2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY torque

Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting
the tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice.
After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt torque to be
sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are properly seated
against the wheel.
Wheel Mounting Surface
Torque Patterns
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WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
NOTE:Do not install the wheel cover on the compact
spare.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for
proper wheel lug nut torque.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire
cover assembly in the rear cargo area.Do not stow
the deflated tire in the compact spare tire location.
Have the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon
as possible.
11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the
vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to
form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive
nut. Rotate the nut to the right until the winch
mechanism clicks at least three times.
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3. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel. Install the cover by hand,
snapping the cover over the two lug nuts. Do not use
a hammer or excessive force to install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
5. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
6. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for
proper wheel lug nut torque.
7. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped
end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the
lug nuts.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack,
do not tighten the wheel nuts fully until the vehicle
has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may
result in personal injury.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
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4. Refer to “Torque Specifications” in this section for
proper wheel lug nut torque.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a
torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer ’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
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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

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

Tire Markings............................516
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..131
Aging (Life of Tires).....................537
Air Pressure...........................528
Chains...............................539
Changing.............................595
Compact Spare.........................533
General Information.....................528
High Speed...........................531
Inflation Pressures.......................529
Jacking...............................595
Life of Tires...........................537
Load Capacity.........................523
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............542
Pressure Warning Light...................327
Quality Grading........................699
Radial...............................531
Replacement...........................537
Rotation..............................540
Safety...............................516
Sizes................................518
Snow Tires............................533
Spare Tire.............................596
Spinning.............................536
Trailer Towing.........................573
Tread Wear Indicators....................536
Tire Safety Information.....................516
Tire Service Kit...........................582
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................570
Torque Converter Clutch....................495
Towing................................565
24-Hour Towing Assistance................170
Disabled Vehicle........................621
Guide...............................569
Recreational...........................577
Weight...............................569
Towing Assistance.........................170
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........57710
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