2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY warning

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
548 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 493
Adding Fuel ........................... 425
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 490
Additives, Fuel ......................... 419
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 182
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 483
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 487
Air Conditioning ........................ 328
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 328
Air Conditioning Filter .................351,488
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 487
Air Conditioning System .............328,340,487
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 333
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 351
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............337,347
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 396
Airbag .............................. 76,85
Airbag Deployment ....................... 86
Airbag Light .................. 83,84,89,107,262Airbag Maintenance
....................... 88
Airbag, Side ........................ 80,82,85
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........80,82,85
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 16
Alarm Light ........................... 262
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 314
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 257
Anti-Theft System ........................ 16
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............492,519
Disposal ........................... 495
Appearance Care ........................ 501
Ashtray ............................... 221
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 44
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 44
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 118
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 36
Automatic Headlights .................... 171
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 340
550 INDEX

Automatic Transaxle...................... 363
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 521
Shifting ........................... 366
Automatic Transmission ................... 499
Adding Fluid ....................... 500
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 500
Fluid Change ....................... 500
Fluid Level Check .................... 500
Fluid Type ...................... 499,521
Special Additives ..................... 500
B-Pillar Location ........................ 391
Battery ............................... 485
Jump Starting ....................... 463
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Saving Feature (Protection) .............. 173
Belts, Seat ............................. 107
Blind Spot Monitoring .................... 122
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 489Brake Assist System
...................... 381
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 380
Brake Fluid ............................ 521
Brake System ........................... 497
Fluid Check ........................ 497
Parking ........................... 375
Warning Light ....................... 262
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 364
Brakes ............................... 497
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 104
Bulb Replacement ....................... 515
Bulbs, Light ......................... 109,514
Calibration, Compass .................. 270,283
Camera, Rear ........................... 195
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 519
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 425
Oil (Engine) ........................ 481
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INDEX 551

Power Steering...................... 375
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 494
Car Washes ............................ 501
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............106,421
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 228
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ..................... 238
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 57
Cellular Phone ....................... 130,328
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 518
Chains, Tire ............................ 404
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 447
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 387
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 259,477
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 105
Checks, Safety .......................... 105
Child Restraint ........................ 90,92
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 95Child Safety Locks
........................ 51
Child Seat .............................. 94
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 417
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 503
Climate Control ......................... 328
Clock ............................. 294,303
Coat Hook ............................ 227
Coin Holder ........................... 228
Cold Weather Operation ................... 360
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 327
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 399
Compass ........................ 267,270,283
Compass Calibration .................. 270,283
Compass Variance .................... 269,284
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 281
Connector UCI .............................. 317
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 317
552 INDEX

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 36
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 202
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 371
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 372
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 280
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 324
E-85 Fuel ............................. 421
Economy (Fuel) Mode .................... 364
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 119
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 212
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 380
Brake Assist System ................... 381
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 183
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 382
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ............................. 195,271Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 446
Jacking ......................... 447,455
Jump Starting ....................... 463
Overheating ........................ 446
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 477
Engine Air Cleaner ......................... 483
Block Heater ........................ 362
Break-In Recommendations ............. 104
Checking Oil Level ................... 480
Compartment ....................... 475
Compartment Identification ............. 475
Coolant (Antifreeze) .................. 520
Cooling ........................... 491
Exhaust Gas Caution .............57,106,421
Fails to Start ........................ 361
Flooded, Starting ..................... 361
Fuel Requirements ................. 417,519
554 INDEX

Oil .........................480,519,520
Oil Change Interval ................... 481
Oil Disposal ........................ 482
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 481
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 482
Oil Selection ..................... 481,519
Oil Synthetic ........................ 482
Overheating ........................ 446
Starting ........................... 357
Temperature Gauge ................... 264
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 86
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 418
Event Data Recorder ...................... 89
Exhaust Gas Caution ................57,106,421
Exhaust System ...................... 106,483
Express Down Windows ................... 22
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 76
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 119 Exterior Lights
.......................... 109
Fabric Care ............................ 504
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 261
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 483
Air Conditioning .................. 351,488
Engine Oil ....................... 482,520
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 482
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 174
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 446
Turn Signal ...................... 109,254
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 460
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 424
Engine Oil ......................... 424
Fuel Requirements ................. 421,423
Maintenance ........................ 425
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INDEX 555

Fuses................................ 507
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 202
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............425,427,476
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 417
Conserving ......................... 280
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 417
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 417
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 264
Fuel .............................. 261
Speedometer ........................ 261
Tachometer ......................... 254
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 468
Gearshift .............................. 366
General Information .................. 16,28,416
Glass Cleaning .......................... 505
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............428,431
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............428,430Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 130
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 372
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 446
Head Restraints ......................... 138
Headlights ............................ 171
Cleaning ........................... 505
Lights On Reminder .................. 172
Passing ............................ 174
Time Delay ......................... 171
Washers ........................... 171
Heated Mirrors ......................... 120
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 328
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 362
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 174
Hitches Trailer Towing ....................... 434
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