2010 Chrysler Town And Country Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
Town And Country
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
4
INTRODUCTION
5
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
5
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
7
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
7
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
8
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
10
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
13
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
13
SENTRY KEY
15
Replacement Keys
16
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
17
Rearming Of The System
18
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
19
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
20
Using the RKE Transmitter
21
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
28
How to Use Remote Start
28
DOOR LOCKS
31
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
33
WINDOWS
37
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped
37
Power Windows
37
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
42
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped
43
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
47
LIFTGATE
49
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
50
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
53
Lap/Shoulder Belts
54
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode — If Equipped
61
Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped
62
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped
62
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert)
66
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
68
Seat Belt Extender
68
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbags
69
Airbag System Components
70
Advanced Front Airbag Features
71
Airbag Deployment Sensors and Controls
76
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
83
Integrated Child Booster Seat — If Equipped
85
Integrated Child Seat — If Equipped
87
Child Restraints
88
REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
98
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
99
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
101
SAFETY TIPS
102
Transporting Passengers
102
Exhaust Gas
102
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside the Vehicle
103
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside the Vehicle
105
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
108
MIRRORS
113
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
113
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
114
Outside Mirrors
114
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
115
Outside Mirror Folding Feature
115
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
115
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
116
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse (Available with Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
116
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
117
BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED
118
Rear Cross Path
124
Modes Of Operation
125
Uconnect™ Phone — IF EQUIPPED
126
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
127
SEATS
127
Manual Front And Second Row Seat Adjuster
128
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
129
Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped
130
Eight–Way Power Seats — If Equipped
131
Heated Seats — If Equipped
132
Adjusting Head Restraints
133
Stow 'n Go Seating — If Equipped
137
Easy Access Seating
140
Swivel 'n Go™ Premium Seating — If Equipped
141
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
149
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped
150
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
154
Setting Memory Positions and Linking RKE Transmitter to Memory
155
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat ONLY)
157
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
159
LIGHTS
160
Interior Lighting
161
Parking Lights
162
Headlights
162
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
163
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped
164
Headlight Delay — If Equipped
164
Daytime Running Lights (Canada/Fleet Vehicles Only)
165
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
165
Battery Protection
165
Multifunction Lever
166
Turn Signals
166
High/Low Beam Switch
167
Flash-To-Pass
167
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
167
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
168
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
171
TILT STEERING COLUMN
172
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
173
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
175
To Activate
176
To Set At A Desired Speed
176
Deactivating Electronic Speed Control
177
Resuming Speed
177
Varying The Speed Setting
177
Accelerating To Pass
178
PARKSENSE REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
178
ParkSense Sensors
179
ParkSense Warning Display
179
ParkSense Display
180
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense
183
Service ParkSense
184
Cleaning ParkSense
184
ParkSense System Usage Precautions
184
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
187
Turning ParkView On or Off — With Navigation/Multimedia Radio
189
Turning ParkView On or Off — Without Navigation/Multimedia Radio
189
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
190
Front Overhead Console
190
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
193
Programming HomeLink
194
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
197
Security
198
Troubleshooting Tips
198
General Information
198
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
199
Power Sunroof Operation
199
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
202
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
204
CUPHOLDERS
206
Instrument Panel Cupholders
207
Interior Bottle Holders
207
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped
208
STORAGE
208
Glove Compartments
208
Door Trim Panel Storage
210
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped
211
Umbrella Holder
211
Second Row Floor Storage Bins
212
Storage Bin Safety Warning
213
Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If Equipped
214
Coat Hooks
215
Cargo Area Storage
215
CONSOLE FEATURES
216
Basic Console
216
Premium Console — If Equipped
217
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
221
Rear Window Defroster
221
LOAD-LEVELING SYSTEM
222
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
223
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
225
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
228
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
232
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
233
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
234
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER (CMTC) — IF EQUIPPED
248
CMTC Reset Buttons
248
Compass/Temperature Display
250
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
251
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
253
Trip Functions
255
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If Equipped
257
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
259
MEDIA CENTER 730N/430 (RER/RBZ) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
264
Operating Instructions — Voice Command System (VR) — If Equipped
264
Operating Instructions — Uconnect™ Phone — If Equipped
264
Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio
264
Clock Setting Procedure — RER Radio
266
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
268
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
269
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
272
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
274
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
277
MEDIA CENTER 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK) AND SIRIUS RADIO
277
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
278
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
283
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
285
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
288
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
288
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) 0.5 — IF EQUIPPED
290
Connecting The iPod
290
Using This Feature
291
Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons
291
Play Mode
291
List Or Browse Mode
293
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SATELLITE RADIO) — IF EQUIPPED (REN/RER/RBZ/RES RADIOS ONLY)
295
System Activation
295
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
295
Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
296
Satellite Antenna
296
Reception Quality
296
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite) Mode
297
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone (If Equipped)
299
Uconnect™ Multimedia (SIRIUS BACKSEAT TV™) — IF EQUIPPED
299
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES)™ — IF EQUIPPED
299
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
301
Radio Operation
302
CD Player
302
