2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY air conditioning

▫Operating Instructions — Video
Games/Camcorders ...................272

Satellite Radio — If Equipped ..............272
▫ System Activation .....................272
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID) ....................273
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBB, Rev And RBK
Radios .............................273
▫ Selecting Satellite Mode In RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1
And RBQ Radios .....................274
▫ Selecting a Channel ....................274
▫ Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels ......275
▫ Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped) ........................275
▫ PTY Button Scan.....................275 ▫
PTY Button Seek.....................275
▫ Satellite Antenna ......................275
▫ Reception Quality .....................276

Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 276
▫ Radio Operation ......................277
▫ Tape Player .........................277
▫ CD Player ..........................278

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance .......278

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ...............279

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ........279

Climate Controls .......................280
▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System .............................280
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▫Front Mode Control ...................281
▫ Manual Air Conditioning Operation ........285
▫ Manual Rear Zone Climate Control —
If Equipped .........................288
▫ Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped .........................290

Rear Window Features ...................302
▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Manual
Temperature Control Only ...............302
▫ Rear Washer Operation — Manual Temperature
Control Only ........................303 ▫
Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic Temperature
Control Only ........................303
▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation — Automatic
Temperature Control Only ...............304
▫ Rear Washer Operation — Automatic Temperature
Control Only ........................304
▫ Electric Rear Window Defroster —
If Equipped .........................305
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Front Blower Control
The Front Blower Control selects whether the Cli-
mate Control System is ON or OFF. When the blower
control is set to the O (OFF) position the front blower will
turn off and the system will be placed in the Recirculation
mode. When the blower control is set to any position
other than off, it selects the amount of air delivered to the
passenger compartment. There are four blower speeds.
The fan speed increases as you
move the control clockwise.
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating Controls
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Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist
outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your
windshield and side windows.
NOTE: For improved safety, the compressor is activated
and the recirculation mode is deactivated when Mix or Defrost modes are selected. This is done to assist in
drying the air and it will help in keeping the windows
from fogging.
Manual Air Conditioning Operation
To turn on the air conditioning, set the front
blower control to any position except O (OFF) and
press the A/C button which is located next to the
recirculation button. An indicator light on the A/C
button shows that the air conditioning is on.
Cool dehumidified air comes through the outlets selected
by the Mode Control. To turn off the air conditioning,
press the A/C button a second time. The indicator light
will turn off.
NOTE:
•The compressor will not engage until the engine has
been running for a few seconds.
Defrost Outlets
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•If your air conditioning performance seems lower than
expected, check the A/C air filter, if so equipped, and
the front of the A/C condenser for an accumulation of
dirt or insects. The A/C condenser is located in front
of the radiator. The A/C air filter is located under the
instrument panel on the passenger side.
•Fabric type fascia protectors tend to block the amount
of air to the condenser and may reduce air condition-
ing performance.
Economy Mode
If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn
off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor. Move the
temperature control lever to the desired temperature.
Recirculation Control
Press the recirculation button to recirculate the
air inside the vehicle. This is located next to the
A/C button. An indicator light on the button
shows that air is being recirculated. Use the recirculation mode to rapidly cool the inside of the
vehicle. The recirculation mode can also be used to
temporarily block out outside odors, smoke, and dust.
NOTE:
•When the ignition switch is turned OFF, the recircula-
tion feature will be cancelled.
•In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode may
lead to excessive window fogging. The Recirculation
mode is not allowed in the Mix and Defrost modes to
improve window clearing operation. Recirculation
will be disabled automatically if these modes are
selected.
•If the recirculation button is pressed while in the Mix
or Defrost mode, the indicator light in the recirculation
button will flash 3 times indicating that recirculation is
not allowed.
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Defrost Mode
Air comes from the windshield and side window demist
outlets. Use this setting when necessary to defrost your
windshield and side windows. NOTE:
While operating in either Auto HIorAuto
LO , the system will not automatically sense the presence
of fog, mist, or ice on the windshield. Defrostmode
must be manually selected to clear the windshield and
side glass.
The snowflake or a/c button allows the opera-
tor to manually activate or deactivate the air
conditioning system. When the snowflake symbol
in the ATC display is on, cool, dehumidified air flows
through the air outlets. If economy mode is desired, press
the snowflake button to turn off the snowflake icon in the
ATC display and deactivate the air conditioning system.
Note: While operating in auto hiorauto lo, the air
conditioning system is always activated. If fog, or mist
appears on the windshield or side glass, select defrost
mode and increase blower speed.
Defrost Outlets
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Towing Tips — Electronic Speed Control (If
Equipped)

Don’t use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
Towing Tips — Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, put transmission
in neutral but do not increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
refer to Cooling System Operating information in the
Maintenance section of this manual for more informa-
tion.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Recreational towing for this vehicle is not recommended.
NOTE: If the vehicle requires towing make sure all four
wheels are off the ground.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot 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”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
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