2006 Chrysler Town & Country Owner's Manual
2006 Chrysler Town & Country Manual
2006 Chrysler Town & Country manual content summary:
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SECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION ...3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...87 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ...199 STARTING AND OPERATING ...307 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...367 MAINTAINING YOUR - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 2
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction ...4 How To Use This Manual ...4 Warnings And Cautions ...6 Vehicle Identification Number ...6 Vehicle Modifications / Alterations ...7 1 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 4
operation of your vehicle. NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 5
INTRODUCTION 5 1 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 6
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures which could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire manual you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number (VIN) is found on the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 7
INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or death. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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...15 ▫ General Information ...16 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...16 Door Locks ...17 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...17 ▫ Power Door Locks - If Equipped ...18 Remote Keyless Entry - If Equipped 23 ▫ To Program Transmitters ...23 ▫ General Information ...25 ▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...26 2 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Lock ...33 Liftgate ...34 ▫ Power Liftgate - If Equipped ...35 Seat Storage Bin Safety Warning ...38 ▫ Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...38 ▫ Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release ...39 Windows ...40 ▫ Power Vent Windows ...40 ▫ Power Windows ...40 Occupant Restraints ...41 ▫ Lap - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Restraining Infants And Small Children With Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only) ...79 Engine Break-In Recommendations ...82 Safety Tips ...83 ▫ Exhaust Gas ...83 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle ...84 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle ...85 2 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 12
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS be used to order duplicate keys from your dealer. Ask your dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. Ignition Key Removal The shift lever must be in PARK. Turn the key to the OFF position, then the LOCK position. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 13
in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear selector lever. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 14
the bulb remains on, this indicates a problem with the electronics. If the bulb begins to to start the vehicle. Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. NOTE fault unless the additional part is physically held against the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 15
be programmed to any other vehicle. At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided with a four digit PIN number. This number is required for has never been programmed. NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to the dealer. Customer Key - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 16
must be taken to the dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed. General Information The Sentry Key system complies with FCC rules part 15 and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 17
extreme top position). • The illuminated entry system will not operate if the dimmer control is in the "defeat" position (extreme downward position). DOOR LOCKS Manual Door Locks Lock the doors by pushing down on the lock plungers on each door trim panel. Door Lock Plunger 2 If the lock plunger is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 18
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • For personal security and safety in the event of an accident, lock the vehicle doors as you drive as well as when you park and leave the vehicle. • When leaving the vehicle always remove the key from the ignition lock, and lock your vehicle - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 19
is open, the sliding door will lock. Auto Door Locks - If Equipped The doors will lock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The transmission is in gear, 2. all doors are closed, 3. the vehicle speed is above 18 mph (29 km/h) and 4. the doors were not previously locked using the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 20
if: 1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto Unlock On Exit feature is enabled, 2. the transmission was in gear and the vehicle speed returned to 0 mph (0 km/h), 3. the transmission is in NEUTRAL or PARK, 4. any door is opened (excluding liftgate) and 5. the vehicle speed is 0 mph - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 21
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 equipped from the factory with three button transmitters and those built with power options will be equipped with six button transmitters. Three button transmitters will provide basic UNLOCK, LOCK and PANIC functions. Six button transmitters will - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 22
22 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To unlock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the UNLOCK button on the transmitter once to unlock the driver's door side of the vehicle, or twice to unlock all doors and liftgate. The illuminated entry system also turns on. The Remote Unlock - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 23
locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate, pressing the button twice will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. 2 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 24
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE To Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door - If Equipped Press the LEFT button twice within five seconds to open/close the left power sliding door. If the button is pushed while the door is being power closed, the door will reverse to the full open - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 25
Side Right Side All Number of Flashes 1 2 2 2 2 2 General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 26
26 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 27
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 27 3. To reassemble the transmitter case snap two halves together. Make sure there is an even "gap" between the two halves. Test transmitter operation. VEHICLE THEFT ALARM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition switch for - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 28
unlocked from the interior power door lock switches. The Vehicle Theft Alarm system is designed to protect your vehicle, however, you can create conditions where the system will give you a false alarm. If one of the previously described arming sequences has occurred, the system will arm regardless - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 29
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29 SLIDING SIDE DOOR The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the outside. Pull out on the outside handle to open the sliding door from the outside. To open the sliding door from the inside, press the button on the grab handle and open the door. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 30
before the switches located on the trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door will operate. The power sliding door may be opened manually or by using the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds, to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 31
door operating properly, observe the following guidelines. • Always open the door smoothly. • Avoid high impacts against the door stop when opening the door manually. This is very important when your vehicle is parked on an incline as the door will slide faster in the downhill direction. • There is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 32
are used while the power sliding door is activated, the power sliding door feature will be canceled and the door must be opened or closed manually. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press the button located in the overhead console to disable the switches - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 33
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 33 Child Protection Door Lock To provide a safer environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. 2 WARNING! To avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 34
34 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The power sliding door will operate from the switches located on the trim panel just in front of the power sliding door, regardless of the child lock lever position. To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding door from the rear seats, press - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 35
keys. The key must be held in the unlocked position for the liftgate to open. Power Liftgate - If Equipped The power liftgate may be opened manually or by using the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. Press the button on the remote keyless entry transmitter twice within five seconds, to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 36
36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! During power operation, personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Ensure the liftgate travel path is clear. Make sure the liftgate is closed and latched before driving away. NOTE: • If anything obstructs the power liftgate while it is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 37
not in the full open or close positions it must be opened or closed manually. • If the liftgate release button is activated while the power liftgate is closing , the system will automatically stop and must be opened or closed manually. 2 WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 38
KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Gas props support the liftgate in the open position. However, because the gas pressure drops with temperature, it may be necessary to assist the props when opening the liftgate in cold weather. SEAT STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release As - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 39
from inside of the bin by pulling on the glow-in-the-dark strap attached to the storage bin cover latching mechanism. Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release If the storage bin cover strap disengages from the latch, it can be reinstalled by inserting the loose end of the strap into the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 40
40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WINDOWS Power Vent Windows Switches on the driver's door trim panel let the driver operate the two vent windows from the driver's seat. Power Windows You can control either front window using switches on the driver's door trim panel. There is a - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 41
auto down feature. Press the window switch past the detent, release, and the window will go down automatically. To open the window part way, press the window switch part way and release it when you want the window to stop. The power window switches remain active for up to 45 seconds after - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 42
42 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS) there will be a Passenger Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light located on the center of the instrument panel. WARNING! In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 43
Belts. The belt webbing retractor is designed to lock during very sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder part of the belt to move freely with you under normal conditions. But in a collision, the belt will lock and reduce the risk of your striking the inside of the vehicle or - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 44
wrong place could make your injuries in a collision much worse. You might suffer internal injuries, or you could even slide out of part of the belt. Follow these instructions to wear your seat belt safely and to keep your passengers safe, too. • Two people should never be belted into a single seat - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 45
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 2 Latch Plate Latch Plate To Buckle 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click". - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 46
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • A belt that is buckled into the wrong buckle will not protect you properly. The lap portion could ride too high on your body, possibly causing internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. • A belt that is too - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 47
could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 48
anchorage. To move the anchorage downward, press the actuation button while simultaneously pushing down on the anchorage assembly. Adjusting Upper Shoulder Belt As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer a lower position, and if you are taller than average, you'll prefer a higher - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 49
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 49 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 50
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. Center Lap Belts The center seating positions have a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 51
than 5 mph (8 km/h), the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will alert the driver or front passenger to buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. Once the warning is triggered, the Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will continue to 2 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 52
52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is buckled. The Enhanced Warning System (BeltAlert) will be reactivated if the driver's or front passenger's seat belt is unbuckled for - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 53
the seat belts throughout their pregnancies. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap part of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 54
systems. The driver's front airbag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The passenger's front airbag is mounted in the instrument panel, above the glove compartment. The words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the airbag covers. Front Airbag Components NOTE: The front airbags are certified to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 55
, and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the vehicle is equipped with window bags, they are located above the side windows. Their covers are also labeled SRS AIRBAG. 2 Window Bags NOTE: Airbag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim; but they will open to allow airbag deployment. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 56
VEHICLE WARNING! • Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers or attempt to manually open them. You may damage the airbags and you could be injured because the airbags are not there to protect you. These protective covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open only when the airbags - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 57
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 57 If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags inflate, you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position for the airbags - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 58
KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that Airbags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. • If the vehicle has window bags, they also need room to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Front Passenger Airbag • Window Bags above Side Windows (If Equipped) • Front Impact Sensors • Side Impact Sensors (If Equipped) • Steering Wheel and Column • Instrument Panel • Seat Belt Readiness Light • Front Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioners • Interconnecting Wiring • Knee Impact Bolster • Driver - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 60
, or rear impacts. • The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions. These include all of the items listed above except the steering wheel and column, instrument panel and passenger knee bolsters. If the key is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 61
, it signals the inflator units. A large quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the front airbags. Different airbag inflation rates may be possible based on collision severity and occupant size. The steering wheel hub trim cover and the upper right side of the instrument panel separate and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 62
sensors (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker, it signals the inflator unit. A quantity of nontoxic gas is generated to inflate the Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker. The Driver Inflatable Knee Blocker inflates rearward towards the driver's knees to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 63
change in temperature or humidity, the OCS may not be able to properly approximate occupant size. If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 64
64 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE For almost all sizes of properly seated adults, the airbag will be enabled in the event of a collision. For small teenagers and some small adults, depending on size, the airbag may or may not be enabled in the event of a collision. Both drivers and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 65
