2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
10

Adding Fuel........................... 350
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 304,415
Additives, Fuel ......................... 348
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 411
Air Conditioning ..................... 280,285
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 280
Air Conditioning Filter .................302,412
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 302
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............288,297
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................ 411
Air Conditioning System ..........280,285,290,411
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 281
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 333
Airbag ................................ 54
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 59,60,69,84,211
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 55 Alarm Light
........................... 213
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 27
Alignment and Balance ................... 340
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 275
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........417,418,444
Disposal ............................ 419
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 319
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 212
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 27
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 27
Ashtray ............................... 184
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 19,20
Automatic Headlights .................... 151
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 290
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 313
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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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Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 350
Oil (Engine) .......................... 405
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 419
Car Washes ............................ 429
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................. 349
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 195
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 194
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance ......... 278
Cassette Tape Player ................ 219,239,243
Catalytic Converter ...................... 407
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................. 37,83,349
CD (Compact Disc) Changer .....228,235,247,260,261
CD (Compact Disc)
Player .......... 225,229,233,239,245,249,252,256,259
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance ........ 279
Cellular Phone ........................ 96,279
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 443 Center Lap Belts
......................... 50
Chains, Tire ............................ 343
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 370
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 325
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............215,400
Child Restraint .......................... 70
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 74
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Child Seat ............................ 69,77
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 346
Climate Control ......................... 280
Clock ................................ 217
Coat Hook ............................ 194
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 279
Compact Disc (CD) Player ...............219,225
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 336
Compass .............................. 164
Compass Calibration ..................... 165
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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
INDEX 479
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Door Locks............................. 17
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 19
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 173
Drive Belts ............................ 406
Drive Shaft Universal Joints ................ 413
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................... 391
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 181
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 160
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 168
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 368
Jacking ........................ 370,371,383
Jump Starting ......................... 389
Overheating .......................... 369
Emission Control System Maintenance ......400,448
Engine ............................... 398 Air Cleaner
.......................... 407
Air Cleaner Filter ...................... 407
Block Heater ......................... 312
Break-In Recommendations ................ 82
Checking Oil Level ..................... 402
Compartment ......................... 398
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 445
Cooling ............................. 416
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 37,349
Fails to Start .......................... 311
Fuel Requirements .................. 346,444
Oil ........................... 402,444,445
Oil Change Interval .................... 404
Oil Disposal .......................... 406
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 405
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 406
Oil Selection ....................... 404,444
Oil Synthetic ......................... 405
Overheating .......................... 369
480 INDEX