2014 Chrysler Town And Country Owner's Manual

2014 Chrysler Town And Country owners manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
Town And Country
Rating:
(5)

Online manual

Size:
6.5 MB

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
15
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
15
Key Fob
16
Removing Key Fob From Ignition
17
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
18
SENTRY KEY®
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
21
Rearming Of The System
21
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
22
Tamper Alert
23
Security System Manual Override
23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY
23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED
24
Using The RKE Transmitter
25
Remote Unlock Doors And Liftgate
26
Remote Key Unlock On First Press
26
Sound Horn With Remote Lock
27
Using The Panic Alarm
28
Power Open/Close Power Liftgate — If Equipped
29
Power Open/Close Left Power Sliding Door — If Equipped
29
Power Open/Close Right Power Sliding Door — If Equipped
30
Turn Off Flash Lights With RKE Lock — If Equipped
30
Programming Additional Transmitters
31
Transmitter Battery Replacement
31
General Information
33
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
34
How To Use Remote Start
34
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
35
To Enter Remote Start Mode
36
To Enter The Vehicle After Remote Start
36
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
37
Cancel Remote Start
38
To Turn Off The Engine While In Remote Start Mode
38
When To Reset Remote Start
38
DOOR LOCKS
39
Manual Door Locks
39
Power Door Locks — If Equipped
41
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
42
Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit — If Equipped
42
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
43
WINDOWS
47
Power Vent Windows — If Equipped
47
Power Windows
48
Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped
48
Front Passenger Power Window Switch
49
Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped
50
Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
50
Auto Up Reset — If Equipped
51
Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If Equipped
51
Wind Buffeting
52
SLIDING SIDE DOOR
52
Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped
53
Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash
56
Power Sliding Side Door Master Lock Switch
56
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
57
To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock
58
To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock
59
LIFTGATE
60
Power Liftgate — If Equipped
61
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
64
Lap/Shoulder Belts
68
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
69
Third Row Center Shoulder Belt Instructions
72
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
73
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
74
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
75
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
76
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
76
Energy Management Feature
76
Seat Belt Pretensioners
77
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR)
77
Resetting Active Head Restraints (AHR)
79
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
81
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
82
Seat Belt Extender
82
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
83
Air Bag System Components
84
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
85
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
86
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
88
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
89
Knee Impact Bolsters
90
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
90
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
90
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
92
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
92
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
93
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
93
Front And Side Impact Sensors
94
Enhanced Accident Response System
94
If A Deployment Occurs
94
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
96
Air Bag Warning Light
97
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
97
Child Restraints
98
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
100
Infants And Child Restraints
101
Older Children And Child Restraints
102
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
103
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
104
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (LATCH) Restraint System
105
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
106
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
109
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
110
Center Seat LATCH – Commercial Cargo Vehicles (No Factory Installed Rear Seats) — If Equipped
111
Center Seat LATCH
111
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
112
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
113
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
114
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
115
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
117
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
118
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
119
Transporting Pets
121
COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
122
Restraining Infants And Small Children In Commercial Cargo Vehicles
123
Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles
123
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
124
SAFETY TIPS
125
Transporting Passengers
125
Exhaust Gas
125
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
126
Seat Belts
126
Air Bag Warning Light
127
Defroster
127
Floor Mat Safety Information
127
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
129
Tires
129
Lights
129
Door Latches
129
Fluid Leaks
129
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
131
MIRRORS
138
Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped
138
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
139
Outside Mirrors
140
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
140
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature
140
Power Mirrors — If Equipped
141
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
142
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory Seat Only) — If Equipped
142
Power Folding Mirrors — If Equipped
142
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
144
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
144
Rear Cross Path
150
Modes Of Operation
152
