2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY engine overheat

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher..................380

If Your Engine Overheats.................381

Jacking And Tire Changing................382
▫Jacking Instructions — Stow ’n Go Seating . . . 383
▫Jacking Instructions — Non Stow ’n Go
Seating.............................394

Jump-Starting Procedure..................401

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..................403
Towing A Disabled Vehicle................404
▫With Ignition Key.....................404
▫Without The Ignition Key...............405
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................405
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
WithATowDolly .....................406
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transmission in
neutral, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioner
is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C
removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to floor, and
the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the
air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H”, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never get any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
•For vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, if it
is necessary to retrieve the spare tire from under the
vehicle on the side of the vehicle close to moving
traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the
danger of being hit.
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster
than 35 mph (55 km/h) when you are stuck. And
don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter
what the speed.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 35 mph (55 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 miles (160
km), and the towing speed must not exceed 44 mph (72
km/h). Exceeding these towing limits may cause a trans-
mission geartrain failure. If the transmission is not op-
erative, or if the vehicle is to be towed more than 100
miles (160 km), the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels off the ground.
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Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
CAUTION!
Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and the
vehicle.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
WARNING!
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-
haust system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in
areas where your exhaust system can contact any-
thing that can burn.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, the
vehicle should be stopped, the engine shut off and the
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

The use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure
to build up in the cooling system. To prevent
scalding or injury, do not remove the pressure cap
while the system is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or
engine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Door Ajar Light......................... 212
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 28
Door Opener, Garage..................... 175
DriveBelts ............................ 418
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 425
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 322
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 257
E-85 Fuel............................. 356
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 96
Electrical Power Outlets................... 183
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 163
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 171
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 380
Jacking........................382,383,394
Jump Starting......................... 401Overheating.......................... 381
Emission Control System Maintenance......412,460
Engine............................... 410
Air Cleaner Filter...................... 419
Block Heater......................... 310
Break-In Recommendations................ 86
Checking Oil Level..................... 414
Compartment......................... 410
Coolant (Antifreeze).................... 458
Cooling ............................. 429
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 42,352
Flooded, Starting...................... 309
Fuel Requirements..................349,457
Oil ...........................414,457,458
Oil Change Interval.................... 416
Oil Disposal.......................... 418
Oil Filler Cap......................... 417
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 418
Oil Selection.......................417,457
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Oil Synthetic......................... 417
Overheating.......................... 381
Temperature Gauge..................... 215
Event Data Recorder...................... 71
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 42,87,352,429
Exhaust System......................... 428
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 55
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 96
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 419
Air Conditioning....................298,424
Automatic Transaxle.................... 440
Engine Oil........................418,458
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 418
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 380
Turn Signal..................... 211,454,455
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 391Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 358
Engine Oil........................... 357
Fuel Requirements..................... 356
Maintenance.......................... 358
Replacement Parts..................... 358
Starting............................. 357
Flooded Engine Starting................... 309
Fluid Capacities......................... 457
Fluid Leaks............................. 88
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 439
Brake............................... 437
Power Steering........................ 424
Fluids ................................ 458
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 458
Fog Light Service........................ 455
Fog Lights..........................154,455
Fold in Floor (Stown Go) Seating........... 125
INDEX 491
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