2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY wipers

Headlights On with Wipers Ð If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with Automatic Headlights it
also has this customer programmable feature. When your
headlights are in the automatic mode, and the engine is
running, the headlights will automatically turn on when
the wiper system is on.
Headlight Delay Ð If Equipped
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds after exiting your vehicle.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The 90 second delay inter-
val begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the
headlights or park lights are turned back on or the
ignition switch is turned on, the delay will be cancelled.The driver can choose, when exiting the vehicle, to have
the headlights remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not
remain on. To change the timer setting see your autho-
rized Dealer.
If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The headlights must be turned off within 45
seconds of turning the ignition OFF to activate this
feature.
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Turn Signal Auto-Mode
Tap the multifunction control lever once and the turn
signal (left or right) will flash three times, and automati-
cally turn off.
Turn Signal Warning
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled at over 18 mph (29 km/h) for about 1 mi (1.6
km) with the turn signals on, a chime will sound to alert
the driver.
Windshield Wiper and Washer Functions
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch within
the multifunction lever. Rotate the end of the lever to
select the desired wiper speed.
NOTE:Always remove any buildup of snow that pre-
vents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the
off position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned off
and the blades cannot return to the off position, damage
to the wiper motor may occur.1. Multifunction Lever Ð Mist, Front Wiper and
Washer
Press the end of the multifunction lever inward to the
first detent and release to clear the windshield. Pressing
Multifunction Lever Features
1 - Front Mist/Washer 3 - Rear Wiper/Washer
2 - Wiper Speeds 4 - Low/High Beam and Flash 166 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

the multifunction lever inward to the second detent will
cause the washers to spray for a maximum of 10 seconds,
or until the lever is released, and the wipers will cycle
three times.
NOTE:If the multifunction lever is depressed while in
the delay range, the wipers will operate for several
seconds after the lever is released, and then resume the
intermittent interval previously selected.
If the multifunction lever is depressed while in the off
position, the wipers will operate for approximately two
wipe cycles and automatically turn off.
2. Intermittent, Low and High Speed Wipers
Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions
make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause be-
tween cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the multifunc-
tion lever to the first detent position, then turn the end of
the lever to select the desired delay interval. The delay
can be regulated from a maximum of about 20 secondsbetween cycles, to a cycle every 2 seconds. The time delay
will be doubled if the vehicle speed is less than 10 mph
(16 km/h).
Low Speedis achieved by rotating the multifunction
lever past the intermittent settings, to the first detent.
High Speedis achieved by rotating the multifunction
lever past the intermittent settings, to the second detent.
3. Rotary Ring Ð Rear Wiper and Washer
Rotating the rotary ring to the first detent activates the
rear intermittent wipers. To activate the washers, rotate
the rotary ring fully forward and the washers will spray
until the ring is released, and then resume the intermit-
tent interval.
NOTE:Rear window wipers function in the intermittent
wiper speed only.
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4. Headlight Low/High Beam Select Switch and
Flash-to-Pass
Headlight Low/High Beam Select SwitchWhen the
headlights are turned on, pushing the lever assembly
toward the instrument panel will switch from low beams
to high beams. Pulling back to the neutral position
returns to low beam headlights.
Flash-to-Pass (Optical Horn)You can signal another
vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the mul-
tifunction lever toward you. This will cause the head-
lights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the
lever is released.WARNING!
Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield
could lead to an accident. You might not see other
vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of
the windshield during freezing weather, warm the
windshield with defroster before and during wind-
shield washer use.
Headlights On When Wipers Are On Ð If
Equipped
Headlights on when windshield wipers are on may be
found on vehicles equipped with automatic headlight
system. Refer to the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC) in Section 4 under ªPERSONAL SETTINGS
(CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES)º for more
information.
168 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the remote keyless entry LOCK button is pressed. This
feature may be selected with or without the flash lights
on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press
and release the RESET button until ON or OFF appears.
Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. To make your selection, press and release the
RESET button until ON or OFF appears.
Automatic High Beams Ð If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTIONSELECT button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears. Refer to
ªLights/SmartBeams Ð If Equippedº in Section 3 of this
manual for more information.
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When YES (Y) is selected, and the headlight switch is in
the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until YES (Y) or NO (N) appears.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to ªLightsº in Section 3 of this manual.
Delay Turning Headlights Off
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
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CAUTION!
²Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
²If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in
the LOCK or ACC positions.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACC position. Make certain the trans-
mission remains in NEUTRAL.
Towing Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only ap-
proved method of towing with out the ignition key is
with a flat bed truck. Proper towing equipment is neces-
sary to prevent damage to the vehicle.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat
towing with all four wheels on the ground)
Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission, is only permitted within the limitations
described in this section.
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
A Tow Dolly
The manufacturerdoes not recommendthat you tow a
front wheel drive vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage
may occur.
428 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS
Your vehicle has constant velocity universal joints. Peri-
odic lubrication of these joints is not required. However,
the joint boots should be inspected for external leakage or
damage when other maintenance is performed. If leakage
or damage is evident, the universal joint boot and grease
should be replaced immediately.
Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges,
should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; afterlubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MopartLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
452 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Requirements......................379,486
System Hoses......................... 459
Tank Capacity........................ 486
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 382
Fueling............................... 383
Fuses................................ 472
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 183
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............383,385
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 380
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 379
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 380
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 233
Fuel................................ 226
Speedometer......................... 229
Tachometer.......................... 232
Gearshift.............................. 332General Information...............18,27,131,378
Glass Cleaning.......................... 470
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 153
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............391,395
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............391,394
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).......104,285,286
Hard Drive (HDD)....................282,285
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 349
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 410
Head Restraints......................... 133
Headlights..........................161,481
Bulb Replacement...................... 481
Cleaning............................ 470
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 168
Lights On Reminder.................... 164
On With Wipers....................... 163
INDEX 515
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