General Information
153
Uconnect® PHONE — IF EQUIPPED
154
Operation
156
Voice Command Tree
156
Help Command
156
Cancel Command
157
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
157
Dial By Saying A Number
158
Call By Saying A Name
158
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone
159
Add Names To Your Uconnect® Phonebook
160
Edit Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
161
Delete Uconnect® Phonebook Entry
161
Delete/Erase “All” Uconnect® Phonebook Entries
162
List All Names In The Uconnect® Phonebook
163
Phone Call Features
163
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
163
Answer Or Reject An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
164
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
164
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
164
Toggling Between Calls
164
Conference Call
165
Three-Way Calling
165
Call Termination
165
Redial
165
Call Continuation
166
Uconnect® Phone Features
166
Language Selection
166
Emergency Assistance
167
Roadside Assistance/Towing Assistance
168
Paging
168
Voice Mail Calling
168
Working With Automated Systems
169
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
170
Turning Confirmation Prompts ON/OFF
170
Phone And Network Status Indicators
170
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
170
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
171
Advanced Phone Connectivity
171
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
171
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
171
List Paired Mobile Phone Names
172
Select Another Mobile Phone
172
Delete Uconnect® Phone Paired Mobile Phones
172
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
173
Uconnect® Phone Tutorial
173
Voice Training
173
Reset
173
Voice Command
174
Far End Audio Performance
175
Recent Calls
176
Voice Text Reply
176
Bluetooth® Communication Link
178
Power-Up
178
General Information
184
VOICE COMMAND — IF EQUIPPED
184
Voice Command System Operation
184
Commands
186
Changing The Volume
186
Main Menu
186
Radio AM
187
Radio FM
187
Satellite Radio
187
Disc Mode
188
USB Mode
188
Bluetooth® Streaming (BT) Mode
188
Memo Mode
188
Setup
189
Voice Training
190
SEATS
190
Power Seats — If Equipped
191
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
192
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
192
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
193
Reclining The Seatback
193
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
194
Heated Seats — If Equipped
195
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
195
Front Heated Seats
195
Rear Heated Seats
196
Manual Front/Second Row Seat Adjuster
197
Manual Reclining Seats — If Equipped
198
Head Restraints
199
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
199
Head Restraints — Second Row Quad Seats
202
Head Restraints — Second Row Bench
203
Head Restraints — Third Row
203
Stow 'n Go® Seating — If Equipped
203
Second Row Stow 'n Go®
203
To Unstow Second Row Seats
207
Stow 'n Go® Seat — Folded And Latched Position
208
Easy Entry Second Row
209
Quad Seats — If Equipped
210
Manual Recline
211
Fold-Flat
212
Easy Entry
212
Removal
213
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
214
Third Row Power Recline — If Equipped
215
Third Row Power Folding Seat — If Equipped
215
Manually Folding Third Row Seats — If Equipped
218
To Unfold Third Row Seats
221
Tailgate Mode
221
Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
222
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
222
Setting Memory Positions And Linking RKE Transmitter To Memory
223
Memory Position Recall
224
To Disable RKE Transmitter Linked To Memory
224
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat ONLY)
225
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
226
LIGHTS
228
Headlight Switch
228
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
229
Headlights On With Wipers — If Equipped
229
Headlight Delay — If Equipped
229
Lights-On Reminder
230
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
230
Front Fog Lights — If Equipped
231
Dimmer Controls
231
Interior Lighting On
232
Interior Lighting Off
232
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
232
Halo Lights — If Equipped
232
Multifunction Lever
233
Turn Signals
234
Turn Signal Warning
234
Lane Change Assist
234
High/Low Beam Switch
234
Flash-To-Pass
235
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped
235
To Activate
235
To Deactivate
236
Battery Protection
236
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHERS
237
Intermittent Wiper System
238
Windshield Wiper Operation
238
Windshield Washers
238
Mist Feature
238
Rear Wiper And Washer
239
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
239
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
241
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
242
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
243
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
245
To Activate
246
To Set A Desired Speed
247
To Deactivate
247
To Resume Speed
247
To Vary The Speed Setting
247
To Accelerate For Passing
249
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
249
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
250
ParkSense® Sensors
250
ParkSense® Warning Display
250
ParkSense® Display
251
Enabling/Disabling ParkSense®
255
Service The ParkSense® Rear Park Assist System
255
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
256
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
256
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
258
OVERHEAD CONSOLES
261
Front Overhead Console
261
Courtesy/Interior Lighting
262
Sunglass Storage (Non-Sunroof Only)
262
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights — If Equipped
264
Rear Overhead Consoles — If Equipped
264
Rear Console Halo Lighting
265
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
265
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
267
Programming A Rolling Code
267
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
269
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
269
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
270
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
271
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
272
Using HomeLink®
272
Security
272
Troubleshooting Tips
273
General Information
274
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
274
Opening Sunroof — Express
275
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
275
Closing Sunroof — Express
276
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
276
Pinch Protect Feature
276
Venting Sunroof — Express
276
Sunshade Operation
277
Wind Buffeting
277