the front passenger and calculate the proper airbag deployment. Do not make any modifications to the front passenger seat components, assembly, or to the seat cover. 2 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 66
or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/ Mopar. • For replacement of the bladder or seat cover assembly, always use the DaimlerChrysler service kit which includes the seat cover and bladder riveted together. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 67
have skin or eye irritation, rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues, see your doctor. If these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's instructions for cleaning. • It is not advisable to drive your - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 68
to the steering wheel hub trim cover or the upper part of your advanced airbag system. The airbag may inflate accidentally or may not function properly if modifications are made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for any advanced airbag system service. If your seat including your trim cover - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 69
It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the airbag system yourself. occurs, have an authorized dealer service the system immediately. • The instructions for this seat are included with the seat. If the instructions are not with the seat or in the Owner's Manual Package, replacement instructions - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 70
and types of restraints for children from newborn size to the child almost large enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child seat owner's manual to ensure you have the right seat for your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 71
20 lbs (9 kg). Convertible child seats can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing in the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 72
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit the vehicle's seat belts properly. If the child can not sit with knees bent over the vehicles seat cushion while the child's back - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 73
it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child's weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. The passenger seat - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 74
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 75
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 over the top of the seatback. For bench seats with split seatbacks, route the tether between the seatbacks. When using the tether anchorages in the center position on 3rd row fold-in-floor seating, ensure that the strap is routed over the top of the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 76
76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Child restraint systems - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 77
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 78
installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instructions that come with the child restraint system. Transporting Pets Airbags could be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 79
YOUR VEHICLE 79 infant carrier in a vehicle without rear seats. In an accident, serious injury or death may occur from the deploying passenger air bag. This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether anchor located on the floor, behind the front passenger seat. Use this tether anchor - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 80
. Tether Installation For Commercial Vehicles With Rear Seat Delete To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the vehicle, follow the instructions shown: 1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the floor just behind the front passenger seat. Tether Anchor Location 2. Extend the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 81
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 5. Route the tether strap beneath the head restraint between the two head restraint posts. Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is centered between the two head restraint posts. 2 Tether To Anchor 3. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 82
7. Following the child seat manufacturer's instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap. loose threads. If these or any other condition that might effect the performance of the your local DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 83
manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be considered as a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of difficulty. SAFETY TIPS Exhaust Gas - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 84
periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble torn webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light The light should come on and air directed against the windshield. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 85
objects lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (including spare) for proper pressure. Lights Have someone fuel, power steering fluid or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be located and corrected immediately. 2 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 86
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Mirrors ...92 ▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror ...92 ▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror - If Equipped ...92 ▫ Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped ...93 ▫ Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature ...93 ▫ Outside Mirror - Driver's Side ...94 ▫ Outside - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 88
▫ Things You Should Know About Your UConnect™ System ...113 Seats ...119 ▫ Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster ...119 ▫ 8-Way Driver's Power Seat - Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory ...144 ▫ Memory Position Recall ...145 ▫ To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 146 To Open - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 89
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 89 Lights ...148 ▫ Interior Lights ...149 ▫ Park Lights ...149 ▫ Headlights ...149 ▫ Automatic Headlights - If Equipped ...151 ▫ Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) ...151 ▫ Lights-On Reminder ...151 ▫ Battery Protection ...151 ▫ Headlamp - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 90
90 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ▫ To Accelerate For Passing ...162 Overhead Console - If Equipped ...163 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...163 ▫ Sunglass Storage ...164 ▫ Compass/Temperature Display ...164 ▫ Mini-Trip Computer ...167 ▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) - If - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 ▫ Rear Cupholders ...184 Storage ...186 ▫ Front Seat Storage Bin - If Equipped ...186 ▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins - If Equipped . 186 ▫ Overhead Rail System - If Equipped ...187 ▫ Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor Seating - If Equipped ... - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 92
or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light in the button will illuminate to indicate when this feature is on. MANUAL REARVIEW MIRROR - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 93
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 93 CAUTION! To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the mirror clean. Driver's Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped This mirror - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 94
94 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Outside Mirror - Driver's Side Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the inside mirror. Outside Mirror - Passenger's Side Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 95
. To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the mirror cover upward. The lights turn on automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the lights. Sun Visor Extension - If Equipped The sun visor features Memory Seat Feature. Refer to "Driver Memory Seat" in section 3 of this manual. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 96
. NOTE: The UConnect™ system use requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you enter or exit your vehicle - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 97
any UConnect™ features. Refer to your cellular service provider or the phone manufacturer for details. the radio volume control knob, or from the steering wheel radio control (right switch), if so equipped. The See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. If your cellular phone supports a - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 98
. • For each feature explanation in this section, only the combined form of the voice command is given. You can also break the commands into parts and say each part of the command, when you are asked for it. For example, you can either use the combined form voice command Phonebook New Entry - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 99
, version 0.96 or higher. See www.chrysler.com/uconnect for supported phones. To complete the pairing process, you will need to reference your cellular phone owner's manual. One of the following vehicle specific websites may also provide detailed instructions for pairing with the brand of phone that - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 100
want call. • For example, you can say 234-567-8901. The phone number that you enter must be of valid length and combination. The UConnect™ limits the user from dialing invalid combination of numbers. For example, 234-567-890 is nine digits long, which is not a valid phone number - the closest - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 101
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101 Call by Saying a Name • Press the "Phone" button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Call. • System will prompt you to say the name of the person you want call. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say the name of - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 102
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE After you are finished adding an entry into the phonebook, you will be given the opportunity to add more phone numbers to the current entry or to return to the main menu. The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32 names in the phonebook - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Delete Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook NOTE: Editing phonebook entries is recommended when vehicle is not in motion. • Press the 'Phone' button to begin. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Phonebook Delete. • After you enter the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Call Features The following features can be accessed through the UConnect™ system if the feature(s) are available on your cellular service plan. For example, if your cellular service plan provides three-way calling, this feature can be accessed through the UConnect™ system. Check with your cellular - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 105
' button to place the current call on hold and answer the incoming call. NOTE: The UConnect™ system compatible phones in market today do not support rejecting an incoming call when another call is in progress. Therefore, the user can only either answer an incoming call or ignore it. Making a Second - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 106
three types: • After ignition key is switched off, a call can continue on the UConnect™ system either until the call ends or until the vehicle battery condition dictates cessation of the call on the UConnect™ system and transfer of the call to the mobile phone. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 107
and usable across all languages. Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is reachable: • Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency number for your area. If the phone is not reachable and the UConnect™ system is operational, you may reach the emergency number - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 108
instruct the paired cellular phone to call the emergency number. This feature is only supported in the USA. NOTE: The emergency number dialed is based on the Country the following beep, say Towing Assistance. NOTE: The Towing Assistance number dialed is based on the Country where the vehicle is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 109
followed by Send is also to be used to navigate through an automated customer service center menu structure and to leave a number on a pager. Barge In The 'Voice Recognition' button can be used when you wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice recognition command immediately. For example, - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 110
change it. Phone and Network Status Indicators If available on the radio and/or on a premium display such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide notification to inform you of your phone and network status when you are attempting to make - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 111
UConnect™ system: • Press the 'Voice Recognition' button. • After the Ready prompt and the following beep, say Mute-off. Information Service When using AT&T Wireless Service, dialing to phone number #121, you can access voice activated automated system to receive news, weather, stocks, traffic, etc - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 112
cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user's manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the say "Select" or "Delete." Also, see the next two sections for an alternate way to "select" or "delete" a paired phone. Select another Cellular - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 113
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 • The selected phone will be used for the next phone call. If the selected phone is not available, the UConnect™ system will return to using the highest priority phone present in or near (approximately with in 30 feet) the vehicle. Delete UConnect™ - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 114
road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, • dry weather condition. • Even though the system is designed for users speaking in North American English, • Even though international dialing for most number combinations is supported, some shortcut dialing number combinations may not be - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 115
low-to-medium blower setting, • low-to-medium vehicle speed, • low road noise, • smooth road surface, • fully closed windows, and • dry weather condition. • Operation from driver seat. • Performance, such as, audio clarity, echo. and loudness to a large degree, rely on the phone and network, and not - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 116
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 3 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 118
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 119
FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 North American English Primary Alternate(s) Zero Oh Add location Add new All All of main menu Return. Main menu Select phone select Set up Phone settings phone set up SEATS Manual Front & Second Row Seat Adjuster The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 120
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. WARNING! Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked. Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 121
place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat's path. Adjustable Head Restraints - If Equipped Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 122
YOUR VEHICLE HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is ON. Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat. To recline, lean forward slightly, lift the lever, then - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 123
chest. In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked. 3 Manual Reclining Seat Control - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 124
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Lumbar - If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard under the armrest. To increase the support, rotate the handle down. Stow 'n Go Seating On then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Manual Lumbar Control - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 125
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3 Load Floor Handle Seatback Release Lever 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. To assure the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional downward pressure on the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Second Row Seats 1. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the Locked position and then pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors. Seat - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 127
full down position. 2. Pull release strap marked "1" located on the rear of the seat to lower the seatback. 3 Seatback Release Lever 4. Close the storage bin cover and adjust the head restraint to the desired position. Release Strap 1 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 128
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull release strap marked "2" to release the anchors. 4. Pull release strap marked "3" and tumble the seat rearward into the storage bin. Release Strap 2 Release Strap 3 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 129
