2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY battery replacement

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

A Word About Your Keys ..................12
▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................13

Sentry Key ............................13
▫ Replacement Keys ......................15
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............15
▫ General Information ....................16

Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped .......16

Door Locks ............................17 ▫
Manual Door Locks .....................17
▫ Power Door Locks — If Equipped ..........18

Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped .........20
▫ To Unlock The Doors And Liftgate ..........22
▫ To Lock The Doors And Liftgate ............22
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................23
▫ To Program Transmitters .................23
▫ General Information ....................25
▫ Transmitter Battery Service ...............26
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Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE: Do not touch the battery terminals that are on
the back housing or the printed circuit board.
1. With the transmitter buttons facing down, use a thin
coin to pry the two halves of the transmitter apart. Make
sure not to damage the rubber gasket during removal.
2. Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with
rubbing alcohol.
Separating Transmitter Halves
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ENTER Button (17)
This button only functions in DVD video mode. Use the
ENTER button to enter selections from the menu screens.
Use the arrow buttons to toggle through the menu screen
options.
Light Button (18)
Pressing this button illuminates the buttons on the re-
mote control.
Remote Control Battery Service
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To replace the batteries for the remote control slide the
cover rearward.
The replacement batteries for the remote control are two
AAA batteries.
Operating Instructions — Video Screen
Push up on the release button to lower the video screen.
Lowering Video Screen
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

3.3L/3.8L Engines ......................398

Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ........399

Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................400

Replacement Parts ......................401

Dealer Service .........................401

Maintenance Procedures ..................402
▫ Engine Oil ..........................402
▫ Engine Oil Filter ......................406 ▫
Drive Belts — Check Condition And Tension . . 406
▫ Spark Plugs .........................407
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................407
▫ Catalytic Converter ....................407
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ................409
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............411
▫ Power Steering — Fluid Check ............412
▫ Front Suspension Ball Joints ..............413
▫ Steering Shaft Seal ....................413
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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test. Your vehicle has a simple ignition key actuated test
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD system is ready, you must do
the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see your MIL symbol come on as part of a normal
bulb check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn off the
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ignition key or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD system is not readyand you should not
proceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn off the ignition key or start
the engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD system is
ready or not ready, if the MIL symbol is illuminated
during normal vehicle operation, you should have your vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station. The I/M
station can fail your vehicle because the MIL symbol is on
with the engine running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine Mopar
parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to in-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-Mopar parts for maintenance
and repairs will not be covered by the manufacturer’s
warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your dealer has the qualified service personnel, special
tools and equipment to perform all service operations in
an expert manner. Service Manuals are available which
include detailed service information for your vehicle.
Refer to these manuals before attempting any procedure
yourself.
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Disposing of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or
governmental agency for advice on how and where used
oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced at every engine
oil change.
Engine Oil Filter Selection
The manufacturer’s engines have a full-flow type oil
filter. Use a filter of this type for replacement. The quality
of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. Mopar Engine Oil Filters are a high quality oil
filter and are recommended.
Drive Belts — Check Condition and Tension
At the mileage indicated in the maintenance schedule, all
belts should be checked for condition and proper tension.
Improper belt tension can cause belt slippage and failure.
Belts should be inspected for evidence of cuts, cracks, or
glazing, and replaced if there is indication of damage
which could result in belt failure. If adjustment is re-
quired, see your authorized dealer for service. Low
generator belt tension can cause battery failure. A special
tool is required to properly measure tension and to
restore belt tension to factory specifications.
Also check belt routing to make sure there is no interfer-
ence between the belts and other engine components.
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Interlock System....................... 314
Reset Mode .......................... 315
Selection Of Lubricant ................425,446
Shifting ............................. 315
Special Additives ...................... 428
Automatic Transmission ................... 425
Adding Fluid ......................... 426
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 427
Fluid Change ......................... 427
Fluid Level Check ...................... 426
Fluid Type ........................ 425,446
Ball Joints ............................. 413
Battery ............................... 409
Gas Caution .......................... 410
Jump Starting ......................... 389
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) ............... 151
Bearings .............................. 428 Belts, Drive
............................ 406
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 414
B-Pillar Location ........................ 328
Brake Fluid ............................ 446
Brake, Parking .......................... 317
Brake System ........................ 318,422
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 319
Fluid Check .......................... 423
Hoses .............................. 422
Warning Light ........................ 210
Brakes ............................. 318,422
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 314
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 82
Bulb Replacement ....................... 439
Bulbs, Light ............................ 438
Calibration, Compass ..................... 165
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 444
INDEX 477
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