Sunroof Maintenance
277
Ignition Off Operation
277
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS — IF EQUIPPED
278
POWER INVERTER — IF EQUIPPED
282
CUPHOLDERS
284
Instrument Panel Cupholders
284
Super Console — If Equipped
285
Premium Console Cupholders — If Equipped
286
Interior Bottle Holders
286
Smoker's Package Kit — If Equipped
287
STORAGE
287
Glove Compartments
287
Upper Glove Compartment
288
Lower Glove Compartment
288
Door Trim Panel Storage
289
Front Door Storage
289
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped
289
Umbrella Holder
290
Second Row Floor Storage Bins
290
Storage Bin Safety Warning
291
Seat Storage Bin Cover Emergency Release Lever
292
Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If Equipped
293
Coat Hooks
294
Cargo Area Storage
294
CONSOLE FEATURES
295
Basic Console
295
To Remove The Basic Floor Console
295
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console
295
Premium Console — If Equipped
296
Dual Storage Bins
298
To Remove The Premium Floor Console
299
Super Console — If Equipped
300
CARGO AREA FEATURES
302
Rechargeable Flashlight
302
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
303
Rear Window Defroster
303
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
304
ROOF LUGGAGE RACK — IF EQUIPPED
304
Deploying The Crossbars
306
Stowing The Crossbars
308
SUN SCREENS — IF EQUIPPED
310
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
313
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
318
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — BASE
319
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
320
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
321
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED
335
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
337
EVIC White Telltale Lights
340
EVIC Amber Telltale Lights
341
EVIC Red Telltale Lights
342
Oil Change Required
344
Fuel Economy
345
Average Fuel Economy
346
Distance To Empty (DTE)
346
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
347
Vehicle Speed
347
Trip Info
347
Trip A
347
Trip B
348
Elapsed Time
348
To Reset A Trip Function
348
Tire PSI
348
Units
348
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
348
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Display — If Equipped
349
Compass / Temperature Display
350
Automatic Compass Calibration
350
Manual Compass Calibration
350
Compass Variance
351
Compass Variance
352
Turn Menu Off
352
Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
352
Language
352
Nav–Turn By Turn
353
Auto Lock Doors
353
Auto Unlock Doors
353
Remote Unlock Sequence
353
RKE Linked To Memory- If Equipped
354
Remote Start Comfort Sys.
354
Horn With Remote Lock
354
Flash Lamps With Lock
355
Automatic High Beams — If Equipped
355
Headlamp Off Delay
355
Headlamps With Wipers (Available With Auto Headlights Only)
355
Key-Off Power Delay
356
Illuminated Approach
356
Hill Start Assist (HSA) — If Equipped
356
Flashers With Sliding Door
357
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ (Passive Entry)
357
Easy Exit Seat
357
Calibrate Compass
357
Compass Variance
357
Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV — IF EQUIPPED
358
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
358
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
358
Uconnect® 130
358
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
358
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
359
Electronic Volume Control
359
SEEK Buttons
359
TIME Button
359
Clock Setting Procedure
359
RW/FF
360
TUNE Control
360
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
360
AM/FM Button
360
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
361
Buttons 1 - 6
361
DISC Button
361
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
362
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
362
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
363
SEEK Button
363
TIME Button
363
RW/FF
363
AM/FM Button
363
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
364
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
364
Supported Media (Disc Types)
364
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
364
Supported MP3 File Formats
365
Playback Of MP3 Files
366
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
367
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
367
Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO
367
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
367
Power Switch/Volume Control (Rotary)
368
Electronic Volume Control
368
SEEK Buttons
368
Voice Command System (Radio) — If Equipped
368
Voice Command Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
368
Phone Button Uconnect® Phone — If Equipped
369
TIME Button
369
Clock Setting Procedure
369
INFO Button
370
RW/FF
370
TUNE Control
370
Setting The Tone, Balance And Fade
370
MUSIC TYPE Button
371
SETUP Button
372
AM/FM Button
372
SET/RND Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
372
Buttons 1 - 6
373
DISC/AUX Button
373
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
373
Inserting Compact Disc(s)
374
EJECT Button — Ejecting A CD
375
SEEK Button
375
TIME Button
375
RW/FF
375
AM/FM Button
375
SET/RND Button (Random Play Button)
376
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
376
Supported Media (Disc Types)
376
Supported Medium Formats (File Systems)
376
Supported MP3 File Formats
377
Playback Of MP3 Files
378
LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
378
INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play
379
Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode
379
TIME Button (Auxiliary Mode)
379
Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped
379
System Activation
380
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ESN/SID)
380
ESN/SID Access
380
Selecting Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
380
Satellite Antenna
381
Reception Quality
381
Operating Instructions — Uconnect® (Satellite) Mode
381
SEEK Buttons
381
SCAN Button
382
INFO Button
382
RW/FF
382
TUNE Control (Rotary)
382
MUSIC TYPE Button
382
SETUP Button
383
SET Button — To Set The Pushbutton Memory
383
Buttons 1 - 6
383
Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) — If Equipped
383
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
384
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
384
Connecting The iPod® Or External USB Device
385
Using This Feature
386
Controlling The iPod® Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
387
Play Mode
387
List Or Browse Mode
389
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA)
391
Controlling BTSA Using Radio Buttons
391
Play Mode
391
Selecting A Different Audio Device
391
