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T
own & Countr
y
OWNER’
S MANUAL
2008
2008
To
wn
&
Countr
y
81-026-0817
F
ir
st Edition
Pr
inted in U
.S.A.
2
Table of Contents
Introduction
4
Introduction
2
Introduction
5
Warnings and Cautions
7
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
8
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
10
Table of Contents
10
A Word about Your Keys
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle
14
FOB with Integrated Key
15
Tip Start Feature
16
Ignition Key Removal
16
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
17
Locking Door with the Key
17
Sentry Key
17
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key (FOB) Programming
19
General Information
20
Security Alarm System - if Equipped
21
Steering Wheel Lock - if Equipped
21
If You Wish to Manually Lock the Steering Wheel
21
To Release the Steering Wheel Lock
21
Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System
21
Rearming of the System - if Equipped
22
Things to Know before Starting Your Vehicle 21
22
To Arm the System
22
To Disarm the System
22
Security System Manual Override
23
Illuminated Entry System - if Equipped
23
Remote Keyless Entry - if Equipped
24
To Unlock the Doors and Liftgate
25
To Lock the Doors and Liftgate
26
Using the Panic Alarm
26
To Open/Close Power Liftgate - if Equipped
27
To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door - if Equipped
27
To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door - if Equipped
28
To Turn off Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock - if Equipped
28
General Information
29
Transmitter Battery Service
29
Remote Starting System - if Equipped
30
Door Locks
32
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks - if Equipped
33
Windows
36
Power Vent Windows - if Equipped
36
Power Windows
37
Sliding Side Door
41
Sliding Door Open Flash
42
Power Sliding Door - if Equipped
43
Power Sliding Door Master Lock
44
Power Sliding Door Master Lock-If Equipped
45
Child Protection Door Lock
46
Liftgate
48
Power Liftgate - if Equipped
49
Seat Storage bin Safety Warning
52
Storage bin Cover Emergency Release
53
Reinstalling Storage bin Cover Emergency Release
54
Occupant Restraints
55
Lap/Shoulder Belts
56
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - if Equipped
62
Seat Belt Pretensioners
62
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (Beltalert )
63
Seat Belt Extender
64
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
64
Airbag System Components
65
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
65
Front Seat Airbag Features
66
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls
71
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
76
Child Restraint
78
Rear Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) - if Equipped
87
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat
88
Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
88
Engine Break-In Recommendations
90
Lock Your Vehicle
91
Safety Tips
91
Transporting Passengers
91
Exhaust Gas
92
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
93
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
93
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
96
Default Chapter
101
Mirrors
101
Inside Day/Night Mirror
101
Automatic Dimming Mirror - if Equipped
102
Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - if Equipped
103
Outside Mirrors
103
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
103
Power Folding Outside Mirrors - if Equipped
104
Power Remote-Control Mirrors - if Equipped
104
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - if Equipped
105
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - if Equipped
106
Hands-Free Communication (Uconnect ) - if Equipped
106
Operation
108
Phone Call Features
115
Uconnect System Features
118
Advanced Phone Connectivity
123
Things You Should Know about Your Uconnect System
124
General Information
133
Seats
133
Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster
133
Way Driver's Power Seat - if Equipped
134
Adjustable Head Restraints
135
Heated Seats - if Equipped
136
Manual Reclining Seats - if Equipped
137
Manual Lumbar - if Equipped
138
Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped
138
Easy Access Seating
148
Swivel 'N Go Premium Seating System - if Equipped
149
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer
155
Driver Memory Seat - if Equipped
156
Setting Memory Positions and Linking Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter to Memory
157
Memory Position Recall
158
To Disable a Transmitter Linked to Memory
159
To Open and Close the Hood
160
Lights
161
Interior Lights
162
Park Lights
162
Headlights
162
Automatic Headlights - if Equipped
163
Daytime Running Lights
164
Only)
164
Lights-On Reminder
164
Battery Protection
165
Headlight Delay - if Equipped
165
Front Fog Lights - if Equipped
166
Halo Lights - if Equipped
166
Multifunction Lever
167
Turn Signals
167
Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch
168
Flash to Pass (Optical Horn)
168
Windshield Wiper and Washer
168
