2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

CAUTION!
•Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than
15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can
cause severe transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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CONTENTS
!ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L..........627
!ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .628
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message............628
!EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS..........................629
!REPLACEMENT PARTS..................631
!DEALER SERVICE......................631
!MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........632
▫Engine Oil..........................632
▫Engine Oil Filter......................635
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................635
▫Exhaust System......................636
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............639
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............640
▫Body Lubrication.....................642
▫Windshield Wiper Blades...............643
▫Cooling System......................644
▫Brake System........................651
▫Automatic Transmission................653
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▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................655
▫Cleaning The Instrument Panel Cupholders . .661
!FUSES..............................661
▫Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses) . . . .662
!VEHICLE STORAGE....................670
!REPLACEMENT BULBS.................671
!BULB REPLACEMENT..................673
▫High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If
Equipped...........................673
▫Quad Headlamps.....................674
▫Front Park/Turn Signal Lamps............674
▫Front Side Marker Lamp................675
▫Front Fog Lamp......................675
▫Rear Turn Signal And Backup Lamp........676
▫Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .677
▫License Lamp........................677
!FLUID CAPACITIES....................678
!FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS . .679
▫Engine.............................679
▫Chassis............................681
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1—AirFilter6—EngineCoolantReservoir2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir7 — Engine Oil Dipstick3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir8 — Engine Oil Fill4 — Battery9 — Coolant Pressure Cap5 — Totally Integrated Power Module (Fuses)10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated Onboard
Diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
•If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
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“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in ”Un-
derstanding Your Instrument Panel” for further informa-
tion. Tighten the gas cap until a#clicking#sound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened.
Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
If the problem persists, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged
cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row, the system
will turn on the MIL. Resolving the problem will turn the
MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
•The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
•The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system isnow ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
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