2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY oil

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require-
ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and
Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659

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 ser-
vice 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).Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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S662 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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.
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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

Door LocksDoor Locks ............................37
KeyFob...............................37
Remote ...............................37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................37
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .263
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .482
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......344
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) ......390
E-85 Fuel .............................. .538
Economy (Fuel) Mode ..................... .470
Electrical Power Outlets .....................276
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................139
Electronic Brake Control System ...............490
Brake Assist System .....................491
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........243Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
..............492
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......333
Emergency, In Case of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................563
Jacking .............................. .577
Jump Starting ......................... .597
Overheating .......................... .563
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........611
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .617
Block Heater ......................... .467
Break-In Recommendations ................122
Checking Oil Level ..................... .615
Compartment ......................... .609
Compartment Identification ................609
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................627
Cooling ............................. .626
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................123
Fails to Start .......................... .465
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Flooded, Starting...................... .465
Fuel Requirements ..................... .533
Oil................................. .615
Oil Selection .......................... .615
Oil Synthetic ......................... .617
Overheating .......................... .563
Starting ............................. .461
Temperature Gauge ..................... .329
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .616
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................616
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............92
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .534
Event Data Recorder ........................95
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................61
Exhaust System .......................... .123
Exterior Lights .......................... .127
Fabric Care ............................. .640Filler Location Fuel
....................... .326
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .617
Air Conditioning ...................... .456
Engine Oil ........................... .617
Engine Oil Disposal .....................617
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .563
Turn Signal .......................... .127
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .233
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .541
Engine Oil ........................... .540
Fuel Requirements ..................... .538
Maintenance .......................... .541
Replacement Parts ...................... .541
Starting ............................. .541
Flooded Engine Starting ....................465
Floor Console ........................... .293
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INDEX 685

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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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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