2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY fuel additives

•drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese-containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emissions system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content
of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
the gasoline contains MMT. It is even more important to
look for gasoline without MMT in Canada, because MMT
can be used at levels higher than those allowed in the
United States. MMT is prohibited in Federal and Califor-
nia reformulated gasoline.
Materials Added To Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emissions control system. (Continued)
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•An out-of-tune engine or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for service
assistance.
•The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentra-
tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting from the use of
such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of
the manufacturer.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with the emissions con-
trol system can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning:
•Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, which can
kill. Never run the engine in a closed area, such as
a garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the
vehicle is stopped in an open area with the engine
running for more than a short period, adjust the
ventilation system to force fresh, outside air into
the vehicle.
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When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
than 1/4 full
•you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when
refueling
•you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
a period of at least 5 minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•When the ambient temperature is above 90° F (32° C),
you may experience hard starting and rough idle
following start up even if the above recommendations
are followed.
•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer re-
quires engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.5
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
For information on engine oil filler cap location, refer to
“Engine Compartment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
Lubricants that do not have both the engine oil certifica-
tion mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade number,
should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
The manufacturer strongly recommends against the ad-
dition of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and its
performance may be impaired by supplemental
additives.
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter should be replaced with a new filter
at every engine oil change.
560 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 572
Adding Fuel ........................... 499
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 569
Additives, Fuel ......................... 493
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 216
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 561
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 565
Air Conditioning ........................ 398
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 398
Air Conditioning Filter .................419,566
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ............... 565
Air Conditioning System .............398,406,565
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 398
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 419
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............403,414
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 471
Airbag .............................. 75,84
Airbag Deployment ....................... 85
Airbag Light .................... 82,88,105,297Airbag Maintenance
....................... 87
Airbag, Side ........................ 78,81,84
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........79,81,84
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 298
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 349
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 293
Anti-Theft System ........................ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............571,599
Disposal ........................... 573
Appearance Care ........................ 579
Ashtray ............................... 258
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 457
Assistance Towing ....................... 143
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 44
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 44
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 116
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 37
630 INDEX

Fuel Requirements................. 495,496
Maintenance ........................ 498
Replacement Parts .................... 498
Starting ........................... 498
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 429
Floor Console .......................... 265
Fluid Capacities ......................... 599
Fluid Leaks ............................ 107
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 579
Brake ............................. 575
Power Steering ...................... 447
Fluids ................................ 600
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 600
Fog Light Service ........................ 596
Fog Lights ....................... 207,290,596
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating........... 176
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 544 Fuel
................................. 491
Adding ........................... 499
Additives .......................... 493
Clean Air .......................... 491
Conserving ......................... 314
Economy Mode ...................... 433
Ethanol ........................... 492
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............297,499
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 297
Gasoline ........................... 491
Gauge ............................ 297
Light .......................... 301,310
Materials Added ..................... 493
Methanol .......................... 492
Octane Rating ....................... 600
Requirements .................... 491,599
Saver Mode ........................ 314
Tank Capacity ....................... 599
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 314
636 INDEX