Next Track
391
Previous Track
391
Browse
392
Uconnect® MULTIMEDIA — VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (VES™) — IF EQUIPPED
392
Getting Started
392
Blu-ray™ Disc Player
393
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc
393
Play Video Games
394
Using The Remote Control
396
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
396
Listen To An Audio Source On Channel 2 While A Video Is Playing On Channel 1
397
Using The Remote Control
397
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
398
Dual Video Screen
399
Play A DVD Using The Touchscreen Radio
399
Using The Remote Control
400
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
401
Play A DVD Using The VES™ Player — If Equipped
402
Using The Remote Control
402
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
403
Play A Blu-ray™ Disc Using The Blu-ray™ Player — If Equipped
404
Using The Remote Control
405
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
405
Listen To An Audio Source While A Video Is Playing
406
Using The Remote Control
406
Using The Touchscreen Radio Controls
407
Important Notes For Dual Video Screen System
408
VES™ Remote Control — If Equipped
409
Controls And Indicators
409
Blu-ray™ Player Remote Control — If Equipped
412
Controls And Indicators
412
Remote Control Storage
414
Locking The Remote Control
415
Replacing The Remote Control Batteries
415
Headphones Operation
415
Blu-ray™ Headphones Operation
416
Controls
417
Replacing The Headphone Batteries
418
Unwired® Stereo Headphone Lifetime Limited Warranty
418
System Information
420
Shared Modes
420
Information Mode Display
421
Numeric Keypad Menu
422
Station List Menu
422
Disc Menu
423
Display Settings
423
Listening To Audio With The Screen Closed
424
Disc Formats
424
Display
429
Product Agreement
433
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF EQUIPPED
437
Radio Operation
438
CD Player
438
CD/DVD/Blu-ray™ Disc MAINTENANCE
438
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
439
CLIMATE CONTROLS
439
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System — If Equipped
439
Economy Mode
445
Max A/C
445
Rear Manual Climate Control — If Equipped
445
Rear Blower Control
446
Rear Temperature Control
446
Rear Mode Control
446
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
447
Automatic Operation
450
Manual Operation Override
451
Controlling The Rear Climate Controls From The Front ATC Panel
452
Rear Mode Control
453
Rear Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
453
Rear Blower Control
455
Rear Temperature Control
456
Rear Mode Control
456
Summer Operation
457
Winter Operation
457
Vacation/Storage
458
Window Fogging
458
Outside Air Intake
458
A/C Air Filter
458
STARTING AND OPERATING
459
STARTING PROCEDURES
463
Automatic Transmission
463
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
464
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ — If Equipped
464
Installing And Removing The ENGINE START/STOP Button
465
Normal Starting
465
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
465
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
466
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Functions — With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal/Clutch Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
466
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or −29°C)
467
If Engine Fails To Start
467
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
468
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With Integrated Key)
468
After Starting
469
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
469
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
470
Key Ignition Park Interlock
472
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
472
Fuel Economy (ECON) Mode
472
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission
473
Gear Ranges
474
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
483
Acceleration
483
Traction
483
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
484
Flowing/Rising Water
484
Shallow Standing Water
484
POWER STEERING
486
Power Steering Fluid Check
486
PARKING BRAKE
487
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)
490
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
491
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
492
Traction Control System (TCS)
492
Brake Assist System (BAS)
493
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
494
ESC Operating Modes
495
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
497
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
498
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
498
HSA Activation Criteria
499
Disabling/Enabling HSA
499
Towing With HSA
500
HSA Off
501
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
502
Tire Markings
502
Tire Sizing Chart
503
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
506
Tire Terminology And Definitions
507
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
508
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
508
Tire And Loading Information Placard
508
Loading
509
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
512
Tire Pressure
512
Safety
512
Economy
513
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
513
Tire Inflation Pressures
513
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
515
Radial Ply Tires
515
Tire Types
516
All Season Tires — If Equipped
516
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped
516
Snow Tires
516
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
517
Spare Tires — If Equipped
518
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel — If Equipped
518
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
518
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
519
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
519
Tire Spinning
520
Tread Wear Indicators
521
Life Of Tire
521
Replacement Tires
522
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
524
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
525
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
526
Base System
529
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Tire Pressure Warnings
529
Premium System — If Equipped
531
TPMS Low Pressure Warnings
532
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM Message
532
General Information
534
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
535
3.6L Engine
535
Reformulated Gasoline
536
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
536
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
537
MMT In Gasoline
537
Materials Added To Fuel
538
Fuel System Cautions
538
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
539
