Chrysler 2005 Town and Country manual Emission Control System Maintenance, Maintenance Schedules

M426 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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I	EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
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	The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold
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E type must be done at the times or mileages specified to
N	assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
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	control system. These, and all other maintenance services
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C included in this manual, should be done to provide best

Evehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-

Stenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating

C	conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
H	driving.
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D	Inspection and service also should be done any time a
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	malfunction is suspected.
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E	NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
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8	sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
	performed by any automotive repair establishment or
	individual using any automotive part which has been
	certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
	nia, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

There are two maintenance schedules that show the required service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated under the conditions that are listed below and at the beginning of the schedule.

•Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).

•Stop and go driving.

•Extensive engine idling.

•Driving in dusty conditions.

•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).

•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).

•Trailer towing.