CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2007 4.G Owners Manual

The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
Electric Rear Window Defroster — If Equipped
Press this button to turn on the rear window
defroster and the optional heated mirrors. A light
will show that the defroster is on. The defroster automati-
cally turns off after about 10 minutes of operation.
If your vehicle is equipped with Infrared Three-Zone
Automatic Temperature Control the rear defroster sym-
bol will show in the display screen when the rear
window defroster is on.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
Washer Fluid Reservoir
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CONTENTS

Starting Procedures.....................307
▫Automatic Transmission................308
▫Normal Starting (Above 32°F / 0°C)........308
▫Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below

20°F / –29°C).......................308
▫High Altitude Starting (Above
4,000Ft./1219m) ....................308
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................309
▫After Starting........................310

Engine Block Heater — If Equipped.........310
Automatic Transmission..................311
▫Brake/Transmission Interlock System.......312
▫Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock
System.............................312
▫Four Speed Automatic Transmission........312

Parking Brake.........................315

Brake System..........................317
▫Anti-Lock Brake System — If Equipped.....317

Traction Control — If Equipped............320
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Power Steering........................321

Driving On Slippery Surfaces..............322
▫Acceleration.........................322
▫Traction............................323

Tire Safety Information...................323
▫Tire Markings........................323
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........327
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........328

Tires — General Information...............332
▫Tire Pressure.........................332
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................333
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................335
▫Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped.........336▫Limited Use Spare — If Equipped.........337
▫Tire Spinning........................337
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................338
▫LifeOfTire .........................339
▫Replacement Tires.....................339
▫Alignment And Balance.................340

Tire Chains...........................341

Snow Tires...........................342

Tire Rotation..........................342

Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) — If
Equipped............................343
▫Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System Without
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.........................344
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▫Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure
Warnings...........................345
▫Base Tire Pressure Monitoring System With
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped.........................345
▫Service Tire System Soon................346
▫Using Your Compact Spare — Basic Tire Pressure
Monitoring System Only................348
▫General Information...................349

Fuel Requirements......................349
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................350
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............350
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................351
▫Materials Added To Fuel................351▫Fuel System Cautions..................351
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............352

Adding Fuel..........................353
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............353
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............355

Flexible Fuel — Fleet Vehicles Only..........356
▫E-85 General Information................356
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................356
▫Fuel Requirements....................356
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.............357
▫Starting............................357
▫Cruising Range.......................358
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▫Replacement Parts.....................358
▫Maintenance.........................358

Vehicle Loading........................358
▫Vehicle Certification Label...............359
▫Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......359
▫Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).........359
▫TireSize............................360
▫RimSize ...........................360
▫Inflation Pressure.....................360
▫Curb Weight.........................360
▫Overloading.........................360
▫Loading............................361
TrailerTowing .........................363
▫Common Towing Definitions.............363
▫Trailer Hitch Classification...............367
▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)......................368
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight..............370
▫Towing Requirements..................371
▫TowingTips .........................375

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.) . . 377
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................377
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.WARNING!
•Be sure to turn off the engine if you want to rest or
sleep in your car. Accidents can be caused by
inadvertently moving the gear selection lever or
by pressing the accelerator pedal. This may cause
excessive heat in the exhaust system, resulting in
overheating and vehicle fire which may cause
serious or fatal injuries.
•NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys
in the ignition. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up
may cause serious injury or death.
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Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Depress the
brake pedal before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting (Above 32°F / 0°C)
1. Do not depress the accelerator.
2. Turn and hold the ignition key in the START position
and release when engine starts.
3. If engine does not start after 3 seconds, depress the
accelerator lightly (while still cranking the engine).
4. If engine does not start after 15 seconds, turn the
ignition key off.
5. Wait 10 to 15 seconds, and repeat steps 1 — 5.
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
depressed to shift out of Park (P).
Extremely Cold Weather Starting (Below
20°F /
–29°C)
Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
High Altitude Starting (Above 4,000 ft. / 1 219 m)
Follow the same instructions in the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
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If Engine Fails To Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” procedure, it may be flooded. Push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it
there while cranking the engine. This should clear any
excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
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WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key isreleased. If this occurs, continue cranking with the accel-
erator pedal pushed all the way to the floor. Release the
accelerator pedal and the key once the engine is running
smoothly.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “Normal Starting” procedure should
be repeated.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
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