2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY automatic transmission fluid

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10–Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 13.4 Quarts (12.6 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level. Add 2.9 Quarts (2.8 Liters) if equipped with rear heater.
Engine Oil with Filter – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API
Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plug – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission Use Only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure touse ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering
Fluid +4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane20 Gallons (76 Liters)
(Approximate)
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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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Maintenance ChartRefer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000
50,000
60,000 70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000 110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000 64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000 176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace
if necessary. XXXX X XX
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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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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Panic Alarm................10
ParkSense® System, Rear .........40
Phone (Uconnect®) ............76
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .128
Power Glass Sunroof .............42
Inverter ................88
LiftGate................10
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). . .88
Seats .................22
Steering ............... .119
Preparation for Jacking ..........105
Programmable Electronic Features .....84
Radio Operation ............47, 49
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........31
RearCamera ...............40
RearCrossPath..............40
Rear Heated Seats .............27
Rear ParkSense System ..........40
Recreational Towing ............91
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Lock The Doors ............10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ......10
Unlock The Doors ...........10
Remote Starting System ..........12
Replacement Bulbs ............129
Reporting Safety Defects .........131
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .......114
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........90
Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) . .48, 50
Schedule, Maintenance ..........120
Seat Belt
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). . .16
Child Restraints ...........16, 18
Energy Management Feature ......16
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........16
Seat Belt Pretensioner .........16
SeatBeltReminder...........16
Seats ....................22
Adjustment ..............22
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) ......23
LumbarSupport ............22
Manual .................22
Memory ................22 Power .................22
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor)
......23
Security Alarm Security Alarm .............16
Setting the Clock .............74
Shift Lever Override ............113
Signals, Turn ................30
Sirius Satellite Radio ............71
SIRIUSTravelLink.............71
SpareTire.................102
Spark Plugs ............... .119
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............33
Cancel .................34
Resume ................34
Set...................33
Starting Remote ................12
Steering TiltColumn ..............28
Wheel, Heated ............28
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......74
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ......23
Stuck, Freeing .............. .114
SunRoof..................42
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag. . .17
Tilt Steering Column ............28
TIREFIT ............... .96, 97
Ti re s Air Pressure ............. .128
Changing .............. .102
Jacking .............102,106
SpareTire ..............102
Touchscreen Radio Cleaning Your Touchscreen
Radio .............. .57, 66
Towing...................91 Disabled Vehicle ...........113
Recreational ..............91
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......91
Trailer Weight ...............91
Transmission Fluid ................ .119
Turn Signals ................30
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