2005 Chrysler Town & Country Owner's Manual
2005 Chrysler Town & Country Manual
2005 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 ...189 STARTING AND OPERATING ...293 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...345 MAINTAINING YOUR - 2005 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 4
the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help owner will be aware of all safety warnings. When it comes to service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar parts, and is interested in your satisfaction. WARNING! Engine - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 5
INTRODUCTION 5 1 - 2005 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 - 2005 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. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 8
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About Your Keys ...12 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...12 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ...13 Sentry Key ...13 ▫ Replacement Keys ...15 ▫ Customer Key Programming ...15 ▫ General Information ...16 Illuminated Entry System - If Equipped ...16 Door Locks ...17 ▫ Manual Door Locks ...17 ▫ Power Door Locks - If - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 10
TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Vehicle Theft Alarm - If Equipped ...27 Sliding Side Door ...30 ▫ Sliding Door Open Flash ...31 ▫ Power Sliding Door - If Equipped ...31 ▫ Child Protection Door Lock ...34 Liftgate ...35 ▫ Power Liftgate - If Equipped ...36 Windows ...39 ▫ Power Vent Windows - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 11
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 12
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. Remove the key. Vehicle Key You can insert the double sided keys into the locks with either side up. The dealer that sold you your new - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 13
this feature. CAUTION! An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always remove key from the ignition and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended. Key-In-Ignition Reminder If you open the driver's door and the key is in the ignition switch, a chime will sound to remind you to remove - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 14
, if the bulb remains on, this indicates a problem with the electronics. If the bulb begins to flash after the bulb check, this indicates that an invalid key has been used to start the vehicle. Both of these conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two (2) seconds of running - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 15
programmed to a vehicle, it can not 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 dealer replacement of keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an authorized dealer or by using the Customer - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 16
then reprogrammed. This will prevent the lost key from starting your vehicle. All vehicle keys 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 17
" 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 down when you shut the door, the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the keys are not inside the vehicle - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 18
may cause severe personal injuries and death. Power Door Locks - If Equipped A power door lock switch is on each front door trim panel. Use this switch to lock or unlock the doors. Power Door Lock switch If you press the power door lock switch while the key is in the ignition, and any front - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 19
, as a reminder to remove the key. If you press the power door lock switch while the sliding door 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 20
doors will unlock automatically on vehicles with power door locks if: 1. The Auto Door Locks feature is enabled and the Auto Unlock On Exit feature is enabled, 2. the transmission of PARK, all the transmitter buttons are disabled for all keys. Two (2) transmitters may be supplied with the vehicle. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 21
and PANIC functions. options of the system allow you to turn ON/OFF the Sound Horn On Lock, Remote Unlock Driver's Door 1st, and Flash Lights On Lock/Unlock features. 2 Three Button Transmitter Six button transmitters will provide functions that allow the same basic operation as the three button - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 22
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), Customer Programmable Features section on vehicles so equipped. To lock the doors and liftgate: Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to lock all doors and liftgate. The horn will chirp once to acknowledge the signal. If desired, the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 23
and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse on and off and the interior lights will turn on system. To Program Transmitters: Refer to SENTRY KEY "Customer Key Programming." If you do not have a the full open position. If the liftgate is locked and is not equipped with a powered liftgate, - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 24
position. If the vehicle is not equipped with a left power sliding door and the door is closed and locked, pressing the button twice will result in the left side doors becoming unlocked. To Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door - If Equipped Press the RIGHT button twice within five seconds to open - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 25
LOCK button for 5 to 10 seconds. 2. While the LOCK button is pressed, (after 5 seconds) press the UNLOCK button. Release both buttons. The "Flash Lights On Lock below explains the Lamp Flash options. Function Lock Unlock 1st Press Unlock All Doors Left Side Right Side Liftgate Which Turn Signal - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 26
BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE General Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS 210 of Industry tower, airport transmitter, and some mobile or CB radios. Transmitter Battery Service The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery. NOTE: Do not touch the battery - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 27
. VEHICLE THEFT ALARM - IF EQUIPPED This system monitors the vehicle doors and ignition switch for unauthorized entry or operation. When the alarm 15 minutes of light only operation the system will then rearm itself. 2 Separating transmitter halves 2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 28
. If something has triggered the system in your absence, the horn will sound three times when you disarm the system. Check the vehicle for tampering. NOTE: • The driver's door and liftgate key cylinders cannot arm or disarm the system. • Once the alarm is set, and the liftgate button on the keyless - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 29
and opens any door the alarm will sound. • When the system is armed, the doors can not be unlocked from the interior power door lock switches. The Vehicle in the vehicle or not. If you remain in the vehicle and open a door, the alarm will sound. If this occurs, disarm the system. The alarm system - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 30
faster in the downhill direction. • There is a hold-open latch that is activated when the sliding door is fully opened. This latch will keep your sliding door open on any incline. To close the sliding door after the hold-open latch is activated, you must push the button on the inside grab handle - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Door Open Flash can be enabled or disabled by performing the following procedure: 1. Place the key in the ignition switch. 2. Cycle the ignition switch ON/OFF four times ending in the OFF position. (do not start the engine sliding door will operate. The power sliding door may be opened manually or - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 32
located on the trim panel just in front of the sliding door. To keep your 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 33
YOUR VEHICLE 33 If the inside or outside door handles 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 34
environment for small children riding in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a child protection door lock system. To activate the system, open the sliding door and move the child lock control, located near the door's rear latch, to the ON position. WARNING! To avoid trapping anyone - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 35
the vehicle is in Park, regardless of the child lock lever position. LIFTGATE NOTE: The key that is used to start the vehicle is also used to lock or unlock the doors and open the liftgate. To open the liftgate, insert the key into the lock and turn to the right. On vehicles equipped with power - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 36
transmitter will result in the liftgate becoming unlocked for 30 seconds allowing you to manually access the liftgate area. NOTE: On vehicles without power locks, the liftgate can only be opened using the vehicle keys. The key must be held in the unlocked position for the liftgate to open. Power - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 37
sufficient resistance. 2 Power Liftgate Switch When the remote keyless entry transmitter button is pressed and the "Lamp Flash" feature is enabled, the tail lights will flash to signal that the liftgate is opening or closing. • There are also pinch sensors attached to the side of the liftgate - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 38
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. WARNING! • Driving with the liftgate open can allow poisonous - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 39
YOUR VEHICLE 39 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. WINDOWS Power Vent Windows Switches on the driver's door trim panel let the driver - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 40
You can control either front window using switches on the driver's door trim panel. There is a single switch on the passenger's door trim panel which operates the passenger door window. The switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACCESSORY position. Power Window Switches - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 41
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 the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 42
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. Passenger Airbag Disabled Light NOTE: The front airbags have a multi stage inflator design. This allows the airbag to have different - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 43
All the outboard seats in your vehicle are equipped with Lap/Shoulder 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 - 2005 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 45
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions 1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back and adjust the seat. 2. The seat belt latch plate is near the seatback of the front seats and next to your arm in - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 46
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 3. When the belt is long enough to fit, insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click". 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 47
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 47 4. Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 48
fully. WARNING! A frayed or torn belt 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 49
YOUR VEHICLE 49 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 position. When you release the anchorage, try to move it up or down to make sure that it is locked in position. Lap/Shoulder Belt - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 50
50 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 51
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 51 Center Lap Belts The center seating positions have a lap belt only. To fasten the lap belt, slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click". To lengthen the lap belt, tilt the latch plate and pull. To remove slack, pull the loose end of - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 52
front airbags and pretensioners, both must be replaced. Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Use Reminder System buckle their seat belt. The driver should also instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. to chime and flash the Seat Belt Warning Light for 96 seconds or until the driver's seat - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 53
YOUR VEHICLE 53 2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position (engine does not need to be running), and wait for the Seat Belt Warning Light to turn off. 3. Within 60 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 54
54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Using a seat belt extender when not needed can increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn low and snug, and in the recommended seating positions. Remove and store the extender when - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 55
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 55 Also, the front passenger airbag is certified to the Federal regulations that define Occupant Classification (Refer to "Occupant Classification System" in this section). This vehicle may also be equipped with a driver inflatable knee blocker located on - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 56
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 • If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do not have any accessory items installed which will alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your vehicle - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 57
and use the proper child restraint. See the section on Child Restraint. You should read the instructions provided with your child restraint to make sure that you are using it properly. 2. All window bags, do not lean against the door, airbags will inflate forcefully into the space between you and the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 58
window bags, they also need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the center of the seat. The Airbag System of the following: • Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) • AIRBAG Readiness Light • Driver Airbag • Front Passenger Airbag • Window Bags above Side Windows - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Airbag Disabled (PAD) Indicator Light − Interconnecting Wiring − Bladder • The ORC monitors the readiness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the ignition switch is in the column, instrument panel and passenger knee bolsters. If the key is in the OFF position, in the ACC position, - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 60
YOUR VEHICLE first turned on. After the self-check, the AIRBAG warning light will turn off. The PAD indicator light will function normally (Refer to "Passenger Airbag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light" in this section). If the ORC detects a malfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the AIRBAG - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 61
