2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY oil pressure

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 Reservoir7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 609

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.
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 in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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.
• 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 663

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........382
Conserving Fuel ......................... .344
Console ............................... .293
Console, Floor .......................... .293
Console, Overhead ....................... .259
Console, Removable ...................... .297
Contract, Service ......................... .673
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........630
Cooling System .......................... .626
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............628
Coolant Capacity ...................... .658
Coolant Level ......................... .627
Disposal of Used Coolant .................631
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................627
Inspection ........................... .631
Points to Remember .....................631
Pressure Cap ......................... .630
Radiator Cap ......................... .630
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............627Corrosion Protection
...................... .637
Cupholders ............................ .282
Customer Assistance ...................... .671
Data Recorder, Event .......................95
Daytime Running Lights ....................228
Dealer Service ........................... .613
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .125
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................236
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................610
Dimmer Control ......................... .229
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ..................636
Oil (Engine) .......................... .615
Power Steering ........................ .484
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................604
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................631
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INDEX 683

Lane Change Assist....................... .232
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........................66
Latches ............................... .127
Hood ............................... .224
Lead Free Gasoline ....................... .533
Leaks, Fluid ............................ .127
Life of Tires ............................ .519
Liftgate .................................58
Light Bulbs ............................. .127
Lights ................................ .127
Airbag ................................89
Alarm .............................. .327
Anti-Lock ............................ .322
Automatic Headlights ....................227
Back-Up ............................. .656
Battery Saver ......................... .234
Brake Assist Warning ....................495
Brake Warning ........................ .327
Bulb Replacement ...................... .652Center Mounted Stop
....................657
Daytime Running ...................... .228
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................229
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....495
Engine Temperature Warning ...............331
Exterior ............................. .127
Fog ................................ .229
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................563
Headlights On Reminder ..................228
High Beam Indicator .....................319
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............232
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Interior ............................. .229
License ............................. .657
Lights On Reminder .....................228
Low Fuel ............................ .330
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........324
Oil

Pressure .......................... .330
Park ............................... .654
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INDEX 689

Exterior Folding....................... .138
Heated .............................. .140
Memory ............................. .220
Outside ............................. .138
Rearview ............................ .136
Vanity .............................. .142
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .344
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................524
Mopar Parts ............................ .613
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .534
Multi-Function Control Lever .................231
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................122
Occupant Restraints ........................62
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................84
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................533Odometer
.............................. .319
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .321
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................321
Oil, Engine ............................. .615
Capacity ............................ .658
Change Interval ....................... .615
Checking ............................ .615
Disposal ............................. .617
Filter ............................... .617
Filter Disposal ........................ .617
Identification Logo ..................... .616
Materials Added to ..................... .617
Recommendation ...................... .615
Synthetic ............................ .617
Viscosity ............................ .616
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .617
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................610
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ............263
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
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