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED
540
E-85 General Information
540
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
541
Fuel Requirements
541
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
542
Starting
543
Cruising Range
543
Replacement Parts
543
Maintenance
543
ADDING FUEL
544
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
544
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
545
VEHICLE LOADING
546
Vehicle Certification Label
546
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
546
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
546
Tire Size
547
Rim Size
547
Inflation Pressure
547
Curb Weight
547
Overloading
547
Loading
548
TRAILER TOWING
548
Common Towing Definitions
549
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
549
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
549
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
549
Tongue Weight (TW)
549
Frontal Area
550
Trailer Sway Control
550
Weight-Carrying Hitch
550
Weight-Distributing Hitch
550
Trailer Hitch Classification
551
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
552
Trailer And Tongue Weight
553
Towing Requirements
554
Towing Requirements — Tires
556
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
557
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
558
Towing Tips
559
Automatic Transmission
559
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
560
Cooling System
560
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
561
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
561
Recreational Towing — All Models
562
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
563
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
565
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
565
TIREFIT KIT — IF EQUIPPED
566
TIREFIT Storage
567
TIREFIT Kit Components And Operation
568
Using The Mode Select Knob And Hoses
568
TIREFIT Usage Precautions
569
Sealing A Tire With TIREFIT
572
(A) Whenever You Stop To Use TIREFIT:
572
(B) Setting Up To Use TIREFIT:
572
(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:
573
(D) Drive Vehicle:
575
(E) After Driving:
576
(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:
577
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
577
Torque Specifications
578
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING — IF EQUIPPED
579
Jack Location
580
Spare Tire Removal
581
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
582
Super Console
582
Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console
583
Spare Tire Tools
584
Spare Tire Removal Instructions
585
Preparations For Jacking
587
Jacking Instructions
588
Securing The Compact Spare Tire
595
Road Tire Installation
597
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
597
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
598
JUMP-STARTING
599
Preparations For Jump-Start
600
Jump-Starting Procedure
601
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
603
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
604
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
606
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
609
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
611
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
612
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
612
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
613
REPLACEMENT PARTS
615
DEALER SERVICE
615
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
615
Engine Oil
617
Checking Oil Level
617
Change Engine Oil
617
Engine Oil Selection
617
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
618
Engine Oil Viscosity — 3.6L Engine
618
Synthetic Engine Oils
619
Materials Added To Engine Oil
619
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
619
Engine Oil Filter
619
Engine Oil Filter Selection
619
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
619
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
620
Exhaust System
620
Maintenance-Free Battery
622
Air Conditioner Maintenance
624
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
625
A/C Air Filter
625
Body Lubrication
626
Windshield Wiper Blades
627
Adding Washer Fluid
627
Cooling System
628
Coolant Checks
629
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
629
Selection Of Coolant
629
Adding Coolant
630
Cooling System Pressure Cap
632
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
633
Coolant Level
633
Points To Remember
633
Brake System
634
Master Cylinder — Brake Fluid Level Check
635
Automatic Transmission
637
Selection Of Lubricant
637
Special Additives
637
Fluid Level Check
638
Fluid And Filter Changes
638
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
639
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
639
What Causes Corrosion?
639
Washing
639
Special Care
640
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
641
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If Equipped
642
Interior Care
642
Cleaning Headlights
643
Glass Surfaces
644
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
644
Seat Belt Maintenance
644
Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders
645
Removal
645
Cleaning
645
Installation
645
FUSES
646
Totally Integrated Power Module
646
VEHICLE STORAGE
653
REPLACEMENT BULBS
654
BULB REPLACEMENT
655
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped
655
Quad Headlamps
656
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps
656
Front Side Marker Lamp
657
Front Fog Lamp
657
Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp
658
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)
659
License Lamp
659
FLUID CAPACITIES
660
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
661
Engine
661
Chassis
662
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
663
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
664
Maintenance Chart
666
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
671
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
673
Prepare For The Appointment
673
Prepare A List
673
Be Reasonable With Requests
673
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
673
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
674
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
674
In Mexico Contact:
675
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
675
Service Contract
675
WARRANTY INFORMATION
676
MOPAR® PARTS
677
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
677
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
677
In Canada
677
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
678
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
679
Treadwear
679
Traction Grades
679
Temperature Grades
680
INDEX
681

