2015 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY cooling

NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change.
Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example:
If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold
tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every
12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures
and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement equipment that is not
of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause sensor damage. Do not use
tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with a TPMS, as damage
to the sensors may result.
-EngineTemperatureWarningLight
•Thislightwarnsofanoverheatedenginecondition.
•Ifthelightturnsonorflashescontinuouslywhiledriving,safelypulloverandstopthevehicle.
If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately
and call for service.
•Werecommendthatyoudonotoperatethevehicleorenginedamagewilloccur.Havethe
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Ahotenginecoolingsystemisdangerous.Youorotherscouldbebadlyburnedbysteamor
boiling coolant.
-SeatBeltReminderLight
When the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, this light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if the driver's seat belt is unbuckled, a
chime will sound. After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver or front passenger seat belt
remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Indicator Light will flash or remain on continuously. Refer to
“Seat Belt Systems” in “Things To Know Before Starting” in the OM on your DVD for further
information.
-BrakeWarningLight
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli-
cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake
fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine
idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheenginecooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the
blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIRE SERVICE KIT
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h a T i r e S e r v i c e K i t .
Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with the Tire Service Kit. Foreign
objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. The Tire Service Kit can be
used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles
(160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
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3. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable from the positive(+)post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper cable from the positive(+)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Donotuseaportablebatteryboosterpackoranyotherboostersourcewithasystem
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
•Failuretofollowtheseprocedurescouldresultindamagetothechargingsystemofthe
booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
•Accessoriesthatcanbepluggedintothevehiclepoweroutletsdrawpowerfromthe
vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
•Whentemperaturesarebelowthefreezingpoint,electrolyteinadischargedbatterymay
freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point
before attempting a jump-start.
•Takecaretoavoidtheradiatorcoolingfanwheneverthehoodisraised.Itcanstartanytime
the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
•Removeanymetaljewelry,suchaswatchbandsorbracelets,thatmightmakean
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
•Batteriescontainsulfuricacidthatcanburnyourskinoreyesandgeneratehydrogengas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
•Donotallowvehiclestotoucheachotherasthiscouldestablishagroundconnectionand
personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
•Donotconnectthecabletothenegativepost(-)ofthedischargedbattery.Theresulting
electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)20 Gallons 76 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified).6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) meeting therequirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12106.13.4 Quarts 12.6 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAXlevel.Add2.9Qts(2.8L)ifequippedwith a rear heater.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® A n t i f r e e z e / C o o l a n t 1 0 Ye a r/ 1 5 0 , 0 0 0 M i l eFormula OAT (Organic Additive Technology) meeting the requirements ofChrysler Material Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil
We r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e A P I C e r t i f i e d S A E 5 W- 2 0 En g i n e O i l , m e e t i n g t h erequirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAEgrade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR® Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
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CAUTION!
•Mixingofenginecoolant(antifreeze)otherthanspecifiedOrganicAdditiveTechnology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different
and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine
coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the
cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant
(conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Donotuse
additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the
radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY )
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic TransmissionUse Only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4®fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We rec-ommend MOPAR® ATF+4® Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3. If DOT 3 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR®ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel.
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel.
• 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.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteeringand
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 oilindicator system turns on.
•Inspectbatteryandcleanandtightenterminalsasrequired.
•Inspectbrakepads,shoes,rotors,drums,hosesandparkbrake.
•Inspectenginecoolingsystemprotectionandhoses.
•Inspectexhaustsystem.
•Inspectengineaircleanerifusingindustyoroff-roadconditions.
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Cooling System..............132Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).....132Coolant Capacity...........130Coolant Level.............132Disposal of Used Coolant.......132Drain, Flush, and Refill........132Inspection...............132Points to Remember.........132Pressure Cap.............132Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)...........130, 132Corrosion Protection...........132Cruise Control (Speed Control)......41Cruise Light................41Customer Assistance...........146
Defects, Reporting............147Dimmer Control..............40Dimmer Switch, Headlight.........40Disabled Vehicle Towing..........98Disarming, Security System........16DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant).....132Driver Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Economy (Fuel) Mode...........44ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m. . . .56, 57Electronic Speed Control(Cruise Control)............41Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . .101Electronic Stability Control (ESC)OFF Indicator.............102Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..87, 88Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck.....125Jacking..............110, 116Overheating.............104To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8Emergency Key...............11Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..129Air Cleaner..............132Break-In Recommendations......37Checking Oil Level..........132
Compartment.............128Coolant (Antifreeze).........130Cooling................132Fuel Requirements..........130Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..130, 132Oil Filler Cap.............132Oil Selection...........130, 132Overheating.............104Event Data Recorder . . . . . . . . . ..126Exhaust System..............132Exterior Lights..............145
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..149FiltersAir Cleaner..............132Engine Oil............130, 132Engine Oil Disposal..........132FlashersTurn Signal..............102Flash-To-Pass...............39Fluid Capacities..............130Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts . . .130Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . ..40, 102Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) Seating....29Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........125Frequently Asked Questions.......149Front Heated Seats............34FuelEconomy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .44Octane Rating............130Requirements.............130Ta n k C a p a c i t y............130Fuses...................138
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)....89General Maintenance...........132Glass Cleaning..............132GPS Navigation (Uconnect® gps).....72
HeadlightsAutomatic...............40Cleaning...............132Dimmer Switch............40High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Head Restraints..............25Heated Mirrors...........45, 46, 49Heated Steering Wheel..........35
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