2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY jump start

WARNING!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle. This
type of start can be dangerous if done improperly.
See section 6 of this manual for the proper jump
starting procedures and follow them carefully.
WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
If Engine Fails to Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“NORMAL STARTING” procedure, it may be flooded.
Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and
hold it there while cranking the engine. This should clear
any excess fuel in case the engine is flooded.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher ..................368

If Your Engine Overheats .................369

Jacking And Tire Changing ................370
▫ Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating . . . 371
▫ Jacking Instructions — Non Stow ’n
Go Seating ..........................383

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low ....389

Driving On Slippery Surfaces ..............391
▫ Acceleration .........................391 ▫
Traction ............................391

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................392

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ................393
▫ With Ignition Key .....................393
▫ Without The Ignition Key ...............394
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground) ............................394
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .....................394
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•For convenience in checking the spare tire inflation,
stow with the valve stem toward the rear of the
vehicle.
•Using the jack handle, rotate the drive nut to the
right until the wheel is drawn into place against the
underside of the vehicle.
•Continue to rotate the nut until you hear the mecha-
nism click three times. It cannot be overtightened.
Push against the tire several times to be sure it is
securely in place.
13. Stow the jack and jack handle.
14. Check the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure as required.
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
WARNING!
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever
the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
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WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmis-
sion cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle. If
the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables may
be used to obtain a start from another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly, so follow
this procedure carefully.
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution; do not allow
battery fluid to contact eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over battery when attaching clamps or allow the clamps
to touch each other. If acid splashes in eyes or on skin,
flush contaminated area immediately with large quan-
tities of water.
•A battery generates hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Keep flame or spark away from the vent
holes. Do not use a booster battery or any other booster
source with an output that exceeds 12 volts.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and
without letting the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake,
place the automatic transmission in PARK and turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position for both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
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5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery. Make sure you have
a good contact on the engine.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle which has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
7. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the above
sequence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the front wheels to pull errati-
cally to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs when
there is a difference in the surface traction under the front
(driving) wheels.
WARNING!
Rapid acceleration on slippery surfaces is danger-
ous. Unequal traction can cause sudden pulling of
the front wheels. You could lose control of the
vehicle and possibly have an accident. Accelerate
slowly and carefully whenever there is likely to be
poor traction (ice, snow, wet mud, loose sand, etc.).
Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is known as hydroplaning and may cause
partial or complete loss of vehicle control and stopping
ability. To reduce this possibility, the following precau-
tions should be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
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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
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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
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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
INDEX 483
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