CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual

Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 100
Automatic Door Locks...................33,34
Automatic Headlights.................... 162
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 311
Automatic Transaxle...................... 330
Adding Fluid......................... 463
Fluid Level Check...................... 463
Interlock System....................... 331
Reset Mode.......................... 337
Selection Of Lubricant................463,488
Shifting............................. 332
Special Additives...................... 465
Automatic Transmission................462,465
Adding Fluid......................464,465
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 465
Fluid Change......................... 465
Fluid Level Check...................... 464
Fluid Type........................463,488Ball Joints............................. 451
Battery............................... 446
Gas Caution.......................... 447
Jump Starting......................... 424
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 164
Bearings.............................. 465
Belts, Drive............................ 443
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 452
B-Pillar Location........................ 355
Brake Assist System...................... 344
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 342
Brake Fluid............................ 488
Brake, Parking.......................... 337
Brake System........................339,460
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 340
Fluid Check.......................... 461
Hoses.............................. 460
Warning Light........................ 230
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Brakes.............................339,460
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 330
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 92
Bulb Replacement....................... 481
Bulbs, Light............................ 480
Calibration, Compass..................242,247
Capacities, Fluid........................ 486
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 383
Oil (Engine).......................432,441
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 456
Car Washes............................ 466
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 383
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 213
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 212
Catalytic Converter...................... 444
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................51,94,383CD (Compact Disc) Player...............282,285
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 301
Cellular Phone.................104,285,286,300
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 485
Chains, Tire............................ 368
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 412
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 352
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............233,436
Child Restraint......................80,82,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 85
Child Safety Locks........................ 45
Child Seat.............................. 88
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 380
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 468
Climate Control......................... 302
Clock........................255,271,283,286
Coat Hook............................ 212
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Coin Holder........................... 200
Cold Weather Operation................... 327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 301
Compact Spare Tire...................... 362
Compass........................239,242,247
Compass Calibration..................242,247
Compass Variance....................241,248
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 246
Connector
UCI ................................ 293
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 293
Console.............................. 200
Console, Floor.......................... 200
Console, Overhead....................... 180
Console, Removable...................205,210
Contract, Service........................ 501
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 456
Cooling System......................... 454
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 456Coolant Capacity...................... 486
Coolant Level......................454,457
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 457
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 455
Inspection........................... 457
Points to Remember.................... 458
Pressure Cap......................... 456
Radiator Cap......................... 456
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......455,486,487
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 177
Cup Holder.........................198,471
Customer Assistance..................... 499
Data Recorder, Event...................... 77
Daytime Running Lights................... 161
Dealer Service.......................... 438
Defroster, Rear Window................... 321
Defroster, Windshield................93,305,315
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 435
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Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........282,285
Dimmer Control........................ 160
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 168
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 463
Automatic Transmission................. 464
Oil (Engine).......................... 439
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 427
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 457
Engine Oil........................... 442
Domelight............................. 160
Door Locks............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 33
Door Opener, Garage..................... 183
Drive Belts............................ 443
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 452
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 348Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 349
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 299
E-85 Fuel............................. 386
Electric Remote Mirrors................102,103
Electrical Power Outlets................... 193
Electronic Brake Control System............. 342
Brake Assist System.................... 344
Electronic Stability Program............... 345
Electronic Range Select (ERS)............... 335
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 177
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 345
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 243
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Jacking...........................412,415
Jump Starting......................... 424
Overheating.......................... 410
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Emission Control System Maintenance......436,490
Engine........................92,432,433,434
Air Cleaner.......................... 443
Block Heater......................... 329
Break-In Recommendations................ 92
Checking Oil Level..................... 439
Compartment......................433,434
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 487
Cooling............................. 454
Exhaust Gas Caution..................51,383
Flooded, Starting...................... 328
Fuel Requirements..................379,486
Oil ...........................439,486,487
Oil Change Interval.................... 440
Oil Disposal.......................... 442
Oil Filler Cap......................432,441
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 442
Oil Selection.......................440,486
Oil Synthetic......................... 442Operation............................ 92
Overheating.......................... 410
Starting............................. 326
Temperature Gauge..................... 233
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 74
Event Data Recorder...................... 77
Exhaust Gas Caution..............51,94,383,446
Exhaust System......................... 446
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 65
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 102
