jacking CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 5.G Owners Manual

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................410
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................410
mJacking And Tire Changing................412
NJack Location........................412mJump-Starting Procedure..................424
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................426
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................427
NTowing With The Ignition Key............427
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Getting 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.
²The 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.
WARNING!
For vehicles equipped with Stow 'n Go 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.
Jack Location
The jack, jack handle and winch handle tools are stowed
behind the rear left side trim panel in the rear cargo area.
Turn the two cover latches to release the cover.
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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.
²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block 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.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Stow 'n Go Tools
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Jacking InstructionsWARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
²Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
²Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
²Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in park; a manual transmission in
reverse.
Jack Warning Label
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 415
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in Step 5.
6. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the
right until the jack head is properly engaged in the
described location.Do not raise the vehicle until you are
sure the jack is securely engaged.
7. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
8. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.
9. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug
nuts. To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered.
NOTE:Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers.
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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
512 INDEX

Power Steering Fluid..................... 488
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 65
Preparation for Jacking.................... 414
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 63
Programmable Electronic Features............ 249
Radial Ply Tires......................... 362
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......455,456
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 252
Radio, Navigation....................... 285
Radio Operation...................282,286,300
Radio Remote Controls.................... 300
Radio, Satellite..............282,285,286,288,298
Radio (Sound Systems).................282,285
Rear Air Conditioning.................308,316
Rear Heater............................ 308
Rear Park Sense System................... 170
Rear Window Defroster................... 321Rearview Mirrors........................ 100
Reclining Front Seats..................... 135
Recorder, Event Data...................... 77
Recreational Towing...................407,428
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 64
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 300
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Removable Floor Console...............205,210
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 438
Replacement Tires....................... 366
Reporting Safety Defects................... 503
Resetting Oil Change Indicator......236,237,238,245
Restraint, Head......................... 133
Restraints, Child.......................80,88
Restraints, Infant......................... 81
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 426
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 213
INDEX 521
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Storing Your Vehicle...................... 479
Stow8n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats............. 137
Sun Roof.............................. 189
Sunglasses Storage....................... 181
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 192
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 66
Swivel8n Go Seats....................... 146
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 442
System, Navigation...................... 285
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 232
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 311
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant........233,411
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 85
Tilt Steering Column..................... 169
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 355
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 354Tire Markings.......................... 351
Tire Safety Information.................... 351
Tires ............................94,359,505
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 366
Air Pressure.......................... 359
Alignment........................... 367
Chains.............................. 368
Changing............................ 412
Compact Spare........................ 362
Flat Changing........................ 421
General Information.................... 359
High Speed.......................... 362
Inflation Pressures..................... 360
Jacking...........................412,415
Life of Tires.......................... 366
Load Capacity.....................355,356
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 370
Quality Grading....................... 505
Radial.............................. 362
524 INDEX