2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tires

WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
²Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
²Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
²Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
²Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
²If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
²To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are securely
stowed, spares must be stowed with the valve stem
facing the ground.
²Turn on the Hazard warning flasher.
1. Loosen (but do not remove) the wheel lug nuts by
turning them to the left one turn while the wheel is still
on the ground.
2. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly,
assemble the winch handle extensions to form a ªT' and
fit the winch ªTº handle over the drive nut. Rotate the
nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning
freely. This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow
you to pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
winch ªTº handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
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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.
WARNING!
Any procedure other than the jump-starting process
listed could result in:
²Personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting out
the battery vent;
²Personal injury or property damage due to battery
explosion;
²Damage to charging system of booster vehicle or
of immobilized vehicle.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift the gear selector lever back and
forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Usually the least
amount of accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the
rocking motion without spinning the wheels is most
effective.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire damage 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.
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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
Towing With The Ignition Key
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector lever must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be traveled must not exceed 100 mi (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 mi
(160 km), the vehicle must be towed with the front
wheels off the ground.
CAUTION!
²Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
²Always use wheel lift equipment when towing
from the front. The only other approved method of
towing is with a flat bed truck.
²Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
the rear sheet metal, liftgate and fascia will occur.
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Required Maintenance Intervals
Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate Tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, replace if necessary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Replace the air conditioning filter. 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the CV Joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect Exhaust System. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 mi (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire's manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
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
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
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 charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These 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 MotorVehicle 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, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 456
Adding Fuel........................... 383
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 453
Additives, Fuel......................... 381
Adjustable Pedals....................... 175
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 443
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 448
Air Conditioning........................ 302
Air Conditioning Controls................. 302
Air Conditioning Filter.................321,449
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 321
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............308,316
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 448
Air Conditioning System.............302,311,448
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 307
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 360
Airbag..............................66,74
Airbag Deployment....................... 74
Airbag Light...................66,72,77,93,233Airbag Maintenance....................... 76
Airbag, Side........................68,72,74
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........69,72,74
Alarm Light........................... 231
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 367
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 290
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........455,456,486
Disposal............................ 457
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 340
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............231,342
Anti-Theft System........................ 18
Appearance Care........................ 465
Ashtray............................... 199
Assistance Towing....................... 117
Audio Systems (Radio).................282,285
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Auto Up Power Windows................39,192
508 INDEX

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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