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 61 • The Side Impact SRS Window Bags are designed to activate only in certain side collisions. When the ORC and the side impact sensors (with side impact option) detects a collision requiring the window bags to inflate, it signals the inflators on the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 62
can also affect occupant classification. Also, if you fold down the rear seat, check to be sure it doesn't touch the front passenger seat. If there is manufacturer approved seat accessories may be used. If there is a fault present in the system, the AIRBAG warning light will illuminate indicating - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 63
Also, when the seat is empty or an object that weighs less than a predetermined threshold is placed on the seat, the light will remain OFF. (The PAD indicator light is an amber light located on the center of the instrument panel above the radio.) passenger is properly positioned or not. If the PAD - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 64
indicates to the driver and passenger when the airbag is turned OFF in the presence of a properly seated occupant. When the PAD indicator light is illuminated, the airbag is OFF. Also, when the Occupant Classification System detects either an empty seat or a weight less than the predetermined - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Always use the correct seat cover specified for the vehicle. • Do not replace the seat cover with an aftermarket seat cover. • Do not add a those approved by DaimlerChrysler/Mopar. 2 WARNING! Unapproved modifications or service procedures to the front passenger seat assembly, its related components - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 66
restraint system (SRS) component or SRS related component or fastener be modified or replaced with any part except those which are approved by DaimlerChrysler/ Mopar. If A Deployment Occurs The these particles settle on your clothing, follow the garment manufacturer's instructions for cleaning. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 67
, replaced by an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Also, have the Occupant Classification System serviced as well. Enhanced Accident Response If the airbags and seat belt pertensioners deploy after an impact and the electrical system remains functional, vehicles equipped with power door locks - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 68
dealer service the system immediately. • The AIRBAG light does not attempt to modify any part of your advanced airbag system. serviced in any way (including removal or loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts), take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer approved seat accessories - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 69
• The light flickers or comes on and remains on while driving. DaimlerChrysler Corporation Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped Operating 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 can be - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 70
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 the vehicle. Convertible child seats often have a higher weight limit in the rearward-facing direction than - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 71
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 infant carriers do, so they can be used rearward-facing by children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) but are less than one year old. • Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger airbag. An - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 72
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or slouching can move the belt out of position. • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 73
height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the shoulder portion of check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. • In the rear seat, you may have trouble - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 74
74 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer's directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don't leave it loose in the vehicle. In a - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 75
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 75 head restraint posts. Except for bench seats with split seatbacks, when the tether anchorage is used in the center seating position, the strap should be positioned straight over the top of the seatback. For bench seats with split seatbacks, route the - 2005 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 77
and downward into the seat. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we have described here. Again, carefully follow the instructions that come with the child restraint system. 2 WARNING! Fleet Vehicles Only: Do not install child restraint systems equipped with LATCH attachments at - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 78
78 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer's directions exactly when installing an infant or child - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 79
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 WARNING! Rear Facing Infant restraints must never be secured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger airbag. In an accident a passenger airbag may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rear facing infant restraints. - 2005 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 child - 2005 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 82
the vehicle tether anchor. 7. Following the child seat manufacturer's instructions, tighten the child restraint tether strap. 8. If necessary, DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part. ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine in your new vehicle - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 83
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided. The engine oil installed in the engine 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED. A new engine may consume some - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle Seat Belts Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced retractor condition, replace the belt. Airbag Light The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument panel. Fluid Leaks Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel, engine coolant, oil or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are - 2005 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Equipped ...110 ▫ Heated Seats - If Equipped ...111 ▫ Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped ...112 ▫ Manual Lumbar - If Equipped ...113 ▫ Fold-In-Floor Seating Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory ...133 ▫ Memory Position Recall ...134 ▫ To Disable A Transmitter Linked To Memory . . 135 To - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 89
- If Equipped ...142 Multifunction Lever ...142 ▫ Turn Signals ...142 ▫ Headlight Low/High Beam Selector Switch ...143 ▫ Passing Light ...143 ▫ Windshield Wipers And Washers ...143 Tilt Steering Column - If Equipped ...146 Traction Control Switch - If Equipped ...147 Rear Park Assist System - If - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 90
Console - If Equipped ...154 ▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights ...154 ▫ Sunglass Storage ...155 ▫ Compass Programmable Features - If Equipped ...160 Garage Door Opener - If Equipped ...163 ▫ Programming If Equipped ...172 ▫ Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off ...173 Convenience Tray Drawer And Cup - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 91
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91 Storage ...177 ▫ Front Seat Storage Bin - If Equipped ...177 ▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins - If Equipped ...177 ▫ Overhead Rail System - If Equipped ...178 ▫ Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor Seating - If Equipped ...179 ▫ Removable Floor - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 92
annoying headlight glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on 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. Adjusting Rearview Mirror - 2005 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 - 2005 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 95
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 a pull out Seat Feature. Refer to the Memory Seat paragraph in section 3 of this manual. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 96
requires a cellular phone equipped with the Bluetooth Hands-Free Profile, version 0.96 or higher. For UConnect Customer Support call 1-877-855-8400 or visit the UConnect website (www.chrysler.com/ uconnect). UConnect™ allows you to transfer calls between the system and your cellular phone as you - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 97
the UConnect™ menu structure. Voice commands should be given after each UConnect™ system prompt. You will be prompted for a specific command and then guided through the available options. There are two ways to give commands to the UConnect™ system: 3 UConnect™ Switches The UConnect™ system can be - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 98
complete the registration process, you will need to reference your cellular phone owner's manual. • Press the 'Phone' button to begin. • After the Ready on your cellular phone. Please see your cellular phone user's manual for instructions on how to complete this step. • For identification purposes, - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 99
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 99 system will use the priority 3 cellular phone when you make a call. You can select to use a lower priority cellular phone at any time. Making a Phone Call Using Digit Dialing • Press the 'Phone' button to begin. • After the Ready prompt, says Dial - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 100
100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE The UConnect™ system will allow you to enter up to 32 names into the phonebook with each name having up to four associated phone numbers and designations. Edit Entries in the UConnect™ Phonebook • Press the 'Phone' button to begin. • After the Ready - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 101
be dialed. Phone Call Features The following feature(s) 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. 3 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 102
102 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Answer or Reject an Incoming Call - No Call Currently in Progress When you receive a call on your cellular phone, the UConnect™ system will interrupt the stereo audio and will ask if you would like to answer the call by pressing the 'Phone' button. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 103
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103 Conference Call When two calls are in progress (one active and one on hold), press the 'Phone' button until you hear a double beep indicating that the two calls have been joined into one conference call. Three-Way Calling To initiate three-way calling, - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 104
like to connect or disconnect the Bluetooth™ connection between a paired cellular phone and the UConnect™ system, follow the instruction described in your cellular phone user's manual. List Paired Cellular Phone Names • Press the 'Phone' button to begin. • After the Ready prompt, say Setup List - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 105
the vehicle. UConnect™ System Features Barge In - Touch Tone Phone Inputs You can use your UConnect™ system to access a voice mail system, an automated service, or any other phone number that you can dial with any phone. When calling a number with your UConnect™ system that normally requires you to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 106
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Barge In - Overriding Prompts 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, if a prompt is playing Would you like to pair a phone, clear a , you - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 107
to the previous menu. Emergency Assistance If you are in an emergency, say Dial Emergency or Call Emergency and the UConnect™ system will instruct your cellular phone to call 911. Towing Assistance If you need towing assistance, say Dial Towing Assistance or Call Towing Assistance . Please refer - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 108
front of the seat. Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position. Release the bar to lock the seat into position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seat . The seat belt might not be properly adjusted and you could be injured. Manual Seat Adjuster - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 109
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. Driver Power Seat Switch - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 110
110 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Adjustable Head Restraints - If Equipped Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in the event of impact from the rear. Pull up or push down on the head restraint so that the upper edge is as high as practical. To raise the head restraint - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 111
are located on the instrument panel above the radio. You may choose LOW, HIGH or No Heat. The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the LOW or HIGH heat is ON. 3 Heated Seat Switches - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 112
112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Manual Reclining Seats - If Equipped The recliner mechanism control is on the outboard side of the seat. To recline, lean . Using body pressure, lean forward and rearward on the seat to be sure the seatback has latched. Manual Reclining Seat Control - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Lumbar - If Equipped The lumbar adjustment handle is located inboard under the armrest. To increase the support, rotate the handle down. 3 Manual Lumbar Control Fold-in-Floor Seating On vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, the second and third row seats may be folded into the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 114
114 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Fold Second Row Seats 1. Move the front seat fully forward, lower the head restraint and raise the armrests on the second row seat. 2. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open cover. 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 115
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 4. Pull rearward on the release strap located at the rear of the seat and tumble the seat forward into the storage bin. To Unfold Second Row Seats 1. Open the storage bin cover. 2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage bin and push - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 116
116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its full upright position. To Fold Third Row Seats 1. Lower the head restraint to its full down position. 2. Pull release strap marked "1" - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 117
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 117 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. 3 Release Strap 2 Release Strap 3 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 118
