2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY maintenance schedule

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• 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. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and 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 oil indicator system
turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions. 8
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Maintenance Chart
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals, and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace
as necessary. XXX X X X X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-
gine). ** X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
690 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 691

Headlights On Reminder..................232
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............236
Illuminated Entry ........................20
Interior ............................. .232
License ............................. .680
Lights On Reminder .....................232
Low Fuel ............................ .344
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........345
Park ............................ .352, 677
Passing ............................. .236
Reading ............................. .263
Rear Servicing ........................ .678
Rear Tail Lamps ....................... .678
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .330
Security Alarm ........................ .339
Service .......................... .674, 676
Side Marker ....................... .677, 678
SmartBeams .......................... .236
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............347Traction Control
....................... .521
Turn Signal ..................128, 351, 677, 678
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .337, 351
Loading Vehicle ....................295, 569, 571
Capacities ........................... .571
Tires ............................... .531
Load Leveling System ..................... .304
Locks ..................................35
Door .................................35
Lubrication, Body ........................ .647
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ...................304
Lug Nuts .............................. .601
Maintenance Free Battery ....................644
Maintenance Procedures ....................637
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .686
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .345, 635
Manual, Service ......................... .700
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .263
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................128
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................699
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .125
Safety Information, Tire .....................524
Safety Tips ............................. .124
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................398
Schedule, Maintenance .....................686
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......71
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........78
Energy Management Feature ................77
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................68
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................65
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............70
Pregnant Women ........................76
Seat Belt Extender .......................75
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................77
Seat Belt Reminder .......................64
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .665Seat Belt Reminder
.........................64
Seat Belts ........................... .63, 126
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................71
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........71
Child Restraint ..........................99
Extender ..............................75
Front Seat ....................... .63, 65, 68
Inspection ........................... .126
Operating Instructions ....................68
Pregnant Women ........................76
Pretensioners ...........................77
Rear Seat ..............................65
Reminder ............................ .330
Untwisting Procedure .....................70
Seats ................................. .191
Adjustment ....................... .191, 198
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo).................205
Memory ............................. .223
Power .............................. .192
718 INDEX