Tilt Steering Column - if Equipped
171
Rear Park Sense System - if Equipped
172
Adjustable Pedals - if Equipped
175
Electronic Speed Control - if Equipped
176
To Activate
177
To Set at a Desired Speed
177
To Deactivate
177
To Resume Speed
177
To Vary the Speed Setting
178
To Accelerate for Passing
178
Electronic Brake Control System
179
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)
179
TCS (Traction Control System)
180
BAS (Brake Assist System)
181
ERM (Electronic Roll Mitigation)
182
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
183
ESP/BAS Warning Lamp
185
Overhead Consoles
186
Front Overhead Consoles
186
Courtesy/Reading Lights - as Equipped
187
Sunglass Storage
188
Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle 187
188
Rear Overhead Console- if Equipped
188
Garage Door Opener - if Equipped
189
Programming Homelink
190
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
193
Using Homelink
193
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
194
Security
194
Troubleshooting Tips
194
General Information
195
Power Sunroof - if Equipped
195
Opening Sunroof - Manual
195
Opening Sunroof - Express
195
Closing Sunroof - Manual
196
Venting Sunroof - Express
196
Closing Sunroof - Express
196
Auto Sunroof (Express) with Anti-Pinch Protection
196
Sunshade Operation
196
Wind Buffeting
197
Sunroof Maintenance
197
Ignition off Operation
197
Electrical Power Outlets - if Equipped
198
Power Inverter - if Equipped
198
Electrical Outlet Use with Engine off
199
Sun Screens- if Equipped
200
Convenience Tray Drawer and Cup Holders
201
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
201
Bottle Holders
202
Optional Smoker's Package Kit
202
Console Features
203
Basic Console Features
203
Premium Console Features - if Equipped
205
Storage
209
Glove Compartments
209
Door Trim Panel Storage
210
Driver Seat Back Storage - if Equipped
211
Second Row Seat Storage Bins - if Equipped
212
Overhead Console Storage - if Equipped
213
212 Understanding the Features of Your Vehicle
213
Removable Floor Console with Stow 'N Go Seating - if Equipped
214
Rear Compartment Storage Bins
215
Cargo Area Storage
216
Coat Hooks
216
Roof Luggage Rack - if Equipped
217
Umbrella Holder
219
Load Leveling System
220
Understanding Your Instrument Panel
222
Instrument Panels and Controls
226
Base Instrument Cluster
227
Premium Instrument Cluster
228
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
229
Compass Mini Trip Computer (CMTC) - if Equipped
240
Odometer Display
240
Compass Mini Trip Computer Reset Button
241
Trip Odometer (ODO)
241
Compass/Temperature Display
242
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - if Equipped
244
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
245
Trip Functions
246
Compass Display
248
Personal Settings
250
Features)
250
Radio General Information
252
Radio Broadcast Signals
252
Two Types of Signals
253
Electrical Disturbances
253
AM Reception
253
FM Reception
253
Understanding Your Instrument Panel 251
252
Sales Code REQ - AM/FM Stereo Radio and 6-Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX Jack)
254
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
254
Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)
262
Notes on Playing MP3/WMA Files
264
List Button
267
Play)
267
Info Button
267
Sales Code RES - AM/FM Stereo Radio with CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
269
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
270
Operation Instructions - CD Mode for CD and MP3 Audio Play
276
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
278
List Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
281
Info Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
281
Sales Code REN - Multimedia System - if Equipped
282
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (if Equipped)
283
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free
283
Communication (Uconnect™) (if Equipped)
283
Clock Setting Procedure
283
Sales Code RER - Multimedia System - if Equipped
285
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
286
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free
287
Communication (Uconnect™) (if Equipped)
287
Clock Setting Procedure
287
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) - if Equipped
289
Connecting the Ipod Device
290
Controlling the Ipod Using Radio Buttons
290
Play Mode
290
List or Browse Mode
292
Satellite Radio (RSC) - if Equipped (REN, RER and RES Radios Only)
294
System Activation
294
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
294
Selecting Satellite Mode
295
Satellite Antenna
295
Reception Quality
295
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
296
Starting and Operating
322
Starting Procedures
326
Automatic Transmission
327
Normal Starting (above 32°F / 0°C)
327
Extremely Cold Weather Starting (below 20°F / -29°C)
327
High Altitude Starting (above 4,000 Ft. / 1 219 M)
327
If Engine Fails to Start
328
After Starting
329
Engine Block Heater - if Equipped
329
Automatic Transmission
330
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
330