118 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Release Strap 3 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 119
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 119 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 120
120 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 2. To restore the seat to its upright position, lift up on the seatback and push forward until the anchors latch. WARNING! To avoid serious injury or death, never operate the vehicle with occupants in the third row seat, while in the tailgate mode. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 121
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 121 To tilt the seat on vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 122
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 123
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 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. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 124
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. Release Lever 2 Location Release Lever Location - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 125
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 125 3. Pull the release strap "3" located at the bottom of the seat to disengage the front attachments. 4. The seat assembly can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its Easy Out Rollers. To reinstall the 50/50 rear seat, lower the head restraint - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 126
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 Out - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 127
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. 3 Grocery Bag Holders - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 128
128 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Rear-Most Bench Seat The seat position can be adjusted fore and aft to any of three positions - normal (rearward), intermediate, and full forward. In this way varying needs for legroom and cargo space behind the seat can be accommodated. The release - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 129
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 129 1. Normal Seating- The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. The 3rd row bench seat is in the full rear position on the tracks. 3. Additional Storage- The 2nd and 3rd row seats installed. The 3rd row bench seat is in the full forward position on the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 130
130 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 4. Auxiliary Seating- The middle quad seats are removed from the vehicle. The 3- passenger bench seat can be installed in either the second or third row. 1. Normal Seating- The 2nd and 3rd row seats are installed. Both seatbacks are in the upright - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 131
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131 NOTE: Driving with the 2nd-row seats in the tumbled position is not recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd row seats. This position is intended only to increase available cargo area without requiring removal of the seats. Do not leave the head - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 132
the proper restraint system. DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM - 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 133
(1 or 2) are pressed, you erase the memory settings for that button and store a new one. 1. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2. Press the driver door memory button number 1 if you are setting the memory for driver 1, or button number 2 if you are setting the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 134
ignition switch to the OFF position and remove the key. 7. Press and release the SET (S) button located on the driver's door. A chime will sound signaling that you are use a Remote Keyless Entry transmitter to recall memory positions. 9. Press and release the LOCK button on one of the transmitters. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 135
A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the memory buttons on the drivers door during a recall (S, 1, or 2). When a recall is 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 136
136 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To disable another transmitter linked to either memory position, repeat steps 1-5 for each transmitter. NOTE: Once programmed, all transmitters linked to memory can be easily enabled or disabled at one time. Refer to the Remote Linked to Memory - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 137
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 137 Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the front edge of the hood, near the center. 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 138
turn off in about 15 minutes if any of the following occur. • A door, sliding door or the liftgate is left open. • Any overhead reading light is left on. • If the dimmer control is in the extreme top position. NOTE: The key must be out of the ignition switch or the ignition switch must be - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 139
dimmer control up or down. 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. 3 Dome Light Position Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 140
the dimmer control to the OFF position (extreme bottom). The interior lights will remain off when the doors or liftgate are open. Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature) Rotate clockwise to the OFF position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights will come ON in the Automatic mode. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 141
will sound when the driver's door is opened. Battery Protection This feature provides battery protection to avoid wearing down the battery if the headlights, park lights, or front fog lights are left on for extended periods of time when the ignition switch is in the LOCK position. After 3 minutes of - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 142
operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside turn signal light bulb. If one of the indicators fails to light when the lever is moved, it would - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Switch Pull the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel to switch the headlights between HIGH and LOW beam. Passing Light You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward the steering wheel. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 144
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: Always remove any build-up of snow that prevents the windshield wiper blades from returning to the OFF position. If the windshield wiper switch is turned OFF and the blades cannot return to the OFF position, damage to the wiper motor may occur. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 145
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145 WARNING! Sudden loss of visibility through the windshield could lead to an accident. You might not see other vehicles or other obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the windshield during freezing weather, warm the windshield with defroster before and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 146
, 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 column, you could lose - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 147
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147 TRACTION CONTROL SWITCH - IF EQUIPPED The TRAC indicator, located below the instrument cluster odometer, will light up when the Traction Control is in use. To turn the system OFF, press the TRAC OFF switch located on the steering column, until the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 148
148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 149
149 WARNING! Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the Rear Park Assist System. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and be sure to check for pedestrians, other vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before backing up. Failure to do so can result in - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 150
150 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals to move toward or away from the driver to provide improved position with the steering wheel. The adjustable pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 151
EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be adjusted when the system is locked out ("Adjustable Pedal Disabled - Cruise Control Engaged" or "Adjustable Pedal Disabled . Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path. Speed Control Switches - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 152
152 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To Activate: Push the "ON/OFF" button once and the CRUISE indicator located below the instrument cluster odometer will illuminate showing the electronic speed control system is on. To turn the system OFF, push the "ON/OFF" button again and the system - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 153
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 153 To Vary the Speed Setting: When the speed control is set, speed can be increased by pressing and holding the "RESUME/ACCEL" button. When the button is released, a new set speed will be established. Tapping the "RESUME/ACCEL" button once will result in - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 154
, icy, snow-covered, or slippery. OVERHEAD CONSOLE - IF EQUIPPED The overhead console can contain courtesy/reading lights, an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink ), storage for sunglasses, compass/ temperature display, a mini-trip computer, optional electronic vehicle information center - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 155
lights also turn on when a front door, a sliding door or the liftgate is opened. If your vehicle is equipped with Remote Keyless Entry, the lights will Compass Calibration This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the compass may - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 156
" symbol will turn off and the compass will function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic and the "CAL" symbol servicing the overhead console. Compass Variance Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic North and Geographic North. In some areas of the country - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 157
button for approximately 5 seconds. On vehicles equipped with Compass/Temp press and hold the C/T and US/M buttons for 5 seconds. The "VAR" symbol will light and the last variance zone number will be displayed. Press the STEP button on vehicles equipped with a Compass/ Mini Trip Computer or the US - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 158
(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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 159
, displays the following WARNING messages and symbols. Each message is accompanied by a single chime: • TURN SIGNALS ON (with graphic) • PERFORM SERVICE • DOOR AJAR (one or more, with graphic) • LIFTGATE AJAR (with graphic) • WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic) • 1,2,3 OR 4 LOW TIRE(S) PRESSURE (Refer - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 160
when in this display selects US or Metric. The overhead console 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 miles (9 600 km) in 500 mile (800 km) increments may be selected - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 161
"No." Auto Unlock On Exit (Available Only When the AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On) When this feature is selected all the vehicle's doors will unlock whenever any door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral) position. Pressing the "STEP" button - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 162
recall buttons (1or 2) on the driver's door panel. Any transmitter linked to memory will remain linked, but will not recall the memory positions. The transmitter memory recall Lights On Lock/Unlock? When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 163
moved to the "AUTO" position, the engine is running and, the front wipers are or "No." Power Accessory Delay When this feature is selected, accessory power will be supplied key is removed and either front door is opened. GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED The HomeLink Universal Transceiver replaces - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 164
door opener, it is advised to park outside the garage. Some vehicles may require the ignition switch to be turned to the second (or accessories accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. 1. Press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons, and release only when the indicator light begins to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 165
dangerous gas. Do not run the vehicle's exhaust while training the transceiver. Exhaust gas can cause serious injury or death. 3 WARNING! Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are training the Universal Transceiver. Do not train the transceiver if people or pets are in the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 166
4 has been completed. NOTE: Some gate operators and garage door openers may require you to replace this Programming Step 3 with procedures noted in the Gate Operator/Canadian Programming section. 4. The HomeLink indicator light will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 167
the learn or smart button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) NOTE: time-out (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for HomeLink live), replace Programming HomeLink step 3 with the following: NOTE: If programming a garage door opener or - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 168
, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink button. Activation will now occur for the trained device (i.e. garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.). For convenience, the hand-held transmitter of the device may also be used at any time - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 169
YOUR VEHICLE 169 Security If you sell your vehicle, be sure 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 170
condition until the switch is pushed forward again. The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open as the sunroof opens. The sunshade cannot be open. WARNING! Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 171
and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result. Wind Buffeting Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of pressure - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 172
is located on the driver's side, just to the rear of the sliding door and is also controlled by the ignition switch. The lower and rear outlets will . Rear Power Outlet The outlets include tethered caps labeled with a key or battery symbol indicating the power source. The lower instrument panel - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 173
in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. 3 • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 174
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 175
opening and push down to lock it into position. For cleaning of the ash receiver, its removal is accomplished by inserting the end of a key in the pry slot that the rear edge of the ash receiver and then twisting the key slightly. Rear Cupholders There are dual stationary cupholders located in the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 176