Fabric Care.........................468,469
Filler Location Fuel...................... 239
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 443
Air Conditioning....................321,449
Engine Oil........................442,487
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 442
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Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 410
Turn Signal.....................229,482,484
Flash-To-Pass........................... 168
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 421
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 389
Engine Oil........................... 388
Fuel Requirements..................386,387
Maintenance.......................... 389
Replacement Parts..................... 389
Starting............................. 388
Flooded Engine Starting................... 328
Floor Console.......................... 200
Fluid Capacities......................... 486
Fluid Leaks............................. 94
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 463
Automatic Transmission................. 464Brake............................... 461
Power Steering........................ 451
Fluids................................ 487
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 487
Fog Light Service........................ 483
Fog Lights.......................164,232,483
Fold in Floor (Stow8n Go) Seating........... 137
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 426
Fuel................................. 379
Adding............................. 383
Additives............................ 381
Clean Air............................ 380
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................239,383
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 239
Gasoline............................ 379
Gauge.............................. 226
Hoses.............................. 459
Light............................... 226
Octane Rating........................ 487
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Requirements......................379,486
System Hoses......................... 459
Tank Capacity........................ 486
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 382
Fueling............................... 383
Fuses................................ 472
Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt) ........... 183
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............383,385
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 380
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 379
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 380
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 233
Fuel................................ 226
Speedometer......................... 229
Tachometer.......................... 232
Gearshift.............................. 332General Information...............18,27,131,378
Glass Cleaning.......................... 470
Grocery Bag Retainer..................... 153
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............391,395
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............391,394
Hands-Free Phone (UConnectŸ).......104,285,286
Hard Drive (HDD)....................282,285
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water................. 349
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 410
Head Restraints......................... 133
Headlights..........................161,481
Bulb Replacement...................... 481
Cleaning............................ 470
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 168
Lights On Reminder.................... 164
On With Wipers....................... 163
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Passing............................. 168
Replacing............................ 481
Time Delay.......................... 163
Heated Seats........................... 134
Heater............................... 302
Heater, Engine Block..................... 329
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch... 168
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 398
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 183
Hood Release.......................... 156
Hook, Coat............................ 212
Hoses................................ 459
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15Infant Restraint........................81,82
Information Center, Vehicle................. 243
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 100
Instrument Cluster.................224,225,226
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 223
Instrument Panel Cover................... 468
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 470
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 472
Interior Appearance Care.................. 468
Interior Lights.......................159,160
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 167
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 412
Jack Operation.......................... 412
Jump Starting.......................... 424
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 67
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 56
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 85
Latches
Hood............................... 156
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 379
Life of Tires............................ 366
Liftgate................................ 47
Lights..............................94,159
Airbag......................66,72,77,93,233
Alarm.............................. 231
Anti-Lock.........................231,342
Automatic Headlights................... 162Back-Up............................. 484
Battery Saver......................... 164
Brake Assist Warning................... 346
Brake Warning........................ 230
Bulb Replacement...................480,481
Center Mounted Stop................... 485
Daytime Running...................... 161
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............160,168
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 229
Fog ..........................164,232,483
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Headlight Switch...................... 161
Headlights........................... 481
Headlights On Reminder................. 164
Headlights On With Wipers............... 163
High Beam........................... 168
High Beam Indicator.................... 232
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 168
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
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Interior..........................159,160
License............................. 485
Lights On Reminder.................... 164
Low Fuel............................ 226
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 233
Oil Pressure.......................... 229
Park.............................161,482
Passing............................. 168
Reading............................. 181
Rear Servicing........................ 484
Rear Tail............................ 484
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 232
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 231
Service...........................480,481
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 233
Side Marker.......................... 484
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 231
Turn Signal.....................165,482,484
Voltage............................. 226Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 226
Load Leveling System.................... 216
Loading Vehicle...................212,390,392
Capacities........................... 392
Tires ............................... 355
Locks
Door................................ 31
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 85
Lubrication, Body....................... 452
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 213
Lumbar Support........................ 137
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 446
Maintenance Procedures................... 439
Maintenance Schedule.................... 490
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 192
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................233,436
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