2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY steering

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-
ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission. We recommend
MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
660 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
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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

Automatic Headlights..................... .227
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........445
Automatic Transmission ....................468
Adding Fluid ......................... .636
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................636
Fluid Change ......................... .636
Fluid Level Check ...................... .636
Fluid Type ........................... .635
Gear Ranges .......................... .472
Special Additives ...................... .635
Torque Converter ...................... .480
Auto Up Power Windows ....................48
Battery ................................ .620
Jump Starting ......................... .597
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........29
Saving Feature (Protection) ................234
Belts, Seat .............................. .124
Blind Spot Monitoring ..................... .142Body Mechanism Lubrication
.................624
B-Pillar Location ......................... .506
Brake Assist System ...................... .491
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............490
Brake Fluid ............................ .660
Brake System ........................... .632
Fluid Check .......................... .633
Parking ............................. .485
Warning Light ........................ .327
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................470
Bulb Replacement ........................ .653
Bulbs, Light ............................ .127
Calibration, Compass ..................... .348
Camera, Rear ........................... .256
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .658
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .542
Power Steering ........................ .484
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INDEX 681

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

Fluid Capacities......................... .658
Fluid Leaks ............................ .127
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................636
Brake ............................... .633
Cooling System ........................ .627
Power Steering ........................ .484
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........659
Fog Lights ............................. .229
Fog Light Service ........................ .655
Fold in Floor (Stow n Go) Seating.............201
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................601
Fuel .................................. .533
Adding ............................. .542
Additives ............................ .536
Clean Air ............................ .534
Conserving ........................... .344
Economy Mode ....................... .470
Ethanol ............................. .534Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
.....................326
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................326
Gasoline ............................. .533
Gauge .............................. .326
Light ............................... .330
Materials Added ....................... .536
Methanol ............................ .534
Octane Rating ......................... .533
Requirements ......................... .533
Saver Mode .......................... .344
Tank Capacity ......................... .658
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .538
Fueling ............................... .542
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .344
Fuel Saver ............................. .344
Fuses ................................. .644
Garage

Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............263
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................542
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Outside Rearview Mirrors...................136
Overhead Console ........................ .259
Overhead Travel Information Center ............259
Overheating, Engine ...................... .329
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .637
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .485
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................248
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .241
Personal Settings ......................... .350
Pets, Transporting .........................119
Phone, Cellular .......................... .152
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®) ...............152
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........506
Power Door Locks ............................39
Lift Gate ..............................59 Mirrors
............................. .139
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........276
Seats ............................... .189
Sliding Door ...........................51
Steering ............................. .484
Sunroof ............................. .272
Windows ..............................46
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .660
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................80
Preparation for Jacking .....................585
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................75
Programmable Electronic Features .............350
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .513
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........630
Radio Operation ......................... .437
Radio Remote Controls .....................435
Rear Air Conditioning ..................... .443
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Shoulder Belts............................66
Side Airbag ..............................91
Signals, Turn ........................... .127
Sliding Door .............................50
SmartBeams ............................ .233
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................522
Snow Tires ............................. .514
Spare Tire .............................. .516
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................243
Speedometer ............................ .326
Starting ............................... .461
Automatic Transmission ..................461
Cold Weather ......................... .465
Engine Fails to Start .....................465
Remote ...............................32
Starting and Operating .....................461
Starting Procedures ....................... .461
Steering Power .............................. .484Tilt Column
.......................... .239
Wheel, Heated ........................ .240
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .239
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............435
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .435
Storage ............................... .651
Storage Bin ............................. .285
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .651
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .651
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ...............201
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .260
Sun Roof .............................. .272
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........81
Sway Control, Trailer ...................... .496
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .617
System, Remote Starting .....................32
Tachometer ............................. .319
Telescoping Steering Column .................239
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INDEX 695

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
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