CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 5.G Owners Manual

•Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
•Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such
as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch
metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors and rocker panels be kept clear and open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
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•Use MOPARTouch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR 
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR or
equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels protective
finish.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure — If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPAR Total Clean or a mild
soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove the
stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.
•For grease stains, apply MOPAR Multi-Purpose
Cleaner or a equivalent high quality cleaner to a clean,
damp cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp
towel to remove soap residue.
•Do not use any harsh solvents or any other form of
protectants on Stain Repel products.
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Interior Care
Instrument Panel Surfaces
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.
Cleaning Interior Trim
Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPARTotal Clean, then
MOPAR Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary.
Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOPAR 
Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MOPAR Total Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery. Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR
Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
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Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lightweight
and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass head-
lights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPARGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rearview mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag. A mild soap solution may be
used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the seat belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the seat belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.
Replace the seat belts if they appear frayed or worn, or if
the buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning the Instrument Panel Cupholders
Removal
Pull the flexible liner from the cupholder drawer starting
at one edge to ease removal.
Cleaning
The liner is top shelf dishwasher safe, or you may follow
the cleaning procedure below.Soak the liner in a mixture of medium hot tap water and
one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap. Let soak for
approximately 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pull the
liner from the water and dip it back into the water about
six times. This will loosen any remaining debris. Rinse
the liner thoroughly under warm running water. Shake
the excess water from the liner and dry the outer surfaces
with a clean soft cloth.
Installation
Place the liner into the cupholder drawer and press the
liner into place so that the retention tabs seat into the
corresponding openings in the drawer.
FUSES
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) is located
in the engine compartment near the battery. Refer to the
applicable “Engine Compartment” illustration in this
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section. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini-
fuses. A label that identifies each component may be
printed or embossed on the inside of the cover.
CAUTION!
•When installing the Totally Integrated Power
Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to
do so may allow water to get into the Integrated
Power Module, and possibly result in a electrical
system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.The numbers inside the TIPM cover correspond to the
following table.
FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J1 40 Amp Green— Power Folding Seat
J2 30 Amp Pink— Power Liftgate
Module
J3 30 Amp Pink— Rear Door Module
(RR Door Node)
J4 25 Amp Natural— Driver Door Node
J5 25 Amp Natural— Passenger Door
Node
J6 40 Amp Green— Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS)
Pump/ESP
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J7 30 Amp Pink— Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS)
Valve/ESP
J8 40 Amp Green— Power Memory
Seat (If Equipped)
J9 40 Amp Green— PZEV Motor/Flex
Fuel
J10 30 Amp Pink— Headlamp Wash
Relay/Manifold
Tuning Valve
J11 30 Amp Pink— Power Sliding Door
Module/Thatchum
Relay Lock Feed
J13 60 Amp Yellow— Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) — MainFUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J14 40 Amp Green— Rear Window De-
fogger
J15 30 Amp Pink— Rear Blower
J17 40 Amp Green— Starter Solenoid
J18 20 Amp Blue— Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
Trans Range
J19 60 Amp Yellow— Radiator Fan
J20 30 Amp Pink— Front Wiper LO/HI
J21 20 Amp Blue— Front/Rear Washer
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
J22 25 Amp Natural— Sunroof Module
M1 — 15 Amp BlueCenter High
Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
M2———
M3 — 20 Amp YellowSpare Fuse
M4 — 10 Amp RedTrailer Tow
M5 — 25 Amp NaturalInverter
M6 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #1
(ACC), Rain SensorFUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M7 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #2
(BATT/ACC SE-
LECT)
M8 — 20 Amp YellowFront Heated Seat
(If Equipped)
M9 — 20 Amp YellowRear Heated Seat
(If Equipped)
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M10 — 15 Amp BlueIgnition Off Draw
— Vehicle Enter-
tainment System
(IOD-VES), Satellite
Digital Audio Re-
ceiver (SDARS),
DVD, Hands-Free
Module (HFM),
Universal Garage
Door Opener
(UGDO), Vanity
Lamp (VANITY
LP), Streaming
Video Module
M11 — 10 Amp Red(Ignition Off Draw)
IOD-HVAC/ATCFUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M12 — 30 Amp GreenAmplifier (AMP)/
Radio
M13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off
Draw— Cabin
Compartment Node
(IOD-CCN), SIREN,
Clock Module
(CLK MOD), Multi-
Function Control
Switch (MULTI-
FCTN SW)/ITM
M14 — 20 Amp YellowSpare Fuse
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FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M15 — 20 Amp YellowRear View Mirror
(RR VW MIR),
Cabin Compart-
ment Node (CCN),
Multi-Function
Control Switch
(MULTIFTCN SW),
Tire Pressure Moni-
tor (TPM), Glow
Plug Module (GLW
PLG MOD) — Ex-
port Diesel Only,
Assy-Shifter (Hall
Effect), Acoustic
Noise Cancellation
(ANC)FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M16 — 10 Amp RedOccupant Restraint
Controller/
Occupant Classifi-
cation Module
(ORC/OCM)
M17 — 15 Amp BlueLeft Tail/License/
Park Lamp (LT-
TAIL/LIC/PRK
LMP), Running
Lamps
M18 — 15 Amp BlueRight Tail/Park/
Run Lamp (RT-
TAIL/PRK/RUN
LMP)
M19 — 25 Amp NaturalAuto Shut Down
(ASD #1 and #2)
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