2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY parking brake

NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when starting
off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to
switch the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) to “Partial
Off” mode. Refer to “Electronic Brake Control System” in
“Starting and Operating” for further information.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, 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 gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 545

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

Materials Added to................... 560
Recommendation .................. 559,599
Synthetic .......................... 560
Viscosity ........................ 560,599
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............554,555
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 236
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ............... 116,117
Overhead Console ....................... 232
Overhead Travel Information Center .......... 232
Overheating, Engine ................... 300,521
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,625
Panic Alarm ............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 220
Parking Brake .......................... 447
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 216
Personal Settings ........................ 320
Pets, Transporting ....................... 100 Phone, Cellular
......................... 129
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 129
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 466
Power Door Locks ......................... 36
Lift Gate ........................... 54
Mirrors ............................ 118
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 248
Seats ............................. 165
Sliding Door ......................... 47
Steering ........................ 446,447
Sunroof ........................... 245
Windows ........................... 42
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 601
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 75
Preparation for Jacking .................... 530
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 69
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 320
642 INDEX