2008 chrysler town country owners manual pdf

Should this occur, remove the obstacle and repress the button again, for the desired position. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the 1. To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat, while in the tailgate mode. Equipped 1. Swivel the 2nd row seats so they are facing the rear. To install the table follow these steps: 2.

Open the floor tub in front of the second row seats. Obtain the pole and table top by loosening the hook 5. Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops. Note: You will hear an audible click when the lock button engages the base. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table Failure to comply with the following conditions top.

While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the 7. Once the pole and table top are secured, you may table top from the pole. Turn on the radio and set the radio station presets up to 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be set. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to To recall the memory settings for driver one, press the ON position.

A chime 1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position and will sound signaling to you that the transmitter link has remove the key.

First pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12 All of the lights, except the hazard warning lights, inches 30 cm and then drop it.

This should secure both headlamp high beams and flash to pass, are controlled by latches. This also turns on all when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Then turn off the down the battery if the headlights, park lights, or front headlights within 45 seconds.

Flash to Pass Optical Horn You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever fully toward your- self. Mist — Press the end of the Multifunction Lever 2. Intermittent, Low and High Speed Wipers — Use the inward to the first detent and release to clear the wind- intermittent wipers when weather conditions make a shield.

To activate the washers, rotate the Rotary Ring fully Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield forward and the washers will spray until the ring is could lead to an accident. Release the lever to lock the wheel firmly in place. LEDs when it is ON and detecting no obstacles. Always System should only be used as a parking aid and check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to is unable to recognize every obstacle, including check for pedestrians, animals, other vehicles, ob This system aids the driver in maintaining vehicle control Speed Control can be dangerous where the system under adverse braking conditions.

Your vehicle could hydraulic brake pressure to prevent wheel lock-up and go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose help avoid skidding on slippery surfaces during braking. If wheel spin is detected, brake natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing power is reduced to provide enhanced acceleration and The BAS Brake Assist System cannot prevent the natu- system detects an emergency braking situation by sens- ral laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can ing the rate and amount of brake application and then it increase the traction afforded by prevailing road When ERM determines that the rate tions and driving conditions, influence the chance of change of the steering wheel angle and vehicles speed that wheel lift or rollover may occur.

ESP should only be turned off for specific reasons as noted below. ESP Electronic Stability Program cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, Partial Off nor can it increase the traction afforded by prevailing Premium front overhead models feature a green LED focused light that illuminates the instrument panel cup holders, two swiveling LED lamps, flip-down sunglass storage, conversation mirror, optional power sliding door switches and an optional power Press the lens to turn these lights on standard dome light has two buttons.

Press a second time to turn the lights off. Press the door latch to open the compartment. The door will slowly rotate to an open position. NOTE: The front overhead console used with factory sunroof incorporates a sunroof switch.

In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be Your motorized door or gate will open and close injured if the storage bins are not properly latched to while you are training the Universal Transceiver.

Do the Overhead Rail System. Vehicle exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a danger- 1. Do not run your vehicle in the garage while 2. Return to the vehicle and press the programmed HomeLink button twice holding the button for 2 sec- onds each time. If you are having trouble programming HomeLink , here are some of the most common solutions: 2.

Operation is subject to the following overhead console. The sunroof will close fully During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts and stop automatically. The automatic circuit breaker restores power volt power outlets. There are 9 cupholders in the interior. One bottle holder on both front and side sliding doors. Each holder accommodates up to 20 oz. Two outboard mesh pockets on intermediate seating. The mesh pockets are flexible enough to hold juice boxes, toys, games or MP3 players, etc.

The cup holders will also accommodate large size cups and 20 oz. Position 1 shows the console closed and shows 4 cup holders and a convenient storage tray.

Position 3 shows the top portion of the console in a rearward position. This is accomplished by lifting the upper most latch at the front of the console.

Again, lifting second latch handle at the front of top storage area. To open the upper compartment 1 press in on the latch 2. Slide Second Row Seat Storage bins — If Equipped The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of the storage bin locking mechanism to the Unlocked the second row seats, the area below the covers can be position to allow greater access to the storage bin.

The overhead storage system comes in several options. Open the console lid and remove the storage tray. In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be 2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor injured if the storage bins are not properly latched to console, and slide the console rearward to disengage the Overhead Rail System.

