2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY User Guide

Third Row Seats
Third Row Power Recliner
The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatback angle
forward/rearward for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
NOTE:
Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the
small buckle and lower the head restraints be-
fore attempting to fold/stow the power third
row seats.
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located
in the left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.
Left and right third row seats can be folded
individually or together. The third row power
folding seats adjust to multiple positions.
The switch is only functional when the liftgate is
open and the vehicle is in PARK.
To abort seat operation while the seat is in
motion, press a different seat position selector
switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position can be selected.
The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system
detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short distance to move the seat
away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press the button again for the
desired position.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for manual third row seat folding instructions.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
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Manually Folding Third Row Seats
1. Lower the center head restraint down to the seatback by pushing the button on the guide and
pushing the head restraint down.
2. Lower the outboard head restraints by pulling on the release strap marked “1” located on the
outboard side of the head restraint.
3. Pull release strap marked “2” located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback.
4. Pull release strap marked “3” to release the
anchors.
Center Headrest In Lowered Position
Head Restraints In Lowered Position
Seatbacks In Folded Position
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5. Pull release strap marked “4” and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin.
To Unfold Third Row Seats
1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out
of the storage bin and push the seat forward
until the anchors latch.
2. Pull release strap marked “2” to unlock the
recliner.
3. Pulling strap “4” releases the seatback to
return to its full upright position.
4.Raise the head restraint to its upright position.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat to avoid damage from contact with the front
seat tracks, which have minimal clearance to the cover.
WARNING!
•Inacollision,seriousinjurycouldresultiftheseatstoragebincoversarenotproperly
latched.
•Donotdrivethevehiclewiththestoragebincoversopen.
•Keepthestoragebincoversclosedandlatchedwhilethevehicleisinmotion.
• Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
•Inacollision,youorothersinthevehiclecouldbeinjurediftheseatsarenotproperly
latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully latched.
Seats In Stowed Position
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HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The controls for front heated seats are located
on the center instrument panel area.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHigh-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the system
will automatically switch to Low-level after ap-
proximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting
will turn Off automatically after approximately
45 minutes.
Second Row Heated Seats
Second row heated seat switches are located in
the sliding door handle trim panels.
•PresstheswitchoncetoselectHigh-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
If the High-level setting is selected, the system
will automatically switch to Low-level after ap-
proximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting
will turn Off automatically after approximately
45 minutes.
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronicillness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condi-
tions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
Heated Seat Switch Locations
Heated Seat Switch Location
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HEATED STEERING WHEEL
The steering wheel contains a heating element
that heats the steering wheel to one temperature
setting.
The heated steering wheel switch is located on
the center instrument panel.
• Press the switch once to turn the heating
element On. Press the switch a second time
to turn the heating element Off.
Once the heated steering wheel has been
turned on, it will operate for approximately 30
to 80 minutes before automatically shutting
off. The heated steering wheel can shut off
early or may not turn on when the steering
wheel is already warm.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The tilt steering column tilt lever is located below
the steering wheel.
•Pushdownonthetiltlevertounlockthe
steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel,
move the steering column upward or down-
ward as desired. To lengthen or shorten the
steering column, pull the steering wheel out-
ward or push it inward as desired.
•Pullupwardonthetiltlevertolockthecol-
umn firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt adjustment locked
could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning may result in
you and others being severely injured or killed.
Heated Steering Wheel Switch Location
Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n g Co l u m n Le v e r
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
• Press the switch located on the left side of
the steering column forward to move the
brake and accelerator pedals away from the
driver and press the switch rearward to move
the pedals closer to the driver.
NOTE:
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the vehicle
is in REVERSE or when the Electronic Speed
Control is set.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
Alongbreak-inperiodisnotrequiredfortheengineanddrivetrain(transmissionandaxle)inyour
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a
good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be
avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which
vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera-
tion. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indica-
tion of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM
LEVER
Tu r n S i g n a l / L a n e C h a n g e A s s i s t
•Taptheleverupordownonceandtheturnsignal(rightorleft)willflashthreetimesand
automatically turn off.
NOTE:
Ve h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h B l i n d S p o t M o n i t o r i n g w i l l p r o d u c e a v i s u a l a l e r t a n d m a y b e p r o -
grammed to produce an audible alert when signaling a lane change; refer to your Owner’s
Manual on the DVD for operation.
Front Wipers
Intermittent, Low And High Operation
•Rotatetheendofthelevertothefirstdetentpositionforoneoffiveintermittentsettings,the
second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.
Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature senses moisture on the vehicle’s windshield and automatically activates the wipers for
the driver when the switch is in the intermittent positions. Refer to “Programmable Features” in
“Electronics” for further details.
Multifunction Lever
1—Mist(PushToFirstDetent)2 — Rear Wiper/Washer3—PushLeverForHighBeams4 — Front Wipers5 — Front Washer (Push To Second Detent)
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