2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY jump start

WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
ªNORMAL STARTINGº procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
STARTING AND OPERATING 239
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................290
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................291
mJacking And Tire Changing................292
NJack Location........................293
NSpare Tire Stowage....................293
NPreparations For Jacking................294
NJacking Instructions....................295
mJump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low....298
mDriving On Slippery Surfaces..............299
NAcceleration.........................299NTraction............................300
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................300
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................301
NWith Ignition Key.....................301
NWithout The Ignition Key...............302
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................302
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolley....................303
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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
WARNING!
²Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the en-
gine has started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from
another vehicle. This type of start can be dangerous if
done improperly, so follow this procedure carefully.
²Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don't
lean over battery when attaching clamps or allow the
clamps to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or
on skin, flush contaminated area immediately with
large quantities of water.
²A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the
vent holes. Do not use a booster battery or any other
booster source with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
298 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery andthen to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 299
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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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High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 111
Lights On Reminder.................... 109
Replacing............................ 347
Time Delay.......................... 109
Heated Seats............................ 88
Heater............................... 209
Heater, Engine Block..................... 240
Homelink Transmitter.................... 129
Hood Release.......................... 105
Hoses.............................331,334
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 16
Immobilizer............................ 13
Indicator, Traction Control................. 166
Infant Restraint.......................... 60
Information Center....................125,168
Information Center, Vehicle..............125,168Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 81
Instrument Cluster.................159,160,161
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 158
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 342
Integrated Child Seat...................... 59
Integrated Power Module.................. 344
Interior Appearance Care.................. 341
Interior Fuses.......................... 344
Interior Lights.......................106,107
Intermittent Wipers................. 113,230,231
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 293
Jack Operation.......................292,295
Jump Starting.......................... 298
Key, Programming........................ 15
Key, Replacement........................ 15
Key, Sentry............................. 13
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