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

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARK position,
you can use the following procedure to tem-
porarily move the shift lever:• To access the shift lever override, remove
the cover located to the top right of the
shift lever in the instrument panel.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• The override can be activated by pressing the white-colored tab, which can be ac-
cessed through the hole in the instrument
panel.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEU- TRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Towing Condition Wheels OFF the Ground ALL MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h) maxspeed
• 15 miles (24 km) maxdistance
Wheel lift Rear
Front OK
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking
motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then
shift back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE while gently pressing the accelerator. Use
the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without
spinning the wheels or racing the engine.
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OPENING THE HOOD
•Pull the hood release lever located on the
instrument panel, below the steering column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower
the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10–Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts (2.8 Liters) if equipped with rear heater.
Engine Oil with Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API certi-
fied 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler MaterialStandard MS-6395. Refer to your
oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug– 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you only use
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to
use ATF+4 fluid may affect the
function or performance of your transmission. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid +4 or
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection– 3.6L Engine 87 Octane 20 Gallons (76 Liters)
(Approximate)
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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 Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• 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 andtransmission 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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• 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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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
M1015 Amp Blue Ignition Off Draw — Vehicle Entertainment
System (IOD-VES), Satellite Digital
Audio Receiver (SDARS), DVD, Hands-
Free Module (HFM), Universal Garage
Door Opener (UGDO), Vanity Lamp
(VANITY LP), Streaming Video Module
M11 10 Amp Red (Ignition Off Draw) IOD-HVAC/ATC
M12 30 Amp Green Amplifier (AMP)/Radio
M13 20 Amp Yellow Ignition Off Draw— Cabin Compartment
Node (IOD-CCN), SIREN, Clock Module
(CLK MOD), Multi-Function Control
Switch (MULTIFCTN SW)/ITM
M14 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
M15 20 Amp Yellow Rear View Mirror (RR VW MIR), Cabin
Compartment Node (CCN), Multi-
Function Control Switch (MULTIFTCN
SW), Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM), Glow
Plug Module (GLW PLG MOD) — Export
Diesel Only, Assy-Shifter (Hall Effect),
Acoustic Noise Cancellation (ANC)
M16 10 Amp Red Occupant Restraint Controller/Occupant
Classification Module (ORC/OCM)
M17 15 Amp Blue Left Tail/License/Park Lamp (LT-TAIL/LIC/
PRK LMP), Running Lamps
M18 15 Amp Blue Right Tail/Park/Run Lamp (RT-TAIL/PRK/
RUN LMP)
M19 25 Amp Natural Auto Shut Down (ASD #1 and #2)
M20 15 Amp Blue Cabin Compartment Node Interior Light
(CCN INT LIGHT), Switch Bank (SW
BANK), Steering Control Module (SCM),
Switch Steering Wheel
M21 20 Amp Yellow Auto Shut Down (ASD #3)
M22 10 Amp Red Right Horn (RT HORN (HI/LOW)
M23 10 Amp Red Left Horn (LT HORN (LT HORN
(HI/LOW)
M24 25 Amp Natural Rear Wiper (REAR WIPER)
M25 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump (FUEL PUMP), Diesel Lift
Pump (DSL LIFT PUMP) — Export Only
M26 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch (PWR MIRR SW),
Driver Window Switch (DRVR WIND SW)
M27 10 Amp Red Wireless Ignition Module, Keyless Entry
Module
M28 10 Amp Red Next Generation Controller (NGC), PCM,
Transmission Feed (TRANS FEED), TCM
M29 10 Amp Red Occupant Classification Module (OCM)
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WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehiclehandling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle . Never overload them.
•
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading
cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”.
Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes
can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering
problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleans regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust the following MOPAR® wheel cleaners are recommended or select a non-abrasive, non acidic cleaner.
• For chrome wheels, use MOPAR® Chrome Cleaner (Part# 04318013) or equivalent.
• For aluminum wheels, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner (Part# 04796239AB) or equivalent.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Backup Lamp 3157
Rear Tail/Stop/Side Marker Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp LED (*)
Fog Lamp – If Equipped H11
Front Side Marker W5W
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp PY27/7W or 3757A
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 3757A
Headlamp – (Low and High Beam Halogen) H11
Headlamp – (HID-If Equipped) Low Beam) D1S
License Lamp 168
* CHMSL is not serviceable. It is a LED lamp. To replace the LED, the entire CHMSL assembly
must be replaced.
