2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY display

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
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HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND HALO LIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located onthe instrument panel to the left of the
steering wheel, to the first detent for
parking lights
and to the second
detent for headlights
.
• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push the headlight switch
once for fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
SmartBeams™
• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer toProgrammable Features in Electronics for further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrumentpanel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Media Center/Radio
User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
Overhead (Halo) Light
• To activate the Halo lights, rotate the Halo switch control upward or downward to increase or decrease the lighting.
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows youto limit the highest available transmission
gear, and can be activated during any
driving condition. When towing a trailer or
operating the vehicle in off-road
conditions, using ERS shift control will
help you maximize both performance and
engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once.
The current gear will be maintained as the
top gear. To disable ERS, simply press and
hold the shift lever to the right (+) until
“D” is displayed in the instrument cluster
odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
FUEL ECONOMY (ECON) MODE
• The Fuel Economy (ECON) mode can improve the vehicle’s overall fuel economy duringnormal driving conditions.
• Press the “econ” switch in the center stack of the instrument panel and a green light will indicate the ECON mode is engaged.
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SYNC Temperature Button
• Push the SYNC button once to control driver and passenger temperaturessimultaneously. Push the SYNC button a second time to control the temperatures
individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• If the Recirculation button is pressed when the system is in Defrost mode theRecirculation LED indicator will flash 3 times to indicate Recirculation mode is not
allowed.
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.
Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control
• Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATCpanel, illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source
are controlled from the front lower ATC panel.
• Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the REAR LOCK button is turned off.
• The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
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PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST
• If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, awarning will display in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speed depending
on the distance of the object from the bumper, will sound.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA
• You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is putinto REVERSE. The ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the
radio display screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back-Up
Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You must continue
to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
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Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES)
NOTE:
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and yourpassengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they
take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
Clock Setting
• Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL”control knob to set the hours.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired
setting.
Radio Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands.
• Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping.
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Store Radio Presets
• Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button(1–6).
• A second station may be added to each push button. Press the “SET/RND” button twice and SET 2 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).
CD/DISC Operation
Seek Up/Down Buttons
• Press to seek through CD tracks.
• Hold either button to bypass tracks without stopping.
SET/RND Button (Random Play)
• Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play.
• This feature plays the selections on the CD in random order to provide an interestingchange of pace.
Audio Jack Operation
• The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, tobe plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio
cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the “AUX” button will change the mode to auxiliary device if the Audio Jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to play through the vehicle's
speakers.
• The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device.
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Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES +
RSC)
NOTE:
• Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command
button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message
on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not.
• Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they
take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving.
Clock Setting
• Press and hold the “TIME” button until the hours blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL”control knob to set the hours.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob until the minutes begin to blink; turn the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to set the minutes.
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to save the time change.
• To exit, press any button/knob or wait five seconds.
Equalizer, Balance And Fade
• Press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and BASS, MID, TREBLE, BALANCE and FADE will display. Rotate the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob to select the desired
setting.
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