2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY spare wheel

12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools
back in the stowage compartment.
13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as
possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
Wheel Nuts
All wheel nuts should be tightened occasionally, to
eliminate the possibility of wheel studs being sheared or
the bolt holes in the wheels becoming elongated. This is
especially important during the first few hundred miles
of operation, and after each time a tire is changed, to
allow the wheel nuts to become properly set. All nuts
should first be firmly seated against the wheel. The nuts
should then be tightened to recommended torque.
Tighten the nuts to final torque in increments. Progress
around the bolt circle, tightening the nut opposite to the
nut just previously tightened until final torque is
achieved. Recommended torque is 102 ft lbs (138 N·m).
Securing The Spare Tire
1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a
T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut.
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 wheel spacer out from under the
vehicle.
WARNING!
A loose compact spare tire/cover assembly, thrown
forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger
the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the com-
pact spare tire with the cover assembly in the place
provided.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 461

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.
2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the
spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the
vehicle.
3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is
down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assem-
bly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the
wheel and spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two
retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on
the opposite side.
CAUTION!
The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used
when the compact spare tire is stored. Failure to use
this cover could drastically reduce the life of the
compact spare tire.
WARNING!
Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer
have been properly extended through the center of
the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to
properly engage both retainer tabs could result in
loss of the spare tire and cover assembly, which will
cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle
control.
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition Off Draw—
Instrument Cluster,
SIREN, Clock Mod-
ule, Multi-Function
Control Switch/ITM
M14 — 20 Amp YellowSpare Fuse
M15 — 20 Amp YellowRear View Mirror,
Instrument Cluster,
Multi-Function Con-
trol Switch, Tire Pres-
sure Monitor, Glow
Plug Module – Export
Diesel Only, Assy-
Shifter (Hall Effect),
Acoustic Noise Can-
cellationCavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
M16 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module/
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module
M17 — 15 Amp BlueLeft Tail/License/
Park Lamp, Running
Lamps
M18 — 15 Amp BlueRight Tail/Park/Run
Lamp
M19 — 25 Amp NaturalAutomatic Shutdown
#1 and #2
M20 — 15 Amp BlueInstrument Cluster
Interior Light, Switch
Bank, Steering Col-
umn Module, Switch
Steering Wheel
M21 — 20 Amp YellowAutomatic Shutdown
#3
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 511

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

Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 371
SmartBeams ........................... 175
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 404
Snow Tires ............................ 406
Spare Tire ....................... 399,400,449
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 183
Speedometer ........................... 261
Starting ............................... 357
Automatic Transmission ................ 357
Cold Weather ....................... 360
Engine Fails to Start .................. 361
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 357
Starting Procedures ...................... 357
Steering Power .......................... 374,375
Tilt Column ........................ 180
Wheel, Heated ...................... 181
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 180 Steering Wheel Audio Controls
.............. 326
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 326
Storage ............................ 221,514
Storage Bin ............................ 221
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 350,514
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 514
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 143
Sun Roof .............................. 209
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 199
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 212
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 76
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 482
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 254
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 180
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 340
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......264,447
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INDEX 565