CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2005 4.G Owners Manual

Call Toll Free at1–800–890–4038 (U.S.)or1–800–387–1143
(Canada)
Or
Visit us on the World Wide Web at:
www.techauthority.daimlerchrysler.comor
www.daimlerchrysler.ca/manuals
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 451
9

WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
452 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

INDEX
10

Adding Fuel........................... 336
Adding Washer Fluid..................290,393
Additives, Fuel......................... 334
Adjustable Pedals....................... 150
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 389
Air Conditioning.....................266,271
Air Conditioning Controls................. 266
Air Conditioning Filter.................288,390
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 288
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............274,283
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 389
Air Conditioning System..........266,271,276,389
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 267
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 319
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment....................... 66
Airbag Light...................58,59,68,84,202
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68
Airbag, Window......................... 55Alarm Light........................... 203
Alarm System........................... 27
Alignment and Balance................... 326
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 261
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........395,396,422
Disposal............................ 397
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 305
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 202
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 27
Appearance Care........................ 406
Arming Theft System...................... 28
Ashtray............................... 175
Auto Down Power Windows................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 92
Automatic Door Locks...................19,20
Automatic Headlights.................... 140
Automatic Temperature Control............. 276
Automatic Transaxle...................... 299
454 INDEX

Interlock System....................... 300
Reset Mode.......................... 301
Selection Of Lubricant................403,424
Shifting............................. 301
Special Additives...................... 406
Automatic Transmission................... 403
Adding Fluid......................... 404
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 405
Fluid Change......................... 405
Fluid Level Check...................... 404
Fluid Type........................403,424
Ball Joints............................. 391
Battery............................... 387
Gas Caution.......................... 388
Jump Starting......................... 367
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 141
Bearings.............................. 406Belts, Drive............................ 384
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 392
B-Pillar Location........................ 314
Brake Fluid............................ 424
Brake, Parking.......................... 303
Brake System........................304,400
Anti-Lock........................... 305
Fluid Check.......................... 401
Hoses.............................. 400
Warning Light........................ 200
Brakes.............................304,400
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 300
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 82
Bulb Replacement....................... 417
Bulbs, Light............................ 416
Calibration, Compass..................... 156
Capacities, Fluid........................ 422
INDEX 455
10

Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................... 383
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 397
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 335
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 185
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 184
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 264
Cassette Tape Player................209,219,224
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................38,83,335
CD Changer.............218,227,240,241,244,246
CD Player.........215,219,226,229,232,236,239,246
CD Player Maintenance................... 265
Cellular Phone........................96,265
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 421
Center Lap Belts......................... 51Chains, Tire............................ 330
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 348
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 311
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............205,378
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 34
Child Seat............................69,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 333
Climate Control......................... 266
Clock................................ 207
Compact Disc Changer.................... 244
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 265
Compact Disc Player..................209,215
Compact Spare Tire...................... 322
Compass.............................. 155
Compass Calibration..................... 156
Compass Variance....................... 156
456 INDEX

Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 158
Console, Overhead....................... 154
Console, Removable...................179,180
Contract, Service........................ 446
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 397
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 422
Coolant Level......................395,398
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 397
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 394
Points to Remember.................... 398
Pressure Cap......................... 397
Radiator Cap......................... 397
Selection of Coolant...............395,422,423
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 151
Cruise Light........................... 207
Cup Holder.........................174,411Customer Assistance..................... 445
Daytime Running Lights................... 141
Dealer Service.......................... 379
Defroster, Rear Window................... 291
Defroster, Windshield................84,271,282
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 377
Digital Video Disc Player.................. 246
Dimmer Control........................ 139
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Oil (Engine).......................... 380
Disarming, Theft System................... 28
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 397
Engine Oil........................... 384
Domelight............................. 139
Door Ajar Light......................... 200
Door Locks............................. 17
INDEX 457
10

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 19
Door Opener, Garage..................... 163
Drive Belts............................ 384
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 391
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 369
DVD Player............................ 246
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets................... 172
Electronic Speed Control................... 151
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 159
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 346
Jacking........................348,349,361
Jump Starting......................... 367
Overheating.......................... 347
Emission Control System Maintenance......378,426
Engine............................... 376Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 385
Block Heater......................... 299
Break-In Recommendations................ 82
Checking Oil Level..................... 380
Compartment......................... 376
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 423
Cooling............................. 394
Exhaust Gas Caution..................38,335
Fails to Start.......................... 297
Fuel Requirements..................332,422
Oil ...........................380,422,423
Oil Change Interval.................... 382
Oil Disposal.......................... 384
Oil Filler Cap......................... 383
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 384
Oil Selection.......................382,422
Oil Synthetic......................... 383
Overheating.......................... 347
458 INDEX

Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Exhaust Gas Caution..............38,83,335,394
Exhaust System......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 53
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 93
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Air Conditioning....................288,390
Automatic Transaxle.................... 405
Engine Oil........................384,423
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 384
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 346
Turn Signal.....................200,418,420
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 357
Fluid Capacities......................... 422
Fluid Leaks............................. 85Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 404
Brake............................... 401
Power Steering........................ 390
Fog Light Service........................ 419
Fog Lights..........................142,419
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 370
Fuel................................. 332
Adding............................. 336
Additives............................ 334
Clean Air............................ 333
Filler Cap............................ 336
Gasoline............................ 332
Gauge.............................. 199
Hoses.............................. 403
Light............................... 200
Octane Rating......................332,423
Requirements......................332,422
Tank Capacity........................ 422
INDEX 459
10

Fuel System Caution..................... 334
Fueling............................... 336
Fuses................................ 412
Garage Door Opener..................... 163
GasCap .............................. 336
Gasoline.............................. 332
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 333
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 333
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 203
Fuel................................ 199
Speedometer......................... 200
Tachometer.......................... 202
Gearshift.............................. 301
General Information..................16,26,329
Glass Cleaning.......................... 410
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 127
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 339Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 339
Hands-Free Phone........................ 96
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 346
Head Phones........................... 256
Head Restraints......................... 110
Headlights............................ 139
Bulb Replacement...................... 417
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 143
Lights On Reminder.................... 141
Replacing............................ 417
Time Delay.......................... 141
Heated Seats........................... 111
Heater............................... 266
Heater, Engine Block..................... 299
Homelink Transmitter.................... 163
Hood Release.......................... 136
Hoses.............................399,403
460 INDEX