2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY flat tire

6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
NOTE:
•Donotinstallthewheelcoveronthe
compact spare.
• Do not use a hammer or force to install
the wheel covers.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw
to the left.
8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on
the wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a
star pattern until each nut has been tight-
ened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
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 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.
NOTE:
Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for instructions on assembling the T-handle.
12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back in the stowage compartment.
13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as
required.
Securing The Spare Tire
1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a T-handle and fit the winch T-handle over the
drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will
allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the wheel spacer out from under the vehicle.
2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer
from under the vehicle.
3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down, and place the tire into the spare
tire/cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the wheel and spare
tire/cover assembly, so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare tire cover on
the opposite side.
Installing Compact Spare
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Ve h i c l e s W i t h o u t W h e e l C o v e r s
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.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for
increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened
twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or
service station.
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.
CAUTION!
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of air wrench
or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
•Donotattempttoraisethevehiclebyjackingonlocationsotherthanthoseindicatedin
the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
•Besuretomountthesparetirewiththevalvestemfacingoutward.Thevehiclecouldbe
damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
•Thecompactsparetire/coverassemblymustbeusedwhenthecompactsparetireis
stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact spare tire.
•Thewinchmechanismisdesignedspecificallytostowacompactsparetireonly.Donot
attempt to use the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other full-size tire. Vehicle
damage may result.
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WARNING!
•Donotattempttochangeatireonthesideofthevehicleclosetomovingtraffic.Pullfar
enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing
the wheel.
•Beingunderajacked-upvehicleisdangerous.Thevehiclecouldslipoffthejackandfallon
you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that 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.
•Neverstartorruntheenginewhilethevehicleisonajack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
•Carefullyfollowthesetirechangingwarningstohelppreventpersonalinjuryordamageto
your vehicle:
•Alwaysparkonafirm,levelsurfaceasfarfromtheedgeoftheroadwayaspossiblebefore
raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
•SettheparkingbrakefirmlyandsetanautomatictransmissioninPARK;amanual
transmission in REVERSE.
•Donotletanyonesitinthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Donotgetunderthevehiclewhenitisonajack.
•Onlyusethejackinthepositionsindicatedandforliftingthisvehicleduringatirechange.
•Ifworkingonorneararoadway,beextremelycarefulofmotortraffic.
•Toassurethatsparetires,flatorinflated,aresecurelystowed,sparesmustbestowedwith
the valve stem facing the ground.
•Raisingthevehiclehigherthannecessarycanmakethevehiclelessstable.Itcouldslipoff
the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove the tire.
•Toavoidtheriskofforcingthevehicleoffthejack,donottightenthewheelnutsfullyuntil
the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in personal injury.
•Aloosetireorjackthrownforwardinacollisionorhardstopcouldendangertheoccupants
of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts andthe spare tire in the places provided. Have
the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
•Verifythatbothretainertabsofthewheelspacerhavebeenproperlyextendedthrough
the center of the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to properly engage both
retainer tabs could result in loss of the spare tire and cover assembly, which will cause
vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle control.
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TIRE PRESSURES
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to
the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Informa-
tion” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for
more information regarding tire warnings and
instructions.
WARNING!
•Overloadingofyourtiresisdangerous.Overloadingcancausetirefailure,affectvehicle
handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle.Neveroverloadthem.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation increases
tire flexing and can result in over-heating and tire failure. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s
ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that
results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can cause steering problems. You could lose
control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling
and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Always drive with each tire inflated
to the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
Tire And Loading Information Location(Example)
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Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary emergency use only. This tire may look like the originally
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. This spare tire may have limited
tread life. When the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the temporary use full size spare
tire needs to be replaced. Since it is not the same as your original equipment tire, replace
(or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited-Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use only. This tire is identified by a label
located on the limited-use spare wheel. This label contains the driving limitations for this spare.
This tire may look like the original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same as
your original equipment tire, replace (or repair) the original equipment tire and reinstall on the
vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
Limited-use spares are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than the speed listed on the limit-use spare
wheel. Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the driver’s side B-P illar or the rear edge of the driver’s side
door. Replace (or repair) the original equipment tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on
your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door on the left side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost
or damaged, be sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.
Ti g h t e n t h e g a s c a p u n t i l y o u h e a r a “ c l i c k i n g ”
sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is
properly tightened. If not properly tightened,
the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) may
come on.
NOTE:
The driver’s side sliding door cannot be
opened while the fuel door is open.
Fuel Filler
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 99
How do I change a flat tire? pg. 116
How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 122
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 137
What type of oil do I use? pg. 130
How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 132
What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. Tire Pressures 141
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .132Adding Washer Fluid...........132Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag........18Advance Front Air Bag........18Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light.........18Driver Knee Air Bag . . . . . . . . . .19Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Passenger Knee Air Bag........19Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Side Impacts..............18Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Air bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Cleaner, Engine(Engine Air Cleaner Filter).......132Air Conditioner Maintenance.......132Air Conditioning Refrigerant.......132Air Conditioning System.........132AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.........16Alarm (Security Alarm)........16, 102Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....130, 132Disposal...............132Anti-Lock Warning Light.........98Appearance Care.............132Arming System (Security Alarm)......16Assistance Towing.............98Audio Jack . . . . . . . . . . . ..59, 62, 67Audio Settings.............59, 61Audio Systems (Radio)..........58Automatic Headlights...........40Automatic High Beams..........40Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .48Automatic TransmissionFluid Type...............131Auxiliary Audio/Video Input Jacks.....86
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Battery..................132Blind Spot Monitoring...........51Body Mechanism Lubrication.......132Brake Fluid................131Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..132Brake System...............132Master Cylinder............132Warning Light............100
Break-In Recommendations,New Vehicle..............37Bulbs, Light................145
Calibration, Compass...........87Capacities, Fluid.............130Caps, FillerOil (Engine).............132Cargo CompartmentLuggage Carrier............95Car Washes................132CD (Compact Disc) Player......59, 62Change Oil Indicator...........102Changing A Flat Tire...........110Charging System Light..........98Child Restraint...............21Child RestraintsLower Anchors And TethersFor Children..............21CleaningWheels..............132, 144Windshield Wiper Blades.......132Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Clock Setting............58, 61, 64Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light.....98Brake Warning Light.........100Charging System Light........98Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator...............102Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator...............102Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light.............98Front Fog Light Indicator.......102High Beam Indicator.........102Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .101Oil Pressure Warning Light......98Ti re Pre s s u re M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m(TPMS) Light.............99Turn Signal Indicator.........102Vehicle Security Light.........102Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..132Clutch Fluid................132Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . .142Compass Calibration............87
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