2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY instrument cluster

EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed inbold type,
must be done at the times or mileages specified to ensure
the continued proper functioning of the Emissions Con-
trol 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 should also be done anytime a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE:Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sions control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part that has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehiclesCHAngE OILwill flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehiclesOil Change Requiredwill be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions the oil change
indicator message will illuminate, this means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
as soon as possible, within the next 500 mi (805 km).
490 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle's
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your dealer, the message can be reset by referring to
the steps described under ªOil Change Requiredº in ªUse
Factory Settingsº of the EVIC section in this manual or
under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº in the ªInstrument
Cluster Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop For Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD, SAFE or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 491
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Passing............................. 168
Replacing............................ 481
Time Delay.......................... 163
Heated Seats........................... 134
Heater............................... 302
Heater, Engine Block..................... 329
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch... 168
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 398
HomeLinkt(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 183
Hood Release.......................... 156
Hook, Coat............................ 212
Hoses................................ 459
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15Infant Restraint........................81,82
Information Center, Vehicle................. 243
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 100
Instrument Cluster.................224,225,226
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 223
Instrument Panel Cover................... 468
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 470
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 472
Interior Appearance Care.................. 468
Interior Lights.......................159,160
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 167
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 412
Jack Operation.......................... 412
Jump Starting.......................... 424
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
516 INDEX

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

Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 88
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 365
Trip Computer.......................... 239
Trip Odometer.......................... 236
Turn Signals...................165,229,482,484
UCI Connector......................... 293
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)..........104,285
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 505
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 293
Universal Joints......................... 452
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........282,285
Universal Transmitter..................... 183
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 379
Upholstery Care........................ 468
USB Port...........................282,285
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 101Variance, Compass....................241,248
Vehicle Certification Label................. 390
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................356,390,392
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................320,479
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 299
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 410
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 226
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 502
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 453
Washing Vehicle......................... 466
Water
Driving Through...................... 349
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 367
526 INDEX