2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY check engine

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
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S658 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter.
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By
Oil Change Indicator System:
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 659

Cargo Area Features...................... .296
Cargo Compartment ...................... .296
Luggage Carrier ....................... .298
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................288
Car Washes ............................ .632
Cellular Phone .......................... .149
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............652
Certification Label ........................ .549
Chains, Tire ............................ .526
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .571
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .506
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .321
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............120
Checks, Safety .......................... .120
Child Restraint ............................95
Child Safety Locks .........................53
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .538
Climate Control ......................... .437
Clock ................................. .356Coat Hook
............................. .288
Coin Holder ............................ .289
Cold Weather Operation ....................469
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............436
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .521
Compass .............................. .344
Compass Calibration ...................... .345
Compass Variance ........................ .346
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .342
Connector UCI................................ .381
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........381
Conserving Fuel ......................... .340
Console ............................... .289
Console, Floor .......................... .289
Console, Overhead ....................... .255
Console, Removable ...................... .293
Contract, Service ......................... .670
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........624
680 INDEX

Electrical Power Outlets.....................272
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................137
Electronic Brake Control System ...............494
Brake Assist System .....................496
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........240
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............497
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......329
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................570
Jacking .............................. .571
Jump Starting ......................... .592
Overheating .......................... .570
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........605
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .612
Block Heater ......................... .472
Break-In Recommendations ................120
Checking Oil Level ..................... .609
Compartment ......................... .603Compartment Identification
................603
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................621
Cooling ............................. .620
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................121
Fails to Start .......................... .470
Flooded, Starting ...................... .470
Fuel Requirements ..................... .538
Oil................................. .609
Oil Selection .......................... .610
Oil Synthetic ...........................611
Overheating .......................... .570
Starting ............................. .465
Temperature Gauge ..................... .325
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .610
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................610
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............90
Entry System, Illuminated ....................20
Ethanol ............................... .539
Event

Data Recorder ........................94
682 INDEX

Exhaust Gas Caution........................60
Exhaust System .......................... .121
Exterior Lights .......................... .125
Fabric Care ............................. .634
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .323
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .612
Air Conditioning ...................... .459
Engine Oil ............................611
Engine Oil Disposal ......................611
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .570
Turn Signal .......................... .125
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .229
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .545
Engine Oil ........................... .545
Fuel Requirements ..................... .542Maintenance
.......................... .546
Replacement Parts ...................... .546
Starting ............................. .545
Flooded Engine Starting ....................470
Floor Console ........................... .289
Fluid Capacities ......................... .653
Fluid Leaks ............................ .125
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................630
Brake ............................... .627
Cooling System ........................ .621
Power Steering ........................ .489
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........654
Fog Lights ............................. .225
Fog Light Service ........................ .650
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............200
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................595
Fuel .................................. .538
Adding ............................. .546
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INDEX 683

Center Mounted Stop....................652
Daytime Running ...................... .225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................226
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....499
Engine Temperature Warning ...............327
Exterior ............................. .125
Fog ................................ .225
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................570
Headlights On Reminder ..................225
High Beam Indicator .....................315
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............229
Illuminated Entry ........................20
Interior ............................. .226
License ............................. .652
Lights On Reminder .....................225
Low Fuel ............................ .326
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........321
Oil Pressure .......................... .327
Park ............................... .649Passing
............................. .229
Reading ............................. .256
Rear Servicing ........................ .651
Rear Tail ............................ .651
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .325
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............323
Service .............................. .647
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .321
Side Marker .......................... .650
SmartBeams .......................... .229
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............323
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............319
Traction Control ....................... .499
Turn Signal .......................... .125
Voltage ............................. .326
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......315
Loading

Vehicle ......................... .288
Capacities ........................... .551
Tires ................................511
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INDEX 687

Load Leveling System..................... .298
Locks ..................................35
Door .................................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .619
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................298
Maintenance Free Battery ....................615
Maintenance Procedures ....................608
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .658
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......321
Manual, Service ......................... .672
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .256
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............217
Memory Seat ........................... .137
Methanol .............................. .539
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .342
Mirrors ............................... .134
Automatic Dimming .....................135
Electric Remote ........................ .137Exterior Folding
....................... .136
Heated .............................. .138
Memory ............................. .217
Outside ............................. .136
Rearview ............................ .134
Vanity .............................. .139
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .340
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................529
Mopar Parts ............................ .607
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .539
Multi-Function Control Lever .................228
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................120
Occupant Restraints ........................60
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................82
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................538
688 INDEX

Odometer.............................. .315
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .317
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................317
Oil, Engine ............................. .609
Capacity ............................ .653
Change Interval ....................... .609
Checking ............................ .609
Disposal ..............................611
Filter ................................611
Filter Disposal .........................611
Identification Logo ..................... .610
Materials Added to ......................611
Recommendation ...................... .610
Synthetic .............................611
Viscosity ............................ .610
Oil Filter, Selection ........................611
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................604
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............260
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4Outside Rearview Mirrors
...................134
Overhead Console ........................ .255
Overhead Travel Information Center ............255
Overheating, Engine ...................... .326
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .631
Panic Alarm ..............................25
Parking Brake ........................... .490
Park Sense System, Rear ....................243
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .238
Personal Settings ......................... .347
Pets, Transporting .........................116
Phone, Cellular .......................... .149
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............149
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........511
Power Door Locks ............................37
Lift Gate ..............................57
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