2014 Chrysler Town And Country Overview

Introduction

The 2014 Chrysler Town and Country is an elegant and versatile minivan, thoughtfully designed for families seeking both comfort and practicality. With its luxurious interior, innovative features, and robust performance, it sets a standard in the competitive segment of family transportation. Combining functionality with a touch of upscale style, the Town and Country is built to enhance every journey, whether you're navigating daily commutes or embarking on road trips.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country boasts a powerful 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine that delivers 283 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, providing smooth acceleration and responsive handling. With an efficient fuel economy of around 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway, it balances power and performance, making it a great choice for families on the go.

Trims

The Town and Country is offered in several well-appointed trims, including the Touring, Touring-L, and Limited. Each trim level features an array of customizable options and upgrades, ensuring that buyers can tailor their minivan to suit their specific needs and preferences. The higher trims come equipped with luxurious features such as leather upholstery, heated seating, and advanced entertainment systems.

Features

Interior comforts are a hallmark of the 2014 Town and Country, with Stow 'n Go seating that allows for easy reconfiguration of cargo space. Additionally, the van includes a rear-seat entertainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and an optional navigation system. Standard safety features such as rearview cameras and parking sensors help ensure peace of mind for families on the road.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country is a comprehensive guide that provides essential information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. It serves as a valuable resource for owners, ensuring they can maximize the minivan’s capabilities and maintain its performance for years to come.

User manual download

The Chrysler Town And Country owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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