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System
331
Automatic Transmission
331
Parking Brake
334
Brake System
336
Anti-Lock Brake System - if Equipped
336
Traction Control (TCS) - if Equipped
339
Power Steering
340
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
341
Acceleration
341
Traction
342
Driving through Water
342
Flowing/Rising Water
342
Shallow Standing Water
343
Tire Safety Information
344
Tire Markings
344
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
348
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
349
Tires - General Information
353
Tire Pressure
353
Tire Inflation Pressures
354
Radial-Ply Tires
356
Compact Spare Tire - if Equipped
357
Limited Use Spare - if Equipped
357
Tire Spinning
358
Tread Wear Indicators
359
Life of Tire
359
Replacement Tires
360
Alignment and Balance
361
Tire Chains
362
Snow Tires
363
Tire Rotation
363
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
364
Basic TPMS Without EVIC - if Equipped
367
Premium TPMS with EVIC - if Equipped
369
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
370
Check TPMS Message
371
General Information
373
Fuel Requirements
373
Fuel Requirements - 3.3L & 3.8L Gasoline Engines
373
Fuel Requirements - 4.0L Gasoline Engines
374
Reformulated Gasoline
375
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
375
MMT in Gasoline
375
Materials Added to Fuel
376
Fuel System Cautions
376
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
377
Adding Fuel
378
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
378
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
379
Flexible Fuel - 3.3L Engines Only
380
E-85 General Information
380
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
381
Fuel Requirements
381
Selection of Engine Oil for Flexible Fuel Vehicles
382
(E-85) and Gasoline Vehicles
382
Cruising Range
383
Replacement Parts
383
Maintenance
383
Vehicle Loading
384
Vehicle Certification Label
384
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
384
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
384
Tire Size
385
Rim Size
385
Inflation Pressure
385
Curb Weight
385
Overloading
385
Loading
386
Trailer Towing
388
Common Towing Definitions
388
Trailer Hitch Classification
391
Trailer Towing Weights
392
Weight Ratings)
392
Trailer and Tongue Weight
395
Towing Requirements
396
Towing Tips
401
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
402
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
402
Ground)
402
What to Do in Emergencies
404
Hazard Warning Flasher
405
If Your Engine Overheats
406
Jacking and Tire Changing
407
Jacking Instructions
408
Jump-Starting Procedure
418
Freeing a Stuck Vehicle
420
Towing a Disabled Vehicle
421
With Ignition Key
421
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing with All Four Wheels on the Ground)
422
Towing this Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle with a Tow Dolly
422
Without the Ignition Key
422
Maintaining Your Vehicle
424
3.3L/3.8L Engine Compartment
427
Maintaining Your Vehicle
427
4.0L Engine Compartment
428
Onboard Diagnostic System - OBD II
429
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
430
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
430
Dealer Service
432
Replacement Parts
432
Engine Oil
433
Maintenance Procedures
433
Drive Belt
436
Engine Oil Filter
436
Catalytic Converter
437
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
437
Spark Plugs
437
Maintenance-Free Battery
439
Air Conditioner Maintenance
441
Power Steering - Fluid Check
443
Front Suspension Ball Joints
444
Steering Shaft Seal
444
Steering Linkage
444
Drive Shaft Universal Joints
445
Body Lubrication
445
Windshield Wiper Blades
445
Windshield and Rear Window Washers
446
Exhaust System
447
Cooling System
448
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
453
Fuel System Connections
453
Brakes
454
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check
455
Automatic Transaxle
456
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings
459
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
459
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cup Holders
465
Fuses (Totally Integrated Power Module)
466
Replacement Light Bulbs
473
Vehicle Storage
473
Bulb Replacement
474
Headlights
474
Front Park/Turn Signal and Side Marker Lights
475
Fog Lights
475
If You Need Consumer Assistance
490
If You Need Assistance
491
Suggestions for Obtaining Service for Your Vehicle
491
Prepare for the Appointment
491
Prepare a List
491
Be Reasonable with Requests
491
Mopar Parts
494
Reporting Safety Defects
494
In Canada
495
Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only)
494
Publication Order Forms
495
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
497
Treadwear
497
Traction Grades
497
Temperature Grades
498
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Chrysler 2008 Town & Country Specifications
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Brand
Chrysler
Model
2008 Town & Country
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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