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 To Unfold Third Row Seats 1. Pull up on the assist strap to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push the seat forward until the anchors latch. 3. Pull release strap marked "3" to return the seatback to its full upright position. 3 Release Strap - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 130
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully latched. Tailgate Mode 1. Pull release strap "2", then pull release strap "3" to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 131
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat, while in the tailgate mode. Easy Access Seating The passenger's and driver's side second row seats can be tilted forward for easy access to the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 132
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, pull forward on the release strap located on the front of the seat between the seat back and seat cushion and tilt the seat fully forward. To return the seat, lower the seat and ensure - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 133
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133 3. Pull up on the seatback release lever located on the outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. If the head restraint contacts the rear of the front seat, move the front seat forward on its tracks. 4. Pull up on the release handle and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 134
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 5. Pull the release bar located at the bottom front edge of the seat to disengage the front attachments. To reinstall the seat, remove any obstructions from the floor in front of the seat and ensure the head restraint is in its full downward position - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 135
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135 50/50 Fold & Tumble Rear Seat Removal 1. Lower the head restraint and pull up on release lever "1" to fold the seatback down. 2. Pull up on release lever "2" and tumble the seat fully forward. 3 Release Lever 2 Location Release Lever Location - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 136
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull the release strap "3" located at the bottom of the seat to disengage the front attachments. To reinstall the 50/50 rear seat, lower the head restraint to the full down position, tilt the seat forward and engage the front floor attachments, - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 137
levers are located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To remove the seat, squeeze each release handle and rotate downwards to deploy the wheels. A lock indicator button pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Retainer Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of the bagged goods. Rear-Most Bench Seat The seat position can be adjusted fore and aft to any of three positions - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 139
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139 The release lever is below the seat and is accessible from the front and back of the seat. Rear Seat Descriptions 7 Passenger Model - 2- passenger bucket seats in the second position and 3- passenger bench seat or 50/50 bench seat in the third position - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 140
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Additional Storage- The 2nd and 3rd row seats installed. The 3rd row bench seat is in the full forward position on the tracks and one or both of the rear seatbacks are folded down. 4. Auxiliary Seating- The middle quad seats are removed from the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 141
of the seats. Do not leave the head restraint stored between the cushions for extended periods of time or inadvertent damage to the seat cover or head restraint may occur. 2. Increased Storage- Increased storage area is provided by folding either or both seatbacks. With one seatback folded forward - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 142
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If the seat is not occupied, the seatback can be folded forward to obtain additional cargo space. To fold the seatback forward, pull the handle labeled "1" located behind the seat on the passenger side. The seatback will latch in the folded position. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 143
SEAT - IF EQUIPPED Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver's door panel can be used to recall the driver's seat, driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote Keyless Entry transmitters can also be programmed to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 144
any stored settings. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3. 3. Adjust the driver's seat, recliner, and driver's side view mirror to the desired positions. 4. Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals to the desired positions. 5. Turn on the radio and set the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 145
one, press memory button number 1 on the driver's door or the Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter linked to memory position 1. To recall the memory setting for driver two, press memory button number 2 on the driver's door or the Unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 146
to the OFF position and remove the key. 2. Press and release memory button number 1. The system will recall any memory settings stored in position 1. Wait for the system to complete the memory recall before continuing to step 3. 3. Press and release the memory SET (S) button located on the driver - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 147
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel. Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 148
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 149
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 149 Interior Lights Interior lights are turned on when a door or liftgate is opened, the keyless entry transmitter is activated, or when the dimmer control is moved to the extreme top. The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 15 minutes if - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 150
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Dimmer Control With the park lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the instrument panel upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights. Interior light Defeat (OFF) Rotate the dimmer - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only) The Daytime Running Lights will come on whenever the vehicle is running, the headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time driving. Lights-on Reminder If the headlights or the park lights are left - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 152
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE OFF or AUTO, the lights will turn off automatically until the next cycle of the ignition switch or headlight switch. The battery protection feature will be disabled if the ignition switch is turned to any other position other than LOCK during the 3 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 153
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 MULTIFUNCTION LEVER Turn Signals Move the Multifunction Lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the base instrument cluster or Information Center flash to indicate proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 154
Beam Selector Switch Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam. Passing vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 155
OFF position, the wipers will operate for approximately two wipe cycles, then turn OFF. Intermittent Wiper System Use the intermittent wipers when weather conditions make a single wiping cycle, with a variable pause between cycles, desirable. Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 156
To tilt the column, pull the small lever, located behind the turn signal control, toward you and move the wheel up or down, as desired. Release the lever to lock the wheel firmly in place. WARNING! Tilting the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 157
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 157 NOTE: • The Traction Control System indicator comes on each time the ignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even if you used the switch to turn the system OFF. • The Traction Control will make buzzing or clicking sounds when in operation. REAR - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 158
158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE When the driver selects Reverse the system scans for objects behind the vehicle using four sensors located in the rear bumper. Objects can be detected from up to 59 inches (150 cm). A warning display above the rear window provides both visible and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 159
trucks, and other vibrations could affect the performance of the system. If Service Park Assist System appears in the EVIC after making sure the rear both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The adjustable - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 160
any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path. ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED When engaged, this device takes over the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 161
. Release the accelerator and the vehicle will operate at the selected speed. To Deactivate: A soft tap on the brake pedal, pushing the "CANCEL" button or normal braking while slowing the vehicle will deactivate the speed control without erasing the set 3 Speed Control Switches To Activate: Push - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 162
162 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE speed memory. Pushing the "ON/OFF" button to the OFF position or turning off the ignition erases the set speed memory. To Resume Speed: To resume a previously set speed, push and release the "RESUME/ACCEL" button. Resume can be used at any speed above - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 163
can't maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. An accident could be the result. Don't in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. Overhead Console 3 OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED The overhead - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 164
if the display still reads a few degrees above 32°F ( 0°C), the road surface may be icy, particularly in woods or on bridges. Drive carefully under such conditions to prevent an accident and possible personal injury or property damage. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 165
or metallic objects, the "CAL" symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the "CAL" symbol does not appear, you must put in the vicinity of the compass. Do not use magnetic tools when servicing the overhead console. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 166
THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country, the difference between magnetic and geographic North is great enough to cause the compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the compass - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 167
(DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined using the MPG for the last few minutes. • Trip Odometer (ODO) Shows the distance travelled since the last reset. • Elapsed Time (ET) Shows the accumulated ignition - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 168
Equipped The Electronic Vehicle Information Center, when the appropriate conditions exist, displays the following WARNING messages and symbols. is accompanied by a single chime: • TURN SIGNALS ON (with graphic) • PERFORM SERVICE • DOOR AJAR (one or more, with graphic) • LIFTGATE AJAR (with graphic - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 169
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169 • CHECK TPM SYSTEM (Refer to "Tire Pressure Monitor System" in the "Starting And Operating, Tire Section") • MEMORY SEAT DISABLED (Not in Park) - If Equipped • ADJUSTABLE GAGED PEDAL DISABLED/CRUISE EN- Customer Programmable Features - If Equipped - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 170
and climate control displays will be in the selected units. Service Interval When this feature is selected a service interval between 2,000 miles (3 200 km) and 6,000 door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) position. Pressing the "STEP" button when - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 171
memory will return the driver's seat, driver's outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, and radio station presets to their memory set to memory will remain linked, but will not recall the memory positions. The transmitter memory recall function will operate again when this feature is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 172
172 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock? When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 173
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 173 Power Accessory Delay When this feature is selected, accessory power will be supplied for up to 45 seconds for the power windows, radio, power vent windows, power outlets, and removable center console, when the ignition switch is turned off or until - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 174
carbon monoxide, a dangerous gas. Do not run the vehicle's exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or of the device being programmed to HomeLink for quicker training and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Press and hold the two outer - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 175
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 175 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button that you want to train and the hand-held transmitter buttons. Do not release the buttons until step 4 has been completed. NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 176
.com or 1-800-355-3515. Canadian Programming/Gate Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 177
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 177 Similar to this Canadian law, some U.S. gate operators are designed to time-out in the same manner. If you live in Canada or you are having difficulties programming a gate operator by using the Programming procedures (regardless of where you live), - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 178
to erase the frequencies by following the "Erasing HomeLink Buttons" instructions in this section. This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 179
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED The power sunroof control is located between the sun visors on the overhead console. switch rearward will activate the Express Open Feature, causing the sunroof to open automatically. Press and hold the button located to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 180
sunroof will remain in a partial open condition until the switch is pushed forward again. The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open as the sunroof children to operate the sunroof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 181
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any window. Sunroof Maintenance Use only a non- - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 182
the front position. Refer to section 3 "Removable Floor Console" in this manual. NOTE: If desired, all of the power outlets can be converted by vehicle must be driven a sufficient length of time to allow the alternator to recharge the vehicle's battery. • Power outlets are designed for accessory - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 183
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 183 CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER AND CUP HOLDERS Instrument Panel Cup Holders The instrument panel cupholders are located in a pull out drawer just below the climate controls. When the drawer is pulled out firmly, the arms of the cupholders will spring out. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 184
184 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Convenience Tray And Optional Smoker's Package Kit Located between the instrument panel cupholders is a convenience tray that has been designed to hold miscellaneous small items. NOTE: The convenience tray should never be used for ashes without the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 185
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 • The quad seat cupholders are designed to break away if stepped on. To return the cupholder to its normal position, simply push the cupholder up to snap it into place. • The floor mat must be in position for optimum cupholder operation. There are also - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 186
Seat Storage bins - If Equipped The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of the second row seats, the area below the covers can be used for storage when the second row seat is in the upright position. Front Seat Storage Bin Storage Bin - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 187
to the storage bin. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat storage bin covers are not properly latched. Do not drive the vehicle with the storage bin cover open. Keep the storage bin cover closed and latched while the vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the storage bin - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 188
188 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Remove Storage Bins 1. Support the bin with one hand and pull the latch handles out. 2. Twist the latch handles a 1⁄4 turn and pull outward to disengage the bin from the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 189
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 189 To reinstall the storage bins, place the bin in the desired location on the overhead rail, push firmly upward on the bin with one hand, while pushing in on the latch handle, twist a 1⁄4 turn to attach the bin to the rail. Push the latch handle down to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 190
