Chrysler Town & Country (2016 year). Instruction — part 3

NOTE:

• After pushing the door handle button, you must wait

two seconds before you can lock or unlock the doors,
using either Passive Entry door handle. This is done to
allow you to check if the vehicle is locked by pulling
the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and
unlocking.

• The Passive Entry system will not operate if the RKE

transmitter battery is dead.

The vehicle doors can also be locked by using the RKE
transmitter lock button or the lock button located on the
vehicle’s interior door panel.

WINDOWS

Power Vent Windows — If Equipped

The Power Vent Window Switch located on the driver’s
door trim panel allows the driver to operate the two vent
windows from the driver’s seat.

Power Vent Window Switch Open/Close

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Power Windows

You can control either the front or rear windows using
switches located on the driver’s door trim panel. The
switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces-
sory delay.

NOTE:

Power Window switches will also remain active

for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch has been
turned to OFF, depending upon the accessory delay
setting. Opening a front door will cancel this feature.

Driver’s Power Window Switches

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Power Window Lockout Switch — If Equipped

The driver may lock out the rear power windows by
pushing the bar switch just below the power window
switches.

Front Passenger Power Window Switch

There is a single switch on the front passenger’s door
trim panel which operates the passenger door window
and a set of switches that lock and unlock all doors. The
switches will operate only when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power acces-
sory delay.

Power Window Lockout Switch

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Auto-Down Feature — If Equipped

The front window switches may be equipped with an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the
detent, release, and the window will go down automati-
cally.

To open the window part way, push the window switch
part way and release it when you want the window to
stop.

The power window switches remain active for up to 10
minutes (depending on the accessory delay setting) after
the ignition switch has been turned to OFF. Opening a
vehicle front door will cancel this feature.

Front Passenger Power Door Switches

1 — Window Open/Close
2 — Power Door Locks

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Auto Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped

The front driver and front passenger switches may be
equipped with an Auto Up feature. Lift the window
switch fully upward to the second detent, release, and the
window will go up automatically.

To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.

To close the window part way, lift the window switch to
the first detent and release when you want the window to
stop.

NOTE:

• If the window runs into any obstacle during auto-

closure, it will reverse direction and then go back
down. Remove the obstacle and use the window
switch again to close the window.

• Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger

the auto reverse function unexpectedly during auto-
closure. If this happens, pull the switch lightly to the
first detent and hold to close window instructionly.

WARNING!

There is no anti-pinch protection when the window
is almost closed. To avoid personal injury be sure to
clear your arms, hands, fingers and all objects from
the window path before closing.

Auto Up Reset — If Equipped

To reactivate the Auto Up feature, perform the following
steps after vehicle power is restored:

1. Pull the window switch up to close the window

completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.

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2. Push the window switch down firmly to the second

detent to open the window completely and continue
to hold the switch down for an additional two seconds
after the window is fully open.

Sliding Side Door Power Window Switch — If
Equipped

Second row passengers may open and close the sliding
door window by a single switch on the door handle
assembly.

The switches will operate only when the ignition switch
is in the ON/RUN or ACC position and during power
accessory delay.

NOTE:

The switches will not operate if the driver has

activated the Power Window Lockout.

NOTE:

The sliding door windows do not fully open,

stopping several inches above the window sill.

Sliding Door Power Window Switch

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Wind Buffeting

Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the rear windows are
open and buffeting occurs, open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.

SLIDING SIDE DOOR

The sliding door may be opened from the inside or the
outside. Pull outward on the exterior handle to open the
sliding door. The sliding door inside handle functions by
rocking forward and back. Rocking the handle back-
wards opens the door and rocking forward releases the
hold open latch in order to close the door.

To keep your door operating properly, observe the fol-
lowing guidelines:
• Always open the door smoothly.
• Avoid high impacts against the door stop when open-

ing the door. This is very important when your vehicle
is parked on an incline as the door will slide 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
rock the inside handle forward or pull outward on the
exterior handle.

Always make sure that the sliding door is fully latched
anytime the vehicle is in motion.

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NOTE:

The left side sliding door cannot be opened

while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door.

Power Sliding Side Door — If Equipped

The power sliding door may be opened or
closed instructionly or by using the buttons on the
RKE transmitter, overhead console switch, or
rear door switch. Pulling the inside or outside

power sliding door handle will also power open or close
the power sliding door.

NOTE:

Pulling the outside power sliding door handle a

second time while the sliding door is power opening or
power closing will allow the sliding door to be opened or
closed instructionly.

Push the button on the RKE transmitter twice within five
seconds to open a power sliding door. When the door is
fully open, pushing the button twice within five seconds
a second time will close the door.

There are power sliding side door switches located on the
B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding door
for the rear seat passengers and in the overhead console
for the driver and passengers. Pushing the switch once
will open the power sliding door. If the switch is pushed
while the door is under a power cycle, the door will
reverse direction.

NOTE:

The power sliding side door must be unlocked

before the power sliding door switches will operate.

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If the inside or outside door handles are used while the
power sliding side door is activated, the power sliding
door feature will be canceled and will go into instruction
mode.

