2008 Chrysler Town And Country Owner's Manual
Year:
2008
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
Town And Country
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
14
SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
17
Replacement Keys
18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
20
Rearming Of The System
20
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
22
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - IF EQUIPPED
23
Using The RKE Transmitter
23
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
29
How To Use Remote Start
30
DOOR LOCKS
33
MANUAL DOOR LOCKS
33
Power Door Locks - If Equipped
34
WINDOWS
37
POWER VENT WINDOWS - IF EQUIPPED
38
POWER WINDOWS
38
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
43
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR - IF EQUIPPED
43
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
47
LIFTGATE
49
POWER LIFTGATE - IF EQUIPPED
50
STORAGE BIN SAFETY WARNING
53
Safety Warnings
53
Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap - If Equipped
55
Reinstalling Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Strap
56
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
57
Lap/Shoulder Belts
58
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped
64
Seat Belt Pretensioners
65
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
66
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
67
Seat Belt Extender
67
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
68
Airbag System Components
68
Front Seat Airbag Features
69
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls
74
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
79
Integrated Child Seat - If Equipped
82
Child Restraints
82
REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) - IF EQUIPPED
91
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
92
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
94
SAFETY TIPS
95
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE INSIDE THE VEHICLE
95
PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
96
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
99
MIRRORS
102
Manual Rear View Day/Night Mirror - If Equipped
102
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
103
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
106
Operation
108
Phone Call Features
115
UConnect System Features
118
Advanced Phone Connectivity
122
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
124
General Information
133
SEATS
133
Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster
134
Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped
139
Swivel n Go Seating - If Equipped
148
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED
155
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory
156
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
158
HOOD SAFETY SWITCH - IF EQUIPPED
160
LIGHTS
161
Interior Lighting
161
Exterior Lights
163
MULTIFUNCTION LEVER
167
Turn Signals
167
TILT STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED
171
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
172
Rear Park Assist Sensors
172
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
177
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED
179
Activating Electronic Speed Control
179
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
182
Front Overhead Console - If Equipped
182
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
185
PROGRAMMING HOMELINK
186
GATE OPERATOR/CANADIAN PROGRAMMING
190
SECURITY
190
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
191
GENERAL INFORMATION
191
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
191
Power Sunroof Operation
192
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS - IF EQUIPPED
195
POWER INVERTER - IF EQUIPPED
196
ELECTRICAL OUTLET USE WITH ENGINE OFF
198
SUN SCREENS- IF EQUIPPED
198
CUP HOLDERS AND CONVENIENCE TRAY DRAWER
200
Instrument Panel Cup Holders
200
Interior Bottle Holders
201
Smokers Package Kit - If Equipped
201
CONSOLE FEATURES
202
Basic Console
202
Premium Console - If Equipped
203
STORAGE
208
Glove Compartments
208
Door Trim Panel Storage
209
Driver Seatback Storage - If Equipped
210
Second Row Floor Storage Bins - If Equipped
211
Removing The Floor Console With Stow n Go Seating - If Equipped
212
Rear Compartment Storage
214
Coat Hooks
214
Cargo Area Storage
214
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK - IF EQUIPPED
215
UMBRELLA HOLDER
218
LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
218
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
221
INSTRUMENT PANELS AND CONTROLS
225
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
226
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
227
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
228
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) - IF EQUIPPED
241
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Odometer Displays
241
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) Reset Buttons
242
Compass/Temperature Display
243
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
245
EVIC Displays
246
TRIP FUNCTIONS
248
COMPASS DISPLAY
249
PERSONAL SETTINGS (CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES)
251
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
254
RADIO BROADCAST SIGNALS
254
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
256
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
256
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
264
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
266
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
269
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
269
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
271
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
272
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
277
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
279
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
282
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
282
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
284
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
284
Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)
285
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
285
Clock Setting Procedure
285
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
287
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
288
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
288
Clock Setting Procedure
288
SATELLITE RADIO - IF EQUIPPED (REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU RADIOS ONLY)
290
System Activation
291
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
291
Selecting Satellite Mode
292
Satellite Antenna
292
Reception Quality
292
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
292
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone (If Equipped)
295
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
295
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
295
Connecting The iPod Device
296
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons
296
Play Mode
297
List or Browse Mode
298
SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV - IF EQUIPPED
300
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES) - IF EQUIPPED
301
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
302
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
302
Radio Operation
303
CD Player
303
CD/DVD MAINTENANCE
303
CLIMATE CONTROLS
304
MANUAL HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEM
304
REAR MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL ZONE - IF EQUIPPED
310
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) - IF EQUIPPED
313
SUMMER OPERATION
321
WINTER OPERATION
321
VACATION/STORAGE
322
WINDOW FOGGING
322
OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE
322
OPERATING TIPS
323
A/C AIR FILTER - IF EQUIPPED
323
ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER - IF EQUIPPED
323
STARTING AND OPERATING
325
STARTING PROCEDURES
328
Automatic Transmission
329