176 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE If your vehicle is equipped with quad seats in the 2nd seat position, these cupholders are located on the outboard side of the seat pedestal. NOTE: • The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if the seat is tilted forward. • The quad seat - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 177
177 STORAGE Front Seat Storage Bin - If Equipped The storage bin is located under the front passenger's seat. If equipped with a lock, it can be locked with the ignition key. Second Row Seat Storage bins - If Equipped The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of the second row seats - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 178
178 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 179
OF YOUR VEHICLE 179 Removable Floor Console With Fold-in-Floor Seating - If Equipped The removable floor console has a two power outlets, storage tray, light, removable cell phone holder, tissue holder, pen holder and a map holder. It can be removed from the vehicle by pulling the release handle - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 180
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 items plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent engine starting. WARNING! In an accident, serious injury could result if - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 181
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 181 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 182
182 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 console with enough force to engage the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 183
in long enough, the vehicle's battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent engine starting. • Accessories that draw higher power (i.e. coolers, vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the battery even more quickly. Only use these intermittently and with greater - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 184
-in-Floor Seating. The cargo nets fit in the second row storage bin and the third row tub. The nets are supported by hooks located in these areas. Refer to instructions provided in the net kit. Cargo Area Storage The seats in your vehicle are in-line which enables you to stow - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 185
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185 3 Loading Limit Roof Rack ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The load - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 186
the thumb screws to lock the cross bar into position. Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has properly locked into position. NOTE: the cross bar ends should always be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently to be sure that the load remains securely attached. CAUTION! - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 187
the system. WARNING! Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Vehicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) have a height-sensing proportioning valve. Installing a leveling system will render this system ineffective, inappropriately reducing rear - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 188
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Signals ...208 ▫ Electrical Disturbances ...208 ▫ AM Reception ...208 ▫ FM Reception ...208 Sales Code RAZ-AM/ FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, CD Player And CD Changer Controls ...209 ▫ Operating Instructions - Radio ...209 ▫ Power Switch, Volume Control ...209 ▫ Seek Button (Radio Mode - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 190
Selection ...212 ▫ Scan Button ...213 ▫ To Set The Radio Push-Button Memory ...213 ▫ To Change From Clock To Radio Mode ...213 ▫ Operating Instructions - Tape Player ...213 ▫ Seek Button ...214 ▫ Fast Forward (FF) ...214 ▫ Rewind (RW) ...214 ▫ Tape Eject ...214 ▫ Scan Button ...214 ▫ Changing Tape - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 191
INSTRUMENT PANEL 191 ▫ Mode ...217 ▫ Tape CD Button ...217 ▫ Time Button ...218 ▫ Scan Button ...218 ▫ CD Changer Control Capability - If Equipped ...218 Sales Code RBP-AM & FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player, CD Player, And Optional CD/DVD Changer Controls ...219 ▫ Radio Operation ...220 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 192
RDV) - If Equipped ...246 ▫ Operating Instructions - CD/DVD Changer . . 247 ▫ Eject (EJT) Button ...249 ▫ Operating Instructions - Remote Control ...250 ▫ Operating Instructions - Video Screen ...254 ▫ Operating Instructions - Headphones ...256 ▫ Operating Instructions - MP3 Player, Portable Walkman - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 193
Player ...263 ▫ CD Player ...264 Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance ...264 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance ...265 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ...265 Climate Controls ...266 ▫ Manual Air Conditioning And Heating System ...266 ▫ Front Mode Control ...267 4 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 194
Temperature Control - If Equipped ...276 Rear Window Features ...288 ▫ Intermittent Rear Wiper Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only ...288 ▫ Rear Washer Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only ...289 ▫ Rear Wiper Operation - Automatic Temperature Control Only ...289 ▫ Intermittent - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 195
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 4 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 196
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 197
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 197 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH TACH 4 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 198
198 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 199
ability. Each tire, including the spare, should be checked monthly when cold and set to the recommended inflation pressure as specified in the tire and loading information placard and owner's manual. NOTE: If one of the vehicle active tires has been replaced by the spare or a wheel rim not equipped - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 200
off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. 5. Liftgate Ajar This light turns on if the liftgate is not completely closed. 6. Door Ajar Light This light turns on if a door is not completely closed. 7. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed. 8. Brake - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 201
. 4 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 checked immediately. Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 202
, ease up on the accelerator. 12. Voltage Light This light monitors the electrical system voltage. The light should turn on momentarily as the engine is started. If the light stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a problem with the charging system. Immediate service should be obtained. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Driver Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert™) in the Occupant Restraints section for more information. 14. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine is critically hot, a continuous chime will sound for 4 minutes. After the chime turns off, the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 204
see Section 7 of this manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph. 17. Washer Fluid Light This light turns on when the washer fluid level falls below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will remain on until fluid is added. 18. Transmission Range Indicator This display - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 205
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transmission control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 206
Equipped This display indicator should illuminate for approximately four seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. The "TRAC OFF" changed during repair or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 207
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207 The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To switch from odometer to trip odometer, press the Trip Odometer button. 24. Cruise Indicator This display indicator shows that the Speed Control System is ON. 25. Trip Odometer Button Press this button to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 208
conditions. Like any system, however, car radios have performance limitations, due to mobile operation and natural phenomena, which might lead may pick up electrical disturbances during transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude, and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They interfere - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 209
seconds after the ignition switch has been turned off. Opening a vehicle front door will cancel this feature. SALES CODE RAZ-AM/ FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS Operating Instructions - Radio NOTE: Power to operate the radio is controlled by the ignition - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 210
which is added to the stereo signal. RDS was developed 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 station's name or call letters, for example WNIC . Typically these - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 211
Information Jazz Foreign Language News Nostalgia Oldies Personality Public Rhythm and Blues Radio Display Adlt Hit Classicl Cls Rock College Country Inform Jazz Language News Nostalga Oldies Persnlty Public R&B Program Type Religious Music Religious Talk Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 212
212 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last preset station. If a preset button is activated while in the PTY (Program Type) mode, the PTY mode will be exited and the radio will tune to the preset station. Pressing - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 213
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 Clock To Radio Mode Press the Time button to change the display between radio frequency and time. Operating Instructions - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 214
to cancel the feature. Changing Tape Direction If you wish to change the direction of tape travel (side being played), press the PTY button. The lighted arrow in the display window will show the new direction. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 215
System: Press the Dolby button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. The Dolby System is symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Operating Instructions - CD Player NOTE: The ignition switch must be in - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 216
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Inserting The Compact Disc The CD player contained within the radio is not a multi-disc changer, and will only accept one CD. Gently insert one CD into the CD player with the CD label facing up. The CD will automatically be pulled into the CD Player. If the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 217
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 217 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 218
a second 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 219
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 RBP-AM & FM STEREO RADIO WITH CASSETTE TAPE PLAYER, CD PLAYER, AND OPTIONAL CD/DVD CHANGER CONTROLS 4 RBP Radio - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 220
PTY information. Toggle the PTY 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 Religious Music Religious Talk Radio Display Adlt Hit Classicl - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 221
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 221 Program Type Rock Soft Soft Rock Soft Rhythm and Blues Sports Talk Top 40 Weather Radio Display Rock Soft Soft Rck Soft R&B Sports Talk Top 40 Weather no station is found with the selected PTY program type, the radio will return to the last preset station. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 222
222 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Scan Press and release the SCAN button to search for the next station in either the AM or FM mode. The radio will pause for 5 seconds at each listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop the search, press the SCAN button a second time. Tune Press - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 223
and FM. This allows a total of 10 AM and 10 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected by 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 224
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Tape Player Operation Insert the cassette with the exposed tape side toward the right and the mechanical action of the player will gently pull the cassette into the play position. NOTE: When subjected to extremely cold temperatures, the tape mechanism may - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 225
on/off. To turn the Dolby Noise Reduction System on/off: Press the Dolby NR button (button 2) after you insert the tape. The NR light in the display will go off when the Dolby System is off. * "Dolby" noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 226
226 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Operation NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position and the volume control ON before the CD player will operate. Inserting The Compact Disc You may either insert or eject a disc with the radio OFF. If you insert a disc with the - 2005 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. Random Play - RND/Program Button 4 Press the RND (button 4) button while the CD is playing to activate - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 228
228 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Disc Up/Program Button 1 Press the DISC (button 1) button to play the next available disc. 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 229
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229 SALES CODE RBQ-AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH 6 - DISC CD CHANGER Radio Operation Power/Volume Control Press the PWR/VOL control to turn the radio on. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 230
1 will show in the display window. Select the "1-6" button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected FM. This allows a total of 12 AM and 12 FM stations to be locked into push-button memory. The stations stored in SET 2 memory can be selected - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 231
balance, and fade. Time Button Press the TIME button to 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 232
232 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 233
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 233 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 234
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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 235
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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 236
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 RBK Radio - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 237
