2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY center console

Spare Tire Removal
The spare tire is stowed inside a protective cover located
under the center of the vehicle between the front doors by
means of a cable winch mechanism. The “spare tire
drive” nut is located on the floor, under a plastic cap at
the front of the floor console.The tool pouch contains three pieces and can be as-
sembled into a spare tire hook; to remove the compact
spare tire/cover assembly from under the vehicle, or a
Winch T-handle; to raise/lower the compact spare tire/
cover assembly.
To Access Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut
To access the spare tire winch drive nut and lower the
spare tire, you will need to refer to one of the following
center console configurations.
Spare Tire Location
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3. Remove the liner from the console’s storage compart-
ment to access the spare tire winch drive nut.Premium/Base/Cargo Center Console
Pull the Winch Cover assembly plug (if equipped) to
access the winch drive nut.
Drive Nut Access
Winch Cover Assembly Plug (If Equipped)
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Spare Tire Removal Instructions
The spare tire is located under the vehicle beneath the
center console area.1. Assemble the spare tire tools into a T-handle and place
the square end over the spare tire winch drive nut.
2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism
stops turning freely. This will allow enough slack in the
cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from
underneath the vehicle.
CAUTION!
The winch mechanism is designed for use with the
winch T-handle only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
3. To remove the compact spare tire/cover assembly,
assemble the winch T-handle extensions to form a “T”
and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut, refer to
“Assembling The Spare Tire Hook” graphic in “Spare
Tire Tools”. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch
Spare Tire And Cover
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to protect your
battery. You may do the following:
•Remove the 20 Amp mini-fuse in the Totally Inte-
grated Power Module (TIPM) labeled Ignition-Off
Draw (IOD).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service for two weeks or more, run the air conditioning
system at idle for about five minutes in the fresh air
and high blower setting. This will ensure adequate
system lubrication to minimize the possibility of com-
pressor damage when the system is started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – InteriorBulb Number
Center & Rear Dome Lamp ................. 578
Center & Rear Reading Lamps ............... 578
Front Door Courtesy Lamp .................. 578
Front Header Reading Lamps – If Equipped ..... 578
Instrument Cluster Lamps .................PC74
Liftgate Lamp(s) ......................... 578
Overhead Console Reading Lamps ..........PC579
Removable Console Lamp – If Equipped ........ 194
Visor Vanity Lamps .................... 6501966
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
514 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Onboard Diagnostic System..............476,477
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 202
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 117,118
Overhead Console ....................... 198
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 198
Overheating, Engine ................... 265,446
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,545
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 186
Parking Brake .......................... 375
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 182
Personal Settings ........................ 285
Pets, Transporting ....................... 101
Phone, Cellular ......................... 130
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 130
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 391Power
Door Locks ......................... 34
Lift Gate ........................... 54
Mirrors ............................ 119
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 212
Seats ............................. 132
Sliding Door ......................... 47
Steering ........................ 374,375
Sunroof ........................... 209
Windows ........................... 42
Windows, Express Down ................ 22
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 521
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 75
Preparation for Jacking .................... 455
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 69
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 285
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 398
562 INDEX