oil temperature CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 5.G Owners Manual

6. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime
will sound for four minutes when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
7. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-
proaches H, this indicator will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
pass H, the indicator will continuously flash and a
continuous chime will occur until the engine is allowed
to cool. If the light turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for further information.
8. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
9. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about 1 mile (1.6 km) with the turn signals on, a
continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
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21. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call an authorized deal-
ership for service.
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 an authorized dealer-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Main-
taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
22. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver
Indicator) Button — If Equipped
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of two trip odometer settings or the ECO display.
The letter “A” or “B” will appear when in the trip
odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two
seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles (km). The
odometer must be in TRIP mode to reset it.
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NOTE:On the Base cluster, the reset button toggles
between odometer, Trip A, Trip B, ECO and outside
temperature. To reset a message display on Base Cluster
(gATE, gASCAP, noFUSE, CHangE OIL, LoCOOL, Lo-
WASH, etc.), push and hold the button until the display
resets (approximately two seconds).
23. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from
PARK.
24. Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
ECO ................... Fuel Saver Indicator Off
ECO-on ................. Fuel Saver Indicator On door
............................. Door Ajar
gATE ........................... Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE ..................... LowTirePr essure
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
CRUISE ..................... Cruise Control On
LoCOOL ........................ Low Coolant
LoWASH .................... LowW asher Fluid
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
the Compass Mini-Trip Computer / Electronic Vehicle
Information Center Display Area located in the instru-
ment cluster.
Refer to ”Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
Display— If Equipped” / ”Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped” for further
information.
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•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPARInjector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
E85 and Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30% compared to gasoline operation.
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.3L & 3.8L
Gasoline Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Lubricants that do not have both the engine oil certifica-
tion mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number,
should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 4.0L Gasoline
Engines
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. Your engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Lubricants that do not have both the engine oil certifica-
tion mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number,
should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental
additives.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443

Oil Change Interval.................... 442
Oil Disposal .......................... 444
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 443
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 444
Oil Selection ....................... 442,485
Oil Synthetic ......................... 443
Overheating .......................... 412
Starting ............................. 327
Temperature Gauge .................... 242
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 79
Exhaust Gas Caution ................51,101,383
Exhaust System ...................... 101,445
Express Down Windows ................... 22
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 67
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 114
Exterior Lights .......................... 104
Fabric Care ............................ 467
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 246 Filters
Air Cleaner .......................... 444
Air Conditioning .................... 322,449
Engine Oil ........................ 444,486
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 444
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 412
Turn Signal ........................ 104,236
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 166
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 423
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... 386
Engine Oil ........................... 386
Fuel Requirements .................. 383,385
Maintenance ......................... 387
Replacement Parts ..................... 387
Starting ............................. 386
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 328
Floor Console .......................... 215
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Back-Up............................ 482
Battery Saver ......................... 164
Brake Assist Warning ................... 351
Brake Warning ........................ 237
Bulb Replacement ................... 479,480
Center Mounted Stop ................... 484
Daytime Running ...................... 164
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 161
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 236
Exterior ............................. 104
Fog .......................... 164,240,482
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 412
Headlight Switch ...................... 161
Headlights On Reminder ................. 163
High Beam Indicator .................... 240
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 166
Illuminated Entry ....................... 18
Interior .......................... 160,161
License ............................. 484 Lights On Reminder
.................... 163
Low Fuel ............................ 233
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 240
Oil Pressure .......................... 236
Park ............................ 161,481
Passing ............................. 166
Reading ............................. 189
Rear Servicing ........................ 482
Rear Tail ............................ 482
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 240
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 239
Service ........................... 479,480
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 240
Side Marker .......................... 482
SmartBeams .......................... 166
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 239
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........... 234
Turn Signal ..................... 104,481,482
Voltage ............................. 233
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 300
Storage ............................ 207,479
Storage Bin ............................ 207
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 321,479
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 479
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 136
Sun Roof .............................. 198
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 190
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 201
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 68
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 443
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 240
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 312
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......242,413
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 93
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 171 Tire and Loading Information Placard
......... 357
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 355
Tire Markings .......................... 352
Tire Safety Information .................... 352
Tires ........................... 104,361,515
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 367
Air Pressure .......................... 361
Changing ............................ 413
Compact Spare ........................ 364
Flat Changing ........................ 423
General Information .................... 361
High Speed .......................... 363
Inflation Pressures ..................... 362
Jacking ........................... 413,416
Life of Tires .......................... 367
Load Capacity ..................... 357,358
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 370
Pressure Warning Light .................. 234
Quality Grading ....................... 515
Radial .............................. 364
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