2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tires

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

Latches............................... 109
Hood ............................. 167
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 417
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 109
Life of Tires ............................ 402
Liftgate ................................ 53
Light Bulbs ............................ 109
Lights ............................. 109,168
Airbag ................... 83,84,89,107,262
Alarm ............................ 262
Anti-Lock .......................... 257
Automatic Headlights ................. 171
Back-Up ........................... 517
Battery Saver ....................... 173
Brake Assist Warning .................. 384
Brake Warning ...................... 262
Bulb Replacement ................. 514,515
Center Mounted Stop .................. 518
Daytime Running .................... 172 Dimmer Switch, Headlight
.............. 170
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 384
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 266
Exterior ........................... 109
Fog ......................... 173,254,517
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 446
Headlight Switch ..................... 171
Headlights On Reminder ............... 172
High Beam Indicator .................. 254
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 174
Illuminated Entry ..................... 19
Interior ......................... 169,170
License ............................ 519
Lights On Reminder .................. 172
Low Fuel ....................... 265,276
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 259
Oil Pressure ........................ 266
Park ........................... 171,516
Passing ............................ 174
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INDEX 559

Reading........................... 199
Rear Servicing ....................... 517
Rear Tail ........................... 517
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 264
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 262
Service ......................... 514,515
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) .......................... 259
Side Marker ..................... 516,517
SmartBeams ........................ 175
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 262
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 258
Traction Control ..................... 384
Turn Signal ................... 109,516,517
Voltage ............................ 265
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 254
Load Leveling System .................... 237
Loading Vehicle ................... 228,427,429
Capacities .......................... 429 Tires .............................. 391
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 36
Door .............................. 33
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 95
Lubrication, Body ....................... 489
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 238
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 485
Maintenance Procedures ................... 479
Maintenance Schedule .................... 524
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 212
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 259,477
Manual, Service ......................... 545
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 199
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 162
Memory Seat ........................ 120,162
Methanol ............................. 418
560 INDEX

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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Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......492,494
Radio Operation ........................ 328
Radio Remote Controls .................... 326
Rear Air Conditioning .................337,347
Rear Camera ........................... 195
Rear Cross Path ......................... 128
Rear Heater ............................ 337
Rear Park Sense System ................... 186
Rear Window Defroster ................... 237
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 117
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 138
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 89
Recreational Towing ...................... 443
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 417
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 74
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 326
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 233 Replacement Keys
........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 478
Replacement Tires ....................... 403
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 544
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........256,257,279
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ....................... 90,94
Restraints, Infant ......................... 91
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 467
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 238
Rotation, Tires .......................... 406
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 107
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 109
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 544
Safety Information, Tire ................... 385
Safety Tips ............................ 105
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 57,106
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 314
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INDEX 563

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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