2009 Chrysler TOWN and Country Owners Manual

INDEX 535
System, Remote Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Tachometer . . . . . . . . 319
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . . . . . . . 253,417
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant Tether Anchor, Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Tilt Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Tire and Loading Information Placard . . . . . . . . . 362
Tire Identification Number (TIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Tire Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96,366,516
Aging (Life of Tires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Air Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Flat Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 10

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High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
Inflation Pressures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418,420
Life of Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Load Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Pressure Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Radial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357,366
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Snow Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419
Spinning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

24-Hour Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Recreational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413,435
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Towing Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Traction Control Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Cooling System Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403
Hitches Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Trailer and Tongue Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Trailer Towing Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 404
Trailer Weight Transaxle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337

Selection of Lubricant

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465,490
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465,490

Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink威) . . 207
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . 19
Transporting Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Tread Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Trip Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184,248,484,486

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
UCI Connector uconnect威 (Hands-Free Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Umbrella Holder Uniform Tire Quality Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 296

INDEX 537
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Unleaded Gasoline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Upholstery Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471

Vanity Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Variance, Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259,267
Vehicle Certification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362,395,397
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Vehicle Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328,482
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Voice Recognition System (VR)

Warning Flasher, Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 245
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 514 10

538 INDEX Washer, Adding Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456
Washing Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468
Water

Driving Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Wheel and Wheel Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470
Wheel Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Wind Buffeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41,216
Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Rear Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows, Express Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Windshield Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Windshield Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455
Windshield Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455

Zone Control (Temperature Control)

. . . . . . . . . . 315

INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)SENTRY KEY Replacement KeysVEHICLE SECURITY ALARM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming Of The SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED Using the RKE TransmitterREMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How to Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door Locks - If EquippedWINDOWS Power Vent Windows - If EquippedPower WindowsSLIDING SIDE DOOR Power Sliding Side Door - If EquippedSliding Side Door Child Protection LockLIFTGATE Power Liftgate - If EquippedSTORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING Safety WarningOCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsAutomatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If EquippedSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)Seat Belts and Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagsAirbag System ComponentsFront Airbag FeaturesAirbag Deployment Sensors and ControlsEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Integrated Child Booster Seat - If EquippedIntegrated Child Seat - If EquippedChild RestraintsREAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside the VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE MIRRORS Inside Day/Night Mirror - If EquippedAutomatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside MirrorsDrivers Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror - If EquippedOutside Mirror Folding FeaturePower Mirrors - If EquippedHeated Mirrors - If EquippedTilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) - If EquippedIlluminated Vanity Mirrors - If EquippedBLIND SPOT MONITORING - IF EQUIPPED Rear Cross PathModes Of Operationuconnect phone - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call Featuresuconnect phone FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your uconnect phoneGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION (VR) SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition (VR) System OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Front And Second Row Seat AdjusterEight-Way Driver And Passenger Power Seat - If EquippedAdjustable Head RestraintsHeated Seats - If EquippedManual Reclining Seats - If EquippedManual Lumbar Adjust Lever - If EquippedStow n Go Seating - If EquippedEasy Access SeatingSwivel n Go Premium Seating - If Equipped Second Row Bench Seat - If EquippedThird Row Power Seat - If EquippedDRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to MemoryEasy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY)TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Interior LightingParking LightsHeadlightsAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights On With Wipers - If EquippedHeadlight Delay - If EquippedDaytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)Front Fog Lights - If EquippedBattery Protection Multifunction LeverTurn SignalsHigh Beam/Low Beam Select SwitchFlash-To-PassSmartBeams - If EquippedWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Rain Sensing Wipers - If EquippedTILT STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED To ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedDeactivating Electronic Speed ControlResuming SpeedVarying The Speed SettingAccelerating To PassREAR PARK ASSIST - IF EQUIPPED Rear Park Assist SensorsREAR BACKUP CAMERA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Turning the Rear Camera On or Off - With Navigation RadioTurning the Rear Camera On or Off - Without Navigation RadioOVERHEAD CONSOLES Front Overhead ConsoleGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate Operator/Canadian ProgrammingSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationPOWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED Power Sunroof OperationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED CUPHOLDERS Instrument Panel CupholdersInterior Bottle HoldersSmokers Package Kit - If EquippedSTORAGE Glove CompartmentsDoor Trim Panel StorageDriver Seatback Storage - If EquippedUmbrella HolderSecond Row Floor Storage BinsCenter And Rear Overhead Console Storage - If EquippedCoat HooksCargo Area StorageCONSOLE FEATURES Basic ConsolePremium Console - If EquippedREAR WINDOW FEATURES Rear Window DefrosterLOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED SUN SCREENS - IF EQUIPPED UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED CMTC Reset ButtonsCompass/ Temperature DisplayELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayPersonal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)SALES CODE (RER/REN) - AM/FM/CD/DVD RADIO - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) - If EquippedOperating Instructions - uconnect phone - If EquippedClock Setting ProcedureSALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio PlayNotes on Playing MP3 FilesOperation Instructions - Auxiliary ModeSALES CODE RES/RSC - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio PlayNotes On Playing MP3 FilesLIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED Connecting The iPodUsing This FeatureControlling The iPod Using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList Or Browse Modeuconnect studios (SATELLITE RADIO) - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)Selecting uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - uconnect studios (Satellite) ModeOperating Instructions - uconnect phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)uconnect studios (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV) - IF EQUIPPED VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED Radio OperationCD PlayerCD/DVD MAINTENANCE RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Heating and Air Conditioning SystemRear Manual Climate Control - If EquippedAutomatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If EquippedSummer OperationWinter OperationVacation/StorageWindow FoggingOutside Air IntakeOperating Tips A/C Air Filter- If EquippedSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransaxleNormal StartingExtreme Cold Weather (Below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If The Engine Fails To StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Brake/Transaxle Interlock SystemFour-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic TransaxleGear RangesDRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTractionDRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing Water POWER STEERING Power Steering Fluid CheckPARKING BRAKE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Anti-Lock Brake Warning LightELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM Traction Control System (TCS)Brake Assist System (BAS)Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ESP/BAS Warning LightTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) Base SystemPremium System - If EquippedFUEL REQUIREMENTS 3.3L/3.8L Gasoline Engine4.0L Gasoline EngineReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsE-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel VehiclesMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsFLEXIBLE FUEL (3.3L ENGINES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E-85 and Gasoline VehiclesStartingCruising Range Replacement PartsMaintenanceADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack LocationJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE Towing With The Ignition KeyMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 3.3/3.8L ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 4.0L ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - gASCAPEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterEngine Air Cleaner FilterExhaust SystemMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesCooling SystemBrakes Automatic TransaxleAppearance Care and Protection from CorrosionCleaning the Instrument Panel CupholdersFUSES Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) - If EquippedQuad HeadlampsFront Park/Turn Signal LampFront Side Marker LampFog LampRear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup LampCenter High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)License LampFLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS EngineChassisMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Chrysler LLC Customer CenterChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington, D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT Special design considerations are incorporated into this vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone equipment must be installed properly by trained person- nel. The following must be observed during installation. The positive power connection should be made directly to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible. The negative power connection should be made to body sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection. This connection should not be fused. Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on vehicles so equipped.

The antenna cable should be as short as practical and routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use only fully shielded coaxial cable. Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR). Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than normal may require special precautions. All installations should be checked for possible interfer- ence between the communications equipment and the vehicle’s electronic systems.

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