disengage the holder from the floor console and remove the cell phone holder. To reinstall the cell phone holder, align the pivot legs into the guides and push forward to snap the legs into place. Removable Floor Console Without Fold-in-Floor Seating - If Equipped The removable floor console has - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 191
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 191 3 Removable Floor Console Release Handle To remove the console use the following procedure: 1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray. 2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor console to disengage the floor console, reinstall - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 192
192 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To reinstall the console, remove the rubber mat and relocate to the alternate floor tray, slide the console forward to engage the front of the console into the floor tray. Rapidly push down on the rear of the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 193
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193 2. Plug in the power cord for the cellular phone into the outlet located in the bottom of the forward console bin and reinstall the cell phone holder. 3. Place the cell phone into the holder. CAUTION! • Many accessories that can be plugged in draw - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 194
are supported by hooks located in these areas. Refer to instructions provided in the net kit. Coat Hooks Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 195
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 195 3 Loading Limit Roof Rack ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED The evenly on the roof rack crossbars. The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo inside the vehicle plus that on - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 196
to the luggage rack, cargo and/or vehicle. • To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity of 68 kg (150 lbs). Always distribute heavy loads as evenly as possible and secure the load appropriately. • Long loads which extend over the windshield - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 197
provide a level riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading conditions. A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers raises the rear of the on vehicles that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Vehicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) have a height-sensing proportioning valve. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 198
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Signals ...218 ▫ Electrical Disturbances ...218 ▫ AM Reception ...218 ▫ FM Reception ...218 Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer Controls ...219 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio ...219 ▫ Power Switch, Volume Control ...219 ▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Selection ...222 ▫ Scan Button ...222 ▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory ...223 ▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode ...223 ▫ Operating Instructions - Tape Player ...223 ▫ Seek Button ...223 ▫ Fast Forward (FF) ...224 ▫ Rewind (RW) ...224 ▫ Tape Eject ...224 ▫ Scan Button ...224 ▫ Changing Tape - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Operation ...230 ▫ CD Player Operation ...233 ▫ CD/DVD Changer Operation ...235 ▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ...235 ▫ Operation Instructions (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) ...238 Sales Code RBP-AM & FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, CD Player, And Optional CD/DVD Changer Controls ...239 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 202
Equipped ...261 Sales Code RB1-AM/FM Stereo Radio With DVD/GPS Navigation System ...263 Remote Control Operating Instructions ...264 ▫ Remote Control Battery Service ...268 ▫ Operating Instructions - Video Screen ...268 ▫ Operating Instructions - Headphones ...270 ▫ Operating Instructions - MP3 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 203
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 203 ▫ Operating Instructions - Video Games/Camcorders ...272 Satellite Radio - If Equipped ...272 ▫ System Activation ... Maintenance ...279 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ...279 Climate Controls ...280 ▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System ...280 4 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 204
PANEL ▫ Front Mode Control ...281 ▫ Manual Air Conditioning Operation ...285 ▫ Manual Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped ...288 ▫ Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped ...290 Rear Window Features ...302 ▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only ...302 ▫ Rear - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 205
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 205 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 4 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 206
206 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 207
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH 4 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 208
208 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 209
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 209 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS 1. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition switch is in the ON position. 2. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Lamp - If Equipped Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 210
light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is a problem with the anit-lock brake system. The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic system. Failure of either half - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 211
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211 If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is necessary. WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident. Have the vehicle - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 212
brake system is not functioning and that service is required. However, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the charging system. Immediate service should be obtained. 13. Seat Belt Reminder Light - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 213
overheated engine condition. If towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the "H", and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 214
service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual Transmission Range Indicator This display indicator shows the automatic transaxle gear selection. NOTE: You must apply the brakes wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 215
situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing. The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. (See page - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 216
the brake system and is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined. The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 217
. RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast Signals Your new radio will provide excellent reception under most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile operation and natural phenomena, which might lead you to believe your sound system - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 218
wave is varied to carry the sound. Electrical Disturbances Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere very little with the frequency variations that carry the FM signal. AM - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 219
CODE RAZ-AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. Operating Instructions - Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition switch. It must be in the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 220
to give FM receivers user-friendly features, such as Program Service name (PS) and Program Type (PTY). Program Service name is typically used by the broadcaster to display the Classical Classic Rock College Country Information Jazz Foreign Language Radio Display Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 221
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Program Type News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R&B Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 222
AM or FM, pausing for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. Pressing the AM/FM button continues the search in the alternate frequency band. To stop the search, press SCAN a second time. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 223
10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the pushbutton twice. To Change button to change the display between radio frequency and time. Operating Instructions - Tape Player Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 224
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Press the SEEK button up or down to move the track number to skip forward or backward 1 to 6 selections. Press the SEEK button once to move 1 selection, twice to move 2 selections, etc. Fast Forward (FF) Press the FF button up momentarily to advance the tape - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 225
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Operating Instructions - CD Player NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 226
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL If the volume control is ON, the unit will switch from radio to CD mode and begin to play. The display will show the track number and index time in minutes and seconds. Play will begin at the start of track one. NOTE: • You may eject a disc with the radio - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 227
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 227 FF/TUNE/RW Press FF (Fast Forward) and the CD player will begin to fast forward until FF is released. The RW ( Reverse) button works in a similar manner. Program Button 4 (Random Play) Press this button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 228
time. CD Changer Control Capability - If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The following instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer. Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 229
on the display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • Water condensation on optics SALES CODE REV AM & FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 230
broadcast PTY information. Toggle the TUNE button to select the following format types: Program Type Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Radio Display Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 231
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 231 Program Type Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Rel Musc Rel Talk Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather The radio display will flash "SEEK" and the selected PTY - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 232
232 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL top of the button to seek up and the bottom to seek down. The radio will remain tuned to the new station until you make another selection. Holding the button in will bypass stations without stopping until you release it. Tuning Press the TUNE control up or - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 233
of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into memory. You can recall the stations stored in SET 2 memory by pressing the pushbutton twice. To Change From This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 234
234 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting The Compact Disc CAUTION! This CD player will accept only 4-3/4 inch (12cm) discs only. The use of other sized discs may damage the CD player mechanism. You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 235
On Playing MP3 Files The radio can play MP3 files, however, acceptable MP3 file recording media and formats are limited. When writing MP3 files, pay attention to the following restrictions. Supported media (disc types) The MP3 file recording media supported by the radio are CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 236
play the file normally. UDF and Apple HFS formats are not supported. The radio uses the following limits for file systems: • Maximum number of directory levels: 15 . Non-MP3 files named with the *.mp3 extension may cause playback problems. The radio is designed to recognize the file as an invalid MP3 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Once option before writing to the disc. MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3 24, 22.05, 16 4 ID3 Tag information for artist, song title and album title are supported for version 1 ID3 tags. ID3 version 2 is not supported by the radios. Playlist files are not - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 238
238 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play) SEEK Button (CD Mode to move through the folders. Press the SET button to select a folder Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped) Refer to Hands Free Phone section of the Owner's Manual. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 239
- Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner's Manual. Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES ) (If Equipped) Refer to 6 Disc CD/DVD Changer Manual. SALES CODE RBP-AM & FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER, AND OPTIONAL - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 240
following format types: Program Type Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Radio Display Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Program Type Country Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 241
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 241 Program Type Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Pressing PTY, then SCAN will scan the FM Band and stop at all RDS stations that broadcast the station type. Each RDS station will be played for a 5 second scan once around the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 242
242 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tune Press the TUNE control up or down to increase or decrease the frequency. If you press and hold the button, the radio will continue to tune until you release the button. The frequency will be displayed and continuously updated while the button is pressed - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 243
other button to exit from the clock setting mode. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 244
244 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may require a few minutes to warm up for proper operation. Sometimes poor playback may be experienced due to a defective cassette tape. Clean and demagnetize the tape heads at least - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 245
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 pressed again or until the beginning of the tape is reached. At the beginning of the tape, the tape will play in the opposite direction. EJT Tape Press the EJT TAPE button and the cassette will disengage and eject from the radio. Metal Tape Selection (70µs) - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 246
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting The Compact Disc You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio off, the display will show CD and the time of day will be displayed. If the power is on, the unit will switch from - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 247
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 247 Random Play - RND/Program Button 4 Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the top of the SEEK - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 248
248 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Random Play - RND/Program Button 4 Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate Random Play. This feature plays the selections on the currently playing compact disc in random order to provide an interesting change of pace. Press the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 249
RBQ-AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER NOTE: The radio sales code is located on the lower left side of your radio faceplate. Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 250
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL channel number will then be displayed for five seconds. The current channel name and number will then be displayed until an action occurs. CD's may remain in the player while in the Satellite Radio mode. Seek Press and release the SEEK button to search for - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 251
change the display between radio frequency and time. General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 252
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the Power / Volume control pushed ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio ON, the unit will - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 253
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 253 Radio display will show "ejecting" when it is being ejected. If you have ejected a disc and have not removed it within 15 seconds, it will be reloaded. If the CD is not removed, the radio will continue to play the non-removed CD. If the CD is removed and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 254
button to select the following format types: Program Type Adult Hits Classical Classic Rock College Country Emergency Emergency Test Radio Display Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country ALERT! Test Program Type Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 255
the TIME button to change the display from elapsed CD playing time to time of day. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner's Manual. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 256
