2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

If you are required to drive with the 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.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
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Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors ............................. 102
▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . 102
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . 102
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... 103
▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
— If Equipped ...................... 103
▫ Outside Mirror Folding Feature .......... 104
▫ Power Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 104
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ........... 105▫
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With
Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped ........ 105
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors —
If Equipped ........................ 106
 Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped ....... 106
▫ Rear Cross Path ..................... 113
▫ Modes Of Operation .................. 114
 uconnect phone — If Equipped ........... 115
▫ Operation ......................... 117
▫ Phone Call Features .................. 125
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▫uconnect phone Features .............. 128
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ........... 133
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
uconnect phone..................... 135
▫ General Information .................. 144
 Voice Recognition (VR) System
— If Equipped ........................ 144
▫ Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation . . . 144
▫ Commands ........................ 146
▫ Voice Training ...................... 149
 Seats .............................. 149
▫ Manual Front And Second Row Seat
Adjuster ........................... 150 ▫
Eight–Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat
— If Equipped ...................... 151
▫ Adjustable Head Restraints ............. 152
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 152
▫ Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped ..... 154
▫ Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever
— If Equipped ...................... 155
▫ Stow ’n Go Seating — If Equipped ....... 155
▫ Easy Access Seating .................. 159
▫ Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If
Equipped .......................... 160
▫ Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped .... 167
▫ Third Row Power Seat — If Equipped ..... 168
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Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ....... 172
▫ Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE
Transmitter To Memory ................ 173
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only) ................... 176
 To Open And Close The Hood ........... 177
 Lights ............................ 179
▫ Interior Lighting .................... 179
▫ Parking Lights ..................... 181
▫ Headlights ........................ 181
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ..... 181
▫ Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped 182
▫ Headlight Delay — If Equipped ......... 182▫
Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet
Vehicles Only) ...................... 183
▫ Front Fog Lights — If Equipped ........ 183
▫ Battery Protection ................... 184
▫ Multifunction Lever ................. 184
▫ Turn Signals ....................... 184
▫ High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ..... 185
▫ Flash-To-Pass ...................... 186
▫ SmartBeams — If Equipped ............ 186
 Windshield Wipers And Washers ......... 187
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...... 189
 Tilt Steering Column — If Equipped ....... 191
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped ......... 192
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Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 193
▫ To Activate ......................... 194
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 194
▫ Deactivating Electronic Speed Control ...... 194
▫ Resuming Speed ..................... 195
▫ Varying The Speed Setting .............. 195
▫ Accelerating To Pass .................. 195
 Rear Park Assist — If Equipped ........... 196
▫ Rear Park Assist Sensors ............... 197
 Rear Backup Camera System —
If Equipped .......................... 201
▫ Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off — With
Navigation Radio .................... 202 ▫
Turning The Rear Camera On Or Off —
Without Navigation Radio .............. 203
 Overhead Consoles .................... 204
▫ Front Overhead Console ............... 204
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 207
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 209
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 212
▫ Security ........................... 212
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 213
▫ General Information .................. 213
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 213
▫ Power Sunroof Operation .............. 214
 Electrical Power Outlets — If Equipped ...... 216
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Power Inverter — If Equipped ............ 219
 Cupholders .......................... 220
▫ Instrument Panel Cupholders ............ 220
▫ Interior Bottle Holders ................ 221
▫ Smoker’s Package Kit — If Equipped ...... 222
 Storage ............................. 223
▫ Glove Compartments ................. 223
▫ Door Trim Panel Storage ............... 224
▫ Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped .... 224
▫ Umbrella Holder ..................... 225
▫ Second Row Floor Storage Bins .......... 225
▫ Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage
— If Equipped ...................... 226 ▫
Coat Hooks ........................ 227
▫ Cargo Area Storage ................... 227
 Console Features ...................... 228
▫ Basic Console ....................... 228
▫ Premium Console — If Equipped ......... 229
 Rear Window Features .................. 233
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 233
 Load-Leveling System .................. 234
 Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ......... 235
 Sun Screens — If Equipped .............. 236
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical adjustment of the mirror. Adjust the mirror to
center on the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted while
set in the day position (toward the windshield).
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
When using this feature the mirror will automatically
adjust for 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 light next to the button will
illuminate when the dimming feature is activated.
Manual Rearview Mirror
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