2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Air Filter6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Battery 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 553

CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized Chrysler Group LLC
dealership or qualified repair center.
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission and differential assembly are
contained within a single housing.
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
transmission and the fluid.
The six–speed transmission is equipped with a capped
dipstick tube. It is sealed and should not be tampered
with. Your authorized dealer has the necessary tools to
ensure that the fluid level is set properly.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 577

ConnectorUCI .............................. 352
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 352
Conserving Fuel ........................ 314
Console .............................. 265
Console, Floor .......................... 265
Console, Overhead ....................... 232
Console, Removable ...................... 269
Contract, Service ........................ 623
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 573
Cooling System ......................... 570
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 572
Coolant Capacity ..................... 599
Coolant Level .................... 570,574
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 573
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 571
Inspection .......................... 574
Points to Remember .................. 574 Pressure Cap
........................ 573
Radiator Cap ....................... 573
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....571,599,600
Cupholders ......................... 254,585
Customer Assistance ..................... 621
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 88
Daytime Running Lights ................... 206
Dealer Service .......................... 557
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 273
Defroster, Windshield .................. 106,412
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 554
Dimmer Control ........................ 204
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 579
Oil (Engine) ........................ 558
Power Steering ...................... 447
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 547
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