2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY parking brake

4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the
wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs
together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to
release it from the wheel.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic, pull far enough off
the road to avoid being hit when operating the jack
or changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.Removing Wheel Spacer
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6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the
jacking position. For example, if
changing the right front tire, block
the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible before raising the
vehicle.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
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Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located on the left side of
the engine compartment.
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
Positive Battery Post
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3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the
positive(+)post of the vehicle with the discharged
battery.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable to the positive(+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable to the
negative(-)post of the booster battery.
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CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
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WARNING!(Continued)
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be
moved out of the PARK position, you can use the
following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the
shift lever override access cover (located near the top
right of the shift lever in the instrument panel).
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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
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Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................325
Oil, Engine..............................632
Capacity.............................678
Change Interval........................633
Checking.............................632
Disposal..............................635
Filter................................635
Filter Disposal.........................635
Identification Logo......................634
Materials Added to......................635
Recommendation.......................633
Synthetic.............................635
Viscosity.............................634
Oil Filter, Selection........................635
Onboard Diagnostic System..................628
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)............268
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................140
Overhead Console.........................264
Overhead Travel Information Center............264
Overheating, Engine.......................333
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paint Care..............................655
Panic Alarm..............................25
Parking Brake............................501
ParkSense® System, Rear....................252
Pedals, Adjustable.........................246
Personal Settings..........................354
Pets, Transporting.........................126
Phone, Cellular...........................155
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect®)...............155
Placard, Tire and Loading Information..........524
Power
Brakes...............................503
Door Locks............................38
Lift Gate..............................59
Mirrors..............................143
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