2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY oil pressure

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time tocheck the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
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WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced repairman.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by an authorized dealer, or other
authorized service facility, using recovery and recycling
equipment.
NOTE:
Use only manufacturer-approved A/C System
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-
sor Oil, or Refrigerants.
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for the
proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Do not remove the A/C air filter while the blower is
operating or personal injury may result.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 453

WARNING!
•Use of a brake fluid that may have a lower initial
boiling point, or is unidentified as to specification,
or which may occur by leaving the top of your
master cylinder reservoir uncovered or the top off
of the brake fluid bottle off, allowing it to absorb
moisture may result in sudden brake failure dur-
ing hard prolonged braking. You could have an
accident.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly
closed container (both as to bottles and the master
cylinder remaining covered) to avoid contamina-
tion from foreign matter or moisture. Brake fluid,
unlike many other fluids, actually absorbs mois-
ture from the air. This lowers the boiling point of
the fluid and may cause it to boil during hard
braking and create a soft pedal pressure resistance
as the gas compresses. This condition does not
apply adequate pressure to the brakes to function
properly.
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid, all brake seal components
could be damaged, causing partial or complete
brake failure leading to a crash.
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NOTE:
•The 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.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
ever 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 other
than your dealer, the message can be reset by referring to
the steps described under “Oil Change Required” in “Use
Factory Settings” of the EVIC section in this manual or under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument
Cluster Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check 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.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 493

Camera, Rear........................... 201
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 488
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 393
Oil (Engine) .......................... 447
Power Steering ........................ 348
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 460
Car Washes ............................ 468
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............94,388
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 235
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 227
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,388
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 15,311
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 487
Chains, Tire ............................ 373
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 418
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 359 Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)
............................. 252,442
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 94
Checks, Safety ........................... 94
Child Restraint ........................ 79,81
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 84
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 88
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 385
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 470
Climate Control ......................... 311
Clock ........................... 273,277,286
Coat Hook ............................ 227
Coin Holder ........................... 228
Cold Weather Operation ................... 335
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 310
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 369
Compass ........................ 258,260,266
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Compass Calibration.................. 260,267
Compass Variance .................... 259,267
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 265
Connector UCI ................................ 296
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 296
Console .............................. 228
Console, Floor .......................... 228
Console, Overhead ....................... 204
Console, Removable ...................... 232
Contract, Service ........................ 513
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 460
Cooling System ......................... 457
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 459
Coolant Capacity ...................... 488
Coolant Level ...................... 457,461
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 460
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 458
Inspection ........................... 461 Points to Remember
.................... 461
Pressure Cap ......................... 460
Radiator Cap ......................... 460
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......458,488,489
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 193
Cupholders ......................... 220,473
Customer Assistance ..................... 511
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 74
Daytime Running Lights ................... 183
Dealer Service .......................... 444
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 233
Defroster, Windshield .............96,313,314,323
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 441
Dimmer Control ........................ 180
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle .................... 466
Automatic Transmission ................. 466
Oil (Engine) .......................... 445
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INDEX 523

Liftgate................................ 48
Light Bulbs ............................. 96
Lights .............................. 96,179
Airbag ...................... 65,69,73,95,253
Alarm .............................. 251
Anti-Lock ........................... 251
Automatic Headlights ................... 181
Back-Up ............................ 486
Battery Saver ......................... 184
Brake Assist Warning ................... 356
Brake Warning ........................ 249
Bulb Replacement ................... 482,483
Center Mounted Stop ................... 487
Daytime Running ...................... 183
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 180
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 248
Exterior .............................. 96
Fog .......................... 183,252,485
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 416 Headlight Switch
...................... 181
Headlights On Reminder ................. 183
High Beam Indicator .................... 252
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 185
Illuminated Entry ....................... 19
Interior .......................... 179,180
License ............................. 487
Lights On Reminder .................... 183
Low Fuel ............................ 245
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 252
Oil Pressure .......................... 247
Park ............................ 181,484
Passing ............................. 186
Reading ............................. 205
Rear Servicing ........................ 486
Rear Tail ............................ 486
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 252
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 251
Service ........................... 482,483
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INDEX 529

Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 376
Mopar Parts ......................... 443,514
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 184
Navigation System (uconnect gps)........... 201
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 93
Occupant Restraints ................... 53,69,71
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............66,69,70
Odometer ............................. 256
Oil Change Indicator ................ 256,257,264
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........256,257,264
Oil, Engine ......................... 445,489
Capacity ............................ 488
Change Interval ....................... 446
Checking ............................ 445
Disposal ............................ 448
Filter ............................ 448,489Filter Disposal
........................ 448
Identification Logo ..................... 446
Materials Added to ..................... 447
Recommendation ................... 446,488
Synthetic ............................ 447
Viscosity ......................... 447,488
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............441,442
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 207
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...............102,103
Overhead Console ....................... 204
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 204
Overheating, Engine ................... 253,416
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,515
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 196
Parking Brake .......................... 349
Parking On Hill ......................... 349
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INDEX 531