service indicator CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 4.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7 of this manual. Follow
the warnings under the Cooling System Pressure
Cap paragraph.
15. Washer Fluid Light
This light turns on when the washer fluid level
falls below approximately 1/4 filled. The light will
remain on until fluid is added.
16. Transmission Range Indicator
This vacuum fluorescent display indicator shows the
automatic transaxle gear selection.17. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light
should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
chime will sound for 4 minutes when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
18. Malfunction Indicator Light
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system
called OBD that monitors engine and automatic
transmission control systems. The light will illu-
minate when the key is in the ON position before engine
start. If the bulb does not come when turning the key
from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after
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engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will
not require towing.
The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious
conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or
severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be
serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.
19. Trac Off Indicator Ð If Equipped
This vacuum fluorescent display indicator should illumi-
nate for approximately four seconds as a bulb check
when the ignition switch is first turned ON.
The ªTRAC OFFº Indicator will flash if the traction
control is in use.
The ªTRAC OFFº Indicator will illuminate if:
²The Traction Control switch has been used to turn
the system OFF.
²There is a Traction Control System malfunction
²The system has been deactivated to prevent damage
to the brake system due to overheated brake tem-
peratures.
NOTE:Extended heavy use of Traction Control may
cause the system to deactivate and turn on the TRAC and
the OFF indicators located in the instrument cluster.
This is to prevent overheating of the brake system and is
a normal condition. The system will remain disabled for
about 4 minutes until the brakes have cooled. The system
will automatically reactivate and turn off the TRAC and
the OFF indicators.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, ice, or snow, turn
the Traction Control System OFF before attempting to
ªrockº the vehicle free.
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20. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
U.S. federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. There-
fore, if the odometer reading is changed during repair or
replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading
before and after the service so that the correct mileage can
be determined.
The trip odometer shows individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometer, press the Trip
Odometer button.
21. Cruise Indicator
This vacuum fluorescent display indicator shows that the
Speed Control System is ON.22. Trip Odometer Button
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
trip odometer. The word TRIP will appear when in the
trip odometer mode.
Push in and hold the button for two seconds to reset the
trip odometer to 0 miles or kilometers. The odometer
must be in trip mode to reset.
23. Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Light Ð If
Equipped
This light will turn on when there is a Low tire
pressure condition. The light will also turn on
if a problem exist with any tire sensor. The light
will remain on until the tire pressure is prop-
erly set or the problem with the sensor is corrected.
This light will turn on momentarily as a bulb check when
the engine is started.
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mTire Safety Information...................252
NTire Markings........................252
NTire Identification Number (TIN)..........255
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........256
mTiresÐGeneral Information................260
NTire Pressure.........................260
NTire Inflation Pressures.................261
NRadial-Ply Tires......................264
NCompact Spare Tire Ð If Equipped.........264
NTire Spinning........................265
NTread Wear Indicators..................266
NReplacement Tires.....................266
NAlignment And Balance.................267mAll Wheel Drive (AWD) Ð If Equipped.......268
mTire Pressure Monitor System Ð If Equipped . . . 268
N1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) Low Pressure...........269
N1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) High Pressure...........269
NService Tire Pressure System/See
Owner's Manual......................269
NTire Pressure Unavailable................269
NTire Pressure Now Available.............270
NSpare Tire In Use? Yes/No...............270
NAll 5 Tires With Car? Yes/No.............270
NGeneral Information...................272
mTire Chains...........................272
mSnow Tires...........................273
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Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment tires
to help you in determining when your tires should be
replaced.
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread
grooves and will appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes 1/16 inch (2 mm). When the indicators appear
in 2 or more adjacent grooves, the tire should be replaced.
Many states have laws requiring tire replacement at this
point.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed (see the paragraph on tread
wear indicators). Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard for the size designation of your tire. The
service description and load identification will be found
on the original equipment tire. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, han-
dling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend that you
contact your original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifi-
cations or capability.
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Sulfur In Gasoline
Your vehicle may have been designed to meet California
low emission standards when using cleaner burning
California reformulated gasoline with low sulfur. This
vehicle may be sold nationwide. Your vehicle will oper-
ate satisfactorily on fuels meeting Federal specification,
but emission control system performance may be ad-
versely affected.
Gasoline sold outside of California is permitted to have
higher sulfur levels which may affect the performance of
the vehicle's catalytic converter. This may cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light to illuminate. The manufac-
turer recommends that you try a different brand of
unleaded gasoline having lower sulfur to determine if the
problem is fuel related prior to returning your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.CAUTION!
If the Malfunction Indicator light is flash-
ing, immediate service is required. Refer to
the paragraph on the Onboard Diagnostics
System in section 7 of this manual.
Materials Added to Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives are not needed under
normal conditions and would result in additional cost.
Therefore you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM Ð OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the ªMalfunction Indicator Light.º It will
also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your dealer for service as soon as
possible.CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the ªMalfunction Indicator
Lightº on could cause further damage to the emis-
sion control system. It could also affect fuel economy
and driveability. The vehicle must be serviced before
any emissions tests can be performed.
If the ªMalfunction Indicator Lightº is flashing
while the engine is running, severe catalytic con-
verter damage and power loss will soon occur. Im-
mediate service is required.
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
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Malfunction Indicator................... 165
Oil Pressure.......................... 165
Park.............................107,348
Passing............................. 111
Reading............................. 120
Rear Servicing........................ 350
Rear Tail............................ 350
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 163
Security Alarm........................ 164
Service...........................346,347
Service Engine Soon.................... 165
Side Marker.......................... 350
Theft Alarm.......................... 164
Turn Signal..................... 110,348,350
Voltage............................. 163
Washer Fluid......................... 165
Load Leveling System.................... 152
Loading Vehicle...................145,281,283
Capacities........................... 283Tires ............................... 256
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH).. 64
Lubrication, Body....................... 324
Luggage Rack.......................... 149
Lumbar Support......................... 89
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 319
Maintenance Procedures................... 312
Maintenance Schedule.................... 356
Light Duty Schedule9A9................. 369
Light Duty Schedule9B9................. 359
Schedule9A9......................... 369
Schedule9B9.......................... 359
Malfunction Indicator Light..............165,310
Manual, Service......................... 380
Memory Feature........................ 101
Memory Seat.........................84,101
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Radial.............................. 264
Replacement.......................266,268
Rotation............................. 273
Safety...........................252,260
Sizes............................... 253
Snow Tires........................... 273
Spare Tire........................... 293
Spinning............................ 265
Tread Wear Indicators................... 266
Towing............................... 284
Disabled Vehicle....................... 301
Trailering............................ 284
Traction Control................... 115,166,250
Trailer Towing.......................... 284
Minimum Requirements................. 284
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 284
Transaxle...........................241,335
Automatic........................241,335
Filter............................... 337Operation........................... 241
Overdrive........................... 243
Selection of Lubricant................335,353
Transmission.....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 129
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 266
Trip Odometer.......................... 167
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 167
Turn Signals................... 110,168,348,350
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 382
Universal Joints......................... 323
Universal Transmitter..................... 129
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 274
400 INDEX