In an accident, serious injury could result if the removable floor console is not properly installed. Always be sure the removable floor console is fully latched. Rear Compartment Storage Bins Your vehicle is equipped with open storage areas located in each rear trim panel. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs 4.

Exceeding the recommended load limit can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the vehicle. This line indicates how far rearward The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack.

Cargo must be securely tied before driving your vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in per- sonal injury or property damage.

Follow the Roof Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof rack. The automatic load leveling system will provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles conditions.

Ve- hicles without Anti-Lock Brakes ABS have a height- A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers sensing proportioning valve.

Fuel Gauge for service as soon as possible. If the light is flashing The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when when the engine is running, immediate service is re- the ignition switch is in the ON position.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety The TPMS has been optimized for the original of reasons, including the installation of replacement or equipment tires and wheels. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.

Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger- ous. Seat Belt Reminder Light engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this stays on through several of your typical driving cycles.

In light will turn on for 5 to 8 seconds as a bulb check. The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera- ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.

Oil Change Required indicator system. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times To reset a trip odometer, display the desired trip odom- within 10 seconds. Press the left reset button to scroll through sub menus i. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings.

This is where If the compass appears erratic, inaccurate or abnormal, the compass sensor is located. Prior to calibrat- ing the compass make sure the proper zone is selected. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position Do not Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change start the engine.

Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 within 10 seconds. The compass will now function normally. Turn the ignition switch ON. Press and hold the compass button for approximately 2 seconds. Use the Step button to display one of the following choices: 3. AM or Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia- Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear, vary Press and hold the TIME button, until the hours blink.

The radio will return a Radio Text 2. Turn the TUNE control knob to the display. When you are receiving a station that you wish to Buttons 1 - 6 Radio Mode commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. The radio may shut down during extremely hot conditions.

The medium formats supported by the radio are ISO Multisession discs may contain combinations of normal Level 1 and Level 2 and includes the Joliet extension. ID3 version 2 is not frequencies in the following table are supported.

Press this button to change the display from elapsed playing time to time of day. Electronic Volume Control The electronic volume control turns continuously degrees in either direction without stopping.

Turn the TUNE control knob to the stations do not currently broadcast Music Type informa- right or left to increase or decrease the Treble tones.

SET Button — The use of names and folder names is limited. If the medium , , , contains a lot of folders or files, the radio will take more MPEG-1 Audio , , , To move the minute forward, touch the screen where 3. Turn on the system. NOTE: The sales code is located on the lower right side 2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The 3. In this Play mode , you may use the following Connecting the iPod Device buttons on the radio faceplate to control the iPod and Use the optional connection cable to connect an iPod to Satellite radio uses direct satellite to receiver broadcast- Please have the following information available when ing technology to provide clear digital sound, coast to calling Also, position to operate the radio.

This number is used mode for 5 seconds. The LCD screen s are located in the overhead compart- ment console. Do not apply paper, paper CD labels, or tape to the Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next disc; avoid scratching the disc. Pressing the bottom of the switch once 4. Use this lation system in this vehicle consist of a series of outer control to regulate the amount of air rotary dials inner push knobs. This setting works best in between outside air intake or cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat at recirculation of the air inside the windshield.

The rear blower control, located in the rear overhead console has an OFF position and a range of blower speeds. Each of and a comfort temperature setting, using rotary knobs these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct on the control unit. Begin by pressing the AUTO button and the word cold or hot vehicles. A slight amount of tor to manually activate or deactivate the air air is directed through the defrost and side window conditioning system.

The system automatically adjusts Interior air enters the Rear Automatic Temperature the temperature, mode and fan speed to provide Control System through an intake grille located in comfort as quickly as possible. Each of Auto Mode these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct The rear system automatically maintains the correct the flow of air.

Moving the air vane knob on the outlets to mode and comfort level desired by the rear seat occu- one side will shut off the air flow. To clear the windows, select defrost ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen- or mix mode and increase the front blower speed.

To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the interior surface of the window.

Leaving present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a belts. The brake pedal must be position before you can start the engine. Depress the depressed to shift out of Park P. If Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow- your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle ing precautions are not observed: could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.

The engine can be started and For electrical system malfunctions, there is an override stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain for the interlock system. In order to override this system, service. Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmis- sion.

