2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY engine overheat

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ...................8
Remote Start.................9
Keyless Enter-N-Go .............10
Theft Alarm .................11
Seat Belt ...................12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ...................13
Child Restraints ................13
Front Seats ..................15
Heated Seats .................17
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......18
Adjustable Pedals ...............19
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever . . 20
Headlight Switch And Halo Light Switch ....21
Speed Control ................22
Electronic Range Selection (ERS) .......23
Fuel Economy (Econ) Mode ..........24
Manual Climate Controls ...........24
Three Zone Manual Climate Controls .....25
Three Zone Automatic Temperature Controls
(ATC)....................26
Parksense® Rear Park Assist ..........27
Parkview® Rear Back-Up Camera .......27
Rear Cross Path With Blind Spot Monitoring . . 28
Power Sliding Side Doors ...........28
Stow 'N Go® Seating .............29
Third Row Power Recliner ...........30
Power Liftgate ................31
Power Sunroof ................31
Wind Buffeting ................33
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........34
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ...........36
Touch-Screen Radios .............38
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ........44
Uconnect™ Phone ...............44
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........46
Video Entertainment System (VES)™ .....47
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...........48 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
....................49
Programmable Features ............50
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................51
Power Inverter ................53
Power Outlets ................54
UTILITY
In-Floor Storage – Stow 'N Go® ........55
Roof Luggage Rack ..............55
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............56
Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...........57
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........58
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......58
If Your Engine Overheats ...........61
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........62
Jump-Starting ................70
Shift Lever Override .............72
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........73
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............74
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........75
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..............76
Adding Fuel .................76
Engine Compartment .............78
Fluids And Capacities .............79
Maintenance Chart ..............80
Fuses .....................82
Tire Pressures .................85
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .........86
Exterior Bulbs .................86
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center .....87
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ....87
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .....87
Publications Ordering .............87
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And Washington, D.C. ....88
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR®......89
INDEX..................90
TABLE OF CONTENTS

• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signallow tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Ifthe A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your
vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parkingbrake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible
brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
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- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle servicedby an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” soundis heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking theappropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids
in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads 240°F (116 °C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–230°F
(93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F (116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn
the engine off immediately and call for service.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then, move
the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Jack ................39
Audio Settings ...............37
Automatic Headlights ...........21
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 26
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................79
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....48
Axle Fluid .................79
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid .................79
Bulb Replacement .............86
Calibration, Compass ...........50
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............55
Change Oil Indicator ...........61
Changing A Flat Tire ...........62
Child Restraint ...............13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting .............. 37,39
Compass Calibration ...........50
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............79
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......22
Cruise Light ................22
Customer Assistance ...........87
Defects, Reporting ............88
Dimmer Control ..............21
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........21
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
DriverCockpit ...............4
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........24
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............22
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................49,50
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......34
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ......74Jacking
............... 62,66
Overheating ..............61
Engine Compartment ..............78
Oil Selection ..............79
Overheating ..............61
Starting .................11
Stopping .................11
Event Data Recorder ............75
ExpressDownWindows...........8
Exterior Lights ...............86
Flash-To-Pass ...............21
Fluid Capacities ..............79
Fluids ...................79
Fog Lights .................21
F old

in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....29
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........74
Front Heated Seats .............17
Fuel EconomyMode .............24
Specifications ..............79
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....51
HardDiskDrive ..............40
Headlights Automatic ................21
Dimmer Switch .............21
HighBeam ...............21
Heated Seats ................17
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................21
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter .................51
Hood Release ...............76
Instrument Cluster .............6
Indicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,58
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....20
Introduction .................2
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........53
Inverter, Power ...............53
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......49
INDEX
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Jack Location...............62
Jack Operation ..............62
Jump Starting ...............70
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....50
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock ..............10
Starting/Stopping ............11
Lane Change Assist ............20
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................14
Liftgate, Power ...............8
Lights TurnSignal ...............20
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........55
Maintenance Record ............81
Maintenance Schedule ..........80
Media Center Radio ..........36,38
Memory Seat ...............16
MOPAR® Accessories ...........89
Navigation ...............4 1,42
Non-Touch-Screen Radio .........36
Oil Change Indicator ...........61
Oil, Engine Capacity ................79
Outlet Power ..................54
Overheating, Engine ............61
Panic Alarm .................8
Phone (Pairing) ..............45
Phone (Uconnect) .............44
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 85
Power Glass Sunroof ..............31
Inverter .................53
LiftGate .................8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 54
Seats ..................15
Steering .................79 Preparation for Jacking
..........65
Programmable Electronic Features ....50
Radio Non-Touch-Screen ...........36
Touch-Screen ..............38
Radio Operation ............ 36,38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........20
Rear Heated Seats .............17
Recreational Towing ............57
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ............86
Reporting Safety Defects .........88
Restraints, Child ..............13
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......74
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........55
Seat Belts .................12
Seats ....................15
Adjustment ...............16
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) .......
2
9
Heated .................17
Lumbar Support .............16
Memory.................16
Power ..................15
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) .......29
Seek Button ............... 37,39
Setting the Clock ............ 37,39
Shift Lever Override ............72
Signals, Turn ................20
SIRIUSTravelLink .............43
SmartBeams ................21
SpareTire .................62
Spark Plugs ................79
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...............22
Cancel .................22
Resume .................22
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......22
Starting Remote .................9
Steering Tilt Column ...............18
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......44
Store Radio Presets ...........37,39
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats .....29
Stuck, Freeing ...............74
INDEX
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