CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different
and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine
coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the
cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant
(conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use
additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the
radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recom-
mended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
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 service 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 “Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for
further information.
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NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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.
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 ofirregular 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 irregular 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 off-road conditions.
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UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler Town & Country? pg. 91
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 92
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 106
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 111
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 126
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 119
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 120
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. Tire Pressures 128
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Airbag...................17
Airbag Light................95
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm .........16
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........16
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........94
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......16
Assistance Towing .............92
AudioJack.............47, 50, 55
Audio Settings .............47, 49
Audio Systems (Radio) ..........46
Automatic Headlights ...........32
Automatic High Beams ..........32
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .38
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ............. .119
Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks .....82
Axle Fluid ................ .119
Back-UpCamera .............40
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........40
Brake Fluid ............... .119
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............30
Bulb Replacement ............129
Calibration, Compass ...........83
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ............90
CD (Compact Disc) Player ......47, 50
Change Oil Indicator ...........95
ChangingAFlatTire...........102
Charging System Light ..........94
Child Restraints CarSeat................18
Child Restraints ............18
Child Seat Installation ........19, 20
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt .........20
Lower Anchors And Tethers
For Children ............18, 19
ChildSeat.................19
Cleaning Wheels ............... .129
Clock ...................74
Clock Setting ............46, 48, 51 Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights
Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....94
Charging System Light ........94
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light .............95
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .94
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......94
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light .............92
Compass Calibration ............83
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........119
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......33
Cruise Light ................33
Customer Assistance ...........130
Defects, Reporting ............131
Dimmer Control ..............32
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........32
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........92
Disarming, Security System ........16
Driver Cockpit ...............6
Economy (Fuel) Mode ...........35
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .44, 45
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............33
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....92
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................
95
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)...............83, 84
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........94
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .....114
Jacking .............102,106
Overheating ..............96
Towing.................92
Emergency Key ..............10
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......30
Compartment ............ .118
Oil Selection .............119
Overheating ..............96
EventDataRecorder.......... .115
Exterior Lights ............. .129
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Flash-To-Pass...............31
Fluid Capacities ............. .119
Fluids .................. .119
FogLights.................32
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating ....23
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........114
Front Heated Seats ............27
Fuel EconomyMode ............35
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........95
Specifications ............ .119
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....85
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........95
GPS Navigation (Uconnect® gps) .....59
Headlights Automatic ...............32
Dimmer Switch ............32
HighBeam...............31
Heated Mirrors ...........36, 37, 39
Heated Steering Wheel ..........28
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................31
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....85
Hood Release .............. .116
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................9
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....8
Interior and Instrument Lights ........7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....31
Introduction .................3
Inverter Outlet (115V) ...........88
Inverter, Power ...............88
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ..........75
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio ......81
Jack Location .............. .102
Jack Operation ............. .102
Jump Starting .............. .111
KeyFob..................10 LockTheDoors ............10
Unlock The Doors ...........10 Key Fob Programmable Features
.....84
Keyless Enter-N-Go Lock/Unlock ..............13
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ KeyFob ................13
RemoteControl ............13
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ Keyless Enter-N-Go™™ .........13
Passive Entry ..............13
Lane Change Assist ............30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ...........18,19,21
Liftgate, Power ...............10
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .92
Turn Signal ..............30
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............8
Locks Liftgate
, Tailgate............10
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ........90
Maintenance Record ...........124
Maintenance Schedule ..........120
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............94
Media Center Radio ............51
Memory Seat ...............22
Mirrors Heated ............ .36, 37, 39
MOPAR® Accessories ..........132
Navigation .............. .57, 67
Navigation System (Uconnect® gps) ....58
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .57, 67
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........30
Oil Change Indicator ...........95
Oil, Engine Capacity .............. .119
Oil Pressure Light .............94
Outlet Power .................88
Overheating, Engine ............96
INDEX
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