2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY remote control

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.
If the Security Alarm System is armed and the battery
becomes disconnected, the system will remain armed
when the battery is reconnected; the exterior lights will
flash, the horn will sound, and the ignition will not start
the vehicle. If this occurs, disarm the system.
Tamper Alert
If something has triggered the system in your absence,
the horn will sound three times when you unlock the
doors and the security telltale light will flash for 30
seconds. Check the vehicle for tampering.
Security System Manual Override
The system will not arm if you lock the doors using the
manual door lock plunger.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open the
doors. This feature is only available if you have RKE.
The lights will fade to off after approximately 10 seconds
or they will immediately fade to off once the ignition
switch is turned ON.
NOTE:
²The front courtesy overhead console, door courtesy
and liftgate lights do not turn on if the dimmer control
is in the interior lights ON position (extreme top
position).
²The Illuminated Entry System will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the extreme downward position.
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To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. Slide the child lock control inward (toward the ve-
hicle) to engage the Child Protection Door Lock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.NOTE:²After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, al-
ways test the door from the inside to make certain it is
in the desired position.
²When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en-
gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position) the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, the switches on the overhead console, or
the switches located on the trim panel just in front of
the power sliding door.
²The power sliding side door will operate from the
switches located on the trim panel just in front of the
power sliding door, regardless of the Child Protection
Door Lock lever position.To avoid unintentional
operation of the power sliding door from the rear
seats, press the Master Lock Out Switch located in
the front overhead console to the ON position.
Child Protection Door Lock
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WARNING!
Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened
from the outside door handle or the switches located
on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding
door when the child protection locks are engaged.
To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock
1. Open the sliding side door.
2. Slide the child lock control outward (away from the
vehicle) to disengage the Child Protection Door Lock.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if
equipped).
LIFTGATE
On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can
be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock
switches located on the front doors.
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Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry,
the lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the
transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn the each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring which is identified with four directional
arrows.
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console. This
light is turned on when the headlight switch is on and
will adjust in brightness when the dimmer control is
rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage
At the rear of the front overhead console, a compartment
is provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door
will slowly rotate to an open position.
NOTE:The front overhead console used with factory
sunroof incorporates a sunroof switch.
Rear Overhead Consoles Ð If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.
An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the second row footwell area while in courtesy
mode, for added convenience.
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Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights Ð If Equipped
The overhead console had two sets of courtesy lights. The
lights turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the
liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with
Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will also turn on when
the unlock button on the transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn the each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring which is identified with four directional
arrows.
Rear Console Halo Lighting Ð If Equipped
The rear overhead console features recessed halo lighting
around the perimeter of the console base. This feature
provides additional lighting options while traveling and
is controlled by the headlight switch. Refer to ªHalo
Overhead Compartment Features
1 Ð DVD15 Ð Storage
2 Ð Rear HVAC 6 Ð DVD1
3 Ð Interior Lights 7 Ð Interior Lights
4 Ð Storage 8 Ð Halo Lighting
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Lighting - If Equippedº under ªLightingº in ªUnder-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicleº in Section 3.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER Ð IF EQUIPPED
HomeLinktreplaces up to three remote controls (hand-
held transmitters) that operate devices such as garage
door openers, motorized gates, lighting, or home security
systems. The HomeLinktunit operates off your vehicle's
battery.
The HomeLinktbuttons that are located in the headliner
or sun visor designate the three different HomeLinkt
channels.
NOTE:HomeLinktis disabled when the Vehicle Secu-
rity Alarm is active.
HomeLinktButtons
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mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones........300
mRemote Sound System Controls Ð If Equipped . . 300
NRadio Operation......................301
NCD Player..........................301
mCD/DVD Maintenance...................301
mClimate Controls.......................302
NManual Heating, Ventilation And Air
Conditioning (HVAC) System.............302
NRear Manual Climate Control Zone Ð
If Equipped.........................308
NAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) Ð
If Equipped.........................311NSummer Operation....................319
NWinter Operation.....................319
NVacation/Storage.....................320
NWindow Fogging.....................320
NOutside Air Intake....................320
NOperating Tips.......................321
NA/C Air Filter Ð If Equipped............321
mElectric Rear Window Defroster Ð
If Equipped...........................321
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Program Type16-Digit Character
Display
Rhythm and Blues R & B
Religious Music Rel Musc
Religious Talk Rel Talk
Rock Rock
Soft Soft
Soft Rock Soft Rck
Soft Rhythm and Blues Soft R&B
Sports Sports
Talk Talk
Top 40 Top 40
Weather Weather
By pressing the SEEK button when the Music Type icon
is displayed, the radio will be tuned to the next frequencystation with the same selected Music Type name. The
Music Type function only operates when in the FM
mode.
If a preset button is activated while in the Music Type
(Program Type) mode, the Music Type mode will be
exited and the radio will tune to the preset station.
SETUP Button
Pressing the SETUP button allows you to select between
the following items:
NOTE:Turn the Tune/Scroll control knob to scroll
through the entries. Push the AUDIO/SELECT button to
select an entry and make changes.
²DVD Enter -When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (if equipped).
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