2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY towing

Severe Usage is defined as:
1. More than 50% of vehicle operation in stop and go
traffic where the vehicle is driven regularly for more than
45 minutes of continuous operation, such as in heavy city
or in construction zone traffic,
2. Police, taxi, limousine, commercial type operation, or
trailer towing where the vehicle is driven regularly for
more than 45 minutes of continuous operation.
Front And Rear Wheel Bearings
Front and rear wheel bearings are permanently sealed.
No regular maintenance is required for these compo-
nents.
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice, and those that are sprayed ontrees and road surfaces during other seasons, are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
²Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
²Stone and gravel impact.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 339
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The ªScheduledº maintenance services, listed inbold
typemust be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
requiredservice for your vehicle.
First is ScheduleªBº. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
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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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