display if the laser is unable to read the Disc data for the following reasons: • Warped disc • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • Water condensation on optics SALES CODE RBK-AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS NOTE: The radio - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 257
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 257 Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the ON/VOL control to turn the radio on. Turn the volume control clockwise to increase the volume. NOTE: Power to operate the radio is supplied through the ignition switch. It must be in the ON or ACC position to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 258
258 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by pressing the push-button twice. Every time a preset button is used a corresponding button number will be displayed. Audio The audio button controls the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADE. Press the AUDIO button - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 259
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 259 General Information This radio complies with Part 15 of FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 260
260 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Seek Press the top of the SEEK button for the next selection on the CD. Press the bottom of the button to return to the beginning of the current selection, or return to the beginning of the previous selection if the CD is within the first second of the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 261
day. CD Changer Control Capability - If Equipped This radio is compatible with a remote mounted CD changer available through Mopar Accessories. The following instructions are for the radio controls that operate this CD changer. Mode Button To activate the CD changer, press the MODE button until CD - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 262
ejecting the CD from the changer. Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio Mode (If Equipped) Refer to the Satellite Radio section of the Owner's Manual. CD Diagnostic Indicators When driving over a very • Excessive vibration • Disc inserted upside down • Damaged disc • Water condensation on optics - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 263
YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 SALES CODE RB1-AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH DVD/GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM The navigation system provides maps, turn identification, selection menus and instructions for selecting a variety of destinations and routes. Refer to your "Navigation User's Manual" for detailed operating - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 264
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Remote Control Operating Instructions NOTE: Aim the remote control at the radio located on the center of the instrument panel and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or objects - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 265
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 Remote Control Buttons 1. Headphone Transmitter 2. Menu Up/Next Track/Chapter 3. Menu Left/Fast Rewind 4. Return 5. Setup 6. Pause/Play 7. Mute 8. Display 9. Mode 10. Program Down - Previous Disc 11. Program Up - Next Disc 12. Slow 13. Stop 14. Menu 15. Menu - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 266
266 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RTN Button (4) This button only functions in CD/DVD mode. Press this button to return to the previous menu when in the disc menu mode. SETUP Button (5) This button only functions in CD/DVD mode. Press the button after pressing the STOP button to access the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 267
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 PROG UP/DOWN Buttons (10, 11) PROG UP selects the next disc loaded in the changer. PROG DOWN selects the previous disc loaded in the changer. SLOW Button (12) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button to advance the video. If the DVD is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 268
illuminates the buttons on the remote control. Remote Control Battery Service • To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the cover rearward. The replacement batteries for the remote control are two AAA batteries. Operating Instructions - Video Screen Push up on the release button to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 269
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 1. Screen Width Button Changes the width of the screen picture. 2. Enter Button This button will enter the selection from the on-screen menu. 4 3. Brightness Button Changes the brightness of the screen picture. Video Screen Controls - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 270
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Headphones Power Button Pressing the power button will turn Headphone Controls 1. Power Button 2. Volume Control 3. Power Indicator Headphone Battery Service • Press the button at the bottom of each headphone earpiece and lift the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 271
the headphones are ON. Headphone Battery Service 4 2. Weak batteries in the headphones cover. The headphones require two AAA batteries. General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 272
be required, plug the adapter into any power outlet. Follow the manufactures instructions for the correct colors when connecting the RCA cables. NOTE: MP3 player's, broadcasting studios. System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 273
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 273 2. Credit card information. 3. Your Vehicle Identification Number. Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID) The Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number is needed to activate your Sirius Satellite Radio system. To access - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 274
274 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Selecting Satellite Mode in RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios Press the MODE button repeatedly until the word SIRIUS appears in the display. These radios will also display the following: • After 3 seconds, the current channel name and channel number will be - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 275
stations. Follow the memory pre-set procedures that apply to your radio. Using the PTY (Program Type) Button (If Equipped) Follow the PTY button instructions that apply to your radio. PTY Button SCAN When the desired program type is obtained, press the SCAN button within five seconds. The radio will - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 276
antenna can cause signal blockage. REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED The remote sound system controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 O'clock positions. Remote Sound System Controls - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 277
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 277 The right hand rocker switch has a push button in the center and controls the volume and mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase the volume and pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will decrease the volume. Pressing - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 278
of the left hand switch has no function in this mode. CASSETTE TAPE AND PLAYER MAINTENANCE To keep the cassette tapes and player in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Do not use cassette tapes longer than C-90; otherwise, sound quality and tape durability will be greatly diminished - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 279
may not be possible to remove all deposits with a simple WET cleaning cassette. CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE To keep the CD/DVD discs in good condition, take the following precautions: 1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the surface. 2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 280
and Heating System is designed to make you comfortable in all types of weather. Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System Front Blower Control The Front Blower Control selects whether the Climate Control System is ON or OFF. When the blower control is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Dual Zone Temperature Control - If Equipped With the Dual Zone Temperature Control System, each front seat occupant can independently control the temperature of air coming from the outlets on their side of the vehicle. Front Mode Control The mode control allows you to choose from several patterns - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 282
the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down, will close off the air flow from the center outlets. The thumbwheel next to the outboard outlets can be rotated to regulate or - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 283
outlets, floor outlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets. NOTE: In many temperature lever positions, the bilevel mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. 4 Bi-Level Outlets - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 284
comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 285
285 Defrost Mode Defrost modes are selected. This is done to assist in drying the air and it will help in keeping the windows from fogging. Manual Air Conditioning Operation To turn on the air conditioning, set the front blower control to any position except O (OFF) and press the A/C button which - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 286
under the instrument panel on the passenger side. • Fabric type fascia protectors tend to block the amount of air to the condenser and may reduce air conditioning performance. Economy Mode If economy mode is desired, press the A/C button to turn off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 287
mode will not reset when the engine is started. If the recirculation indicator light is not lit, the recirculation mode will reset to the outside air mode when the engine is started. The programmed status can be changed back and forth by following the above mentioned procedure. 4 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Rear Zone Climate Control - If Equipped The Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system has floor air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The unit provides warm or cool air through the floor and upper outlets. The rear blower - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 289
OFF position and 3 blower speed positions. This allows the second seat occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the rear of the vehicle. CAUTION! Interior air enters the Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system through an intake grille located in the passenger side trim panel behind the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 290
sensors independently measure the surface temperature of the driver and passenger. Based on the sensor input, the system automatically adjusts the air temperature, the air flow volume, and amount of outside air recirculation. This maintains a comfortable temperature even under changing conditions. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 291
"Overhead Console-Customer Programmable Features" in Section 3 of this manual. 4 Three-Zone Automatic Temperature Control Operation of the system is HI" or "LO". The system will then automatically regulate the amount of air flow. Next, dial in the temperature you would like the system to maintain - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Button This button turns the entire system ON/OFF. When the system is turned on it will return to the previous settings. Manual Operation This system offers a full complement of manual override features. The "AUTO" symbol in the front ATC display will be turned off when the system is being used in - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 293
operate independently from each other. If any one feature is controlled manually, the remaining features will continue to operate automatically. The left adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving the air vane knob on the center outlets down, will close off the air flow from the center outlets. The - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 294
panel outlets, floor outlets and defrost. A slight amount of air is also directed through the side window demister outlets. NOTE: In many temperature positions, the bi-level mode is designed to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets. Bi-Level Outlets - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 295
comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Air comes from the floor, defrost and side window demist outlets. This mode works best in cold or snowy conditions. It allows you to stay comfortable while keeping the windshield - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 296
and side glass. The snowflake or a/c button allows the operator to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning system. When the snowflake symbol in the ATC display is on, cool, dehumidified air flows through the air outlets. If economy mode is desired, press the snowflake button to turn - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 297
second time to turn off the recirculation icon in the display and allow outside air into the vehicle. NOTE: In cold weather, use of the Recirculation mode a "LOCK" symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are controlled from the front ATC control unit. The "REAR SYSTEM - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 298
298 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL "AUTO". Only when the "REAR SYSTEM" knob is in the "REAR CONTROL" position do the second seat occupants have control of the Rear Automatic Temperature Control System. The Rear Automatic Temperature Control System is located in the headliner near the center - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 299
to the "Overhead Console-Customer Programmable Features" in Section 3 of this manual. Rear Blower Control The rear blower control, located in the headliner near control button down for cold and up for heated air. 4 The rear blower control knob can be manually set to "OFF" or any fixed blower speed - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 300
of these outlets can be individually adjusted to direct the flow of air. Moving the air vane knob on the outlets to one side will shut off the air flow. Summer Operation The engine cooling system in air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 301
this manual for proper coolant selection. Use of the air Recirculation mode during winter months is not recommended because it may cause window fogging. Vacation Storage Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 302
filtered out. Refer to MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE, "Air Conditioner Maintenance" for filter replacement instructions. REAR WINDOW FEATURES Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Temperature Control head above the front blower control - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 303
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303 Rear Washer Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Temperature Control head above the front blower control. Press and hold the button for as long as spray is desired. If the button is depressed - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 304
at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 305
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 305 Electric Rear Window Defroster - If Equipped Press this button to turn on the rear window defroster and the optional heated mirrors. A light will show that the defroster is on. The defroster automatically turns off after about 10 minutes of operation. If your - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 306
306 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUTION! 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. Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm water. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Heater - If Equipped ...312 Automatic Transmission ...313 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...314 ▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System ...314 ▫ Four Speed Automatic Transmission ...314 Parking Brake ...317 Brake System ...318 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped ...319 Power - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Information ...332 ▫ Tire Pressure ...332 ▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ...333 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ...335 ▫ Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped ...336 ▫ Limited Use Spare - If Equipped ...337 ▫ Tire Spinning ...337 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...338 ▫ Life Of Tire ...339 ▫ Replacement Tires ...339 ▫ Alignment - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...350 Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ...357 ▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ...359 ▫ Towing Requirements ...361 ▫ Towing Tips ...365 Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 366 ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 310
engine running. Normal Starting Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal. Turn the key to the "START" position and release when the before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into any driving gear. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 311
or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot if done improperly. See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump starting procedures and follow them other flammable liquid into the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 312
