Mounted Stop ................... 443
Cruise .............................. 216
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 150 Door Ajar
........................... 210
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 213
Fog ............................. 152,441
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 368
Headlight Switch ...................... 149
Headlights ........................... 439
Headlights On Reminder ................. 151
High Beam Indicator .................... 214
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 154
Illuminated Entry ....................... 16
Interior .......................... 149,150
License ............................. 443
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 210
Lights On Reminder .................... 151
Low Fuel ............................ 209
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 215
Oil Pressure .......................... 214
Park ............................. 149,440
Passing ............................. 154
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Reading............................. 163
Rear Servicing ........................ 442
Rear Tail ............................ 442
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 212
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 213
Service ........................... 438,439
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 215
Side Marker .......................... 442
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 213
Turn Signal ..................... 153,440,442
Voltage ............................. 212
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 209
Washer Fluid ......................... 214
Load Leveling System .................... 197
Loading Vehicle ................... 194,352,353
Capacities ........................... 353
Tires ............................... 328
Locks Door ................................ 17 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 74
Lubrication, Body
....................... 414
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 195
Lumbar Support ........................ 124
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 68
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 402
Maintenance Schedule .................... 448
Schedule “A” ......................... 461
Schedule “B” ......................... 451
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 181
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 215,400
Manual, Service ......................... 472
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 163
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 143
Memory Seat ......................... 95,143
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 167
Mirrors ................................ 92
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Overheating, Engine................... 213,369
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,472
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Parking Brake .......................... 317
Parking On Hill ......................... 317
Passing Light ........................... 154
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 159
Pets, Transporting ........................ 78
Phone, Cellular .......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............. 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 328
Power Brakes .............................. 318
Distribution Center ..................... 434
Door Locks ........................... 18
Lift Gate ............................. 35
Mirrors .............................. 94
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 181 Seats
............................... 120
Sliding Door .......................... 30
Steering ............................. 321
Steering, Checking ..................... 412
Sunroof ............................. 179
Windows ............................. 40
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 446
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
Preparation for Jacking .................371,383
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. 51
Programmable Electronic Features ......169,174,178
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) ...............23,174,178
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 335
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......417,419
Radio Broadcast Signals ................... 217
Radio Operation ................... 239,257,279
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Schedule, Maintenance.................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 433
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 51
Seat Belts .............................. 41
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 48
And Pregnant Women ................... 53
Center Lap Belt ........................ 50
Child Restraint ......................... 70
Extender ............................. 53
Front Seat ............................ 43
Pretensioners .......................... 51
Rear Seat ............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure .................... 49
Seats ................................. 119
Adjustment .......................... 119
Bench ............................ 137,138
Easy Entry ........................... 131
Easy-Out Roller ....................... 137 Fold in Floor (Stow
nGo) ................ 124
Heated ............................. 121
Integrated, Child ....................... 69
Lumbar Support ....................... 124
Memory ............................. 143
Power .............................. 120
Reclining ............................ 122
Removal ....................... 132,135,137
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) ................ 124
Tilting .............................. 131
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 27
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........417,445
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Sentry Key Programming ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 468
Service Contract ......................... 470
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 215
Service Manuals ........................ 472
Setting the Clock ........................ 217
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......213,369
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 27
Theft System Arming ...................... 27
Theft System Disarming .................... 27
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 27
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 156
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 328
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 327
Tire Markings .......................... 324
Tire Safety Information .................... 324
Tires ............................ 85,332,473
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 339
Air Pressure .......................... 332
Alignment ........................... 340
Chains .............................. 343
Changing ............................ 370
Compact Spare ........................ 336
Flat Changing ........................ 379 General Information
.................... 332
High Speed .......................... 334
Inflation Pressures ..................... 333
Jacking ........................ 370,371,383
Life of Tires .......................... 339
Load Capacity ..................... 328,329
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 341
Quality Grading ....................... 473
Radial .............................. 335
Replacement ......................... 339
Rotation ............................. 345
Safety ........................... 324,332
Sizes ............................... 325
Snow Tires ........................... 344
Spare Tire ......................... 373,384
Spinning ............................ 337
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 338
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 359
Towing ............................... 354
INDEX 491
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