2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY lights

•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, the
brake master cylinder, the power steering and the
transaxle and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 459
Adding Fuel ........................... 393
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 456
Additives, Fuel ......................... 387
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 192
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 448
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 452
Air Conditioning ........................ 311
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 311
Air Conditioning Filter .................330,453
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 329
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............317,325
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 452
Air Conditioning System ............. 311,319,452
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 315
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 367
Airbag .............................. 64,70
Airbag Deployment ....................... 71
Airbag Light ................... 65,69,73,95,253Airbag Maintenance
....................... 72
Airbag, Side .......................... 69,70
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........66,69,70
Alarm Light ........................... 251
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 303
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........458,459,488
Disposal ............................ 460
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 251
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Appearance Care ........................ 468
Ashtray ............................... 222
Assistance Towing ....................... 130
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Up Power Windows ................39,216
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 102
Automatic Door Locks ................... 33,34
Automatic Headlights .................... 181
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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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Cooling............................. 457
Exhaust Gas Caution ................ 51,94,388
Flooded, Starting ...................... 335
Fuel Requirements .................. 384,488
Oil ........................... 445,488,489
Oil Change Interval .................... 446
Oil Disposal .......................... 448
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 447
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 448
Oil Selection ....................... 446,488
Oil Synthetic ......................... 447
Overheating .......................... 416
Starting ............................. 334
Temperature Gauge .................... 253
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 70
Event Data Recorder ...................... 74
Exhaust Gas Caution ..............51,94,388,449
Exhaust System ....................... 94,449
Express Down Windows ................... 22 Extender, Seat Belt
........................ 63
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 104
Exterior Lights .......................... 96
Fabric Care ............................ 471
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 257
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 448
Air Conditioning .................... 330,453
Engine Oil ........................ 448,489
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 448
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 416
Turn Signal ........................ 96,248
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 186
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 427
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ....................... 392
Engine Oil ........................... 391
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Fuel Requirements.................. 389,390
Maintenance ......................... 392
Replacement Parts ..................... 392
Starting ............................. 392
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 335
Floor Console .......................... 228
Fluid Capacities ......................... 488
Fluid Leaks ............................. 96
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 466
Automatic Transmission ................. 466
Brake .............................. 463
Power Steering ........................ 348
Fluids ................................ 489
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 489
Fog Light Service ........................ 485
Fog Lights ....................... 183,252,485
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 155
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 432 Fuel
................................. 384
Adding ............................. 393
Additives ............................ 387
Clean Air ............................ 385
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 257,393
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 257
Gasoline ............................ 384
Gauge .............................. 245
Light ............................... 245
Octane Rating ........................ 489
Requirements ...................... 384,488
Tank Capacity ........................ 488
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 387
Fueling ............................... 393
Fuses ................................ 473
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 207
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............393,394
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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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Ignition............................... 13
Key ............................... 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 79,81
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 261
Inside Rearview Mirror ................... 102
Instrument Cluster ....................... 245
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 243
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 471
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 472
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 473
Interior Appearance Care .................. 471
Interior Lights ....................... 179,180
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 418
Jack Operation .......................... 418 Jump Starting
.......................... 430
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 65
Lane Change Assist ...................... 185
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 55
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) ...................... 84
Latches ................................ 96
Hood .............................. 177
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 384
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 96
Life of Tires ............................ 372
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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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