2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY brake fluid

brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information. Using the wrong type of brake fluid
can severely damage your brake system and/or
impair its performance. The proper type of brake
fluid for your vehicle is also identified on the
original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 653

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic TransmissionUse 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 CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering ReservoirWe recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+4, MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 681

•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 irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system
turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
•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
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 685

About Your Brakes........................503
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............647
Adding Fuel.............................560
Adding Washer Fluid......................643
Additives, Fuel...........................554
Adjustable Pedals.........................246
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................87
Air Bag Components.....................86
Air bag Operation.......................89
Air Bag Warning Light....................98
Enhanced Accident Response................97
Event Data Recorder (EDR)................100
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
If A Deployment Occurs...................96
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................90
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............100
Side Air Bags...........................91
Air bag Deployment........................86
Air bag Light.............................98
Air bag Maintenance.......................100
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .635
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................640
Air Conditioning..........................450
Air Conditioning Controls...................450
Air Conditioning Filter.....................470
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............469
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.................455
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................640
Air Conditioning System....................450
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control..........450
Air Pressure, Tires.........................529
Alarm
Arm The System........................18
Disarm The System.......................19
Tamper Alert...........................20
Alarm Light.............................331
702 INDEX

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................386
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................646
Disposal..............................649
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................326
Appearance Care.........................655
Ashtray................................291
Assistance Towing.........................170
Assist, Hill Start..........................513
Auto Down Power Windows..................47
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................141
Automatic Door Locks......................39
Automatic Headlights......................231
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........457
Automatic Transmission....................484
Adding Fluid..........................654
Fluid and Filter Changes..................654
Fluid Change..........................654
Fluid Level Check.......................654
Fluid Type............................653
Gear Ranges...........................488
Special Additives.......................653
Torque Converter.......................495
Auto Up Power Windows....................48
Battery.................................639
Jump Starting..........................614
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........28
Saving Feature (Protection)................239
Belts, Seat...............................128
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................642
B-Pillar Location..........................523
Brake Assist System.......................508
Brake Control System, Electronic..............504
Brake Fluid.............................681
Brake System............................503
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................503
FluidCheck...........................65110
INDEX 703

Parking..............................501
Warning Light.........................331
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................486
Bulb Replacement.........................673
Bulbs, Light.............................131
Calibration, Compass......................352
Camera, Rear............................262
Capacities, Fluid..........................678
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................560
Power Steering.........................500
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................648
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................127
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier........................307
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................298
Car Washes.............................655
Cellular Phone...........................155
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............677
Certification Label.........................562
Chains, Tire.............................539
Changing A Flat Tire.......................595
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................518
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .328
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............127
Checks, Safety...........................127
Child Restraint...........................102
Child Restraints
Booster Seats..........................107
Center Seat LATCH......................116
Child Restraints........................102
Child Seat Installation....................119
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......117
Infants And Child Restraints...............105
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint....116
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................118
704 INDEX

Filler Location Fuel........................330
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................635
Air Conditioning.......................470
Engine Oil............................635
Engine Oil Disposal.....................635
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................581
Turn Signal...........................131
Flash-To-Pass............................237
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................559
Engine Oil............................558
Fuel Requirements......................556
Maintenance...........................559
Replacement Parts.......................559
Starting..............................559
Flooded Engine Starting....................481
Floor Console............................299
Fluid Capacities..........................678
Fluid Leaks.............................131
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................654
Brake................................651
Cooling System.........................645
Power Steering.........................500
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........679
Fog Lights..............................233
Fog Light Service.........................675
Fold in Floor (Stow(n Go) Seating.............206
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................618
Fuel...................................551
Adding..............................560
Additives.............................554
Clean Air.............................552
Conserving............................348
EconomyMode........................486
Ethanol..............................552
708 INDEX