2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY weight

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

IN-FLOOR STORAGE – STOW 'N GO®
Second Row Seat Storage Bins
• Storage bins are located in the floor in front of the second row seats that can be usedwhen the second row seat is in the upright position. Pull up on the storage bin latch to
open the cover. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the "Lock" position to allow
greater access to the storage bin.
Cargo Area Storage
• The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement “Load To This Line”. This lineindicates how far rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate closing.
WARNING!
In a collision, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly
latched. Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin covers open. Keep the storage bin
covers closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion. Do not use a storage bin latch as a
tie down.
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK
• The crossbars on your vehicle aredelivered stowed within the roof rack side
rails. When installed, the roof rack can
hold a maximum of 150 lbs (68 kg) of
evenly distributed weight.
Installing The Crossbars
• To install the crossbars, completely loosenthe thumb screws at both ends and lift the
crossbar from its stowed position.
• Bend the pivot points at each end of the crossbar and slide the thumb screw down.
• Set the crossbars into position and tighten the thumb screws.
NOTE:Make sure the directional arrow on the crossbar aligns with the directional arrow on
the side rail.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
UTILITY
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/TransmissionGCWR (Gross Combined
Wt. Rating) Frontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross Trailer
Wt.) Max. Tongue Wt.
3.6L/Automatic 8,750 lbs (3 969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m)
Up to 2 persons & Luggage
3,600 lbs (1 633 kg)* 360 lbs (163 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 3 to 5 persons & Luggage
3,350 lbs (1 519 kg)* 335 lbs (152 kg)
8,750 lbs (3 969 kg) 40 sq ft (3.72 sq m) 6 to 7 persons & Luggage
3,000 lbs (1 360 kg)* 300 lbs (136 kg)
* For vehicles equipped with Fold-in-Floor seating, the Gross Trailer Weight must be reduced by 100 lbs (45 kg). Refer to local laws for maximum trailer
towing speeds.
NOTE: The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and should never exceed the weight
referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.
UTILITY
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Speed Control (Cruise Control)......29
Start/Stop Button Removal ........8,12
Starting Remote .................10
Steering Tilt Column ...............24
Wheel, Heated .............24
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......68
Store Radio Presets ........... 43,45
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ......19
Stuck, Freeing ..............105
SunRoof..................37
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 15
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 90
Text Messaging ..............73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......13
Theft System Arming ...........13
Theft System Disarming ..........14
Tilt Steering Column ............24
Ti re s Air Pressure ..............117
Changing ................91
Jacking ................ 91,96
Pressure Warning Light .........86
SpareTire ................91
Towing ..................84 24-Hour Towing Assistance
.......86
Disabled Vehicle ............104
Recreational ..............85
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......84
Trailer Weight ...............84
Transmission Fluid ..................110
Turn Signals ................26
Uconnect™ Phone .............69
Uconnect™ Voice Command ........72
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear
Seat Video System) ............74
Voice Commands .............72
Washer Rear...................27
Washers, Windshield ............27
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......117
Wind Buffeting ..............39
Windshield Washers ............27
Windshield Wipers .............27
Wiper, Rear ................27
INDEX
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