check transmission fluid CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2013 5.G Owners Manual

Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission com-
ponents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans-
mission fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit
your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans-
mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with
an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission
damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
630 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659

Automatic Transmission....................472
Adding Fluid ......................... .630
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................631
Fluid Change ......................... .631
Fluid Level Check ...................... .630
Fluid Type ........................... .629
Gear Ranges .......................... .477
Special Additives ...................... .630
Torque Converter ...................... .484
Auto Up Power Windows ....................46
Battery ................................ .615
Jump Starting ......................... .592
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Saving Feature (Protection) ................231
Belts, Seat .............................. .122
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .140
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................619
B-Pillar Location ..........................511 Brake Assist System
...................... .496
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............494
Brake Fluid ............................ .655
Brake System ........................... .627
Fluid Check .......................... .627
Parking ............................. .490
Warning Light ........................ .324
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................474
Bulb Replacement ........................ .648
Bulbs, Light ............................ .125
Calibration, Compass ..................... .345
Camera, Rear ........................... .252
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .653
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .546
Power Steering ........................ .489
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................624
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..................121
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Exhaust Gas Caution........................60
Exhaust System .......................... .121
Exterior Lights .......................... .125
Fabric Care ............................. .634
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .323
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .612
Air Conditioning ...................... .459
Engine Oil ............................611
Engine Oil Disposal ......................611
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .570
Turn Signal .......................... .125
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .229
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .545
Engine Oil ........................... .545
Fuel Requirements ..................... .542Maintenance
.......................... .546
Replacement Parts ...................... .546
Starting ............................. .545
Flooded Engine Starting ....................470
Floor Console ........................... .289
Fluid Capacities ......................... .653
Fluid Leaks ............................ .125
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................630
Brake ............................... .627
Cooling System ........................ .621
Power Steering ........................ .489
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........654
Fog Lights ............................. .225
Fog Light Service ........................ .650
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............200
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................595
Fuel .................................. .538
Adding ............................. .546
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