2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY key battery

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle's OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
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ignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle's OBD system isnot readyand you shouldnot
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle's OBD system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have yourvehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Mopartparts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Mopartparts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
tools and equipment to perform all service operations in
an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
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Filter............................... 337
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 337
Fluid Level Check...................... 336
Interlock System....................... 242
Reset Mode.......................... 242
Selection Of Lubricant................335,353
Shifting............................. 243
Special Additives...................... 337
Ball Joints............................. 323
Battery............................... 319
Gas Caution.......................... 320
Jump Starting......................... 298
Keyless Transmitter Replacement............ 26
Saving Feature........................ 109
Bearings.............................. 339
Belts, Drive............................ 316
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 324
B-Pillar Location........................ 256Brake, Parking.......................... 245
Brake System........................246,331
Anti-Lock........................... 247
Fluid Check.......................333,353
Hoses.............................. 332
Warning Light........................ 161
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 241
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Bulb Replacement....................... 347
Bulbs, Light............................ 346
Calibration, Compass..................... 122
Capacities, Fluid........................ 351
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 279
Radiator............................ 329
Car Washes............................ 340
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 278
Cargo ................................ 145
INDEX 387
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Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................54,55
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).. 64
Latches
Hood............................... 105
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 274
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................75,106
Airbag........................54,59,74,162
Alarm.............................. 164
Anti-Lock........................... 163
Automatic Headlights................... 108
Back-Up............................. 350
Battery Saver......................... 109
Brake Warning........................ 161Bulb Replacement...................346,347
Center Mounted Stop................... 351
Cruise.............................. 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 107
Door Ajar........................... 161
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 164
Fog ............................. 110,349
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 290
Headlight Switch...................... 107
Headlights........................... 347
Headlights On Reminder................. 109
High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 111
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................106,107
License............................. 351
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 161
Lights On Reminder.................... 109
Low Fuel............................ 161
INDEX 393
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Radial.............................. 264
Replacement.......................266,268
Rotation............................. 273
Safety...........................252,260
Sizes............................... 253
Snow Tires........................... 273
Spare Tire........................... 293
Spinning............................ 265
Tread Wear Indicators................... 266
Towing............................... 284
Disabled Vehicle....................... 301
Trailering............................ 284
Traction Control................... 115,166,250
Trailer Towing.......................... 284
Minimum Requirements................. 284
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 284
Transaxle...........................241,335
Automatic........................241,335
Filter............................... 337Operation........................... 241
Overdrive........................... 243
Selection of Lubricant................335,353
Transmission.....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service.................. 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 129
Transmitter Programming................... 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry............ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 68
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 266
Trip Odometer.......................... 167
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 167
Turn Signals................... 110,168,348,350
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 382
Universal Joints......................... 323
Universal Transmitter..................... 129
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 274
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