2016 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY check transmission fluid

Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
“Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
•Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or per-
form repairs and service when necessary could
result in more costly repairs, damage to other
components or negatively impact vehicle perfor-
mance. Immediately have potential malfunctions
examined by an authorized dealer or qualified
repair center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
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CAUTION! (Continued)
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut OFF.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
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CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluidleaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission filler tube is capped and no dipstick is
provided. Your authorized dealer can check your trans-
mission fluid level using a special service dipstick. If you
notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, visit
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your authorized dealer immediately to have the trans-
mission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle with
an improper fluid level can cause severe transmission
damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter if the fluid
becomes contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the trans-
mission is disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 659

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................398
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............651, 681
Disposal ............................. .653
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................512
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................346
Appearance Care ........................ .659
Ashtray ............................... .288
Assistance Towing ........................ .169
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .515
Auto Down Power Windows ..................47
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................139
Automatic Door Locks ......................39
Automatic Headlights ..................... .230
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........467
Automatic Transmission ..............492, 657, 659
Adding Fluid ...................... .658, 659
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................659
Fluid Change ......................... .659Fluid Level Check
...................... .658
Fluid Type ........................ .657, 684
Gear Ranges .......................... .496
Special Additives ...................... .658
Torque Converter ...................... .503
Auto Up Power Windows ....................48
Battery ............................ .334, 644
Charging System Light ...................334
Jump Starting ......................... .622
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Saving Feature (Protection) ................238
Belts, Seat .............................. .126
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................647
B-Pillar Location ......................... .531
Brake Assist System ...................... .514
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............511
Brake Fluid ............................ .684
Brake

System .........................511,655
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Anti-Lock (ABS)........................511
Fluid Check .......................... .656
Parking ............................. .508
Warning Light ........................ .331
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................494
Bulb Replacement ........................ .676
Bulbs, Light ......................... .128, 674
Calibration, Compass ..................... .366
Camera, Rear ........................... .260
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .681
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .567
Power Steering ........................ .508
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................653
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............125, 563
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... .304
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................295 Car Washes
............................ .660
Cellular Phone .......................... .459
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............680
Certification Label ........................ .569
Chains, Tire ............................ .548
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .603
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .525
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .635
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............124
Checks, Safety .......................... .124
Child Restraint ............................99
Child Restraints Booster Seats ......................... .104
Center Seat LATCH ......................113
Child Restraints .........................99
Child Seat Installation .................116,118
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .......114
Infants And Child Restraints ...............102
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....113
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Event Data Recorder........................98
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................125, 563
Exhaust System ...................... .125, 642
Exterior Lights ....................... .128, 674
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .641
Air Conditioning ....................479, 646
Engine Oil ........................ .641, 682
Engine Oil Disposal .....................641
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .589
Turn Signal .....................128, 351, 677
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .236
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .566
Engine Oil ........................... .565
Fuel Requirements ...................564, 565
Maintenance .......................... .567Replacement Parts
...................... .566
Starting ............................. .566
Flooded Engine Starting ....................489
Floor Console ........................... .296
Fluid Capacities ......................... .681
Fluid Leaks ............................ .129
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................658
Brake ............................... .656
Cooling System ........................ .650
Power Steering ........................ .508
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........682
Fog Lights .......................... .232, 678
Fog Light Service ........................ .678
Fold in Floor (Stow N Go) Seating.............205
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................626
Fuel .................................. .559
Adding ............................. .567
Additives ............................ .562
710 INDEX