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Airbag...................17
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .15
Automatic Headlights...........30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .36
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type .............. .113
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....81
Axle Fluid ................ .113
Back-UpCamera .............38
Belts, Seat .................16
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........38
Brake Fluid ............... .113
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............28
Bulb Replacement .............123
Calibration, Compass ...........82
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............89
Change Oil Indicator ...........94
ChangingAFlatTire ...........96
Child Restraint ...............18
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......18
Cleaning Wheels ............... .123
Clock ...................73
Compass Calibration ............82
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........113
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......31
Cruise Light ................31
Customer Assistance ...........124
Defects, Reporting ............125
Dimmer Control ..............30
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........30
Disarming, Theft System ..........16
Driver Cockpit ...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........33
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .....42
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............31
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............82 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light ..........93
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....108
Jacking ..............96,100
Overheating ..............95
Emergency Key ..............10
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......28
Compartment ............ .112
Oil Selection .............113
Overheating ..............95
EventDataRecorder.......... .109
Exterior Lights ............. .123
Flash-T

o-Pass ...............29
Fluid Capacities ............. .113
Fluids .................. .113
Fog Lights .................30
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating .....21
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........108
Front Heated Seats ............25
Fuel EconomyMode ............33
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........94
Specifications ............ .113
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....84
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........94
Headlights Automatic ...............30
Dimmer Switch ............30
HighBeam ..............29
Heated Mirrors ...........34,35,37
Heated Steering Wheel ..........26
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............29
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....84
Hood Release .............. .110
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....8
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....29
Introduction .................3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........86
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Inverter, Power...............86
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ..........74
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......80
Jack Location ...............96
Jack Operation ..............96
Jump Starting ............. .106
KeyFob..................10
Key Fob Programmable Features ......83
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............12
Lock/Unlock ..............13
Lane Change Assist ............28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren)..............18
Liftgate, Power ...............10
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .91
Turn Signal ..............28
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............8
Locks Liftgate, Tailgate ............10
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........89
Maintenance Record ...........118
Maintenance Schedule ..........114
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .............93
MemorySeat...............20
Mirrors Heated ............ .34, 35, 37
MOPAR® Accessories ..........126
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .55, 66
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........28
Oil Change Indicator ...........94
Oil, Engine Capacity .............. .113
Outlet Power .................87
Overheating, Engine ............95
Park Sense System, Rear ..........38
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. . .122 Power
Glass Sunroof .............40
Inverter ................86
LiftGate................10
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). . .87
Seats .................20
Steering ............... .113
Preparation for Jacking ..........100
Programmable Electronic Features .....82
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........29
RearCamera................38
RearCrossPath..............38
Rear Heated Seats .............26
Rear Park Sense System ..........38
Recreational Towing ............90
Remote Starting System ..........12
Replacement Bulbs ............123
Reporting Safety Defects .........125
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......108
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........89
Schedule, Maintenance ..........114
Seat Belts .................16
Seats ....................20
Adjustment ..............20
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) .......21
Lumbar Support ............20
Memory................20
Power .................20
Stow`nGo(FoldinFloor).......21
Setting the Clock .............73
Shift Lever Override ...........108
Signals, Turn ................28
SmartBeams ................30
SpareTire.................96
Spark Plugs ............... .113
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............31
Cancel.................31
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....31
Starting Remote ................12
Steering Tilt Column ..............27
Wheel, Heated ............26
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......73
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Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats......21
Stuck, Freeing ..............108
SunRoof .................40
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag. . .17
Theft System Arming ...........15
Theft System Disarming ..........16
Tilt Steering Column ............27
Ti re s Air Pressure ............. .122
Changing ...............96
Jacking ............. .96, 100
SpareTire ...............96
Towing...................90 Disabled Vehicle ...........108
Recreational ..............90
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......90
Trailer Weight ...............90
Transmission Fluid ................ .113
Turn Signals ................28 Uconnect® Voice Command
........77
Video Entertainment System™ (Rear Seat Video System) .......80
VoiceCommand..............77
Voice Prompt Volume Navigation ............ .55, 66
Volume Navigation Voice Prompt ......55, 66
Washer Rear ..................29
Washers, Windshield ............29
Wheel and Wheel Trim ..........123
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......123
Wind Buffeting ...............41
Windshield Washers ............29
Windshield Wipers .............29
Wiper, Rear ................29
INDEX
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