2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY weight

NOTE:The trailer tongue weight must be considered as
part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
Trailer And Tongue Weight
Always load a trailer with 60% to 65% of the weight in
the front of the trailer. This places 10% to 15% of the
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) on the tow hitch of your
vehicle. Loads balanced over the wheels or heavier in the
rear can cause the trailer to sway severelyside to side
which will cause loss of control of the vehicle and trailer.
Failure to load trailers heavier in front is the cause of
many trailer collisions.
Never exceed the maximum tongue weight stamped on
your bumper or trailer hitch. Consider the following items when computing the
weight on the rear axle of the vehicle:
•
The tongue weight of the trailer.
• The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
• The weight of the driver and all passengers.
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NOTE:Remember that everything put into or on the
trailer adds to the load on your vehicle. Also, additional
factory-installed options or dealer-installed options must
be considered as part of the total load on your vehicle.
Refer to the “Tire and Loading Information” placard for
the maximum combined weight of occupants and cargo
for your vehicle.
Towing Requirements
To promote proper break-in of your new vehicle drive-
train components, the following guidelines are recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
• Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles
(805 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle
or other parts could be damaged.
• Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km) that a
trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h)
and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps
the engine and other parts of the vehicle wear in at
the heavier loads.
Perform the maintenance listed in the “Maintenance
Schedule.” Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the
proper maintenance intervals. When towing a trailer,
never exceed the GAWR or GCWR ratings.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch uti-
lized.
Towing Requirements — Tires
• Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire. •
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential to the safe
and satisfactory operation of your vehicle. Refer to
“Tires – General Information” in “Starting And Oper-
ating” for proper tire inflation procedures.
• Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation pres-
sures before trailer usage.
• Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire damage
before towing a trailer. Refer to “Tires – General
Information” in “Starting And Operating” for the
proper inspection procedure.
• When replacing tires, refer to “Tires – General Infor-
mation” in “Starting And Operating” for the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires with a
higher load carrying capacity will not increase the
vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limits.
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Gasoline, Clean Air....................... .534
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .533
Conserving ........................... .344
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................534
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................329
Fuel ................................ .326
Speedometer ......................... .326
Tachometer ........................... .319
Gear Ranges ............................ .472
Gear Select Lever Override ..................602
General Information ...................... .182
Glass Cleaning .......................... .642
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................544
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................544
GVWR ................................ .544
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect®) ...............152Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .482
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................563
Headlights Cleaning ............................ .641
Lights On Reminder .....................228
Passing ............................. .233
Time Delay ........................... .227
Washers ............................. .227
Head Restraints ......................... .197
Heated Mirrors .......................... .140
Heater ................................ .437
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .467
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .232
Hill Start Assist .......................... .496
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .549
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............263
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Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........445
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............329
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .239
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........506
TIREFIT ............................... .564
Tire Markings ........................... .500
Tires ................................. .127
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................519
Air Pressure .......................... .510
Chains .............................. .522
Changing ............................ .577
Compact Spare ........................ .516
General Information .....................510
High Speed .......................... .513
Inflation Pressures .......................511
Jacking .............................. .577
Life of Tires .......................... .519
Load Capacity ........................ .506
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............524Pressure Warning Light
...................323
Quality Grading ....................... .677
Radial .............................. .513
Replacement .......................... .520
Rotation ............................. .523
Safety .............................. .500
Sizes ............................... .501
Snow Tires ........................... .514
Spare Tire ............................ .579
Spinning ............................ .518
Trailer Towing ........................ .554
Tread Wear Indicators ....................519
Tire Safety Information .....................500
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................551
Torque Converter Clutch ....................480
Towing ............................... .546
24-Hour
Towing Assistance ................166
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .604
Guide .............................. .550
696 INDEX

Recreational.......................... .559
Weight .............................. .550
Towing Assistance ........................ .166
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........559
Traction ............................... .481
Traction Control ......................... .490
Traction Control Switch .....................490
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) ..................496
Trailer Towing .......................... .546
Cooling System Tips .....................558
Hitches ............................. .549
Minimum Requirements ..................552
Tips................................ .557
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................551
Wiring .............................. .556
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .550
Trailer Weight ........................... .550
Transmission ........................... .635
Automatic ........................... .468Fluid
............................... .635
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .29
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®). . . .263
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Transporting Pets .........................119
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .519
Trip Odometer .......................... .319
Turn Signals ............................ .319
UCI Connector .......................... .382
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............169
Operation ............................ .154
Phone Call Features .....................161
Phone Features ........................ .164
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Phone .............................. .171
Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........365
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