2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY spare tire

²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
²Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally oppo-
site the jacking position. For
example, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the spare wheel, scissors jack and jack-handle
from stowage.
2. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.3. There are two jack engagement locations on each side
of the body Ð see illustration.
4. These locations are on the sill flange of the body and
consist of a pair of downstanding tabs. The jack is to be
located, engaging the flange, between the pair of tabs
closest to the wheel to be changed. Place the wrench on
the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is
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properly engaged in the described location.Do not raise
the vehicle until you are sure the jack is securely
engaged.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel
covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not
pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.
7. Install the spare wheel, for vehicles with wheel covers,
align the notch in the wheel cover with the valve stem on
the wheel. Install the cover on the wheel by hand only
and install the wheel lug nuts with the cone shaped end
of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To
avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not
tighten the lug nuts fully until the vehicle has been
lowered.
NOTE:Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers.
8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
9. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the
wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate
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nuts until each nut has been tightened twice. Correct
wheel nut tightness is 130 N´m (95 ft. lbs). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a
torque wrench by your dealer or at a service station.
10. Lower the jack to its fully closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
11. Secure the flat or spare tire as follows:
²If your vehicle is equipped with cast aluminum
wheels, the center cap of the wheel must be re-
moved prior to flat tire stowage. Store the center cap
inside the glove box or other storage compartment.
²Turn the wheel so that the valve-stem is down. Slide
the wheel retainer through the center of the wheel
and position it properly across the wheel opening.
²For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation,
stow with the valve-stem toward the rear of the
vehicle.
²Using the jack-handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle.
²Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it is
securely in place.
12. Stow jack and handle.
13. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
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Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 149
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 207
Cassette Tape Player..................... 171
Catalytic Converter...................... 318
CD Changer......................179,192,197
CD Player...............177,181,183,188,191,197
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 351
Center Lap Belts......................... 48
Chains, Tire............................ 272
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 292
Child Restraint.......................... 59
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 64
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Child Seat............................59,66
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 275
Climate Control......................... 209
Clock................................ 169
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 208Compact Disc Player..................171,177
Compact Spare Tire...................... 264
Compass.............................. 121
Compass Calibration..................... 122
Compass Variance....................... 122
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 124
Console, Overhead....................... 120
Console, Removable...................... 142
Contract, Service........................ 378
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 329
Cooling System......................... 326
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 328
Coolant Capacity...................... 351
Coolant Level......................... 329
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 329
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 327
Inspection........................... 326
Points to Remember.................... 330
Pressure Cap......................... 329
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Untwisting Procedure.................... 46
Seats................................. 85
Adjustment........................... 85
Bench.............................95,96
Easy Entry............................ 90
Easy-Out Roller........................ 95
Heated.............................. 88
Integrated, Child....................... 59
Lumbar Support........................ 89
Memory............................. 101
Power............................... 86
Reclining............................. 88
Removal.........................90,93,95
Tilting............................... 90
Security Alarm.......................... 27
Selection of Coolant...................... 352
Sentry Key............................. 13
Service Assistance....................... 376
Service Contract......................... 378Service Engine Soon Light................. 165
Service Manuals........................ 380
Setting the Clock........................ 169
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Side Airbag............................. 56
Signals, Turn................... 110,168,348,350
Sliding Door............................ 28
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 299
Snow Chains........................... 272
Snow Tires............................ 273
Spare Tire............................. 293
Spark Plugs............................ 317
Speed Control.......................... 117
Speedometer........................... 161
Starting............................... 238
Engine Fails to Start.................... 239
Starting and Operating.................... 238
Steering
Column Controls...................... 110
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Linkage............................. 323
Power...........................249,322
Shaft Seal............................ 323
Tilt Column.......................... 114
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 206
Storage............................142,345
Storage Bin............................ 142
Storage, Vehicle......................228,345
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 345
Sulfur in Gasoline....................... 277
Sun Roof.............................. 135
Sun Visor Extension....................... 84
Sunglass Storage........................ 121
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 50
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 316
Tachometer............................ 163
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 219Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......164,291
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm............................ 27
Theft System............................ 27
Tilt Steering Column..................... 114
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 256
Tire Markings.......................... 252
Tire Safety Information.................... 252
Tires ............................74,260,382
Alignment........................... 267
Chains.............................. 272
Changing............................ 292
Compact Spare........................ 264
High Speed.......................... 263
Inflation Pressures..................... 261
Jacking............................. 292
Load Capacity.....................256,257
Pressure Monitor System................. 268
Quality Grading....................... 382
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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
400 INDEX