312 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to 15 seconds before trying again. If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not have enough power to continue running when the key is released. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 313
driving. Damage to the 110-115 volt electrical cord could cause electrocution. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is firmly on the brake pedal. 5 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 314
on the brake pedal, the service. Four Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore, the first few shifts on a new vehicle, may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condition - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 315
(N) will continue to operate. This Reset feature allows the vehicle to be driven to a dealer for service without damaging the transmission. In the event that the problem has been momentary, the transmission can be reset to regain all forward gears. • Stop the vehicle and shift into Park (P). • Turn - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 316
"3" position should also be used when descending steep grades to prevent brake system distress. NOTE: Using the "3" range while operating the vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. "L" Low This - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 317
release located on the left side of the instrument panel. Parking Brake Release 5 When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise the load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 318
AND OPERATING added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on a uphill grade. The parking brake should always be applied when the driver is not in the vehicle. WARNING! Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before driving: failure to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 319
activation of the Brake Warning Lamp. Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped The Anti-Lock Brake System provides increased vehicle stability and brake performance under most braking conditions. The system automatically "pumps" the brakes during severe braking conditions to prevent wheel lock-up. The - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 320
each time the vehicle is started and accelerated past approximately 15 mph (25 km/h). ABS is activated during braking under certain road or stopping conditions. ABS-inducing conditions can include ice, snow, gravel, bumps, railroad tracks, loose debris, or panic stops. You also may experience the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 321
the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction afforded. the end of the steering wheel travel are considered normal and does not indicate that there is a problem with the power steering system. 5 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 322
when possible. Damage to the power steering pump may occur. TRACTION CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the driving (front) wheels. The system reduces wheel slip by engaging the brake on the wheel that is losing traction (spinning). The - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 323
the OFF indicators located in the instrument cluster. This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The system will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC and the OFF indicators - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 324
324 STARTING AND OPERATING TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings • European Metric tire sizing is based on European design standards. Tires designed to this standard have the tire size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 325
STARTING AND OPERATING 325 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Size Designation: P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards ...blank...= Passenger car tire based on European design standards LT = Light Truck tire based on U.S. design standards T = Temporary Spare tire 31 = Overall Diameter - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 326
. -The maximum speed corresponding to the Speed Symbol should only be achieved under specified operating conditions. (i.e. tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits). Load Identification: ...blank...= Absence of any text on sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 327
STARTING AND OPERATING 327 Tire Identification Number (TIN) The TIN may be found on one or both sides of the tire however the date code may only be on one side. Tires with white sidewalls will have the full TIN including date code located on the white sidewall side of the tire. Look for the TIN on - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 328
328 STARTING AND OPERATING Tire Loading and Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on either the face of the driver's door or the driver's side "B" pillar. Tire and Loading Information Placard Tire and Loading Information Tire Placard - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 329
capacity of the tire on your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions towing, refer to the "Vehicle Loading" section of this manual. To determine the maximum loading conditions for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 330
will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. NOTE: The following table shows examples on how to calculate total load, cargo/luggage and towing capacities of your vehicle with varying seating - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 331
STARTING AND OPERATING 331 5 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 332
increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load capacity for your vehicle. Never overload them. TIRES-GENERAL INFORMATION damage that results in tire failure. • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Over inflated or under - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Tire Pressure Information for vehicle loads that are less than the maximum loaded vehicle condition. These pressure conditions will be found in the "Supplemental Tire Pressure Information" section of this manual. 5 Tire Placard Location The pressure should be checked and adjusted as well as - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 334
change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 335
case of trucks with dual rear wheels). Never combine them with other types of tires. Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable only in the tread area because flexing. Consult your authorized tire dealer for radial tire repairs. WARNING! High speed driving with your vehicle under maximum - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 336
with radial tires. It is engineered to be used on your style vehicle only. Since this tire has limited tread life, the original tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled at the first opportunity. Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 337
pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity conditions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h). See the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual. 5 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 338
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don't let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. Tread Wear Indicators Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 339
AND OPERATING 339 Life of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including but not limited to: • Driving style • Tire Information placard for the size designation of your tire. The service description and load identification will be found on the original equipment - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 340
wheels may change suspension dimensions and performance characteristics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and braking and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle. • Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity, other condition. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 341
sensors to monitor tire pressure levels (EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE). Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the instrument SYSTEM The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) system requires service. See your authorized dealer for - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 342
that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. After-market wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant or balance beads if your result. NOTE: • The TPMS system can inform the driver of a low tire pressure condition of 28 psi [1.9 bars] (193 kPa) or less. The TPMS system is not - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 343
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 344
indicate chain breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use. • Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and then Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always use the lower - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 345
vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal rates, and type of driving found in the "Maintenance Schedules" Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permissible if desired. The reasons for any - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 346
speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard starting, stalling and available. Reformulated Gasoline Many areas of the country require the use of cleaner burning gasoline and improve air quality. The manufacturer supports the use - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 347
, MTBE, and ETBE. Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions. Fuels blended with these Since the MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not his/her gasoline - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 348
are not needed under normal conditions and would result in additional service assistance. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these products contain high concentrations of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 349
contain carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill. Never run the engine air into the vehicle. • Guard against carbon monoxide with proper maintenance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions repaired promptly. Until repaired - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 350
use with this vehicle. CAUTION! Damage to the fuel system or emission control system could result from using an improper fuel tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system. NOTE: The driver's side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 351
off. If the problem continues, the message will appear the next time the vehicle is started. See Section 7 of this manual for more information. when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled. • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 352
allowable weight of your vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, and cargo. The total load must be limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR. Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles evenly - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 353
condition can result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose control of the vehicle and have an accident. Overloading The load carrying components (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service vehicle steers and handles and the way the brakes operate. 5 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 354
GAWR capacities have been limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your load as efficiently and safely as possible. To maintain warranty coverage, follow the requirements and recommendations in this manual - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 355
in or on the trailer in its loaded and ready for operation condition. The recommended way to measure GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer must be supported by the scale. Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) The gross combination weight - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 356
GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can result if either rating load. You must consider this as part of the load on your vehicle. -carrying hitch supports the trailer tow small- and medium-sized trailers. Weight-Distributing Hitch A weight-distributing hitch includes a receiver attached to the tow - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 357
and should be used to assist you in selecting the correct trailer hitch for your intended towing condition. Refer to the Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) chart for the Max. GTW towable for your given drivetrain. Trailer Hitch Classification Class Max. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 358
358 STARTING AND OPERATING Engine/Transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) 3.3L & 3.8L Auto6,600 lbs (2993 kg) matic 6,600 lbs (2993 kg) Frontal Area 40 SQ. FT. (3.72 square meters) - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 359
Transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Wt. Rating) 3.3L & 3.8L Auto8,600 lbs (3900 kg) matic with trailer tow weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of Information Section in this manual. Trailer and Tongue Weight tow hitch of your vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 360
into or on the trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional factory-installed options, or dealer-installed options, must be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle. Refer to the Tire and Loading Information placard in the Tire Safety Information Section of this - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 361
or damage to brakes, axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chassis structure or tires. CAUTION! • Avoid towing a trailer for (805 km) of trailer towing, limit your speed to 50 mph (80 km/h). Perform the maintenance listed in Section 8 of this manual. When towing a trailer, never exceed - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 362
brake on the tow vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in P for Park. Always, block or chock the trailer wheels. limit the ability to always achieve the 10% to 15% range of tongue weight as a percentage of total trailer weight). Towing Requirements - Tires − Do not attempt to tow - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 363
Information section of this manual on Replacement Tires for proper tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a higher load carrying capacity will not increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limits. Towing Requirements - Trailer Brakes − Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake system or vacuum - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 364
364 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake system and cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you need them and could have an accident. Towing any trailer will increase your stopping distance. When - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 365
vehicle under heavy operating conditions will improve performance and extend transmission life by reducing excessive shifting and heat build up. This action will also provide better engine braking. The automatic transmission fluid and filter should be changed if you REGULARLY tow a trailer for more - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Reduce speed. − Air Conditioning Turn off temporarily. − refer to Cooling System Operating information in the Maintenance section of this manual for more information. RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 367
...370 ▫ Jacking Instructions - Stow 'n Go Seating ...371 ▫ Jacking Instructions - Non Stow 'n Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...393 ▫ With Ignition Key ...393 ▫ Without The Ignition Key ...394 ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The Ground) ...394 ▫ Towing - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 368
368 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER The hazard flasher switch is located in the center of the instrument panel above the radio. To engage the Hazard Warning Flashers, depress the switch on the instrument panel. When the Hazard Warning Switch is activated, all directional turn - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 369
transmission in neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The air conditioning vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 370
call a service center if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this manual. Follow . Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 371
Instructions - Stow 'n Go Seating Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 372
winch handle tools are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Pull up on the lever to release the cover. Remove the scissors jack and jack handle by rotating the small wing nut to the left. Also remove the tool pouch containing the spare tire - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 373
TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 373 Spare Tire Stowage - Stow 'n Go Seating For vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, the spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located under the center of the vehicle by means of a cable winch mechanism. The "spare tire drive" nut is located on the floor, under - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 374
374 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions - Stow 'n Go Seating 1. 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. 2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly, assemble the winch handle extensions to form a - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 375
