2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY towing

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed inbold
type must 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
required service 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. \b
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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 \b.
•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. \b
•Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). \b
•Off-road or desert operation.
SCHEDULE “B” 451
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Miles 138, 000 141, 000 144, 000 147, 000 150, 000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXX
Rotate Tires X X X
Inspect the brake linings. X
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter, replace if necessary. * XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X
Replace the spark plugs on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter engines. X
Inspect the serpentine drive belt on 3.3 liter and 3.8 liter
engines, replace if necessary. ‡ X
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valveand replace as necessary.* X
Replace the air conditioning filter. 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. \b
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 receipts.
460 SCHEDULE “B”
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Compass Variance....................... 166
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 167
Console, Overhead ....................... 163
Console, Removable ................... 189,190
Contract, Service ........................ 470
Coolant Pressure Cap ..................... 419
Cooling System ......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 418
Coolant Capacity ...................... 444
Coolant Level ...................... 417,420
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 417
Inspection ........................... 420
Points to Remember .................... 420
Pressure Cap ......................... 419
Radiator Cap ......................... 419
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......417,444,445
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 160
Cruise Light ........................... 216 Cup Holder
......................... 183,433
Customer Assistance ..................... 468
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Dealer Service .......................... 401
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 305
Defroster, Windshield ................84,285,296
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 399
Dimmer Control ........................ 150
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................. 426
Oil (Engine) .......................... 402
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 393
Disarming, Theft System ................... 27
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 419
Engine Oil ........................... 406
Domelight ............................. 150
Door Ajar Light ......................... 210
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Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 357
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 173
Hood Release .......................... 147
Hook, Coat ............................ 194
Hoses ............................. 421,425
Ignition Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 13
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 215
Infant Restraint .......................... 71
Information Center ...................... 168
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 168
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 92
Instrument Cluster ..............206,207,208,209
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 205
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 432 Integrated Child Seat
...................... 69
Integrated Power Module .................. 434
Interior Appearance Care .................. 431
Interior Lights ....................... 149,150
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .....155,302,304
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location .................. 372,374,384,385
Jack Operation .................... 370,374,385
Jacking Instructions ................... 374,385
Jump Starting .......................... 389
Key, Programming ........................ 15
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 59
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Radio Remote Controls.................264,276
Radio, Satellite .......................... 272
Radio (Sound Systems) .........219,229,239,249,256
Rear Air Conditioning .................288,297
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 184
Rear Heater ............................ 288
Rear Seat Removal .................... 135,137
Rear Seating Flexibility .................139,140
Rear Window Defroster ................... 305
Rear Window Features .................... 302
Rear Wiper/Washer ................... 303,304
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 122
Recreational Towing ................... 366,394
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Control ......................... 264
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 276
Removable Floor Console ...............189,190 Replacement Keys
........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 401
Replacement Tires ....................... 339
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 471
Restraint, Head ......................... 121
Restraints, Child ....................... 70,77
Restraints, Infant ......................... 71
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 392
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 195
Rotation, Tires .......................... 345
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 471
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire ................... 324
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Satellite Radio .......................... 272
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 275
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......213,369
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 27
Theft System Arming ...................... 27
Theft System Disarming .................... 27
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 27
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 156
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 328
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 327
Tire Markings .......................... 324
Tire Safety Information .................... 324
Tires ............................ 85,332,473
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 339
Air Pressure .......................... 332
Alignment ........................... 340
Chains .............................. 343
Changing ............................ 370
Compact Spare ........................ 336
Flat Changing ........................ 379 General Information
.................... 332
High Speed .......................... 334
Inflation Pressures ..................... 333
Jacking ........................ 370,371,383
Life of Tires .......................... 339
Load Capacity ..................... 328,329
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 341
Quality Grading ....................... 473
Radial .............................. 335
Replacement ......................... 339
Rotation ............................. 345
Safety ........................... 324,332
Sizes ............................... 325
Snow Tires ........................... 344
Spare Tire ......................... 373,384
Spinning ............................ 337
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 338
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 359
Towing ............................... 354
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Disabled Vehicle....................... 393
Guide .............................. 357
Recreational ....................... 366,394
Weight .............................. 357
Traction Control ................... 156,215,322
Traction Control Switch .................156,322
Trailer Towing .......................... 354
Cooling System Tips .................... 366
Hitches ............................. 357
Minimum Requirements ................. 361
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 359
Wiring .............................. 364
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 357
Trailer Weight .......................... 357
Transaxle ............................. 313
Automatic ........................... 313
Operation ........................... 313
Overdrive ........................... 316
Selection of Lubricant ................425,446 Transmission
........................... 425
Automatic ........................... 425
Filter ............................... 427
Fluid ............................ 425,446
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink ) . . 173
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 338
Trip Odometer .......................... 216
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 217
Turn Signals ................... 153,210,440,442
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 473
Universal Joints ......................... 413
Universal Transmitter ..................... 173
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 346
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 49
492 INDEX