2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 581

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 579 CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geographic 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, Fluid Level Check which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants, The six-speed automatic transmission is a sealed unit and road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme has no dipstick. See your authorized dealer to have the hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will transmission fluid checked or serviced. have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and underbody protection. Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper The following maintenance recommendations will enable maintenance intervals. you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion If the transmission is disassembled for any reason, the resistance built into your vehicle. fluid and filter should be changed. What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. 7