the winch "T" handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended the Spare Tire Hook and pull the compact spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle. WARNING! Getting under a could be crushed. Never get any part of your body under a vehicle that is on a jack. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 376
proper jack placement. 4. When the compact spare tire/cover assembly is clear of the vehicle, stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the two retaining tabs together. Wheel Spacer Removal Spare Tire/Cover Removal 5. There are two jack engagement locations on - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 377
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 377 6 Jack Engagement Locations - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 378
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire. 8. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 9. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 379
. Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct wheel nut service station. 12. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. 13. Secure the flat tire as follows: • Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area, have the tire repaired - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts in the place provided. 16. Check the compact spare tire Tire As Follows: 1. To stow the compact spare tire/cover assembly on vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go seating, assemble - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 381
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the compact spare tire with the cover assembly in the place provided. CAUTION! Spare Tire Removal The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch "T" handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 382
from under the vehicle. 3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down and place the tire into the spare tire cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the wheel and spare tire cover assembly so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 383
Tire. Vehicle damage may result. Jacking Instructions - Non Stow 'n Go Seating Preparations For Jacking Park avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place the gear selector in PARK. Turn wheel. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher. • Block both the front and rear of the wheel - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 384
, jack handle are stowed behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area. Pull up on the lever to release the cover. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and jack handle from stowage by rotating the wing nut to the left. Spare Tire Stowage - Non Stow 'n Go Seating For - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 385
designed for use with the jack handle only. Use of an air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch. Lowering Spare Tire 6 Jacking Instructions - Non Stow 'n Go Seating 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 386
386 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Engagement Locations - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 387
with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub. 8. Install the spare wheel, for vehicles with wheel covers, align the notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover on the wheel by hand - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 388
spare. Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers. 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate lug nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 389
inflation, stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the vehicle. • Using the jack handle, rotate the drive nut to the right until the wheel is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle. • Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mechanism click three times. It cannot - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 390
or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the immediately with large quantities of water. • A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 391
exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan. DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES Acceleration Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slippery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when there is a difference in the surface - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 392
2. Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wheels faster than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And don't let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed. CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Key Your vehicle may be towed under the following conditions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160 km), and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72 km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a transmission geartrain failure. If the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 394
prevent damage to the vehicle. TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground) Flat towing of vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, is only permitted within the limitations described in this section. TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Inspection And Maintenance Programs ...400 Replacement Parts ...401 Dealer Service ...401 Maintenance Procedures ...402 ▫ Engine Oil ...402 ▫ Engine Oil Filter ...406 ▫ Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension . . 406 ▫ Spark Plugs ...407 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...407 ▫ Catalytic Converter - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 396
▫ Cooling System ...416 ▫ Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses ...421 ▫ Brakes ...422 ▫ Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check . . 423 ▫ Fuel System Hoses ...425 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...425 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...428 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...428 ▫ Cleaning - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 397
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 397 ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) ...443 ▫ License Light ...443 Fluids And Capacities ...444 Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...445 ▫ Engine ...445 ▫ Chassis ...446 7 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 398
398 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.3L/3.8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3.3L/3.8L Engines - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 399
monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, your assist your service technician in making repairs. Although your vehicle will usually be drivable and not need towing, see your dealer for service as soon - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 400
be ready. The OBD system may not be ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery replacement. If the key to the ON position, you will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check. 5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 401
by the use of non-Mopar parts for maintenance and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. DEALER SERVICE Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special tools and equipment to perform all service operations in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which include - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 402
PROCEDURES The pages that follow contain the required maintenance services determined by the engineers who designed your vehicle. Besides injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge and the proper equipment. If you have any - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 403
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 403 The best time to check the engine oil level is about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the engine after it has sat overnight. Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 404
(0°C). • Stop and Go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50 hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing. • Taxi, Police or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-Road or desert operation. If ANY of - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 405
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 405 American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol This symbol means that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). The manufacturer only recommends API Certified engine oils. Lubricants which do not have both, the engine - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 406
oil filters, indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil filter and are recommended. Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension At the mileage - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 407
should be installed at the specified mileage. The entire set should be Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter air cleaner can provide a measure of protection in the case of engine backfire. Do not remove the air cleaner unless such removal is necessary for repair - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 408
can result if your vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In the event of engine malfunction, particularly involving engine misfire or other apparent loss of performance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Continued operation of your vehicle with a severe malfunction could cause - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 409
allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a tune-up to transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in motion. • Do not try to start engine by pushing or towing conditions. Maintenance-Free Battery The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is permanently sealed. You will never have to add water - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 410
. Don't lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with large amounts of water. Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks away from the battery. Don't use a booster battery or any other booster source with an output - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 411
you. Other unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for further warranty information. • The air conditioning system contains refrigerant under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal injury or - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 412
of the car). Refer to the "Maintenance Schedules" section of this manual for the recommended air conditioning filter replacement intervals. Power Steering - Fluid Check Checking the power steering fluid level at a defined service interval is not required. The fluid should only be checked if a leak - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 413
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 413 WARNING! Fluid level should be checked on a level surface and with the engine off to prevent injury from moving parts and to insure accurate fluid level reading. Do not overfill. Use only manufacturers recommended power steering fluid. If necessary, add fluid to restore - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 414
failure of the universal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the grease. . Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit insure proper function. When performing other underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 415
. Fill the reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water. The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates. Washer Fluid Reservoir Exhaust System The - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 416
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into the passenger eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer to "Exhaust Gas" in the Safety Tips section of this manual. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 417
the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the face of the condenser. Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing recommended coolant, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type. 7 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 418
replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use the same coolant throughout the life of your vehicle. Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 419
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419 The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner's responsibility to maintain the proper level of protection against freezing according to the temperatures occurring in the area - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 420
completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once a month. When additional - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 421
with air conditioning, keep the front of the condenser clean, also. • Do not change the thermostat for summer or winter operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas mileage, and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 422
foot resting or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and possible brake damage. You wouldn't have your full braking capacity in an emergency. Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance, inspect - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 423
operation), should be noted before hose is replaced based on leakage. NOTE: Inspection of brake hoses should be performed whenever the brake system is serviced and every engine oil change. Inspect hydraulic brake hoses for surface cracking, scuffing, or worn spots. If there is any evidence of - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 424
. Use only manufacturers recommended brake fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. WARNING! Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. Use only brake fluid that has been in - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 425
It is mandatory to replace all clamps that have been loosened or removed during service. Care should be taken in installing new clamps to insure they are properly torqued. Automatic Transmission The automatic transmission and differential assembly are contained within a single housing. All automatic - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 426
fluid and filter changes. Refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid type. Procedure For Checking Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 427
, add sufficient fluid to bring to the proper level. CAUTION! Do not overfill. Dirt and water in the transmission can cause serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission after checking or replenishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is reseated properly. Fluid - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 428
towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than 45 minutes of continuous operation. NOTE: Refer to Section 8 of this manual for Maintenance Schedules. If the transmission cold weather and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 429
and tar. • Salt in the air near seacoast localities. • Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants. Washing • Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your vehicle in the shade using Mopar Car Wash or a mild car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with clear water. • If insects, tar or other - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 430
protective coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 431
driving is done on gravel roads, consider mud or stone shields behind each wheel. • Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches as soon as possible. Application of a leather conditioner is not required to maintain the original condition. WARNING! Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes. Many - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 432
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning High Gloss Front Door B-pillar Appliques When cleaning the front door B-pillar appliques, care must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic. 1. Remove all dirt with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be used, do not use high alcohol content or abrasive - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 433
abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric. Sun damage can also weaken the fabric. If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to wash them. Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the buckles do - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 434
six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. Rinse the drawer thoroughly under warm running water. Shake the excess water from the drawer and dry the outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth. Let the drawer and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the inside of the cover. - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 435
Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 40 Amp Green 30 Amp Pink 30 Amp Pink 40 Amp Green Description Front Wipers Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Pump Front Blower Electronic Back Light (EBL) Body Control Module (BCM) Feed 1 Central Amplifier Seats Radiator Fan Cavity F28 F30 F31 F32 Maxi Fuse 40 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 436
Amp Natural 10 Amp Red 20 Amp Yellow 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Blue 20 Amp Yellow Description Electronic Automatic Transaxle (EATX) Battery ASD Fuel Pump A/C Clutch Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Module Ignition Switch Hazard Stop Lamp Front/Rear Washer Spare (IOD) - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 437