To avoid unintentional operation of the power sliding
doors from the rear seats, push the power sliding door

master lock button, located in the overhead console, to
disable the switches and handles for the rear seat passen-
gers.

NOTE:

• The power sliding side door switches will not open the

power sliding door if the shift lever is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h). To close the
power sliding door with the shift lever in gear and
vehicle speed at 0 mph (0 km/h), the brake must be
pushed.

• If anything obstructs the power sliding side door while

it is closing or opening, the door will automatically
reverse to the closed or open position, provided it
meets sufficient resistance.

• If the power sliding side door is not in the full open or

close position, it will fully open when a power sliding

Power Sliding Door Switch

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door switch is pushed. To close the door, wait until it
is fully open and then push the switch again.

• If the power sliding door encounters multiple obstruc-

tions within the same cycle, the system will automati-
cally stop, the power sliding door motor will make a
clicking sound until the door has no further move-
ment. This clicking sound can be stopped by pulling
the inside or outside handle. If this condition occurs,
no damage is done to the power sliding door motor.
The power sliding door must be opened or closed
instructionly.

WARNING!

You, or others, could be injured if caught in the path
of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear
before closing the door.

Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash

The left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12
seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will
alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be
entering or exiting the vehicle.

The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or
disabled by performing the following procedure:

1. Place the Key Fob in the ignition switch.

2. Cycle the ignition switch from ON/RUN to OFF five

times ending in the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

3. Within 10 seconds of the final cycle, push the HAZ-

ARD switch ON.

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4. A single chime will sound to signify that you have

successfully completed the programming.

You can turn the feature back on by repeating the
previous procedure.

Power Sliding Side Door Power Switch

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the second row sliding door switches
and handles may be overridden by pushing the OFF side
of the Power Switch located in the front overhead con-
sole.

When the power sliding door power switch is in the OFF
position, the power sliding side door may not be opened
or closed by pushing the switch located on the B-pillar
trim panel, just in front of the sliding door or activating
the inside power sliding door handle.

Overhead Console Power Sliding Door Power Switch

1 — Left Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate
3 — Right Sliding Door
4 — Power Switch

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Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock

To provide a safer environment for small children riding
in the rear seats, the sliding doors are equipped with a
Child Protection Door Lock system.

NOTE:

When the Child Protection Door Lock system is

engaged, the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle even though the inside door lock is
in the unlocked position.

To Engage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control inward

(toward the vehicle) to engage the Child Protection
Door Lock.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door.

Child Protection Door Lock

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NOTE:

• After engaging the Child Protection Door Lock, always

test the door from the inside to make certain it is in the
desired position.

• When the Child Protection Door Lock system is en-

gaged, (even if the inside door lock is in the unlocked
position) the door can be opened only by using the
outside door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches
on the overhead console or the switches located on the
trim panel just in front of the power sliding door.

• The power sliding side door will operate from the

switches located on the B-pillar trim panel, just in front
of the power sliding door, regardless of the Child
Protection Door Lock lever position. To avoid unin-
tentional operation of the power sliding door from

the rear seats, push the “OFF” Master Lock Out
Switch located in the front overhead console, next to
the driver.

WARNING!

Avoid trapping anyone in the vehicle in a collision.
Remember that the sliding doors can only be opened
from the outside door handle or the switches located
on the B-Pillar trim panel just in front of the power
sliding door when the Child Protection Door Locks
are engaged.

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To Disengage The Child Protection Door Lock

1. Open the sliding side door.

2. Slide the Child Protection Door Lock control outward

(away from the vehicle) to disengage the Child Pro-
tection Door Lock.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the opposite sliding door (if

equipped).

NOTE:

• After setting the Child Protection Door Lock system,

always test the door from the inside to make certain it
is in the desired position.

• The power sliding side door switches will not open the

power sliding doors if the vehicle is in gear or the
vehicle speed is above 0 mph (0 km/h).

• The power sliding door will operate from the outside

door handle, the RKE transmitter, the switches on the
overhead console, or the switches located on the
B-pillar trim panel, just in front of the power sliding
door when the shift lever is in PARK, regardless of the
child lock lever position.

LIFTGATE

On vehicles equipped with power locks, the liftgate can
be unlocked using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter button, or by activating the power door lock
switches located on the front doors.

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To open the liftgate, push the liftgate release handle
located on the underside of the license plate bar and pull
the liftgate open with one fluid motion.

Power Liftgate — If Equipped

The power liftgate may be opened instructionly or by using
the button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. Push the button on the transmitter twice within five
seconds, to open the power liftgate. When the liftgate is
fully open, pushing the button twice within five seconds,
a second time, will close the liftgate.

The power liftgate may also be opened and closed by
pushing the button located on the overhead console.

Liftgate Handle Location

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The power liftgate may be closed by pushing the button,
located in the upper left trim in the liftgate opening.
Pushing once will only close the liftgate. This button
cannot be used to open the liftgate.

Overhead Console Master Power Switch

1 — Left Sliding Door
2 — Liftgate
3 — Right Sliding Door
4 — Power Switch

Rear Power Liftgate Switch

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