2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY towing

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The“Scheduled”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 Schedule“B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
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SCHEDULE“B”
Follow schedule“B”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 an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).
•Off-road or desert operation.
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Miles 108, 000 111, 000 114, 000 117, 000 120, 000
(Kilometers) (173 000) (178 000) (182 000) (187 000) (192 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. *XXXX
Replace theengine air cleaner filter.X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect thePCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary.‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 313
Tire Markings.......................... 310
Tire Safety Information.................... 310
Tires ............................85,318,451
Air Pressure.......................... 318
Alignment........................... 326
Chains.............................. 330
Changing............................ 348
Compact Spare........................ 322
Flat Changing........................ 357
General Information.................... 318
High Speed.......................... 321
Inflation Pressures..................... 319
Jacking........................348,349,361
Load Capacity.....................314,315
Pressure Monitor System................. 327
Quality Grading....................... 451
Radial.............................. 322
Replacement......................... 325Rotation............................. 331
Safety...........................310,318
Sizes............................... 311
Snow Tires........................... 331
Spare Tire.........................351,362
Spinning............................ 324
Tread Wear Indicators................... 324
Towing............................... 341
Disabled Vehicle....................... 371
Trailering............................ 341
Traction Control...................147,206,308
Traction Control Switch.................147,308
Trailer Towing.......................... 341
Minimum Requirements................. 342
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 342
Transaxle............................. 299
Automatic........................... 299
Operation........................... 299
Overdrive........................... 302
INDEX 469
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