2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid / liftgate
open, make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 95
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
mMirrors..............................100
NManual Rear View Day/Night Mirror Ð
If Equipped.........................100
NExterior Mirrors......................101
mHands-Free Communication (UConnectt)Ð
If Equipped...........................104
NOperation...........................106
NPhone Call Features...................113
NUConnecttSystem Features..............116NAdvanced Phone Connectivity............120
NThings You Should Know About Your
UConnecttSystem....................122
NGeneral Information...................131
mSeats................................131
NManual Front And Second Row Seat
Adjuster............................132
NStow 'n Go Seating Ð If Equipped.........137
NSwivel 'n Go Seating Ð If Equipped........146
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mDriver Memory Seat Ð If Equipped.........153
NSetting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory.................154
mTo Open And Close The Hood.............156
NHood Safety Switch Ð If Equipped........158
mLights...............................159
NInterior Lighting......................159
NExterior Lights.......................161
mMultifunction Lever.....................165
NTurn Signals.........................165
mTilt Steering Column Ð If Equipped.........169
mRear Park Assist System Ð If Equipped.......170
NRear Park Assist Sensors................170mAdjustable Pedals Ð If Equipped...........175
mElectronic Speed Control Ð If Equipped......177
NActivating Electronic Speed Control........177
mOverhead Consoles.....................180
NFront Overhead Console Ð If Equipped.....180
mGarage Door Opener Ð If Equipped.........183
NProgramming HomeLinkt...............184
NGate Operator/Canadian Programming.....188
NSecurity............................188
NTroubleshooting Tips...................189
NGeneral Information...................189
mPower Sunroof Ð If Equipped.............189
NPower Sunroof Operation...............190
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mElectrical Power Outlets Ð If Equipped.......193
NPower Inverter Ð If Equipped............194
NElectrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......196
mSun ScreensÐ If Equipped................196
mCup Holders And Convenience Tray Drawer . . . 198
NInstrument Panel Cup Holders............198
NInterior Bottle Holders..................199
NSmokers Package Kit Ð If Equipped........199
mConsole Features.......................200
NBasic Console........................200
NPremium Console ± If Equipped...........201
mStorage..............................206
NGlove Compartments..................206NDoor Trim Panel Storage................207
NDriver Seatback Storage Ð If Equipped......208
NSecond Row Floor Storage Bins Ð
If Equipped.........................209
NRemoving The Floor Console With Stow 'n Go
Seating Ð If Equipped.................210
NRear Compartment Storage..............212
NCoat Hooks.........................212
NCargo Area Storage....................212
mRoof Luggage Rack Ð If Equipped..........213
mUmbrella Holder.......................216
mLoad-Leveling System Ð If Equipped........216
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MIRRORS
Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror Ð If Equipped
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical adjustment of the mirror.Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Rear View Day/Night Mirror Ð If
Equipped
When using this feature the mirror will automatically
adjust for annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind
you. You can turn the feature on or off by pressing the
button at the base of the mirror. A power indicator light
to the side on/off button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Manual Rearview Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors Ð If Equipped
An illuminated vanity mirror is on the sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Side View Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic with a slight
overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in a outside convex
mirrors will look smaller and farther away than they
really are. Relying too much on side convex mirrors
could cause you to collide with another vehicle or other
object. Use your inside mirror when judging the size or
distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex mirror.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Side View Manual Folding Mirrors
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions; full forward, full rearward, and
normal.
Driver's Auto-Dimming Side View Mirror Ð If
Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the
Rearview Mirror.
Tilt In Reverse Feature Driver's Side View Mirror
Ð If Equipped
The9Tilt in Reverse9feature tilts the driver's outside
rearview mirror downward when the ignition switch is
in the ON position and the transmission is in the RE-
VERSE position. This feature provides the driver with a
better view of the ground and vehicle in the area of the
rear tires when backing up. The mirror will move back to
its previous position when the transmission is shifted out
of REVERSE.
Power Remote Folding Side View Mirrors Ð If
Equipped
Press the power fold button to fold in the mirrors. Press
the button again to unfold the mirrors.
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