2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY battery

Once A Month
²Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission and
add as needed.
²Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
²Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
492 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 100
Automatic Door Locks...................33,34
Automatic Headlights.................... 162
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 311
Automatic Transaxle...................... 330
Adding Fluid......................... 463
Fluid Level Check...................... 463
Interlock System....................... 331
Reset Mode.......................... 337
Selection Of Lubricant................463,488
Shifting............................. 332
Special Additives...................... 465
Automatic Transmission................462,465
Adding Fluid......................464,465
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 465
Fluid Change......................... 465
Fluid Level Check...................... 464
Fluid Type........................463,488Ball Joints............................. 451
Battery............................... 446
Gas Caution.......................... 447
Jump Starting......................... 424
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Saving Feature (Protection)............... 164
Bearings.............................. 465
Belts, Drive............................ 443
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 452
B-Pillar Location........................ 355
Brake Assist System...................... 344
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 342
Brake Fluid............................ 488
Brake, Parking.......................... 337
Brake System........................339,460
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 340
Fluid Check.......................... 461
Hoses.............................. 460
Warning Light........................ 230
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Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster............................ 67
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 56
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)....... 85
Latches
Hood............................... 156
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 379
Life of Tires............................ 366
Liftgate................................ 47
Lights..............................94,159
Airbag......................66,72,77,93,233
Alarm.............................. 231
Anti-Lock.........................231,342
Automatic Headlights................... 162Back-Up............................. 484
Battery Saver......................... 164
Brake Assist Warning................... 346
Brake Warning........................ 230
Bulb Replacement...................480,481
Center Mounted Stop................... 485
Daytime Running...................... 161
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............160,168
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 229
Fog ..........................164,232,483
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 410
Headlight Switch...................... 161
Headlights........................... 481
Headlights On Reminder................. 164
Headlights On With Wipers............... 163
High Beam........................... 168
High Beam Indicator.................... 232
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 168
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
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Interior..........................159,160
License............................. 485
Lights On Reminder.................... 164
Low Fuel............................ 226
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 233
Oil Pressure.......................... 229
Park.............................161,482
Passing............................. 168
Reading............................. 181
Rear Servicing........................ 484
Rear Tail............................ 484
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 232
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 231
Service...........................480,481
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 233
Side Marker.......................... 484
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 231
Turn Signal.....................165,482,484
Voltage............................. 226Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 226
Load Leveling System.................... 216
Loading Vehicle...................212,390,392
Capacities........................... 392
Tires ............................... 355
Locks
Door................................ 31
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 85
Lubrication, Body....................... 452
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack)................. 213
Lumbar Support........................ 137
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 446
Maintenance Procedures................... 439
Maintenance Schedule.................... 490
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 192
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine).......................233,436
518 INDEX

Replacement......................... 366
Rotation............................. 369
Safety...........................351,359
Sizes............................... 352
Snow Tires........................... 369
Spare Tire........................... 413
Spinning............................ 365
Tread Wear Indicators................... 365
Wheel Nut Torque..................... 421
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 400
Towing............................... 394
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 117
Disabled Vehicle....................... 427
Guide.............................. 399
Recreational.......................407,428
Weight.............................. 399
Towing Assistance....................... 117
Traction Control......................... 342
Traction Control Switch................... 342Trailer Towing.......................... 394
Cooling System Tips.................... 407
Hitches............................. 398
Minimum Requirements................. 401
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 400
Wiring.............................. 404
Trailer Towing Guide..................... 399
Trailer Weight.......................... 399
Transaxle............................. 330
Automatic........................... 330
Operation........................... 330
Overdrive.........................334,335
Selection of Lubricant................463,488
Transmission........................... 462
Automatic........................... 462
Fluid............................463,488
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLinkt)... 183
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.