THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
SAFETY TIPS
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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic law s, contribu tes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrim ental and shou ld be avoid ed.
Exhaust Gas
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WARN ING!
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving typ e lubricant. Oil
changes shou ld be consistent with anticip ated climate
cond itions und er which vehicle operations will occur.
The recom mend ed viscosity and quality grad es are
show n in Section 7 of this manu al. NON-DETERGEN T
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carb on
monoxid e (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breath ing it can make you unconsciou s and can
even tually poison you . To avoid breath ing (CO)
follow the safety tip s below.
Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than need ed to move you r vehicle in or
out of the area.
A new engine may consu me som e oil during its first few
thou sand miles (kilom eters) of operation. This shou ld be
consid ered as a norm al part of the break-in and not
interp reted as an ind ication of difficulty.
If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the engine
running, adjust you r heating or cooling controls to force
outsid e air into the vehicle. Set the blow er at high speed .
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Town and Country Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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