2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY oil reset

21. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine 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” and you hear continuous chimes, turn the
engine off immediately, and call an authorized deal-
ership 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 an authorized dealer-
ship for service if your vehicle overheats. If you
decide to look under the hood yourself, see “Main-
taining Your Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
22. Odometer / Trip Odometer / ECO (Fuel Saver
Indicator) Button — If Equipped
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of two trip odometer settings or the ECO display.
The letter “A” or “B” will appear when in the trip
odometer mode. Push in and hold the button for two
seconds to reset the trip odometer to 0 miles (km). The
odometer must be in TRIP mode to reset it.
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NOTE:On the Base cluster, the reset button toggles
between odometer, Trip A, Trip B, ECO and outside
temperature. To reset a message display on Base Cluster
(gATE, gASCAP, noFUSE, CHangE OIL, LoCOOL, Lo-
WASH, etc.), push and hold the button until the display
resets (approximately two seconds).
23. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
NOTE: You must apply the brakes before shifting from
PARK.
24. Message Display Area
When the appropriate conditions exist, the following
odometer messages will display:
ECO ................... Fuel Saver Indicator Off
ECO-on ................. Fuel Saver Indicator On door
............................. Door Ajar
gATE ........................... Liftgate Ajar
LoW tirE ..................... LowTirePr essure
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
noFUSE .......................... Fuse Fault
CHAngE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
CRUISE ..................... Cruise Control On
LoCOOL ........................ Low Coolant
LoWASH .................... LowW asher Fluid
NOTE: Some of the above warnings will be displayed in
the Compass Mini-Trip Computer / Electronic Vehicle
Information Center Display Area located in the instru-
ment cluster.
Refer to ”Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
Display— If Equipped” / ”Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC) Display — If Equipped” for further
information.
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means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Trip / Odometer Display reset button on the
instrument cluster. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps. 25. Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
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Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. TheOil Change Required message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds,
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty-cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
perform the following steps.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not
start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the engine, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat these steps.
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC.
Press the STEP button to scroll through all the Trip
Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion.
Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
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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 a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 491

New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 100
Occupant Restraints ................... 52,75,79
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........71,72,75,78
Odometer ............................. 245
Oil Change Indicator ................ 244,246,254
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...........244,246,254
Oil, Engine ......................... 441,486
Capacity ............................ 485
Change Interval ....................... 442
Checking ............................ 441
Disposal ............................ 444
Filter ............................ 444,486
Filter Disposal ........................ 444
Identification Logo ..................... 442
Materials Added to ..................... 443
Recommendation ................... 442,485
Synthetic ............................ 443
Viscosity ......................... 443,485Onboard Diagnostic System
..............437,438
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 192
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 112,113
Overhead Console ....................... 189
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 189
Overheating, Engine ................... 242,412
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,513
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 177
Parking Brake .......................... 343
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 172
Personal Settings ........................ 258
Pets, Transporting ........................ 97
Phone, Cellular ......................... 125
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 125
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 357
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Replacement Parts....................... 440
Replacement Tires ....................... 367
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 512
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........244,246,254
Restraint, Head ......................... 132
Restraints, Child ....................... 87,92
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 430
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 222
Rotation, Tires .......................... 369
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 512
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 51,101
Safety Information, Tire ................... 352
Safety Tips ............................ 101
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 295
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........ 294,298Schedule, Maintenance
.................... 490
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 469
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 65,66
Seat Belts ........................... 52,102
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 59
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 59
And Pregnant Women ................... 67
Child Restraint ....................... 87,89
Extender ............................. 67
Front Seat ............................ 53
Inspection ........................... 102
Pretensioners .......................... 61
Rear Seat ............................. 53
Seats ................................. 126
Adjustment .......................... 127
Easy Entry ........................... 139
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) ............... 136
Heated ............................. 131
Lumbar Support ....................... 129
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