2013 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tire type

• 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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NOTE:
Press the "ESC Off" switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in "Partial
Off" mode before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the "ESC Off"
switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spinthe wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause
tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR isto record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The
EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short
period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such
data as:• How various systems in your vehicle were operating.
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened.
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal.
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g. name, gender,
age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could
combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a
crash investigation.
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To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the
EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such as law enforcement,
that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the
EDR.
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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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UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler Town & Country? pg. 90
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 91
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 100
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 106
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 120
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 113
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 114
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. Tire Pressures 122
FAQ(HowTo?)
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