2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY checking oil

WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside
the vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle
is damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the
complete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for
broken, damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose connections could permit exhaust
fumes to seep into the passenger compartment. In addi-
tion, inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is
raised for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
122 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration, or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever occurs first.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609

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

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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