checking oil CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2011 5.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC
dealership or qualified repair center.
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
480 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF. Checking the oil
level while the vehicle is on level ground will improve
the accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only
when the level is at or below the ADD, SAFE or MIN
mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 525

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 36
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 202
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 371
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 372
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 280
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 324
E-85 Fuel ............................. 421
Economy (Fuel) Mode .................... 364
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 119
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 212
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 380
Brake Assist System ................... 381
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 183
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 382
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 195,271Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 446
Jacking ......................... 447,455
Jump Starting ....................... 463
Overheating ........................ 446
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 477
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 483
Block Heater ........................ 362
Break-In Recommendations ............. 104
Checking Oil Level ................... 480
Compartment ....................... 475
Compartment Identification ............. 475
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 520
Cooling ........................... 491
Exhaust Gas Caution .............57,106,421
Fails to Start ........................ 361
Flooded, Starting ..................... 361
Fuel Requirements ................. 417,519
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Mini-Trip Computer................... 267,281
Mirrors ............................... 117
Automatic Dimming .................. 118
Electric Remote ...................... 119
Exterior Folding ..................... 119
Heated ............................ 120
Memory ........................... 162
Outside ........................... 118
Rearview .......................... 117
Vanity ............................ 121
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 280
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 407
Mopar Parts ......................... 478,544
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 418
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 173
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 195New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 104
Occupant Restraints ................... 57,82,86
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............80,82,85
Odometer ............................. 255
Oil Change Indicator ................ 256,257,279
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........256,257,279
Oil, Engine ......................... 480,520
Capacity ........................... 519
Change Interval ..................... 481
Checking .......................... 480
Disposal ........................... 482
Filter .......................... 482,520
Filter Disposal ....................... 482
Identification Logo ................... 481
Materials Added to ................... 482
Recommendation .................. 481,519
Synthetic .......................... 482
Viscosity ........................ 481,519
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INDEX 561