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  • Page 1 Town & Country User Guide 2010...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio or Multimedia Radio Manual or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-992-1997 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement manuals may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright © 2009 Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    POWER OUTLETS ... . . 41 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC ..2 uconnect™ phone ... . 42 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE VOICE RECOGNITION .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
  • Page 5 Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2009 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator Odometer Messages ECO - Fuel Saver Indicator LoWASH - Low Washer Fluid door - Door Ajar noFUSE* - Fuse Fault gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors and the liftgate. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors and liftgate.

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Panic Alarm • Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on. • Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off. Power Liftgate • Press the LIFTGATE button twice within five seconds to power open/close the Power Liftgate.

  • Page 12: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS WARNING! Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward •...
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever • Rotate the lumbar adjustment lever downward to increase the support or upward to decrease the support. Eight-Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat • The recline switch, located on the outboard side of the seat, controls seatback adjustment.
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condition must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

  • Page 15: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED • Place the ignition switch in the ON position, select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes. • Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.

  • Page 16: Programmable Features

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have an accident. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked. 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.
  • Page 17 GETTING STARTED Unlock On First Press • To unlock either the driver’s side, or all doors, on the first press of the UNLOCK button: • Press and hold the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.

  • Page 18: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off. • Vehicles equipped with Blind Spot Monitoring may be programmed to add a visual alert when signaling a lane change;...

  • Page 19: Headlight Switch And Halo Light Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE High Beams • Push the lever away from you to activate the high beams. • A high beam symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the high beams are on. NOTE: For safe driving, turn off high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

  • Page 20: Speed Control Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.

  • Page 21: Electronic Range Selection (Ers)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS) • The Electronic Range Select (ERS) feature allows you to select the desired top gear. For example, if you shift the transaxle into third gear, the transaxle will never shift above third gear, but can shift down to second or first gear automatically when needed.

  • Page 22: Front Three Zone Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE FRONT THREE ZONE MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. Rear Window Defroster •...

  • Page 23: Front Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Activating Rear Passenger Climate Controls • Rotate the rear blower control, located on the instrument panel, to the “RR” position. This enables the rear passenger climate controls located in the headliner above the second row seats. FRONT THREE ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
  • Page 24 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Operation • Push the AUTO mode button to activate the ATC system. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the temperature controls for the driver or passenger. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...

  • Page 25: Parksense ® Rear Park Assist

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control • Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATC panel, illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front lower ATC panel. •...

  • Page 26: Rear Cross Path With Blind Spot Monitoring

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING • The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone. • The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.

  • Page 27: Stow 'N Go Seating

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE ® STOW ’N GO SEATING • Move the front seat fully forward. Lower the head restraints and raise the armrests on the second row seat. • Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the “LOCK“ position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.

  • Page 28: Swivel N' Go™ Seating With Table

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SWIVEL N’ GO™ SEATING WITH TABLE To Swivel The Seats • Pull the lower handle on the outboard side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may be released.

  • Page 29: Third Row Power Recliner

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE To Remove The Seats • Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the seat, and stow the third row seat. • Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front edge of the swivel seat. •...

  • Page 30: Power Sunroof

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. WARNING! • Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch.

  • Page 31: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. • If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window.

  • Page 32: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS RES Radio RES/RSC Radio...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS NOTE: uconnect™ phone and Voice Recognition are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...

  • Page 34: Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Navigation Radio – RER Multimedia Radio – RBZ...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS NOTE: uconnect™ phone and Voice Recognition are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...
  • Page 36 Navigation Technologies . Not all roads are digitized. • For software updates, visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ website, visit http://www.navteq.com website, or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software. NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name)
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS New Destination • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. • Touch the NEW DESTINATION soft-key to program a destination, then select the destination soft-key of your choice. Program/Storing Home Address • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. •...

  • Page 38: Remote Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS • The switches are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase and decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Operation Of The Touch-Screen Radio/DVD Player • To view a DVD press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key on the touch-screen radio and insert the disc or insert the disc into the optional DVD player. Playback will begin automatically after the DVD is recognized by the disc drive. If playback does not begin automatically when the disc is inserted into the DVD player press the PLAY button.

  • Page 40: Universal Consumer Interface

    ELECTRONICS Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks • The AUX jacks are located on the drivers side rear trim panel behind the sliding door. • Connect the video game or other external media devises to the AUX jacks following the color coding for the VES™ jacks. •...

  • Page 41: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    ELECTRONICS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) • The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings. For additional information refer to Programmable Features in this guide.
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the universal transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door or gate. Only use this transceiver with a garage door opener that has a “stop and reverse”...