The engine can be started in this range. Never In the event that the problem has been momentary, the attempt to use PARK while vehicle is in motion. Park position. If wheel spin is detected, brake to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the pressure is applied to the slipping wheel s and engine wheels begin to spin.

The system will provide mechanical ics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase steering capability if power assist is lost. Acceleration Continued operation with reduced power steering Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip- assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.

Never drive through standing water that is deeper than the bottom of the tire rims mounted on the vehicle. Tires designed to this standard have spares designed for temporary emergency use only. If the TIN is not found on however, the date code may only be on one side. Tire and Loading Information This placard tells you important information about the: 1 number of people that can be carried in the vehicle You the weight referenced here. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to being loaded on the vehicle.

Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Use tires of the accidents. Economy— maximum loaded vehicle condition. Do not make a visual judgement Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with properly inflated even when they are under inflated. Where speed limits or condi- tions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high Combining radial ply tires with other types of tires speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very on your vehicle will cause your vehicle to handle It is engineered to be used on your style wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare.

Installation of this limited use spare When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not tire affects vehicle handling. The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six years, wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu- regardless of the remaining tread.

Some combinations of may result in false speedometer and odometer unapproved tires and wheels may change suspension readings. Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of- balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following avoid tire cupping and spotty wear. The reasons for any rapid or unusual The TPMS will warn the driver of a low tire pressure wear should be corrected prior to rotation being per- based on the vehicle recommended cold placard pressure formed.

The TPMS has been optimized for the original After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure always equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures have reinstall the valve stem cap. This will prevent mois- been established for the tire size equipped on your ture and dirt from entering the valve stem, which vehicle. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road of dashes. A system fault can occur by any of the tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning following scenarios: limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPMS Telltale Light will remain ON, a chime will sound, and the EVIC Once you repair or replace the original road tire, and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare, including interference that may cause undesired op- the TPMS will update automatically.

Page Fuel Requirements - 4. However, continued heavy spark knock at poorer performance. Use of these blends may result in starting Reformulated gasolines contain oxygenates, and are spe- and driveability problems and may damage critical cifically blended to reduce vehicle emissions and im Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems Carbon monoxide CO in exhaust gases is deadly.

Fuel Filler Cap Gas Cap Damage to the fuel system or emission control sys- As a reminder, a fuel icon with an arrow tem could result from using an improper fuel tank indicating which side of the vehicle the fuel filler tube cap gas cap. You tank filled. Page Flexible Fuel - 3. See your authorized dealer service center as soon as possible. See Section 7 of this manual for more information. Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok- ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov- ing the fuel filler tube cap gas cap or filling the tank.

E and Gasoline Vehicles When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that: FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu- lated engine oils. This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR. Because the front wheels drive and steer the vehicle, it is important that you do not exceed the maximum Curb Weight front or rear GAWR. If weighing the loaded vehicle shows that you vehicle is to weigh it when it is fully loaded and ready for have exceeded either GAWR, but the total load is within operation.

Empty Weight 2, lbs 1, lbs kg kg Load Including driver, pas- lbs lbs Distribute the load over the front and rear axles a trailer. A weight-distributing system works by applying lever- age through spring load bars. See your dealer for package content. GTW Gross Max. Tongue Wt. Rating Trailer Wt. Always connect the chains to the frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the Improper towing can lead to an injury accident. The Trailer Tow Package may include a 4 and 7 pin wiring harness.

When the Hazard Warn- the instrument panel above the radio. In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac- Driving with a hot cooling system could damage tion.

A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You may want to call a service center if your The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent per- the road to avoid the danger of being hit when sonal injury or damage to your vehicle: operating the jack or changing the wheel.

Spare Tire Stowage Turn the two cover latches to release the cover. Loosen but do not remove the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the ground. It comes with quad headlamps and a chrome accent along with a like grille. There is no styling done to change the minivan look of the Chrysler and Town.

Base LX model has features of air conditioning, flip-down mirror, keyless entry, and power features. The Limited model comes with heated seats, a power-folding advantage to the third row, and a sunroof. Traction control, antilock brakes, and brake assist are available. You will also find side-curtain bags in all three rows.

There is also the availability of parking sensors and a rear parking camera on the Limited trim level. If you want a child booster seat, there is also a stand-alone seat for the same. Low-quality plastic interior and small navigation screen also bring disadvantages to the model.