2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY heater

Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE:Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30% compared to gasoline operation.
Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patible parts.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Maintenance
If you operate the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow the
maintenance schedule section of this manual.
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect driveability.
392 STARTING AND OPERATING

•You can also turn the Temperature Control to maxi-
mum 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.
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.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 417

WARNING! (Continued)
•Take special care to avoid the radiator cooling fan
whenever the hood is raised. The cooling fan is
electrically operated and can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be hurt by the fan.
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above the
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
When jump-starting, proceed as follows:
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry,
such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When a boost is provided by a battery in another
vehicle, park that vehicle within booster cable reach and do not let the vehicles touch. Set the parking brake, place
the automatic transmission shift lever into PARK and
turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for both
vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other end
of the same cable to the positive terminal of the booster
battery.
WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other, as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 431

FUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M34 — 10 Amp RedPark Assist (PRK
ASST), Heater Ven-
tilation, Air Condi-
tioning Module
(HVAC MOD),
Headlamp Wash
(HDLP WASH),
Compass (COM-
PAS), IR Sensor,
Rear Camera, Lamp
Door FT Drv/Pass,
Lamp Flashlight,
AHLM, Relay Die-
sel Cabin Heater,
Rad Fan Diesel
M35 — 10 Amp RedHeated MirrorsFUSES/TIPM
Cavity Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M36 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet #3
(BATT)
M37 — 10 Amp RedAnti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), Elec-
tronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP), Stop
Lamp Switch (STP
LP SW), Fuel Pump
Rly Hi Control
M38 — 25 Amp NaturalDoor Lock/Unlock
Motors (LOCK/
UNLOCK MTRS),
Liftgate Lock/
Unlock Motors
The heated mirrors, lower instrument panel power outlet
and removable floor console, when in the front position
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 481

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 20 Gallons76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.3L and 3.8L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5 Quarts4.7 Liters
4.0L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts5.2 Liters
Cooling System *
3.3L, 3.8L, and 4.0L Engine (MOPAR Engine Coolant/
Antifreeze 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 13.4 Quarts
12.6 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. Add 2.9 Qts (2.8 L) if equipped with a rear
heater.
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Power Steering........................ 348
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 433
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 460
Engine Oil ........................... 448
Domelight ............................. 180
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 207
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 344
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water .............................. 345
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 389
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 104
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 216
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 353Brake Assist System
.................... 354
Electronic Stability Program ............... 355
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 193
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 355
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 201,261
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 416
Jacking ........................... 418,420
Jump Starting ......................... 430
Overheating .......................... 416
Emission Control System Maintenance ......442,492
Engine ............................ 439,440
Air Cleaner .......................... 448
Block Heater ......................... 336
Break-In Recommendations ................ 93
Checking Oil Level ..................... 445
Compartment ...................... 439,440
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................... 489
524 INDEX

Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 385
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 384
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 386
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 253
Fuel ............................... 245
Speedometer ......................... 248
Tachometer .......................... 251
Gearshift .............................. 339
General Information ...............16,27,144,384
Glass Cleaning .......................... 472
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 167
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............396,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............395,399
Hands-Free Phone (uconnect) .............. 115
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 345 Hazard Warning Flasher
................... 416
Head Restraints ......................... 152
Headlights ............................ 181
Cleaning ............................ 472
Lights On Reminder .................... 183
Passing ............................. 186
Time Delay .......................... 182
Washers ............................. 182
Heated Mirrors ......................... 105
Heated Seats ........................... 152
Heater ............................... 311
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 336
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 185
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 403
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 207
Hood Release .......................... 177
Hook, Coat ............................ 227
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INDEX 527

Pedals, Adjustable....................... 192
Personal Settings ........................ 268
Pets, Transporting ........................ 89
Phone, Cellular ......................... 115
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect) .............. 115
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 362
Power Door Locks ........................... 32
Lift Gate ............................. 49
Mirrors ............................. 104
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 216
Seats ............................... 151
Sliding Door .......................... 42
Steering .......................... 347,348
Sunroof ............................. 213
Windows ............................. 36
Windows, Express Down ................. 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 490
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 63Preparation for Jacking
.................... 420
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 61
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 268
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 369
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......457,460
Radio Operation ........................ 311
Radio Remote Controls .................... 309
Radio, Satellite (uconnect studios)........ 302,307
Rear Air Conditioning .................317,325
Rear Camera ........................... 201
Rear Cross Path ......................... 113
Rear Heater ............................ 317
Rear Park Sense System ................... 196
Rear Window Defroster ................... 233
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 102
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 154
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 74
532 INDEX