2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY ignition

3. Place the key into the ignition.
4. Within 15 seconds cycle the ignition key from the OFF
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times, ending in the OFF position(do not start the
engine).
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch
in the lock direction.
6. A single chime will be heard to indicate the feature has
been disabled.
7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.The Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24 km/h)
feature can be reactivated by repeating the above men-
tioned procedure or by performing the procedure in the
EVIC, Customer Programmable Features section on ve-
hicles so equipped.
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit Ð If
Equipped
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature unlocks
all of the doors of the vehicle when any door is opened.
This will occur only after the gear selector lever has been
shifted into the PARK position after the vehicle has been
driven (the gear selector lever has been shifted out of
PARK and all doors closed).
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature will not
operate if there is any manual operation of the power
door locks (lock or unlock).
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The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be
enabled or disabled by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Enter your vehicle and close all doors.
2. Fasten your seat belt. (Fastening the seat belt will
cancel any chimes that may be confusing during this
programming procedure.)
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4. Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition key from the OFF
position to the ON/RUN position a minimum of four
times ending in the OFF position(Do not start the
engine).
5. Within 30 seconds, press the driver's door lock switch
in the unlock direction.6. A single chime will sound to indicate the feature has
been changed.
7. To reactivate this feature, repeat the above steps.
If a chime is not heard, the program mode was canceled
before the feature could be disabled. If necessary, repeat
the above procedure.
The Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit feature can be
reactivated by repeating the above mentioned procedure
or by performing the procedure in the EVIC, Customer
Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped.
NOTE:Use the Lock Doors Automatically at 15 mph (24
km/h) and Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit features
in accordance with local laws.
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WINDOWS
POWER VENT WINDOWS Ð IF EQUIPPED
Switches on the driver's door trim panel let the driver
operate the two vent windows from the driver's seat.
POWER WINDOWS
You can control all windows using switches on the
driver's door trim panel. The switches will operate only
when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position
and during power accessory delay.
NOTE:Power Window switches will also remain active
for up to 90 seconds after the ignition switch has been
turned OFF, depending upon the accessory delay setting.
Opening the front door will cancel this feature.
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and locks and unlocks all doors. The switch will operate
only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC
position and during power accessory delay.Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch
There is a single switch on each sliding side door which
operates the sliding side door window.
The switches will operate only when the ignition switch
is in the ON or ACC position.
Front Passenger Power Switches
1 - Window Open/Close 3 - Doors Unlock
2 - Doors Lock
Sliding Door Power Window Switch
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NOTE:The sliding door windows do not fully open,
stopping several inches above the window sill.
Auto Down Feature Ð If Equipped
The left and right front window switches may be
equipped with an auto down feature. Press the window
switch past the detent, release, and the window will go
down automatically.
To open the window part way, press the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.
The power window switches remain active for up to 90
seconds (depending on the accessory delay setting) after
the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.
Auto Up Feature With Anti±Pinch Protection Ð If
Equipped
The left front window switch may be equipped with an
Auto Up feature. Lift the window switch to the second
detent, release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release when you want the window to
stop.
NOTE:
²If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-
close, it will reverse direction and then stop. Remove
the obstacle and use the window switch again to close
the window.
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Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash
The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12
seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will
alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be
entering or exiting the vehicle.
The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:
1. Place the key in the ignition switch.
2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending
in the OFF position.(Do not start the engine).
3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, press the hazard
switch.
4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have
successfully completed the programming.
You can turn the feature back on by repeating the above
mentioned procedure.
Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch
The power sliding side doors may also be opened by
pressing the switches on the overhead console or the
switches located on the trim panel just in front of the
sliding door.
To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the second row power sliding door
switches may be overridden by pressing the Master Lock
Out Switch located in the front overhead console to the
ON position.
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Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlertT)
If the occupied driver's seat belt has not been buckled
within 60 seconds of starting the vehicle and if the vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), BeltAlerttwill
alert the driver to buckle the seat belt. The driver should
also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts.
Once the warning is triggered, BeltAlerttwill continue to
chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96
seconds or until the driver's seat belt is buckled.
BeltAlerttwill be reactivated if the driver's seat belt is
unbuckled for more than 10 seconds and the vehicle
speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
BeltAlerttProgramming
BeltAlerttcan be enabled or disabled by your authorized
dealer or by following these steps:NOTE:The following steps must occur within the first
60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to the ON
or START position. DaimlerChrysler does not recom-
mend deactivating BeltAlertt.
1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any
position except ON or START, buckle the driver's seat
belt.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (engine
does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt
Warning Light to turn off.
3. Within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position, unbuckle and then re-buckle the
driver's seat belt at least three times within 60 seconds,
ending with the seat belt buckled.
NOTE:Watch for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn on
while unbuckling and off while re-buckling the seat belt.
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4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. A single
chime will sound to signify that you have successfully
completed the programming.
BeltAlerttcan be reactivated by repeating this procedure.
NOTE:Although BeltAlertthas been deactivated, the
Seat Belt Warning Light will continue to illuminate while
the driver's seat belt remains unbuckled.
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts
throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is
the best way to keep the baby safe.
Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt
across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible.
Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the
abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take
the force if there is a collision.
Seat Belt Extender
If a seat belt is too short, even when fully extended and
when the adjustable upper shoulder belt anchorage (if
equipped) is in its lowest position, your authorized
dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This
extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-
tender and stow it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug, and in the recommended seating
positions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
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