2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tow

Mist
•Pushtheendoftheleverinwardtothefirstdetentwhenasinglewipeisdesired.
NOTE:
The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer
fluid.
Washer Operation
•Pushtheendoftheleverinwardtotheseconddetentandholdforaslongassprayisdesired.
Rear Wiper
•Rotatethecenterportionoftheleverforwardtothefirstdetentforrearwiperoperation.
Rear Washer
•Rotatethecenterportionoftheleverpastthefirstdetenttoactivatetherearwasher.
High Beams
•Pushtheleverawayfromyoutoactivatethehighbeams.
A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight
glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Flash To Pass
•Pullthelevertowardyoutoactivatethehighbeams.Thehighbeamswillremainonuntilthe
lever is released.
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ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you to 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.
Electronic Range Select
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POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS
Automatic/Manual Operation
• The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key
Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch.
• Pulling the inside or outside power sliding
door handle will also power open the power
sliding doors.
NOTE:
When the power sliding door master lock
switch is in the OFF position, the power sliding
side door may not be opened or closed by
pressing the switch located on the b-pillar trim
panel, just in the front of the sliding door or
activating the inside power sliding door handle.
Sliding Side Door Child Protection
Lock
•Whenthissystemisengaged,theinside
manual door handle will not open the sliding
door even though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
•To engage the Child Protection Door Lock, open the sliding side door. Slide the child protection
door lock control, located on the rear of the sliding door, inward (toward the vehicle) to engage.
• Repeat these steps on the opposite sliding door.
POWER LIFTGATE
•Thepowerliftgatemaybeopenedandclosedbypressingthebuttonlocatedontheoverhead
console. Press the button once to open, and a second time to close the power liftgate.
• The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by pressing the button on the Key Fob.
Press the button twice to open, and twice to close the power liftgate.
• The power liftgate may be closed by the button, located in the upper left trim in the liftgate
opening. Pressing once will only close the liftgate. This button cannot be used to open the
liftgate.
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POWER OUTLETS
• Two 12 Volt (13 Amp) power outlets are
located on the lower instrument panel, be-
low the open storage bin. The driver-side
power outlet is controlled by the ignition
switch and the passenger-side power outlet
is connected directly to the battery. The
driver-side power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit (if equipped
with an optional Smoker's Package).
•Oneoutletintheremovablefloorconsole
(if equipped) shares a fuse with the lower
outlet in the instrument panel and is also
connected to the battery. Do not exceed a
maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps)
shared between the lower panel outlet and
the removable floor console outlet.
• On vehicles equipped with the Super Console the power outlets are located under the
retractable cover. To access the power outlets push down on the cover and slide it toward the
instrument panel.
•Theoutletintherearquarterpanelneartheliftgateandtheupperoutletintheinstrument
panel are both controlled by the ignition switch. Each of these outlets can support 160 Watts
(13 Amps). Do not exceed 160 Watts (13 Amps) for each of these outlets.
Power Outlets
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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 used when 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 line indicates
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 are delivered 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
1. To install the crossbars, completely loosen
the thumb screws at both ends and lift the
crossbar from its stowed position.
2. Bend the pivot points at each end of the
crossbar and slide the thumb screw down.
3. 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.Crossbar
1 — Directional Arrow2—PivotPoint3 — Thumb Screw
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/Transmission
GCWR (Gross Combined
Wt. Rating)
Frontal Area
Max. 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 & Luggage3,350 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 & Luggage3,000 lbs (1,360 kg) *
300 lbs (136 kg)
*ForvehiclesequippedwithFold-in-Floorseating,theGrossTrailerWeightmustbereducedby100lbs(45kg).Refertolocallawsformaximumtrailer
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.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the GroundAll Models
Flat TowNONENOT ALLOWED
Dolly TowFrontOK
RearNOT ALLOWED
On TrailerALLOK
Recreational Towing — All Models
Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be
accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer. If using a tow dolly, follow this procedure:
1. Properly secure the dolly to the tow vehicle, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
2. Drive the front wheels onto the tow dolly.
3. Firmly apply the parking brake. Place the transmission in PARK.
4. Properly secure the front wheels to the dolly, following the dolly manufacturer's instructions.
5. Release the parking brake.
CAUTION!
•DONOTflattowthisvehicle.Damagetothedrivetrainwillresult.
•Towingthisvehicleinviolationoftheaboverequirementscancauseseveretransmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see
an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running, immediate
service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or
engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
-TirePressureMonitoringSystem(TPMS)Light
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to
the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST
THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE
VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR.
NOTE:
AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES
BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Yo u r v e h i c l e h a s a l s o b e e n e q u i p p e d w i t h a T P M S m a l f u n c t i o n i n d i c a t o r t o i n d i c a t e w h e n t h e
system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels
on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
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