jacking CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2005 4.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................346

If Your Engine Overheats.................347

Jacking And Tire Changing................348
▫Jacking Instructions—Fold-In-Floor Seating . . 349
▫Jacking Instructions—Non Fold-In-Floor
Seating.............................361

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....367

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............369
▫Acceleration.........................369▫Traction............................369

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................370

Towing A Disabled Vehicle................371
▫With Ignition Key.....................371
▫Without The Ignition Key...............372
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................372
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle With
A Tow Dolley........................372
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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, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
•For vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, if it
is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the
vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit.
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Jacking Instructions—Fold-in-Floor Seating
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349
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Jacking Instructions—Fold-in-Floor Seating
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly,
assemble the winch handle extensions to form a“T’and
fit the winch“T”handle over the drive nut. Rotate the
nut to the left approximately 33 turns until the winch
mechanism stops turning freely, this will allow enough
slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out
from under the vehicle.
Spare Tire Removal
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CAUTION!
For vehicles equipped with fold-in-floor seating, the
Winch Mechanism is designed specifically to stow a
COMPACT Spare Tire ONLY. Do not attempt to use
the Winch to stow the Full Size’Flat’Tire, or any
other Full Size Tire. Vehicle damage may result.
Jacking Instructions—Non Fold-in-Floor Seating
Preparations For Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas,set the parking brakeand place the gear
selector in PARK. Turn OFF the ignition.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
•Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 361
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Jacking Instructions—Non Fold-in-Floor Seating
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.2. Fit the jack handle over the drive nut. Rotate the nut to
the left until the spare is on the ground with enough slack
cable to allow you to pull the tire out from under the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
jack handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
3. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the end of
the cable and pull it through the center of the wheel.
4. There are two jack engagement locations on each side
of the body—refer to the following illustration.
Lowering Spare Tire
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 363
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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

Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer............................ 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 206
Infant Restraint.......................... 70
Information Center...................... 159
Information Center, Vehicle................. 159
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 92
Instrument Cluster..............196,197,198,199
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 195
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 410
Integrated Child Seat...................... 69
Integrated Power Module.................. 412
Interior Appearance Care.................. 409
Interior Lights.......................138,139
Intermittent Wipers.................145,288,290
Introduction............................. 4Jack Location..................350,352,362,363
Jack Operation....................348,352,363
Jacking Instructions...................352,363
Jump Starting.......................... 367
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 13
Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 59
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)........................... 74
Latches
Hood............................... 136
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Parking On Hill......................... 303
Passing Light........................... 143
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 150
Pets, Transporting........................ 78
Phone, Cellular.......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 315
Power
Brakes.............................. 304
Distribution Center..................... 412
Door Locks........................... 18
Lift Gate............................. 36
Mirrors.............................. 94
Outlet.............................. 172
Seats............................... 109
Sliding Door.......................... 31
Steering............................. 307
Steering, Checking..................... 390
Sunroof............................. 169Windows............................. 40
Power Steering Fluid..................... 424
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
Preparation for Jacking.................349,361
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 51
Programmable Electronic Features......160,164,168
Programming Transmitters............23,164,168
Radial Ply Tires......................... 322
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......395,397
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 208
Radio Operation...................220,237,265
Radio Remote Controls.................250,262
Radio, Satellite.......................... 258
Radio (Sound Systems)...........209,219,229,236
Rear Air Conditioning.................274,283
Rear Cup Holder........................ 175
Rear Heater............................ 274
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 313
Tire Markings.......................... 310
Tire Safety Information.................... 310
Tires ............................85,318,451
Air Pressure.......................... 318
Alignment........................... 326
Chains.............................. 330
Changing............................ 348
Compact Spare........................ 322
Flat Changing........................ 357
General Information.................... 318
High Speed.......................... 321
Inflation Pressures..................... 319
Jacking........................348,349,361
Load Capacity.....................314,315
Pressure Monitor System................. 327
Quality Grading....................... 451
Radial.............................. 322
Replacement......................... 325Rotation............................. 331
Safety...........................310,318
Sizes............................... 311
Snow Tires........................... 331
Spare Tire.........................351,362
Spinning............................ 324
Tread Wear Indicators................... 324
Towing............................... 341
Disabled Vehicle....................... 371
Trailering............................ 341
Traction Control...................147,206,308
Traction Control Switch.................147,308
Trailer Towing.......................... 341
Minimum Requirements................. 342
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 342
Transaxle............................. 299
Automatic........................... 299
Operation........................... 299
Overdrive........................... 302
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