you wish to commit to push-button memory, press the SET button. SET 1 will show in the display window. Select the "1-5" button you wish to lock onto this station and press and release that button. If a button is not selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button, the station will continue - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 238
when a stereo station is received. Time Press the TIME button to 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: - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 239
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 239 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 240
240 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 241
to time of 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 242
by pressing the button a second time or by 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 rough road, the CD player may skip momentarily - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 243
YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 243 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 244
first disc. To insert additional CDs into the changer, the instructions follow: 1. Select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it. 2. Insert the CD while the light above the chosen button is flashing and the two lights on either side of the slot are illuminated. 3. Upon - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 245
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 245 Playing Discs The radio will show the CD number, the CD track number, and the Track Time Elapsed while the radio is in the CD mode. If more than one CD is loaded in the changer, the changer will automatically play the next disc after playing the last track of - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 246
246 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Program Button 5 Press this button to play the previous disc. Time Button Press this button to switch between time of day and CD track time. Changing Modes While in the radio mode, if a cassette is loaded, press the Mode button to switch to the tape mode. If - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 247
formats. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON or ACC position before the CD/DVD changer will operate. 4 6 Disc CD/DVD Changer Operating Instructions - CD/DVD Changer Loading The CD/DVD Changer The premium version has a multi-disc changer, and will accept up to six discs. The base version - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 248
instructions shown: 1. On vehicles equipped with the premium version, select and press any numbered button without an illuminated light above it. 2. Gently insert the disc with the label facing up while the light to CD/DVD mode. If the DVD supports the autoplay feature, play will begin automatically - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 249
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 249 • If you insert a disc with the ignition ON and the radio OFF, the DVD will automatically be pulled into the DVD changer and the display will show the time of day. • It is recommended to label home made burned discs with a permanent marker instead of adhesive - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 250
250 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Operating Instructions - Remote Control NOTE: Aim the remote control at the DVD changer located on the center of the instrument panel and press the desired button. Direct - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Disc 12. Slow 13. Stop 14. Menu 15. Menu Down/Previous Track/Chapter 16. Menu Right/Fast Forward Remote Control Buttons 17. Enter 18. Light Headphone Transmitter Button (1) After a disc is inserted into the DVD changer, both the headphone transmitter button (1) on the remote control and the power - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 252
252 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL RTN Button (4) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press this button to return to the previous menu when in the DVD disc menu mode. SETUP Button (5) This button only functions in DVD video mode. Press the button after pressing the STOP button to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 253
DVD video mode. Use the ENTER button to enter selections from the menu screens. Use the arrow buttons to toggle through the menu screen options. Light Button (18) Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on the remote control. 4 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 254
254 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 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 lower - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 255
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 255 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 256
PANEL Operating Instructions - Headphones Power Button Pressing the power button will turn the headphones ON/OFF. An indicator light will illuminate Button 2. Volume Control 3. Power Indicator Headphone Battery Service • Press the button at the bottom of each headphone earpiece and lift - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 257
headphones. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphone earpiece to indicate the headphones are ON. Headphone Battery Service 4 2. Weak Replace the battery in each earpiece and reinstall the cover. The headphones require two AAA batteries. General Information This device complies with part - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 258
plug the adapter into any power outlet. Follow the manufactures instructions for the correct colors when connecting the RCA cables. NOTE: MP3 player's, video broadcasting studios. System Activation To activate your Sirius Satellite Radio service, call the toll-free number 888-539-7474, or visit - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 259
5 minutes has passed since any button was pushed. ESN/SID Access With RBP, RBU, RAZ, RB1 and RBQ Radios With the ignition switch in the ACCESSORY position and the radio OFF, press the CD Eject and TIME buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. All twelve ESN/SID numbers will be displayed. The radio - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 260
260 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 261
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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 262
262 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Reception Quality Satellite reception may be interrupted due to one of the following reasons. • The vehicle is parked in an underground parking structure or under a physical obstacle. • Dense tree coverage may interrupt reception in the form of short audio - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 263
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 264
264 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CD Player Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once will go to the beginning of the current track or to the beginning of the previous track if it is within one second after the current - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 265
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 265 turned all the way down. To prevent this, you should periodically clean the head with a commercially available WET cleaning cassette. As preventive maintenance, clean the head about every 30 hours of use. If you wait until the head becomes very dirty ( - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 266
YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIMATE CONTROLS The Air Conditioning 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 267
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 267 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 268
268 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Panel Mode Air comes from 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 269
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 269 Bi-Level Mode 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 Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 270
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Floor Mode Mix Mode Floor Outlets Mix Outlets Air 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 271
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 button a second time. The indicator light will turn off. NOTE: • The compressor will not engage until the engine has been running for a few seconds - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 272
PANEL • If your air conditioning performance seems lower than expected, check the A/C air filter and the front of the A/C condenser for desired, press the A/C button to turn off the indicator light, and the A/C compressor. Move the temperature control lever to the desired temperature. Recirculation - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 273
recirculation mode when the ignition key is turned OFF and will reset to outside air mode when the ignition key is turned ON. The If the recirculation indicator light is lit, the recirculation mode will not reset when the engine is started. If the recirculation indicator light is not lit, the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 274
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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 275
the Manual Rear Zone Climate Control system through an intake grille located in the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat. The heater outlets panel just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or heater outlets. The electrical system - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 276
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL in the cold position, cold air will be delivered from the headliner outlets. As the rear temperature knob is turned towards hot, the air will get warmer, and the air will be delivered from both the headliner and floor outlets. When the rear temperature knob - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 277
in U.S. or Metric by selecting the US/M customer programmable feature. Refer to the "Overhead Console-Customer Programmable Features" in Section 3 of this manual. To provide you with maximum comfort in the automatic mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain 4 Three-Zone Automatic - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 278
"DELAY" will appear in the front ATC display until the engine warms up. Also, an estimate of the time remaining until 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 279
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 279 speeds are selected or either the Auto HI or Auto LO buttons are pressed. This allows the front occupants to control the volume of air circulated in the vehicle and cancel the "AUTO" mode. The operator can also select the direction of the air by rotating the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 280
280 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Bi-Level Mode 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 Air comes from both the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 281
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 281 Floor Mode Mix Mode 4 Floor Outlets Mix Outlets Air 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 282
PANEL Defrost Mode of fog, mist, or ice on the windshield. Defrost mode must be manually selected to clear the windshield 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 283
has floor air outlets to the rear of the right side sliding door and overhead outlets at each outboard rear seating position. The system Rear Automatic Temperature Control System from the front ATC control unit, illuminates a "LOCK" symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 284
or Metric by selecting the US/M customer programmable feature. Refer to the "Overhead Console-Customer Programmable Features" in Section 3 of this manual. Rear Automatic Temperature Control Operation of the rear system is quite simple. Begin by rotating the rear system center control knob on the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 285
the Rear Automatic Temperature Control System through an intake grille located in the passenger side trim panel behind the third seat. The heater outlets are located in the passenger side trim panel just behind the sliding door. Do not block or place objects directly in front of the inlet grille or - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 286
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 corrosion protection and to protect against engine overheating. A 50% solution of ethylene Auto Mode The - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 287
in water is recommended. Refer to section 7, Maintenance Procedures, of this manual for proper coolant selection. Winter Operation To insure the best possible heater and defroster performance, make sure the engine cooling system is functioning properly and the proper amount, type, and concentration - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 288
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. When the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 289
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 289 Rear Washer Operation - Manual Temperature Control Only The controls are located on the Manual Temperature Control head above the front blower control. Press and , the rear wiper switch position as well as an indicator light will show that the wiper is ON. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 290
the time delay will shorten. The switch position as well as an indicator light will show when the wiper is ON. Rear Washer Operation - Automatic Temperature is located in the front of the engine compartment on the passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 291
PANEL 291 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 vehicle is equipped with - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 292
292 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. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 293
Starting ...298 Engine Block Heater - If Equipped ...299 Automatic Transmission ...299 ▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock System ...300 ▫ Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock System ...300 ▫ Four Speed Automatic Transmission ...300 Parking Brake ...303 Brake System ...304 ▫ Anti-Lock Brake System - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Inflation Pressures ...319 ▫ Radial-Ply Tires ...322 ▫ Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped ...322 ▫ Limited Use Spare - If Equipped ...323 ▫ Tire Spinning ...324 ▫ Tread Wear Indicators ...324 ▫ Replacement Tires ...325 ▫ Alignment And Balance ...326 Tire Pressure Monitor System - If Equipped ...327 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 295
STARTING AND OPERATING 295 ▫ Fuel System Cautions ...334 ▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...335 Adding Fuel ...336 ▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...336 Vehicle Loading ...338 ▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...338 ▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...339 ▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ...339 ▫ - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 296
