coolant CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2016 5.G Owner's Manual

the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
• Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean. •
Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 655

FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certi-
fied). 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula or equivalent) meet-
ing the requirements of FCA Mate-
rial Standard MS.90032. 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 a
rear heater.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS.90032.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require-
ments of FCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and Shell
Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 683

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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 brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 687

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-
gine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 689

About Your Brakes........................511
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............651
Adding Fuel ............................ .567
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .648
Additives, Fuel .......................... .562
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .245
AirBag.................................84 Advance Front Air Bag ....................86
Air Bag Operation .......................87
Air Bag Warning Light ....................95
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................88
Enhanced Accident Response ................95
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................98
FrontAirBag...........................84
If A Deployment Occurs ...................93
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................88
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............97
Side Air Bags ...........................88
Transporting Pets ...................... .123Air Bag Deployment
........................84
Air Bag Light ..................... .95, 126, 329
Air Bag Maintenance .......................97
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .641
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................645
Air Conditioning ......................... .460
Air Conditioning Controls ...................460
Air Conditioning Filter ..................479, 646
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............478
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone ..............465, 474
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............645, 646
Air Conditioning System .............460, 467, 645
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ..........460
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .537
Alarm Arm The System ........................18
Disarm The System .......................18
Tamper Alert ...........................20
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................339
704 INDEX

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................398
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............651, 681
Disposal ............................. .653
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................512
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................346
Appearance Care ........................ .659
Ashtray ............................... .288
Assistance Towing ........................ .169
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .515
Auto Down Power Windows ..................47
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................139
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .230
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........467
Automatic Transmission ..............492, 657, 659
Adding Fluid ...................... .658, 659
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................659
Fluid Change ......................... .659Fluid Level Check
...................... .658
Fluid Type ........................ .657, 684
Gear Ranges .......................... .496
Special Additives ...................... .658
Torque Converter ...................... .503
Auto Up Power Windows ....................48
Battery ............................ .334, 644
Charging System Light ...................334
Jump Starting ......................... .622
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Saving Feature (Protection) ................238
Belts, Seat .............................. .126
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................647
B-Pillar Location ......................... .531
Brake Assist System ...................... .514
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............511
Brake Fluid ............................ .684
Brake

System .........................511,655
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INDEX 705

Anti-Lock (ABS)........................511
Fluid Check .......................... .656
Parking ............................. .508
Warning Light ........................ .331
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................494
Bulb Replacement ........................ .676
Bulbs, Light ......................... .128, 674
Calibration, Compass ..................... .366
Camera, Rear ........................... .260
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .681
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .567
Power Steering ........................ .508
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................653
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............125, 563
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... .304
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................295 Car Washes
............................ .660
Cellular Phone .......................... .459
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............680
Certification Label ........................ .569
Chains, Tire ............................ .548
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .603
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .525
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .635
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............124
Checks, Safety .......................... .124
Child Restraint ............................99
Child Restraints Booster Seats ......................... .104
Center Seat LATCH ......................113
Child Restraints .........................99
Child Seat Installation .................116,118
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......114
Infants And Child Restraints ...............102
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....113
706 INDEX

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................115
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ......107
Older Children And Child Restraints .........103
Seating Positions ....................... .106
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ............121
Child Safety Locks .........................55
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .560
Climate Control ......................... .459
Clock .......................... .377, 386, 401
Coat Hook ............................. .295
Coin Holder ............................ .296
Cold Weather Operation ....................489
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............458
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .543
Compass .............................. .366
Compass Calibration ...................... .366
Compass Variance ........................ .367
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .363Connector
UCI................................ .402
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........402
Conserving Fuel ......................... .362
Console ............................... .296
Console, Floor .......................... .296
Console, Overhead ....................... .262
Console, Removable ...................... .301
Contract, Service ......................... .697
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........653
Cooling System .......................... .649
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............651
Coolant Capacity ...................... .681
Coolant Level ..................... .650, 654
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................653
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................650
Inspection ........................... .654
Points To Remember .....................654
Pr
essure Cap ......................... .653
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INDEX 707