radiator cap CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2013 5.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot 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”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is
on a jack.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 571

WARNING!(Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the
system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) only by an
authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by
gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically
down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking , tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 621

Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not
recommended and can result in cooling system damage.
Drain, flush, and refill as soon as possible to avoid
damage if coolant types are mixed in an emergency.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank. The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the
cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
Never add engine coolant (antifreeze) when the
engine is overheated. Do not loosen or remove the
cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pres-
sure to build up in the cooling system. To prevent
scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap
while the system is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci-
fied for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine
damage may result.
624 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is a
regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check with
your local authorities to determine the disposal rules for
your community. To prevent ingestion by animals or chil-
dren, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in
open containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek emergency
assistance immediately. Clean up any ground spills imme-
diately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle.The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool-
ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the
engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106
should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 625

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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INDEX 679

Cargo Area Features...................... .296
Cargo Compartment ...................... .296
Luggage Carrier ....................... .298
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................288
Car Washes ............................ .632
Cellular Phone .......................... .149
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............652
Certification Label ........................ .549
Chains, Tire ............................ .526
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .571
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .506
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .321
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............120
Checks, Safety .......................... .120
Child Restraint ............................95
Child Safety Locks .........................53
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .538
Climate Control ......................... .437
Clock ................................. .356Coat Hook
............................. .288
Coin Holder ............................ .289
Cold Weather Operation ....................469
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............436
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .521
Compass .............................. .344
Compass Calibration ...................... .345
Compass Variance ........................ .346
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .342
Connector UCI................................ .381
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........381
Conserving Fuel ......................... .340
Console ............................... .289
Console, Floor .......................... .289
Console, Overhead ....................... .255
Console, Removable ...................... .293
Contract, Service ......................... .670
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........624
680 INDEX

Cooling System.......................... .620
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............623
Coolant Capacity ...................... .653
Coolant Level ......................... .621
Disposal of Used Coolant .................625
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................622
Inspection ........................... .625
Points to Remember .....................625
Pressure Cap ......................... .624
Radiator Cap ......................... .624
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............622
Corrosion Protection ...................... .631
Cupholders ............................ .278
Customer Assistance ...................... .667
Data Recorder, Event .......................94
Daytime Running Lights ....................225
Dealer Service ........................... .607
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .123Delay (Intermittent) Wipers
..................232
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................604
Dimmer Control ......................... .226
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................630
Oil (Engine) .......................... .609
Power Steering ........................ .489
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................598
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................625
Door Locks ..............................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .260
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .486
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......340
E-85 Fuel .............................. .542
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .474
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INDEX 681

Mirrors............................. .137
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........272
Seats ............................... .187
Sliding Door ...........................49
Steering ............................. .488
Sunroof ............................. .269
Windows ..............................44
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .655
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................78
Preparation for Jacking .....................580
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................73
Programmable Electronic Features .............347
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .519
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........624
Radio Operation ......................... .436
Radio Remote Controls .....................434
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .443Rear Camera
........................... .252
Rear Cross Path ......................... .146
Rear Heater ............................ .443
Rear Park Sense System .....................243
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .134
Rear Window Features .....................297
Reclining Front Seats ...................... .194
Recorder, Event Data .......................94
Recreational Towing ...................... .566
Reformulated Gasoline .....................538
Refrigerant ............................. .617
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................77
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........434
Remote Starting System ......................30
Removable Floor Console ...................293
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .607
Replacement Tires ........................ .524
690 INDEX