15 seconds, turn the key to the "OFF" position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting procedure. Extremely Cold Weather (Below 29° C or 20° F) To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an externally powered electric engine block heater (available from your dealer - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 297
attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 298
15 seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed engine. If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15 second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal held to the floor - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 299
The engine block heater TRANSMISSION CAUTION! Damage to the transmission may occur if the following precautions are not observed: • Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. • Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 300
safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. Four Speed Automatic Transmission The electronically controlled transmission provides a precise shift schedule. The transmission electronics are self-calibrating; therefore - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 301
the problem could recur. If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is required. Gear Ranges DO NOT race the engine when shifting from PARK or NEUTRAL positions into another gear range. 5 Transmission Gear Ranges • "P" Park Supplements the parking brake by locking the transmission. The - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 302
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 range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range, upshifts will occur only - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 303
limits. This is done to prevent transmission damage due to overheating. PARKING BRAKE When the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch on, the brake light in the instrument cluster will turn on. NOTE: This light the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out of park - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 304
assist is lost for any reason (for example, repeated brake applications with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The effort required to brake the vehicle will selector lever. Don't leave the keys in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 305
conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on. If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not come on when the Ignition switch is turned to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 306
the system performing its self check cycle to ensure that the ABS system is working properly. This self check occurs each time the vehicle is panic stops. You also may experience the following when the brake system goes into Anti-lock: • The ABS motor running (it may continue to run for a short time - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 307
STARTING AND OPERATING 307 WARNING! • Anti-lock system (ABS) cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase at 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 308
308 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! Continued operation with reduced power steering assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible. TRACTION CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED The Traction Control System reduces wheel slip and maintains traction at the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 309
STARTING AND OPERATING 309 NOTE: The Traction Control will make buzzing or clicking sounds when in operation. NOTE: Extended heavy use of Traction Control may cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TRAC and the OFF indicators located in the instrument cluster. This is to prevent overheating - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 310
size molded into the sidewall beginning with the section width. The letter P is absent from this tire size designation. Example: 215/65R15 96H • LT(Light Truck)-Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. design standards. The size designation for LT-Metric tires is the same as for P-Metric tires except for - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 311
: 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 in Inches (in) 215 = Section Width in Milimeters - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 312
AND OPERATING EXAMPLE: Service Description: 95 tire pressure, vehicle loading, road conditions and posted speed limits). Load Identification: ...blank...= Absence of any text on Load (XL) = Extra Load (or Reinforced) Tire Light Load = Light Load Tire C,D,E = Load range associated with the maximum - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 313
STARTING AND OPERATING 313 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Tire Pressure Tire Placard Location NOTE: The proper cold tire inflation pressure for passenger cars is listed on either the face of the driver's door or the driver's side "B" pillar. For vehicles other than passenger cars, the cold tire inflation pressures are listed on either the "B" pillar, the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 315
rear axles must not be exceeded. For further information on GAWR's, vehicle loading and trailer towing, see the Vehicle Loading section of this manual. To determine the maximum loading conditions of your vehicle, locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 316
exceed the weight referenced here. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and , load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 317
STARTING AND OPERATING 317 5 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 318
to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. • Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. • Over inflated or under inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 319
resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement. Underinflation also increases tire rolling resistance is listed on either the face of the driver's door or the driver's side "B" pillar. For vehicles section of this manual. 5 Tire Placard Location The pressure should be checked and adjusted as - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 320
pressure. Do not make a visual judgement when determining proper inflation. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check tire pressures more often if subject to a wide range of outdoor temperatures, as tire pressures vary with temperature changes. Tire pressures - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 321
STARTING AND OPERATING 321 Tire Pressures for High Speed Operation The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions are such that the vehicle can be driven at high speeds, maintaining correct tire inflation pressure is very important. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 322
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use 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. WARNING! Temporary use spare tires are for - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 323
tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on vehicle at the first opportunity. 5 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 324
inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first the paragraph on Freeing A Stuck Vehicle in Section 6 of this manual. WARNING! Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 325
the Tire and Loading Information placard for the size designation of your tire. The service description and load identification will be found on the original equipment tire. Failure to use equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 326
accident resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your vehicle. CAUTION! Replacing original tires with tires of a different size may result in false speedometer and odometer readings. Alignment And Balance Poor suspension alignment may - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 327
levels (EXCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE). Sensors, mounted to each wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located significantly underinflated. It is particularly important, therefore, for you to check the tire pressure in all of your tires regularly and maintain - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 328
. See your authorized dealer for service. NOTE: • The TPM system can inform the driver of a low tire pressure condition of 28 psi [1.9 bars] (193 kPa) or less, or high a tire pressure condition of 48 psi [3.3 bars] (330 kPa) or more. • The TPM system is not intended to replace normal tire care and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 329
STARTING AND OPERATING 329 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. • - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 330
if noise occurs that could indicate chain breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further use. Install chains on the front for prolonged period on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on the method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 331
period of time on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer's instructions on method of installation, operating speed, and conditions for usage. Always link and cable (radial) chains. SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during winter. Standard tires are of - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 332
STARTING AND OPERATING Section of this manual. More frequent rotation is permissible Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is required. Poor quality gasoline can cause problems - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 333
necessary to deliver enhanced emissions, engine performance, and durability for your . Oxygenates are required in some areas of the country during the winter months to reduce carbon monoxide emissions and driveability problems and may damage critical fuel system components. Problems that result - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Cautions CAUTION! Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle's performance: • The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law. Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance, damage the emission control system. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 335
the catalytic converter to overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or malfunctioning and may require immediate service. Contact your dealer for service assistance. • The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as octane enhancers - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 336
gases from entering the vehicle. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle. Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 337
fully closed prior to opening the fuel door. NOTE: • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a "clicking" sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. If the gas cap is not secured properly the Malfunction Indicator Light will turn on. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 338
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 a portable Label Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the driver's door pillar. The label contains the following information: • Name of manufacturer - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 339
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) (axle, springs, tires, wheels, etc.) of your vehicle will provide satisfactory service as long as you do not exceed the GVWR and front and rear GAWR - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 340
important that you distribute the load evenly over the front and rear axles. Overloading can cause potential safety hazards and shorten useful service life. Heavier axles or suspension components do not necessarily increase the vehicle's GVWR. Loading To load your vehicle properly, first figure out - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 341
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer towing. Perform maintenance services as prescribed in the maintenance schedules manual. tips and information on limits to the type of towing you can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before towing a trailer carefully review this information to tow your - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 342
• The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, a trailer, regardless of the trailer size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are recommended for manual for transaxle fluid change intervals. NOTE: Check the automatic transaxle fluid level - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 343
STARTING AND OPERATING 343 TRAVEL CONDITION MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT (TRAILER FRONTAL AREA NOT TO EXCEED 40 SQ. FT.) 3.3L,& 3.8L ENGINES 3.3L & 3.8L ENGINES WITH HEAVY DUTY TRAILER TOW PACKAGE MAX. COMBINED WEIGHT OF MAX. COMBINED WEIGHT OF VEHICLE AND TRAILER NOT TO VEHICLE AND TRAILER NOT TO - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 344
344 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) loaded, it should have its own brakes and they should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances. WARNING! - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 345
If Your Engine Overheats ...347 Jacking And Tire Changing ...348 ▫ Jacking Instructions - Fold-In-Floor Seating . . 349 ▫ Jacking Instructions - ...370 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...371 ▫ With Ignition Key ...371 ▫ Without The Ignition Key ...372 ▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle (Flat - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 346
346 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 347
In city traffic - While stopped, put transmission in neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed. NOTE: There are steps that This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system. engine off immediately, and call for service. 6 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 348
WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to 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 the warnings - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 349
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349 Jacking Instructions - Fold-in-Floor Seating Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and place - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 350
350 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location - Fold-in-Floor Seating The jack, jack handle and 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 351
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 351 Spare Tire Stowage - Fold-in-Floor Seating For vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 352
352 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions - Fold-in-Floor Seating 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 353
! Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 354
354 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES NOTE: If either front tire is flat, it may be necessary to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact spare tire/ cover assembly from under the vehicle. Refer to jack engagement locations in the following steps for proper jack placement. 4. When the compact spare tire/ - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 355