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
303
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
303
CLIMATE CONTROLS
304
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning System — If Equipped
304
Three-Zone Temperature Control — If Equipped
308
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped
310
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
313
Summer Operation
321
Winter Operation
322
Vacation/Storage
322
Window Fogging
322
Outside Air Intake
322
Operating Tips
323
A/C Air Filter— If Equipped
323
STARTING AND OPERATING
324
STARTING PROCEDURES
328
Automatic Transmission
328
Normal Starting
328
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or –29°C)
329
If The Engine Fails To Start
329
After Starting
330
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
330
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
331
Key Ignition Park Interlock
331
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
332
Four-Speed or Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
332
Gear Ranges
333
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
339
Acceleration
339
Traction
339
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
340
Flowing/Rising Water
340
Shallow Standing Water
340
POWER STEERING
342
Power Steering Fluid Check
343
PARKING BRAKE
344
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
346
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
348
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
348
Traction Control System (TCS)
348
Brake Assist System (BAS)
350
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
351
ESP/BAS Warning Light
352
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
353
Tire Markings
353
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
356
Tire Terminology and Definitions
357
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
358
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
362
Tire Pressure
362
Tire Inflation Pressures
363
Tire Pressures for High-Speed Operation
364
Radial-Ply Tires
365
Compact Spare Tire
365
Tire Spinning
366
Tread Wear Indicators
367
Life of Tire
368
Replacement Tires
368
SNOW TIRES
369
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
370
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
371
Base System
373
Premium System – If Equipped
375
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
379
3.3L and 3.8L Engine
379
4.0L Engine
380
Reformulated Gasoline
380
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
381
E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
381
MMT In Gasoline
382
Materials Added to Fuel
382
Fuel System Cautions
383
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
384
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.3L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
384
E85 General Information
384
Ethanol Fuel (E85)
386
Fuel Requirements
386
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles E85 and Gasoline Vehicles
387
Starting
387
Cruising Range
387
Replacement Parts
388
Maintenance
388
ADDING FUEL
388
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
388
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
390
VEHICLE LOADING
390
Vehicle Certification Label
390
TRAILER TOWING
395
Common Towing Definitions
395
Towing Tips
408
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
410
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
412
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
413
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
413
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
414
Jack Location
415
Spare Tire Removal
415
Preparations For Jacking
416
Jacking Instructions
417
Wheel Nuts
424
Secure The Spare Tire
425
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
427
Preparations for Jump-Start
428
Jump-Starting Procedure
429
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
431
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
432
Towing With The Ignition Key
432
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
434
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.3/3.8L
436
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 4.0L
437
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
438
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
438
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
439
REPLACEMENT PARTS
441
DEALER SERVICE
441
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
441
Engine Oil
442
Engine Oil Filter
445
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
445
Exhaust System
446
Maintenance-Free Battery
448
Air Conditioner Maintenance
449
Body Lubrication
452
Windshield Wiper Blades
452
Cooling System
454
Brakes
459
Automatic Transmission
462
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
465
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders
470
FUSES
471
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
471
VEHICLE STORAGE
480
REPLACEMENT BULBS
480
BULB REPLACEMENT
481
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped
481
Quad Headlamps
482
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp
482
Front Side Marker Lamp
483
Fog Lamp
483
Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Side Marker and Backup Lamp
483
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
485
License Lamp
485
FLUID CAPACITIES
486
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
487
Engine
487
Chassis
488
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
490
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
491
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
491
Required Maintenance Intervals
493
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
508
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
510
Prepare For The Appointment
510
Prepare A List
510
Be Reasonable With Requests
510
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
510
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
511
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
511
In Mexico contact:
511
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
512
Service Contract
512
WARRANTY INFORMATION
513
MOPAR PARTS
513
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
513
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
513
In Canada
514
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
514
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
516
Treadwear
516
Traction Grades
516
Temperature Grades
517
2010 Chrysler Town And Country Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country is the quintessential minivan designed to cater to modern families with an emphasis on versatility, comfort, and style. Known for its spacious interior and thoughtful features, it is engineered to provide a smooth and pleasant driving experience for both driver and passengers. The 2010 model reflects Chrysler's commitment to innovation in the family vehicle segment while retaining the brand's renowned durability and dependability.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2010 Town and Country offers two powerplant options that balance performance and efficiency. The base model houses a robust 3.3-liter V6 engine, generating an impressive 175 horsepower. For those seeking a bit more power, the 3.8-liter V6 engine boasts a respectable output of 197 horsepower. Both engines come paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth shifts and contributing to an overall enjoyable driving experience. Fuel efficiency is commendable, making it an attractive choice for long family trips.
Trims
The 2010 Town and Country is available in several trims, namely the Touring, Touring-L, and Limited. Each trim level elevates the driving experience with upgraded features and technologies. The Touring model focuses on essential family needs, while the Touring-L introduces additional luxury and convenience options. The Limited trim represents the pinnacle of sophistication, offering lavish amenities like leather seating, advanced infotainment systems, and a premium sound system, making every journey feel special.
Features
Inside the Town and Country, families will appreciate the spacious cabin, providing seating for up to seven passengers. Standard features include Stow ‘n Go seating, which allows hassle-free storage of seats for added cargo space. Additionally, the vehicle comes equipped with a rear-seat entertainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and navigation options to enhance overall comfort and convenience during travels.
Owners Manual
The owner's manual for the 2010 Chrysler Town and Country is a comprehensive guide that offers essential information about operating and maintaining the vehicle. Filled with diagrams, troubleshooting tips, and maintenance schedules, the manual helps ensure that owners can maximize the performance and longevity of their minivan. From detailed safety features to care and service instructions, the owner's manual is an invaluable resource for any Town and Country owner.
User manual download
The Chrysler Town And Country owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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