brake fluid CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2013 5.G User Guide
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts (2.8 Liters) if equipped with rear heater.
Engine Oil with Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API certi-
fied 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler MaterialStandard MS-6395. Refer to your
oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to
use ATF+4 fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid +4 or
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection– 3.6L Engine 87 Octane 20 Gallons (76 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled
oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer,
the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000 50,000
60,000 70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000 64,000
80,000 96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000 176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and
replace if necessary.
XXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X XXXXXX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X XXXXXX
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
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Airbag...................17
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .15
Automatic Headlights...........30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .36
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type .............. .113
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....81
Axle Fluid ................ .113
Back-UpCamera .............38
Belts, Seat .................16
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........38
Brake Fluid ............... .113
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............28
Bulb Replacement .............123
Calibration, Compass ...........82
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............89
Change Oil Indicator ...........94
ChangingAFlatTire ...........96
Child Restraint ...............18
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......18
Cleaning Wheels ............... .123
Clock ...................73
Compass Calibration ............82
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........113
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......31
Cruise Light ................31
Customer Assistance ...........124
Defects, Reporting ............125
Dimmer Control ..............30
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........30
Disarming, Theft System ..........16
Driver Cockpit ...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........33
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .....42
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............31
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............82 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light ..........93
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....108
Jacking ..............96,100
Overheating ..............95
Emergency Key ..............10
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......28
Compartment ............ .112
Oil Selection .............113
Overheating ..............95
EventDataRecorder.......... .109
Exterior Lights ............. .123
Flash-T
o-Pass ...............29
Fluid Capacities ............. .113
Fluids .................. .113
Fog Lights .................30
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating .....21
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........108
Front Heated Seats ............25
Fuel EconomyMode ............33
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........94
Specifications ............ .113
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....84
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........94
Headlights Automatic ...............30
Dimmer Switch ............30
HighBeam ..............29
Heated Mirrors ...........34,35,37
Heated Steering Wheel ..........26
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............29
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....84
Hood Release .............. .110
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....8
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....29
Introduction .................3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........86
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