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 355 6 Jack Engagement Locations - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 356
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. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 357
by your dealer or at a 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 or replaced as soon as possible. WARNING! A loose - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 358
WARNING! A loose jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts in the place provided. 16. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct pressure as required. Secure The Spare Tire As Follows: 1. To stow - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 359
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 359 WARNING! A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 360
vehicle. 5. Continue to rotate the nut approximately 33 turns until you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be overtightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the compact spare tire/cover assembly is positioned correctly against the underside of the vehicle. CAUTION! The compact - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 361
. Do not attempt to use the Winch to stow the Full Size 'Flat' Tire, or any other Full Size Tire. Vehicle damage may result. Jacking Instructions - Non Fold-in-Floor Seating Preparations For Jacking Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or slippery areas, set the parking brake and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 362
362 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Location - Non Fold-in-Floor Seating The jack, 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 363
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 Fold-in-Floor Seating 1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by turning them to the left one turn while the wheel - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 364
364 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack Engagement Locations - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 365
the cover on the wheel by hand only and install the wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 366
with a torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station. 11. Lower the jack to its fully closed position. WARNING! A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places provided - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 367
cannot be overtightened. Push against the tire several times to be sure it is securely in place. 13. Stow the jack and jack handle. 14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct pressure as required. JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS LOW WARNING! Take care to avoid the radiator - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 368
with an automatic transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has started, ignite place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles. 3. Turn off the heater, radio and all - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 369
the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have a good contact on the engine. 6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery. 7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Slow down if road has standing water or puddles. 3. Replace tires when tread wear indicators first become visible. 4. Keep wheel, no matter what the speed. CAUTION! Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 371
sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur. • Do not push or tow this vehicle with another vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and transmission may result. • If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions. 6 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 372
being towed (wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the transmission remains in NEUTRAL. Without The Ignition Key Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed with the ignition in the LOCK position. The only approved method of - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 373
377 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs ...378 Replacement Parts ...379 Dealer Service ...379 Maintenance Procedures ...380 ▫ Engine Oil ...380 ▫ Engine Oil Filter ...384 ▫ Drive Belts - Check Condition And Tension ...384 ▫ Spark Plugs ...385 ▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...385 ▫ Catalytic - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Hoses ...403 ▫ Automatic Transmission ...403 ▫ Front And Rear Wheel Bearings ...406 ▫ Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion ...406 ▫ Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Underseat Cup Holders ...411 Integrated Power Module (IPM) ...412 Vehicle Storage ...415 Replacement Light Bulbs ...416 Bulb - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 375
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 375 ▫ Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker And Back-Up Lights ...420 ▫ Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) ...421 ▫ License Light ...421 Fluids And Capacities ...422 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...423 ▫ Engine ...423 ▫ Chassis ...424 7 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 376
376 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 3.3L/3.8L ENGINES Engine Compartment 3.3L/3.8L Engines - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 377
This system monitors the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic transmission control systems. When these systems are operating properly, vehicle must be serviced before any emissions tests can be performed. • If the "Malfunction Indicator Light" is flashing while the engine is running, - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 378
, but do not crank or start the engine. 3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over. 4. As soon as you turn your 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 379
fully illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD system serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on with the engine running. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use of genuine Mopar parts - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 380
vehicle performance. These items should be inspected if a malfunction is observed or suspected. Engine Oil Checking Oil Level To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. WARNING! You - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 381
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 381 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. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 382
high speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C). • Trailer towing. • Taxi, Police or delivery service (commercial service). • Off-Road or desert operation. If ANY of these apply to you, then change your engine oil every 3,000 miles (4 800 km) or 3 months, whichever comes first. If none of these - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 383
meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) and have the correct SAE viscosity grade. Follow the maintenance schedule that describes your driving type. Materials Added to Engine Oil The manufacture strongly recommends against the addition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 384
, can present a problem to the environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or governmental agency for advice on how and where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area. Engine Oil Filter The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine oil change. Engine Oil Filter - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 385
plugs can damage the catalytic converter. For proper type of replacement spark plugs, refer to the "Vehicle Emission Control Information" label in the engine compartment. Engine Air Cleaner Filter Under normal driving conditions, replace the air filter at the intervals shown on Schedule "A". If - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 386
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 the converter to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 387
VEHICLE 387 vehicle allowed to cool. Thereafter, service, including a tune-up to manufacturer's specifications, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage: • Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 388
than 12 volts. Don't allow cable clamps to touch each other. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION! It is essential when replacing the cables on the battery that the positive cable is attached to the positive post and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 389
at the start of each warm season. This service should include cleaning of the condenser fins and a system performance check. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this time. WARNING! • Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants approved by the manufacturer for your air conditioning - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 390
approved A/C System Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compressor Oil, or Refrigerants. A/C Air Filter The filter access door is located under the instrument panel on the passenger side. To replace the filter slide the lock toward the rear of the vehicle (unlock position). Remove the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 391
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 391 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. or damage is evident, the universal joint boot and grease should be replaced immediately. 7 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 392
to water and dirt contamination of the grease. This would require complete replacement of the joint assembly. Body Lubrication Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 393
window washer is shared. It is located in the engine compartment and should be checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the Light illuminates. Washer Fluid Reservoir Exhaust System The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 394
adjacent body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to or oil change. Replace as required. Cooling System Inspection WARNING! • When working near the radiator cooling fan, turn the ignition key to the OFF position - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 395
Checks Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check and Genuine Parts for correct coolant type. 7 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 396
, it should be replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possible. • Do not use plain water alone or alcohol base engine coolant (antifreeze) products amount of corrosion protection in the engine cooling system. Please note that it is the owner's responsibility to maintain the proper level - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 397
cap other than the one specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine damage may result. Disposal of Used Engine Coolant Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 398
completely full, so there is no need to remove the radiator cap except for checking coolant freeze point or replacement with new antifreeze coolant. Your service attendant should be advised of this. So long as the engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant recovery bottle need only be - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 399
399 • Check coolant freeze replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in unsatisfactory cooling performance. • Increasing engine speed at idle does not reduce coolant temperature! Put transmission in NEUTRAL and let engine idle at normal engine - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 400
make sure they are secure and no leaks are present. Components should be replaced immediately if there is any evidence of wear or damage that could cause an emergency. Brake And Power Steering Hoses When the vehicle is serviced for scheduled maintenance, inspect surface of hoses and nylon tubing for - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 401
are under pressure (during vehicle 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 402
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 a tightly closed container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or moisture. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 403
hoses in any fuel system servicing. 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 404
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transmission and of the fluid. To properly check the automatic transmission fluid level, the following procedure must be used: 1. The vehicle must be on level ground. 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 405
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 and Filter Changes - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 406
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 is disassembled for any reason, the fluid and filter should be changed. Special Additives Do not add any fluid additives to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 407
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 407 The following maintenance recommendations will enable you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. The - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 408
month. • It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of the doors, rocker panels and liftgate be kept clear and open. • If you detect any immediately. The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of the owner. • If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or similar cause - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 409
as soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle. Interior Care Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and harm. 7 Cleaning High Gloss Front Door B-pillar Appliques When cleaning the front door B-pillar appliques, care must be taken to avoid - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 410
rag. 2. To maintain the high gloss shine, apply a scratch and swirl remover onto a damp cloth and apply to door applique. Rub the applique with a firm pressure then buff lightly with a clean cotton cloth until a high gloss shine is achieved. Glass Surfaces All glass surfaces should be cleaned on - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 411
VEHICLE 411 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 not work properly. Cleaning The Instrument Panel and Underseat Cup Holders Removal - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 412
a few times to ensure proper operation. INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (IPM) Integrated Power module (IPM) An Integrated Power Module is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This center contains maxi fuses, mini fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is printed on the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 413
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 Amp Green - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 414
Park/Tail Light Right Park/Tail Light RDO/IP Ignition 12 Volt Out Ignition or Battery Horn EWD/ Rear Wiper Cavity F15 F17 F18 F21 F23 F24 F26 F33 Mini Fuse 25 Amp Clear 20 Amp Yellow 15 Amp Blue 25 Amp Clear Description ASD Fuel Pump A/C Clutch Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 415
