2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY climate control

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ...................8
Remote Start.................10
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .............10
Theft Alarm .................13
Seat Belt ...................14
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ...............15
Child Restraints ................16
Front Seats ..................18
Rear Seats ..................19
Heated Seats .................23
Heated Steering Wheel ............24
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......24
Adjustable Pedals ...............25
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations ......26
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever . . 26
Headlight Switch And Halo Light Switch ....28
Speed Control ................29
Electronic Range Selection (ERS) .......30
Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode ..........30
Manual Climate Controls ...........31
Three Zone Manual Climate Controls .....32
Three Zone Automatic Temperature
Controls (ATC) ...............33
Parksense® Rear Park Assist ..........35
Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera .......35
Rear Cross Path With Blind Spot Monitoring . . 35
Power Sliding Side Doors ...........36
Power Liftgate ................36
Power Sunroof ................37
Wind Buffeting ................39
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........40
Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......42
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales
CodeRES+RSC) ..............44
Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code
RBZ/RHB) ..................46
Media Center 730N (Sales Code RHR) ....55
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link .....64
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ........68
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...........68
Uconnect™ Phone ...............69
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........72Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
..........74
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ .....74
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ....................76
Programmable Features ............77
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................78
Power Inverter ................80
Power Outlets ................81
UTILITYIn-Floor Storage – Stow 'N Go® ........83
Roof Luggage Rack ..............83
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............84
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,
Etc.).....................85
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........86
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......86
If Your Engine Overheats ...........90
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........91
Jump-Starting ...............101
Shift Lever Override ............103
Towing A Disabled Vehicle .........104
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...........105
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .........106
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood.............107
Adding Fuel ................107
Engine Compartment ............109
Fluids And Capacities ............110
Maintenance Chart ..............111
Fuses .................... 113
Tire Pressures ................ 117
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........ 117
Exterior Bulbs ................ 118
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center .... 119
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . 119
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .... 119
Publications Ordering ............ 119
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ..............120
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR® ..... 121
INDEX.................122
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.........125
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Headlight Switch pg. 28
B. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 26
C. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 76
D. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 76
E. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
F. Transmission Gear Selector
G. Audio System (touch-screen-radio shown) pg. 40
H. Climate Controls pg. 31 I. SWITCH PANEL
− Economy Mode
− Hazard Switch
− Power Inverter pg. 80
− Electronic Stability Control pg. 86
J. VES/DVD Player pg. 74
K. Power Outlets pg. 81 L. Speed Control pg. 29
M. Hood Release pg. 107
N. Parking Brake Release
O. Power Mirrors
P. Power Windows
Q. Power Door Locks
R. Power Vent Windows
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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• When the Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode is engaged, the vehicle control systems will beable to change the following:
• The transmission will upshift sooner and downshift later.
• The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds.
• The torque converter clutch will engage sooner (lower engine rpm’s) and remain on longer.
• The engine idle speed will be lower.
• The overall driving performance will be more conservative.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost mode.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear window defroster.
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THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost mode.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn onthe rear window defroster.
Rear Window Defroster
• Pressing the rear window defroster button will turn on the defroster for approximately10 minutes. An indicator in the button will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on.
For an additional five minutes of operation, press the button a second time.
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Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls
• Rotate the rear blower control, located on the main climate control in the instrumentpanel, to the “REAR” position. This enables the rear passenger climate controls located in
the headliner above the second row seats.
THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Push the AUTO mode button to activate the ATC system.
• Select the desired temperature by pressing the temperature control buttons for the driveror passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the A/C button is pushed while in AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the air conditioning is being controlled automatically.
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