2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY parking brake

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the
discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465

WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly set the parking brake.2. Remove the shift lever override access cover located
near the top right of the shift lever in the instrument
panel.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
without starting the engine.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Shift Lever Override Access Cover
468 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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

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
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