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
331
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
332
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
332
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
333
Reset Mode - Electronic Transmission
339
PARKING BRAKE
339
BRAKE SYSTEM
341
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
342
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
344
Traction Control System (TCS)
344
POWER STEERING
349
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
350
ACCELERATION
350
TRACTION
350
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
351
Flowing/Rising Water
351
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
353
Tire Markings
353
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
357
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
361
Tire Pressure
361
TIRE CHAINS
370
SNOW TIRES
371
TIRE ROTATION
371
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
372
BASIC TPMS WITHOUT EVIC - IF EQUIPPED
374
PREMIUM TPMS WITH EVIC - IF EQUIPPED
376
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
381
3.3L and 3.8L Gasoline Engine
381
4.0L Gasoline Engine
381
ADDING FUEL
385
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
385
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
387
FLEXIBLE FUEL - 3.3L ENGINES ONLY
388
E-85 General Information
388
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
389
Fuel Requirements
389
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV) E-85 and Gasoline Vehicles
390
Starting
390
Cruising Range
391
Replacement Parts
391
Maintenance
391
VEHICLE LOADING
392
Vehicle Certification Label
392
TRAILER TOWING
396
Common Towing Definitions
396
Towing Tips
407
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
409
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
411
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
412
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
412
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
414
Jack Location
414
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
426
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
428
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
429
Towing With The Ignition Key
429
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
431
3.3L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
434
3.8L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
435
4.0L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
436
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
437
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - gASCAP
438
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
438
REPLACEMENT PARTS
440
AUTHORIZED DEALER SERVICE
440
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
441
ENGINE OIL
441
ENGINE OIL FILTER
444
DRIVE BELT
445
SPARK PLUGS
445
ENGINE AIR CLEANER
445
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
446
MAINTENANCE-FREE BATTERY
448
AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE
450
POWER STEERING - FLUID CHECK
453
FRONT SUSPENSION - BALL JOINTS
453
STEERING SHAFT SEAL
453
DRIVE SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINTS
454
BODY LUBRICATION
454
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
454
COOLING SYSTEM
456
HOSES AND VACUUM/VAPOR HARNESSES
461
FUEL SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
461
BRAKES
462
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
464
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
467
APPEARANCE CARE AND PROTECTION FROM CORROSION
467
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cup Holders
473
FUSES/TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
474
VEHICLE STORAGE
481
REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
482
BULB REPLACEMENT
483
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) - If Equipped
483
Quad Headlights
483
Front Park/Turn Signal and Side Marker Lights
484
Front Side Marker Lights
484
Fog Lights
485
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lights
486
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
487
License Light
487
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
488
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
489
Engine
489
Chassis
490
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
491
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
492
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
492
Required Maintenance Intervals
495
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
499
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
501
Prepare For The Appointment
501
Prepare A List
501
Be Reasonable With Requests
501
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
501
Chrysler LLC Customer Center
502
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
502
In Mexico contact
503
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
503
Service Contract
503
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
504
MOPAR PARTS
505
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
505
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C
505
In Canada
505
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
505
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
507
Treadwear
507
Traction Grades
507
Temperature Grades
508
INDEX
509
2008 Chrysler Town And Country Overview
Introduction
The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country stands as a quintessential family minivan, embodying a perfect blend of style, versatility, and practicality. With its spacious interior and sophisticated design, this model is crafted to cater to the needs of busy families while ensuring a comfortable ride. Offering innovative features and robust safety options, the Town and Country is an ideal companion for both everyday errands and memorable road trips.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2008 Town and Country showcases two impressive powertrains. The standard option features a 3.3-liter V6 engine that generates 175 horsepower, providing adequate performance for daily driving. For those seeking a bit more muscle, the available 4.0-liter V6 engine delivers 251 horsepower, allowing for a smoother, more powerful ride. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring seamless gear shifts and enhanced fuel efficiency, making it a practical choice for families on the go.
Trims
The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country is available in several trims, including the base LX, mid-level Touring, and top-tier Limited, allowing buyers to select the model that best suits their lifestyle and budget. Each trim level comes thoughtfully equipped with features that enhance convenience and comfort, from power sliding doors to an advanced audio system, ensuring that every journey is as enjoyable as possible.
Features
This model is packed with a myriad of features designed to elevate the driving experience. Notable highlights include the Stow 'n Go seating system, which allows for easy reconfiguration of the interior space to maximize cargo capacity. Additionally, the Town and Country is outfitted with safety features such as multiple airbags, electronic stability control, and an antilock braking system, providing peace of mind for families on the road.
Owners Manual
The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country comes with a comprehensive owner's manual that serves as a valuable resource for understanding the vehicle's features, maintenance schedules, and safety protocols. It includes detailed instructions on how to operate various systems, troubleshoot common issues, and maximize the automobile's performance. This manual stands as an essential guide for owners to ensure they get the most out of their Town and Country experience.
User manual download
The Chrysler Town And Country owner manual for the 2008 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2008 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
Posted by, John Mana
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