2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

MOPARTPARTS
Mopartfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep
the vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1±888±327±4236 (TTY: 1±800±424± 9153),
or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administra-
tor, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to:
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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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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INDEX
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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
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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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Brakes.............................339,460
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 330
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 92
Bulb Replacement....................... 481
Bulbs, Light............................ 480
Calibration, Compass..................242,247
Capacities, Fluid........................ 486
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 383
Oil (Engine).......................432,441
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 456
Car Washes............................ 466
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 383
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 213
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 212
Catalytic Converter...................... 444
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................51,94,383CD (Compact Disc) Player...............282,285
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 301
Cellular Phone.................104,285,286,300
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 485
Chains, Tire............................ 368
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 412
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 352
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............233,436
Child Restraint......................80,82,83
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 85
Child Safety Locks........................ 45
Child Seat.............................. 88
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 380
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 468
Climate Control......................... 302
Clock........................255,271,283,286
Coat Hook............................ 212
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