2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY coolant temperature

• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing
one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change.
Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example:
If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold
tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every
12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures
and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not
of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use
tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage
to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or
boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking theappropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different
and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine
coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, it
should be flushed with OAT coolant and replaced with the specified OAT engine coolant
(antifreeze) as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use
additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the
radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recom-
mended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL – (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
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 service 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).
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag...................17
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .15
Automatic Headlights...........30
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .36
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type .............. .113
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....81
Axle Fluid ................ .113
Back-UpCamera .............38
Belts, Seat .................16
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........38
Brake Fluid ............... .113
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............28
Bulb Replacement .............123
Calibration, Compass ...........82
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............89
Change Oil Indicator ...........94
ChangingAFlatTire ...........96
Child Restraint ...............18
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......18
Cleaning Wheels ............... .123
Clock ...................73
Compass Calibration ............82
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........113
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......31
Cruise Light ................31
Customer Assistance ...........124
Defects, Reporting ............125
Dimmer Control ..............30
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........30
Disarming, Theft System ..........16
Driver Cockpit ...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........33
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .....42
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............31
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .............82 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light ..........93
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....108
Jacking ..............96,100
Overheating ..............95
Emergency Key ..............10
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......28
Compartment ............ .112
Oil Selection .............113
Overheating ..............95
EventDataRecorder.......... .109
Exterior Lights ............. .123
Flash-T

o-Pass ...............29
Fluid Capacities ............. .113
Fluids .................. .113
Fog Lights .................30
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating .....21
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .........108
Front Heated Seats ............25
Fuel EconomyMode ............33
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........94
Specifications ............ .113
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....84
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........94
Headlights Automatic ...............30
Dimmer Switch ............30
HighBeam ..............29
Heated Mirrors ...........34,35,37
Heated Steering Wheel ..........26
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............29
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....84
Hood Release .............. .110
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....8
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....29
Introduction .................3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........86
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