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. these systems see your authorized dealer for service. VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 438
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air NOTE: For lighted switches, see your dealer for replacement instructions. All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or Headlight (Long Wheel Base) ...H13 License ...168 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 439
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 439 BULB REPLACEMENT Headlights 1. Remove the three screws securing the headlight module. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb. NOTE: On some vehicles it may be necessary to slide the red release lock rearward and push forward on the connector while - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 440
440 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol. Front Park/Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lights 1. Remove the three screws - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 441
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441 2. Twist the turn signal socket to remove from the headlight module and pull bulb from socket. Front Fog Light 1. Reach behind the front fascia from under the vehicle. 2. Twist the front fog light bulb to remove from the fog light housing. 3. Disconnect the electrical - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 442
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Back-up Lights 1. Raise the liftgate. 2. Remove the two tail light assembly push-in type fasteners, by prying under the fastener head with a large flat screwdriver. 3. Squeeze the socket assembly tabs to remove it from the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 443
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443 Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) 1. Remove the two screws securing the CHMSL. 2. Twist the bulb socket to remove from the CHMSL housing. 3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket and reattach the CHMSL. License Light 1. Remove - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 444
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fuel (Approximate) 87 Octane Engine Oil-with filter 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) Cooling System * 3.3 & 3.8 Liter Engines (Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/ 100,000 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 445
Engine Component Engine Coolant Engine Oil Oil Filter 3.3/3.8 liter engines Spark Plugs Fuel Selection Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil. Refer to - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 446
446 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Chassis Component Automatic Transmission Brake Master Cylinder Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts. Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 447
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ...448 Maintenance Schedules ...448 ▫ Schedule "B" ...451 M A I N T E N A N C E S ▫ Schedule "A" ...461 C H E D U L E S 8 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 448
conditions. • Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km). • More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C). • Trailer towing. Inspection and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 449
are not operated under any of the conditions listed under Schedule B . Use the schedule that best describes your driving conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and transmission, add as needed. 8 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 450
items for correct operation. At Each Oil Change • Change the engine oil filter. • Inspect the exhaust system. • Inspect the brake hoses. • Inspect the CV joints and front suspension components. • Check the automatic transmission fluid level. • Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps. 8 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 451
conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000 miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under one or more of the conditions C). N C • Trailer towing. E SCHEDULE "B" 451 M • Driving in dusty conditions. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- S - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 452
the engine air cleaner filter, replace if S C H E D U L E S 3, 000 (5 000 ) X 6, 000 (10 000 ) X X X 9, 000 (15 000) X X X 12, 000 (20 000) X X X 15, 000 (25 000) X X 18, 000 (30 000) X X X X necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. * Replace the air conditioning filter. X X 8 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 453
oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.* Replace the air conditioning filter. 21, 000 (35 000 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 454
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if S C H E D U L E S 39, 000 (65 000) X 42, 000 (70 000) X X X 45, 000 (75 000) X X 48, 000 (80 000) X X X 51, 000 (85 000) X X X 54, 000 (90 000) X X X X necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. * Replace the air conditioning filter - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 455
Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Replace the air conditioning filter. 57, 000 (95 000) X X 60, 000 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 456
A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N Change engine oil and engine oil filter. A Rotate Tires N C Inspect the brake linings. E Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if S C H E D U L E S 75, 000 78, 000 81, 000 84, 000 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the air conditioning filter. X - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 457
Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter * Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Flush and replace the engine coolant. Replace the air conditioning filter - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 458
engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. Replace the air conditioning filter - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 459
filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Replace the air conditioning filter. 123, 000 (205 000 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 460
brake linings. E Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * S C H E D U L E S 8 Replace the engine air air conditioning filter. * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty towing. Inspection and service - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 461
engine oil and engine oil filter. Rotate Tires Inspect the brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Replace the air conditioning filter. 6, 000 (10 000) [6] X X X 12, 000 (20 000) [12 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 462
brake linings. S C H E D U L E S 42, 000 (70 000) [42] X X X 48, 000 (80 000) [48] X X X 8 Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air months or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. Replace the air conditioning filter. 54, 000 (90 000) [54] X X X X 60 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 463
X Rotate Tires X X X X Inspect the brake linings. X Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * X X X X Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X Inspect the tie rod ends and miles, whichever comes first. Replace the air conditioning filter. X X A I N T E N A N C E S C H E D U L - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 464
the brake linings. S C H E D U L E S 102, 000 (170 000) [102] X X X 8 Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner not done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km). Replace the air conditioning filter. 108, 000 (180 000) [108] X X X X 114, 000 (190 000) [ - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 465
brake linings. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air air conditioning filter. * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty E S Inspection and service should also be performed - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 466
! N T E You can be badly injured working on or around a N motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which A you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If N C you have any doubt about your ability to perform a E S C H E D U L E S service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. 8 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 467
ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ...468 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment ...468 ▫ Prepare A List ...468 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ...468 If You Need Assistance ...468 Warranty Information (U.S. Vehicles Only) ...471 Mopar Parts ...471 Reporting Safety Defects - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 468
be performed may not be covered by the warranty, discuss additional charges with the service manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle's service history. This can often provide a clue to the current problem. Prepare A List Make a written list of your vehicle's problems or the specific work you - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 469
timely manner. This is why you should always talk to your dealer's service manager first. Most matters can be resolved with this process. • If Owner's name and address • Owner's telephone number (home and office) • Dealership name • Vehicle identification number • Vehicle delivery date and mileage - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 470
the high cost of unexpected repairs after your manufacturer's new vehicle limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only the manufacturer's Service Contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer's Service Contract, you will receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 471
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only) See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and provisions of DaimlerChrysler's warranties applicable to this vehicle. MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 472
is required when ordering manuals. (No P.O. Boxes). • Service Manuals. These comprehensive service manuals provide the information that students and professional technicians need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving, maintaining, servicing and repairing DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 473
at: • www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com • www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following describes actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 474
traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 475
INDEX 10 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 476
Air Conditioning ...280,285 Air Conditioning Controls ...280 Air Conditioning Filter ...302,412 Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...302 Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ...288,297 Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...411 Air Conditioning System ...280,285,290,411 Air Conditioning Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 477
...Gas Caution Brake System ...318,422 Anti-Lock (ABS) ...319 Fluid Check ...423 Hoses ...422 Warning Light ...210 Brakes ...318,422 Brake/Transmission Interlock ...314 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...82 Bulb Replacement ...439 Bulbs, Light ...438 Calibration, Compass ...165 Capacities - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 478
...278 Cassette Tape Player ...219,239,243 Catalytic Converter ...407 Caution, Exhaust Gas ...37,83,349 CD (Compact Disc) Changer ...228,235,247,260,261 Anchors ...74 Child Safety Locks ...33 Child Seat ...69,77 Clean Air Gasoline ...346 Climate Control ...280 Clock ...217 Coat Hook ...194 Compact - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 479
468 Daytime Running Lights ...151 Dealer Service ...401 Defroster, Rear Window ...305 Defroster, Windshield ...84,285,296 Diagnostic System, Onboard ...399 Dimmer Control ...150 Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ...426 Oil (Engine) ...402 Disabled Vehicle Towing ...393 Disarming, Theft System ...27 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 480
Cleaner ...407 Air Cleaner Filter ...407 Block Heater ...312 Break-In Recommendations ...82 Checking Oil Level ...402 Compartment ...398 Coolant (Antifreeze) ...445 Cooling ...416 Exhaust Gas Caution ...37,349 Fails to Start ...311 Fuel Requirements ...346,444 Oil ...402,444,445 Oil Change Interval - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 481
...407 Air Conditioning ...302,412 Automatic Transaxle ...427 Engine Oil ...406,445 Engine Oil Disposal ...406 Flashers Hazard Warning ...368 Turn Signal ...210,440,442 Flat Tire Stowage ...379 Fluid Capacities ...444 Fluid Leaks ...85 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ...426 Brake ...423 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 482
482 INDEX Octane Rating ...346,445 Requirements ...346,444 Tank Capacity ...444 Fuel System Caution ...348 Fueling ...350 Fuses ...434 Garage Door Opener (HomeLink Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...Gasoline, Clean Air ...Gasoline (Fuel) ...Gasoline, Reformulated ...Gauges Coolant Temperature ...Fuel - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 483
INDEX 483 Hitches Trailer Towing ...357 HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter ...173 Hood Release ...147 Hook Introduction ...4 Jack Location ...372,374,384,385 Jack Operation ...370,374,385 Jacking Instructions ...374,385 Jump Starting ...389 Key, Programming ...Key, Replacement ...Key, Sentry - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 484
Lights ...85,148 Airbag ...59,69,84,211 Alarm ...213 Anti-Lock ...212 Automatic Headlights ...151 Back-Up ...442 Battery Saver ...151 Brake Warning ...210 Bulb Replacement ...438,439 Center Mounted Stop ...443 Cruise ...216 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...150 Door Ajar ...210 Engine Temperature Warning - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 485
...Lumbar Support ... . 74 . 414 . 195 . 124 Maintenance, Airbag ...68 Maintenance Free Battery ...409 Maintenance Procedures ...402 Maintenance Schedule ...448 Schedule "A" ...461 Schedule "B" ...451 Maintenance, Sunroof ...181 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 215,400 Manual, Service - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 486
...7 Monitor, Tire Pressure System ...341 Mopar Parts ...401,471 Multi-Function Control Lever ...153 346 Odometer ...216 Oil, Engine ...402,445 Capacity ...444 Change Interval ...404 Checking ...402 Disposal Door (HomeLink ) ...173 Operator Manual (Owner's Manual) ...4 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...92 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 487
INDEX 487 Overheating, Engine ...213,369 Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ...4,472 Panic Alarm ...23 Parking Brake ...317 Parking On Hill ...317 Passing Light ...154 Pedals, Adjustable ...159 Pets, Transporting ...78 Phone, Cellular ...96 Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ...96 Placard, Tire and - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 488
,249,256 Rear Air Conditioning ...288,297 Rear Towing ...366,394 Reminder, Seat Belt ...51 Remote Control ...264 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ...20 Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...276 Removable Floor Console ...189,190 Replacement Keys ...15 Replacement Parts Safety, Exhaust Gas ...37 Safety - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 489
in Floor (Stow n Go) ...124 Heated ...121 Integrated, Child ...69 Lumbar Support ...124 Memory ...143 Power ...120 Reclining ...122 Removal ...132,135,137 Stow ...15 Service Assistance ...468 Service Contract ...470 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 215 Service Manuals ...472 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 490
...310 Starting Procedures ...310 Steering Column Controls ...153 Linkage ...413 Power ...321,412 Shaft Seal ...413 Tilt Column ...156 Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ...276 Storage ...186,437 Storage Bin ...186 Storage, Vehicle ...301,437 Storing Your Vehicle ...437 Stow n Go - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 491
...324 Tires ...85,332,473 Aging (Life of Tires) ...339 Air Pressure ...332 Alignment ...340 Chains ...343 Changing ...370 Compact Spare ... Inflation Pressures ...333 Jacking ...370,371,383 Life of Tires ...339 Load Capacity ...328,329 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ...341 Quality Grading ...473 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 492
...359 Wiring ...364 Trailer Towing Guide ...357 Trailer Weight ...357 Transaxle ...313 Automatic ...313 Operation ...313 Overdrive ...316 Selection of Lubricant ...425,446 Transmission ...425 Automatic ...425 Filter ...427 Fluid ...425,446 Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 26 - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 493
(Instrument Cluster Description) . 209 Warnings and Cautions ...6 Warranty Information ...471 Washer, Adding Fluid ...304,415 Washer, Rear ...303,304 Washing Vehicle ...429 Wheel Alignment and Balance ...340 Wheel and Wheel Trim ...430 Wheel Bearings ...428 Wind Buffeting ...41,180 Window Fogging - 2006 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 494
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
PAGE
1
INTRODUCTION
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3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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9
3
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
87
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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INDEX
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