and possibly result in a electrical system failure. • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected. The these systems see your authorized dealer for service. VEHICLE STORAGE If you are leaving your - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 416
minimize the possibility of compressor damage when the system is started again. REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS LIGHT BULBS - Interior Bulb Number Center & Rear Dome Light ...578 Center & Rear Reading Lights ...578 Front Door Courtesy Light ...578 Front Header Reading Lights - If Equipped ...578 Instrument - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 417
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 depressing the release tab. 7 2. Turn the - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 418
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 securing the headlight module. - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 419
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 connector and replace the bulb. CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 420
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 housing. 4. Pull the bulb to remove it from the socket. 5. Replace the bulb, reinstall the socket, and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 421
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 the two lens assembly mounting screws. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 422
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 Mile Formula) * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 423
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423 RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 424
424 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 425
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES CONTENTS Emission Control System Maintenance ...426 Maintenance Schedules ...426 ▫ Schedule "B" ...429 M A I N T E N A N C E S ▫ Schedule "A" ...437 C H E D U L E S 8 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 426
and all other maintenance services included in this manual, should be done below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions. • Short trips of less and service also should be done any time a malfunction is suspected. NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 427
conditions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the interval that occurs first. At Each Stop for Fuel • Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accuracy of the oil level - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 428
the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder and transmission, add as needed. • Check all lights and all other electrical 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 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 429
following conditions. Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60, below 32° F (0° C). • Stop and go driving. • Extensive engine idling. A I N T • Short trips of less than 10 miles dusty conditions. • Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser- S C vice). • Off-road or desert operation. H E - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 430
M 430 SCHEDULE "B" 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 3, 000 (5 000 ) X 6, 000 (10 000 ) X X X 9, 000 (14 000) X X X 12, 000 (19 000) X X X 15 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 431
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 (34 000) X 24 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 432
M 432 SCHEDULE "B" 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 39, 000 (62 000) X 42, 000 (67 000) X X X 45, 000 (72 000) X X 48, 000 (77 000) X X X 51 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 433
the tie rod ends and boot seals. Inspect the PCV valve and replace if 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. 57, 000 (91 000) X 60, 000 (96 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 434
, 000 (144 000) X X X 8 necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter Replace the spark plugs on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Replace the ignition cables 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace if necessary. Not required if - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 435
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. ‡ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 100,000 miles - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 436
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. * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 437
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 (19 000) [12] X X X 18, 000 (29 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 438
, 000 (67 000) [42] X X X 48, 000 (77 000) [48] X X X 8 Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 439
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. Check and replace the PCV valve , if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 440
M 440 SCHEDULE "A" A I N Miles T (Kilometers) E N [Months] A Flush and replace the engine coolant at 100,000 N C miles, if not done at 60 months. E Replace the air conditioning filter. S C H E D U L E S 78, 000 (125 000) [78] 84, 000 (134 000) [84] 90, 000 (144 000) [90] 96, 000 (154 000) [96] - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 441
air cleaner filter. Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. Check the PCV valve and replace, if necessary.* Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines, replace if necessary. ‡ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at 100,000 miles (160 000 km - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 442
is recommended by the manufacture to the owner but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty. ‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced. WARNING! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which you have the knowledge - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 443
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CONTENTS Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle ...444 ▫ Prepare For The Appointment ...444 ▫ Prepare A List ...444 ▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ...444 If You Need Assistance ...445 Warranty Information ...447 Mopar Parts ...449 Reporting Safety Defects ...449 ▫ In - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 444
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 want done. If you've - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 445
you to be happy with our products and services. Warranty service must be done by an authorized Chrysler, Dodge, or Jeep dealer. We strongly recommend for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the general manager or owner of the dealership. They want to know if you need assistance. • If - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 446
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 mail within three - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 447
Contract. It is not responsible for any service contract other than the manufacturer's Service Contract. If you purchased a service contract that is not a manufacturer's Service Contract, and you require service after your manufacturer's new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to your - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 448
448 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE U.S. ONLY - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 449
MOPAR PARTS Mopar fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer safety defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 450
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-step troubleshooting and driveability procedures, proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools and equipment. • Owner's Manuals. These manuals have been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 451
: www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.com or www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES The following significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. Traction Grades - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 452
452 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE WARNING! The traction grade is based on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turning) performance. Temperature Grades The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 453
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and Balance ...326 Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...7 Antenna, Satellite Radio ...261 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...395,396,422 Disposal ...397 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...305 Anti-Lock Warning Light ...202 Anti-Theft Security Alarm ...27 Appearance Care ...406 Arming Theft System ...28 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 455
, Parking ...303 Brake System ...304,400 Anti-Lock ...305 Fluid Check ...401 Hoses ...400 Warning Light ...200 Brakes ...304,400 Brake/Transmission Interlock ...300 Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ...82 Bulb Replacement ...417 Bulbs, Light ...416 Calibration, Compass ...156 Capacities, Fluid - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 456
...51 Chains, Tire ...330 Changing A Flat Tire ...348 Chart, Tire Sizing ...311 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...205,378 Child Restraint ...69 Child Restraint Tether Anchors ...74 Child Safety Locks ...34 Child Seat ...69,76 Clean Air Gasoline ...333 Climate Control ...266 Clock - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 457
Cruise Light ...207 Cup Holder ...174,411 Customer Assistance ...445 Daytime Running Lights ...141 Dealer Service ... Transmission ...404 Oil (Engine) ...380 Disarming, Theft System ...28 Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...397 Engine Oil ...384 Domelight ...139 Door Ajar Light ...200 Door Locks - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 458
458 INDEX Door Locks, Automatic ...19 Door Opener, Garage ...163 Drive Belts ...384 Drive Shaft Universal Joints Control System Maintenance ...378,426 Engine ...376 Air Cleaner ...385 Air Cleaner Filter ...385 Block Heater ...299 Break-In Recommendations ...82 Checking Oil Level ...380 Compartment - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 459
Oil ...384,423 Engine Oil Disposal ...384 Flashers Hazard Warning ...346 Turn Signal ...200,418,420 Flat Tire Stowage ...357 Fluid Capacities ...422 Fluid Leaks ...85 Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ...404 Brake ...401 Power Steering ...390 Fog Light Service ...419 Fog Lights ...142,419 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 460
Fuel System Caution ...334 Fueling ...336 Fuses ...412 Garage Door Opener ...Gas Cap ...Gasoline ...Gasoline, Clean Air ...Gasoline, Replacement ...417 High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...143 Lights On Reminder ...141 Replacing ...417 Time Delay ...141 Heated Seats ...111 Heater ...266 Heater, Engine - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 461
Care ...409 Interior Lights ...138,139 Intermittent Wipers ...145,288,290 Introduction ...4 Jack Location ...350,352,362,363 Jack Operation ...348,352,363 Jacking Instructions ...352,363 Jump Starting ...367 Key, Programming . . Key, Replacement . . Key, Sentry ...Key-In Reminder ...Keyless - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 462
...35 Lights ...85,138 Airbag ...58,68,84,202 Alarm ...203 Anti-Lock ...202 Automatic Headlights ...140 Back-Up ...420 Battery Saver ...141 Brake Warning ...200 Bulb Replacement ...416,417 Center Mounted Stop ...421 Cruise ...207 Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...139 Door Ajar ...200 Engine Temperature - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 463
392 Luggage Rack ...185 Lumbar Support ...113 Maintenance, Airbag ...68 Maintenance Free Battery ...387 Maintenance Procedures ...380 Maintenance Schedule ...426 Schedule A ...437 Schedule B ...429 Maintenance, Sunroof ...171 Malfunction Indicator Light ...205,378 Manual, Service ...450 Map/Reading - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 464
Diagnostic System ...377,378 Opener, Garage Door ...163 Operator Manuals (Owner's Manuals) ...4 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...92 Overdrive ...302 Overhead Console ...154 Overhead Travel Information Center ...154 Overheating, Engine ...204,347 Owner's Manual ...4,450 Panic Alarm ...23 Parking Brake - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 465
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ...315 Power Brakes ...304 Distribution Center ...412 Door Locks ...18 Lift Gate ...36 Mirrors ...94 Outlet ...172 Seats ...109 Sliding Door ...31 Steering ...307 Steering, Checking ...390 Sunroof ...169 Windows ...40 Power Steering Fluid ...424 Pregnant Women - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 466
Keys ...15 Replacement Parts ...379 Replacement Tires ...325 Reporting Safety Defects ...449 Restraint, Head ...110 Restraints, Child ...69,76 Restraints, Infant ...70 Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...370 Roof Rack ...185 Rotation, Tires ...331 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...84 Safety Checks - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 467
...395,423 Sentry Key ...13 Sentry Key Programming ...15 Service Assistance ...444,445 Service Contract ...446 Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) ...205 Service Manuals ...450 Setting the Clock ...207 Shoulder Belts ...43 Signals, Turn ...142,200,418,420 Sliding Door ...30 Slippery - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 468
Vehicle ...415 Sun Roof ...169 Sun Visor Extension ...95 Sunglass Storage ...155 Sunroof Maintenance ...171 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ...54 Synthetic Engine Oil ...383 System, Navigation ...243 Tachometer ...202 Tape Player ...224 Temperature Control, Automatic ...276 Temperature Gauge - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 469
321 Inflation Pressures ...319 Jacking ...348,349,361 Load Capacity ...314,315 Pressure Monitor System ...327 Quality Grading ...451 Radial ...322 Replacement ...325 Rotation ...331 Safety ...310,318 Sizes ...311 Snow Tires ...331 Spare Tire ...351,362 Spinning ...324 Tread Wear Indicators ...324 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 470
403,424 Transmission ...403 Automatic ...403 Filter ...405 Fluid ...403,424 Transmitter Battery Service ...26 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener 27 Video Entertainment System ...246 Warning Flasher, Hazard ...346 Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . 199 Warnings and Cautions ...6 Warranty - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 471
...41,171 Window Fogging ...287 Windows ...39 Power ...40 Rear Vent ...39 Windshield Washers ...143,393 Windshield Wiper Blades ...392 Windshield Wipers ...143 Wiper Blade Replacement ...392 Wiper, Rear ...289 Wipers, Intermittent ...145 Zone Control ...267 10 - 2005 Chrysler Town & Country | Owner's Manual - Page 472
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
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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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