2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY radiator cap

•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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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty orrusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front of
the A/C condenser for any accumulation of bugs, leaves,
etc. If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden
hose vertically down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock.
If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (anti-
freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery
bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE
CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
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NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent the loss of
engine coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine
coolant (antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the
coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal of Used Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
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rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it
to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child
or pet, seek emergency assistance immediately. Clean up
any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in
the coolant recovery bottle should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing theengine coolant (antifreeze). Advise your service atten-
dant of this. As long as the engine operating temperature
is satisfactory, the coolant bottle only needs to be checked
once a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, it should be added to the
coolant bottle. Do not overfill.Points to Remember
NOTE:
When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (a
few kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor
coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is
normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
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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

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