2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY roof

•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 two times (15 minutes
cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the igni-
tion 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, push 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.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
Before the end of the 15-minute cycle, push and release
the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter to unlock
the doors and disarm the Vehicle Security Alarm (if
equipped). Then, prior to the end of the 15-minute cycle,
push and release the START/STOP button. If the START/
STOP button is not present, insert the Key Fob into the
ignition switch and turn the switch to the ON/RUN
position.
NOTE:
• For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the message “Insert Key/
Turn to ON” will flash in the EVIC until you insert the
Key Fob. Once inserted, the message “Remote Start
Active - Key To Run will display in the EVIC until you
insert and turn the key to the ON/RUN position.
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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
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the rear windows are
open and buffeting occurs, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof 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.To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-
lowing guidelines:
•
Always open the door smoothly.
• Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open-
ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle
is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in
the downhill direction.
• There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the
sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your
sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding
door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the
exterior handle.
Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion.
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WARNING!
•Your vehicle is equipped with left and right
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains
(SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up
high enough to block the deployment of the
SABICs. The trim covering above the side win-
dows where the SABIC and its deployment path
are located should remain free from any obstruc-
tions.
• Your vehicle is equipped with SABICs. In order for
the SABICs to work as intended, do not install any
accessory items in your vehicle which could alter
the roof. Do not add an aftermarket sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation
on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason. The SABICs and SABs (“Side Air Bags”) are designed to
activate in certain side impacts and certain rollover
events. The Occupant Restraint Controller (“ORC”) de-
termines whether the deployment of the Side Air Bags in
a particular side impact or rollover event is appropriate,
based on the severity and type of collision. Vehicle
damage by itself is not a good indicator of whether or not
Side Air Bags should have deployed.
Side Air Bags are a supplement to the seat belt restraint
system. Side Air Bags deploy in less time than it takes to
blink your eyes. Occupants, including children, who are
up against or very close to Side Air Bags can be seriously
injured or killed. Occupants, including children, should
never lean on or sleep against the door, side windows, or
area where the Side Air Bags inflate, even if they are in an
infant or child restraint.
Seat belts (and child restraints where appropriate) are
necessary for your protection in all collisions. They also2
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OVERHEAD CONSOLES .................258
▫ Front Overhead Console .................258
▫ Courtesy/Interior Lighting ..............258
▫ Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only) .......259
▫
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped . .261
▫ Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped .....261
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .262
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink . . .263
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............264
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........266
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......268
▫ Using HomeLink .....................269
▫ Security ........................... .269▫
Troubleshooting Tips ...................270
▫ General Information ....................271
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........271
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ..............273
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........273
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ...............273
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........273
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ...................273
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ..............274
▫ Sunshade Operation ....................274
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... .274
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ...................274
▫ Ignition Off Operation ..................274
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............298
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................298
 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .299 
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED . . . .299
▫ Deploying The Crossbars ................300
 SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED ............305
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CAUTION!
•To avoid vehicle damage, ParkView should only be
used as a parking aid. The ParkView camera is
unable to view every obstacle or object in your
drive path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be
driven slowly when using ParkView to be able to
stop in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recom-
mended that the driver look frequently over his/her
shoulder when using ParkView.
NOTE: If snow, ice, mud, or any foreign substance
builds up on the camera lens, clean the lens, rinse with
water, and dry with a soft cloth. Do not cover the lens.
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
Front Overhead Console
Two versions of the overhead console are available. The
base front overhead console model featured fixed incan-
descent courtesy/reading lights, flip-down sunglass stor-
age and conversation mirror. The premium front over-
head console model features a LED focused light that
illuminates the instrument panel cupholders, two swiv-
eling LED lights, flip-down sunglass storage, conversa-
tion mirror, optional power sliding door switches and an
optional power liftgate switch.
NOTE: Premium sunroof console models include all of
above except sunglass storage.
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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, push the door latch to open the
compartment.The door will slowly rotate to the full open position.
From this position, the door can be fully closed or, by
rotating upward about 3/4 of the way and releasing,
positioned for conversation mirror use.
Over Door Latch
Full Open Position
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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.
Reading LightsOverhead Compartment Features
1 — LCD Screen*5 — Storage
2 — Rear HVAC 6 — LCD Screen*
3 — Interior Lights 7 — Interior Lights
4 — Storage 8 — Halo Lighting
* If equipped, otherwise stor-
age.
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