CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 5.G Owners Manual

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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 459
Adding Fuel ........................... 393
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 456
Additives, Fuel ......................... 387
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 192
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 448
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 452
Air Conditioning ........................ 311
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 311
Air Conditioning Filter .................330,453
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 329
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............317,325
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 452
Air Conditioning System ............. 311,319,452
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 315
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 367
Airbag .............................. 64,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ................... 65,69,73,95,253Airbag Maintenance
....................... 72
Airbag, Side .......................... 69,70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........66,69,70
Alarm Light ........................... 251
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 303
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........458,459,488
Disposal ............................ 460
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 251
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 468
Ashtray ............................... 222
Assistance Towing ....................... 130
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Up Power Windows ................39,216
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 102
Automatic Door Locks ................... 33,34
Automatic Headlights .................... 181
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 319
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 337
Adding Fluid ......................... 466
Fluid Level Check ..................... 466
Interlock System ....................... 338
Selection Of Lubricant ................465,490
Shifting ............................. 339
Special Additives ...................... 467
Automatic Transmission ................465,467
Adding Fluid ...................... 466,467
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 467
Fluid Change ......................... 467
Fluid Level Check ..................... 466
Fluid Type ........................ 465,490
Battery ............................... 451
Gas Caution .......................... 451
Jump Starting ......................... 430
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26Saving Feature (Protection)
............... 184
Belts, Seat .............................. 95
Blind Spot Monitoring .................... 106
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 455
B-Pillar Location ........................ 362
Brake Assist System ...................... 354
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 353
Brake Fluid ............................ 490
Brake, Parking .......................... 349
Brake System ........................... 462
Fluid Check .......................... 463
Warning Light ........................ 249
Brakes ............................... 462
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 337
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 93
Bulb Replacement ....................... 483
Bulbs, Light .......................... 96,482
Calibration, Compass .................. 260,267
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Camera, Rear........................... 201
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 488
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 393
Oil (Engine) .......................... 447
Power Steering ........................ 348
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 460
Car Washes ............................ 468
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............94,388
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 235
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 227
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,388
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 15,311
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 487
Chains, Tire ............................ 373
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 418
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 359 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)
............................. 252,442
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 94
Checks, Safety ........................... 94
Child Restraint ........................ 79,81
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 84
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 88
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 385
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 470
Climate Control ......................... 311
Clock ........................... 273,277,286
Coat Hook ............................ 227
Coin Holder ........................... 228
Cold Weather Operation ................... 335
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 310
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 369
Compass ........................ 258,260,266
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Compass Calibration.................. 260,267
Compass Variance .................... 259,267
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 265
Connector UCI ................................ 296
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 296
Console .............................. 228
Console, Floor .......................... 228
Console, Overhead ....................... 204
Console, Removable ...................... 232
Contract, Service ........................ 513
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 460
Cooling System ......................... 457
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 459
Coolant Capacity ...................... 488
Coolant Level ...................... 457,461
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 460
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 458
Inspection ........................... 461 Points to Remember
.................... 461
Pressure Cap ......................... 460
Radiator Cap ......................... 460
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......458,488,489
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 193
Cupholders ......................... 220,473
Customer Assistance ..................... 511
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 74
Daytime Running Lights ................... 183
Dealer Service .......................... 444
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 233
Defroster, Windshield .............96,313,314,323
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 441
Dimmer Control ........................ 180
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 466
Automatic Transmission ................. 466
Oil (Engine) .......................... 445
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Power Steering........................ 348
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 433
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 460
Engine Oil ........................... 448
Domelight ............................. 180
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 207
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 344
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. 345
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 389
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 104
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 216
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 353Brake Assist System
.................... 354
Electronic Stability Program ............... 355
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 193
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 355
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 201,261
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 416
Jacking ........................... 418,420
Jump Starting ......................... 430
Overheating .......................... 416
Emission Control System Maintenance ......442,492
Engine ............................ 439,440
Air Cleaner .......................... 448
Block Heater ......................... 336
Break-In Recommendations ................ 93
Checking Oil Level ..................... 445
Compartment ...................... 439,440
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 489
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Cooling............................. 457
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 51,94,388
Flooded, Starting ...................... 335
Fuel Requirements .................. 384,488
Oil ........................... 445,488,489
Oil Change Interval .................... 446
Oil Disposal .......................... 448
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 447
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 448
Oil Selection ....................... 446,488
Oil Synthetic ......................... 447
Overheating .......................... 416
Starting ............................. 334
Temperature Gauge .................... 253
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Event Data Recorder ...................... 74
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............51,94,388,449
Exhaust System ....................... 94,449
Express Down Windows ................... 22 Extender, Seat Belt
........................ 63
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 104
Exterior Lights .......................... 96
Fabric Care ............................ 471
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 257
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 448
Air Conditioning .................... 330,453
Engine Oil ........................ 448,489
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 448
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 416
Turn Signal ........................ 96,248
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 186
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 427
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... 392
Engine Oil ........................... 391
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Fuel Requirements.................. 389,390
Maintenance ......................... 392
Replacement Parts ..................... 392
Starting ............................. 392
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 335
Floor Console .......................... 228
Fluid Capacities ......................... 488
Fluid Leaks ............................. 96
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 466
Automatic Transmission ................. 466
Brake .............................. 463
Power Steering ........................ 348
Fluids ................................ 489
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 489
Fog Light Service ........................ 485
Fog Lights ....................... 183,252,485
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 155
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 432 Fuel
................................. 384
Adding ............................. 393
Additives ............................ 387
Clean Air ............................ 385
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 257,393
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 257
Gasoline ............................ 384
Gauge .............................. 245
Light ............................... 245
Octane Rating ........................ 489
Requirements ...................... 384,488
Tank Capacity ........................ 488
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 387
Fueling ............................... 393
Fuses ................................ 473
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 207
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............393,394
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Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 385
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 384
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 386
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 253
Fuel ............................... 245
Speedometer ......................... 248
Tachometer .......................... 251
Gearshift .............................. 339
General Information ...............16,27,144,384
Glass Cleaning .......................... 472
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 167
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............396,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............395,399
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) .............. 115
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 345 Hazard Warning Flasher
................... 416
Head Restraints ......................... 152
Headlights ............................ 181
Cleaning ............................ 472
Lights On Reminder .................... 183
Passing ............................. 186
Time Delay .......................... 182
Washers ............................. 182
Heated Mirrors ......................... 105
Heated Seats ........................... 152
Heater ............................... 311
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 336
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 185
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 403
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 207
Hood Release .......................... 177
Hook, Coat ............................ 227
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Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 79,81
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 261
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 102
Instrument Cluster ....................... 245
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 243
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 471
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 472
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 473
Interior Appearance Care .................. 471
Interior Lights ....................... 179,180
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 418
Jack Operation .......................... 418 Jump Starting
.......................... 430
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 65
Lane Change Assist ...................... 185
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 55
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) ...................... 84
Latches ................................ 96
Hood .............................. 177
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 384
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 96
Life of Tires ............................ 372
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