2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY sunroof

To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash and horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
NOTE:
• If your power door locks were unlocked, Remote Start
will automatically lock the doors.
• The park lights will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are disabled when the vehicle is
in the Remote Start mode. •
The engine can be started times (two 15 minutes cycles)
with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch
must be cycled by pushing the START/STOP button
twice (or the ignition switch must be cycled to the
ON/RUN position).
To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start
To enter the vehicle while the engine is running during a
Remote Start, you must first unlock the vehicle using the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter. After the
vehicle is unlocked, you can enter the vehicle, press and
release the START/STOP button (or insert the Key Fob
into the ignition switch and move it to the ON/RUN
position), otherwise the engine will shut off at the end of
15- minute cycle.
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NOTE:The switches will not operate if the driver has
activated the Power Window Lockout.
NOTE: The sliding door windows do not fully open,
stopping several inches above the window sill.Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the ears.
Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the win-
dows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain open or
partially open positions. This is a normal occurrence and
can be minimized. If the rear windows are open and
buffeting occurs, open the front and rear windows to-
gether to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting.
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back-
wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the
hold open latch in order to close the door.Sliding Door Power Window Switch
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WARNING!
•Your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain
(SABIC), do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the location of the SABIC.
The area where the SABIC is located should remain
free from any obstructions.
• Do not use accessory seat covers or place objects
between you and the side air bags; the performance
could be adversely affected and/or objects could be
pushed into you, causing serious injury.
• Your vehicle is equipped with SABIC air bags,
do not have any accessory items installed which
will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to
your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require
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permanent attachments (bolts or screws) for instal-
lation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof
of the vehicle for any reason.
• Do not allow occupants to extend any part of their
body outside of the window.
SAB and SABIC air bags are a supplement to the seat belt
restraint system. Occupants, including children who are up
against or very close to SAB or SABIC air bags can be
seriously injured or killed. Occupants, especially children,
should not lean on or sleep against the door, side windows,
or area where the SAB or SABIC air bags inflate, even if
they are in an infant or child restraint.
Always sit upright as possible with your back against the
seat back, use the seat belts properly, and use the appro-
priate sized child restraint, infant restraint or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the child.
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▫Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) .......256
▫ Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights —
If Equipped ......................... .258
▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped .....259
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .260
▫
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . . .261
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............262
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........264
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......265
▫ Using HomeLink® .....................266
▫ Security ........................... .267
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................267
▫ General Information ....................268 
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........269
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............270
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........270
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............270
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........270
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................270
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............271
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................271
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .271
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................271
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................272
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed ...................272
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OVERHEAD CONSOLES
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are available.
The base front overhead console model featured fixed
incandescent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sun-
glass storage and conversation mirror. The premium
front overhead console model features a LED focused
light that illuminates the instrument panel cupholders,
two swiveling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage,
conversation mirror, optional power sliding door
switches and an optional power liftgate switch.
NOTE:Premium sunroof console models include all of
above except sunglass storage.
Overhead Console
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Courtesy/Interior Lighting
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy lights
(standard dome light has two buttons). The lights turn on
when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened.
If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) the lights will also turn on when the UNLOCK
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed.
The courtesy lights also function as reading lights. Press
in on each lens to turn these lights on while inside the
vehicle. Press a second time to turn each light off. You
may adjust the direction of these lights by pressing the
outside ring, which is identified with four directional
arrows (LED lamps only).
The area around the instrument panel cupholders is also
illuminated from a light in the overhead console (pre-
mium console only). This light is turned on when the
headlight switch is on, and will adjust in brightness when
the dimmer control is rotated up or down.
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)
At the front of the overhead console, a compartment is
provided for the storage of two pairs of sunglasses.
From the closed position, press the door latch to open the
compartment.
Over Door Latch
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Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
The rear overhead storage system is available in two
versions: with or without sunroof.
An additional LED at the front of the rear console shines
down on the front foot-well area while in courtesy mode,
for added convenience.
Overhead Compartment Features
1 — DVD*5 — Storage
2 — Rear HVAC 6 — DVD*
3 — Interior Lights 7 — Interior Lights
4 — Storage 8 — Halo Lighting
* If equipped, otherwise storage.
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.
WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and
do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave
the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/Run position).
Occupants, particularly unattended children, can
become entrapped by the power sunroof while
operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrap-
ment may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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