2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY snow chains

▫Full Size Spare – If Equipped ............ 400
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ......... 400
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 401
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 402
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 402
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 403
 Tire Chains .......................... 404
 Snow Tires .......................... 406
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 406
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 407
▫ Base System ........................ 410
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 412
Fuel Requirements ..................... 417
▫ 3.6L Engine ........................ 417
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 417
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 418
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 418
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 419
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 419
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 420
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 421
 Flexible Fuel — If Equipped .............. 421
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 421
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 423
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 423
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NOTE:
•To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial
Off” mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the
situation requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial
Off” mode is overcome, turn ESC back on by momen-
tarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done
while the vehicle is in motion.
•When in “Partial Off” mode, the enhanced vehicle
stability offered by the ESC system is reduced.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should turn off with the enginerunning. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
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The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds, and remain on solid when a
system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound
a chime. If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will
repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off when
the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can
occur with any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
TPMS sensor. Therefore the TPMS will not monitor the
pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, a
TIRE LOW PRESSURE message will be dis-
played and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will turn on.
3. After driving for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on
solid.
4. For each subsequent ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 411

If the ignition switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message will not be present, and a pressure value will be
displayed instead of dashes. A system fault can occur by
any of the following scenarios:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the TPMS
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of excessive snow and/or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.The EVIC will also display a “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault possibly related to an incorrect sensor location fault
is present. In this case, the “SERVICE TPM SYSTEM”
message is then followed by a graphic display with
pressure values still shown. This indicates that the pres-
sure values are still being received from the TPM sensors
but they may not be in the correct vehicle position. The
system still needs to be serviced as long as the “SERVICE
TPM SYSTEM” message exists.
Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
TPMS. Therefore, the TPMS will not monitor the pressure
in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will remain on, the
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STARTING AND OPERATING 415

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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Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 95
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 180
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 391
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 389
Tire Markings .......................... 385
Tire Safety Information .................... 385
Tires ........................... 109,395,547
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 402
Air Pressure ........................ 395
Chains ............................ 404
Changing .......................... 447
Compact Spare ...................... 399
Flat Changing ....................... 460
General Information .................. 395
High Speed ......................... 397
Inflation Pressures .................... 396
Jacking ......................... 447,455
Life of Tires ........................ 402
Load Capacity .................... 391,392Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
......... 407
Pressure Warning Light ................ 258
Quality Grading ..................... 547
Radial ............................ 398
Replacement ........................ 403
Rotation ........................... 406
Safety .......................... 385,395
Sizes ............................. 387
Snow Tires ......................... 406
Spare Tire .......................... 449
Spinning ........................... 401
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 402
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 436
Towing ............................... 430
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 469
Guide ............................. 435
Recreational ........................ 443
Weight ............................ 435
Traction Control ......................... 380
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