2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tire chains

▫Tire Markings........................310
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........313
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........314

Ti re s—General Information................318
▫Tire Pressure.........................318
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................319
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................322
▫Compact Spare Tire—If Equipped.........322
▫Limited Use Spare—If Equipped.........323
▫Tire Spinning........................324
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................324
▫Replacement Tires.....................325
▫Alignment And Balance.................326
Tire Pressure Monitor System—If Equipped . . . 327
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) Low Pressure...........327
▫1,2,3, Or 4 Tire(s) High Pressure...........327
▫Check TPM System....................328
▫General Information...................329

Tire Chains...........................330

Snow Tires...........................331

Tire Rotation Recommendations............331

Fuel Requirements......................332
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................333
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............333
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................334
▫Materials Added To Fuel................334
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TIRE CHAINS
Use only compact chains, or other traction aids that meet
SAE type“Class S”specifications. Chains must be the
proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the chain
manufacturer.
NOTE:Do not use tire chains on a compact spare tire.CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the following
precautions:
•Because of restricted chain clearance between tires and other sus-
pension components, it is important that only chains in good
condition are used. Broken chains can cause serious damage. Stop
the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate chain
breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the chain before further
use.
•Install chains on the front wheels as tightly as possible and then
retighten after driving about1⁄2mile (0.8 km).
•Do not exceed 45 mph (70 km/h).
•Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large bumps, especially
with a loaded vehicle.
•Do not use on rear wheels of All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles.
•Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pavement.
•Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s instructions on the method of
installation, operating speed, and conditions for use. Always use the
lower suggested operating speed of the chain manufacturer if
different than the speed recommended by the manufacture.
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NOTE:In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and
your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time
on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s
instructions on method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for usage.
Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both
the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacture suggest
a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain
traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire side wall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
Follow the recommended tire rotation frequency for your
type of driving found in the“Maintenance Schedules”
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................... 383
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 397
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 335
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 185
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 184
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 264
Cassette Tape Player................209,219,224
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................38,83,335
CD Changer.............218,227,240,241,244,246
CD Player.........215,219,226,229,232,236,239,246
CD Player Maintenance................... 265
Cellular Phone........................96,265
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 421
Center Lap Belts......................... 51Chains, Tire............................ 330
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 348
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 311
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............205,378
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 34
Child Seat............................69,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 333
Climate Control......................... 266
Clock................................ 207
Compact Disc Changer.................... 244
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 265
Compact Disc Player..................209,215
Compact Spare Tire...................... 322
Compass.............................. 155
Compass Calibration..................... 156
Compass Variance....................... 156
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And Pregnant Women................... 53
Center Lap Belt........................ 51
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 43
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Rear Seat............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure.................... 49
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Bench............................126,128
Easy Entry........................... 120
Easy-Out Roller....................... 126
Heated.............................. 111
Integrated, Child....................... 69
Lumbar Support....................... 113
Memory............................. 132
Power.............................. 109
Reclining............................ 112Removal.......................121,124,126
Tilting.............................. 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 27
Selection of Coolant...................395,423
Sentry Key............................. 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Service Assistance....................444,445
Service Contract......................... 446
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 205
Service Manuals........................ 450
Setting the Clock........................ 207
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn...................142,200,418,420
Sliding Door............................ 30
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 330
Snow Tires............................ 331
Spare Tire.....................322,323,351,362
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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
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