tire size CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2013 5.G Owner's Manual

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or
rear GAWR.
WARNING!
Because the front wheels steer the vehicle, it is
important that you do not exceed the maximum front
or rear GAWR. A dangerous driving condition can
result if either rating is exceeded. You could lose
control of the vehicle and have a collision.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label represents
the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement tires
must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle for
all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total weight
of the vehicle with all fluids, including vehicle fuel, at full
capacity conditions, and with no occupants or cargo
loaded into the vehicle. The front and rear curb weight
values are determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo are
added.
550 STARTING AND OPERATING

9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow
the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the
full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon as pos-
sible. 11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the
vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to
form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the right until the winch
mechanism clicks at least three times.
NOTE: Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for in-
structions on assembling the T-handle.
12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back in the stowage compartment.
13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
586 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used
when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use
this cover could drastically reduce the life of the
compact spare tire.
WARNING!
Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer
have been properly extended through the center of
the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to
properly engage both retainer tabs could result in
loss of the spare tire and cover assembly, which will
cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle
control.4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is
drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.
5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be
overtightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the
compact spare tire/cover assembly is positioned cor-
rectly against the underside of the vehicle.CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed specifically to
stow a compact spare tire only. Do not attempt to use
the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other
full-size tire. Vehicle damage may result.
588 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Sunglasses Storage....................... .256
Sun Roof .............................. .269
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........79
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .500
Synthetic Engine Oil .......................611
System, Remote Starting .....................30
Tachometer ............................. .315
Telescoping Steering Column .................235
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........446
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............325
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .235
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........511
Tire Markings ........................... .504
Tires ................................. .125
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................524
Air Pressure .......................... .515
Chains .............................. .526
Changing ............................ .571Compact Spare
........................ .521
General Information .....................515
High Speed .......................... .518
Inflation Pressures ...................... .517
Jacking .............................. .571
Life of Tires .......................... .524
Load Capacity .........................511
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............529
Pressure Warning Light ...................319
Quality Grading ....................... .673
Radial .............................. .519
Replacement .......................... .524
Rotation ............................. .528
Safety .............................. .504
Sizes ............................... .506
Snow Tires ........................... .520
Spare Tire ............................ .573
Spinning ............................ .523
T

railer Towing ........................ .561
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