  • Page 43: Power Inverter

    ELECTRONICS POWER INVERTER • There is a 115–volt, 150–watt power inverter outlet located on the left rear trim panel immediately behind the second row left passenger seat. This outlet can power cellular phones, electronics and other low power devices requiring power up to 150 watts.

  • Page 44: Uconnect™ Phone

    ELECTRONICS uconnect™ phone • The uconnect™ phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system. • The uconnect™ phone allows you to dial a phone number with your cellular phone using simple voice commands. • Please refer to uconnect™ phone in the uconnect™ User’s Manual on the DVD for further details.

  • Page 45: Voice Recognition

    ELECTRONICS Phonebook (uconnect™ local) Edit • Press the Phone button • (After the BEEP), say “phonebook”. • (After the BEEP), say “new entry” or “list names” or “delete”. • Follow the prompts. Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings / is announced on uconnect™, press the Phone button •...
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the VR button , then say a command (e.g., “tutorial”). • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Recognition system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Voice Recognition is different than the audio system.

  • Page 47: Utility

    UTILITY Cargo Area Storage IN-FLOOR STORAGE – ® • The liftgate sill plate has a raised line STOW N’ GO with the statement “Load To This Second Row Seat Storage Line”. This line indicates how far Bins rearward cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate •...

  • Page 48: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    UTILITY...

  • Page 49: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK MANUAL (BEHIND MOTORHOME, OVERRIDE ETC.) • The manual override may be used in CAUTION! the event that the shift lever should fail to move from PARK with the Key Towing this vehicle behind another Fob in the ON position and the brake vehicle (flat-towing with all four pedal pressed.

  • Page 50: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. • Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions. •...
  • Page 51 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Engine Temperature Warning Light • This light warns of an overheated engine condition. • If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light • If the ESP/BAS warning light comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected. • If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you drive to the nearest Service Center as soon as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.

  • Page 53: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Airbag Warning Light • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest Service Center and have the system serviced as soon as possible. Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message •...

  • Page 54: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location • The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Turn the two cover latches to release the cover. • Remove the pouch containing the scissors jack, jack handle, and tools.
  • Page 56 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Retrieve the spare tire from under the vehicle with the provided spare tire hook. Preparations For Jacking • Park on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or slippery areas. • Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK. •...
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. •...
  • Page 58 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident.

  • Page 59: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING WARNING! Any procedure other than the following could result in: • Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out the battery vent, • Personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion, • Damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle.
  • Page 60 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or sparks away from the battery vent holes. Don’t lean over the battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps to touch each other. •...

  • Page 61: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 62: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 63: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 64: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column. • Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. •...

  • Page 65: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 66 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 67: Fluids And Capacities

    Engine Oil with API certified 10W-30 engine oil, Meeting 5.5 quarts Filter 4.0L the requirements of Chrysler Material (5.2 Liters) Standard MS-6395. Refer to your oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil with API certified 5W-20 engine oil, Meeting 5 Quarts Filter 3.3L and 3.8L...

  • Page 68: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 69: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles...

  • Page 70: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES...
  • Page 71 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) • The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Power Folding Seat 30 Amp Pink Power Liftgate Module...
  • Page 72 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-Free Module (HFM), Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp (VANITY LP), Streaming Video Module 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC 30 Amp Green...

  • Page 73: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch (IGN SW), Window Module (WIN MOD), PEM, Steering Column Lock 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), PCM, Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED), TCM 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module (OCM) 15 Amp Blue Rear Wiper Module (RR WIPER...

  • Page 74: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. WARNING! Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.

  • Page 75: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–800–992–1997 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 76: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    Washington, D.C. 20590. You can regarding the limited tire warranty also obtain other information about coverage, contact your local motor vehicle safety from Chrysler dealer or your local http://www.safercar.gov. authorized tire dealer. If you cannot In Canada access the DVD and would like a paper copy of the limited warranty •...
  • Page 77 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Disclaimer: WARNING! (Continued) • THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S • Tires should be inspected LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE regularly by a qualified technician DETAILS OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND, for signs of damage, such as ON THE OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE punctures, impacts, underinflation TIRE MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE or overloading.
  • Page 78 NOTE: All tire warranties are made by Tire Service Life the tire manufacturer. Tires are not • The service life of a tire is dependent covered under your Chrysler New upon varying factors including, but Vehicle Limited Warranty. not limited to, your driving style, tire...

  • Page 79: Mopar Accessories

    • The following highlights just some of the authentic Chrysler Accessories by ® MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Chrysler Town & Country. • To see the full line of accessories stop by your Chrysler dealer or visit MOPAR.com. EXTERIOR: • Side Window Air • Sunroof Air Deflector •...
  • Page 80 NOTES...
  • Page 81 NOTES...
  • Page 82 NOTES...
  • Page 84 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Chrysler and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s...

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