2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY warning lights

WARNING!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•Only devices designed for use in this type of
outlet should be inserted into any 12 Volt outlet.
•Do not touch with wet hands.
•Close the lid when not in use and while driving
the vehicle.
•If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an
electric shock and failure.
CAUTION!
•Many accessories that can be plugged in draw
power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in
use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if
plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will
discharge sufficiently to degrade battery life
and/or prevent the engine from starting.
•Accessories that draw higher power (i.e., coolers,
vacuum cleaners, lights, etc.), will degrade the
battery even more quickly. Only use these inter-
mittently and with greater caution.
•After the use of high power draw accessories, or
long periods of the vehicle not being started (with
accessories still plugged in), the vehicle must be
driven a sufficient length of time to allow the
alternator to recharge the vehicle’s battery.(Continued)
252 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
WARNING!
•Do not connect trailer brakes to your vehicle’s
hydraulic brake lines. It can overload your brake
system and cause it to fail. You might not have
brakes when you need them and could have a
collision.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Towing any trailer will increase your stopping
distance. When towing you should allow for addi-
tional space between your vehicle and the vehicle
in front of you. Failure to do so could result in an
collision.
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four-pin or a
seven-pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer
harness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
514 STARTING AND OPERATING

Cleaning Interior Trim
Interior trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPARTotal Clean or equiva-
lent, then MOPAR Spot & Stain Remover or equivalent
if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All. Use MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent to
clean vinyl upholstery
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lightweight
and less susceptible to stone breakage than glass head-
lights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 583

Automatic Headlights.................... 205
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 406
Automatic Transaxle Selection Of Lubricant ................. 601
Automatic Transmission ................431,577
Adding Fluid ....................... 579
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 579
Fluid Change ....................... 579
Fluid Level Check .................... 579
Fluid Type ...................... 578,601
Gear Ranges ........................ 435
Special Additives ..................... 578
B-Pillar Location ........................ 466
Battery ............................... 564
Jump Starting ....................... 540
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 27
Saving Feature (Protection) .............. 207
Belts, Seat ............................. 105 Blind Spot Monitoring
.................... 121
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 568
Brake Assist System ...................... 453
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 452
Brake Fluid ............................ 601
Brake System ........................... 575
Fluid Check ........................ 575
Parking ........................... 447
Warning Light ....................... 298
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 433
Brakes ............................... 575
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ....... 103
Bulb Replacement ....................... 594
Bulbs, Light ......................... 107,593
Calibration, Compass ..................... 319
Camera, Rear ........................... 229
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 599
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INDEX 631

Exhaust Gas Caution.............57,104,494
Fails to Start ........................ 429
Flooded, Starting ..................... 429
Fuel Requirements ................. 491,599
Oil ......................... 558,599,600
Oil Change Interval ................... 559
Oil Disposal ........................ 560
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 560
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 560
Oil Selection ..................... 559,599
Oil Synthetic ........................ 560
Overheating ........................ 521
Starting ........................... 425
Temperature Gauge ................... 300
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 85
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 492
Event Data Recorder ...................... 88
Exhaust Gas Caution ................57,104,494Exhaust System
...................... 104,562
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 75
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 118
Exterior Lights .......................... 107
Fabric Care ............................ 582
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 297
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 561
Air Conditioning .................. 419,566
Engine Oil ....................... 560,600
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 560
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 209
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 521
Turn Signal ...................... 107,290
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 498
Engine Oil ......................... 497
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INDEX 635

Fuel Saver............................. 314
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 495
Fueling ............................... 499
Fuses ................................ 586
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 236
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............499,500,554
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 491
Conserving ......................... 314
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 491
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 491
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 300
Fuel .............................. 297
Speedometer ........................ 297
Tachometer ......................... 290
Gear Ranges ........................... 435
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 545
General Information ...............16,29,159,490Glass Cleaning
.......................... 584
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............501,504
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............501,504
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 129
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 444
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 521
Head Restraints ......................... 172
Headlights ............................ 205
Cleaning ........................... 583
Lights On Reminder .................. 206
Passing ............................ 209
Time Delay ......................... 206
Washers ........................... 205
Heated Mirrors ......................... 119
Heated Seats ........................... 167
Heater ............................... 398
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INDEX 637

Lane Change Assist...................... 208
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 61
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 94
Latches ............................... 107
Hood ............................. 201
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 491
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 107
Life of Tires ............................ 477
Liftgate ................................ 53
Light Bulbs ............................ 107
Lights ............................. 107,202
Airbag ..................... 82,88,105,297
Alarm ............................ 298
Anti-Lock .......................... 293
Automatic Headlights ................. 205
Back-Up ........................... 597
Battery Saver ....................... 207
Brake Assist Warning .................. 456 Brake Warning
...................... 298
Bulb Replacement ................. 593,594
Center Mounted Stop .................. 598
Daytime Running .................... 206
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............. 204
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 456
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 302
Exterior ........................... 107
Fog ......................... 207,290,596
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 521
Headlight Switch ..................... 205
Headlights On Reminder ............... 206
High Beam Indicator .................. 290
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 208
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Interior ......................... 203,204
License ............................ 598
Lights On Reminder .................. 206
Low Fuel ....................... 301,310
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INDEX 639

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 467,501,503
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 418,593
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 159
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 521
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 290
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 624
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 569
Washing Vehicle ......................... 580 Water
Driving Through ..................... 444
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 581
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 581
Wind Buffeting ....................... 46,248
Window Fogging ........................ 418
Windows .............................. 41
Power ............................. 42
Rear Vent ........................... 41
Windshield Defroster ..................... 106
Windshield Washers ...................... 569
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 568
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 568
Zone Control (Temperature Control) .......... 398
648 INDEX