2004 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY airbag

WARNING!
Rear Facing Infant restraints must never be secured in
the passenger seat of a vehicle with a passenger
airbag. In an accident a passenger airbag may deploy
causing severe injury or death to infants riding in rear
facing infant restraints.
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat
Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is
correct for your child:
²The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh-
ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year
old. THIS TYPE OF SEAT CANNOT BE USED IN A
VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DE-
LETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only).
²The forward-facing child seat is for children from
about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year
old.
²A ªconvertibleº child seat, one that is designed to be
used for children who are too heavy for a rear facing
infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD FACING
POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE INSTALLED
FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE EQUIPPED
WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEATURE (Com-
mercial Vehicles Only). When a convertible seat is
properly installed forward facing, the vehicle seat
should be adjusted to therear most position.
²Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in
the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt-
positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the
rear most position. Older children who do not use
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats
should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 69
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WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the liftgate open,
make sure that all windows are closed, and the
climate control blower switch is set at high speed.
DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the LED is not lit during starting, have it
checked. If the light stays on or comes on while driving,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect tread and sidewall for cuts or
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness, and tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper pressure.
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SEATS
Manual Front Seat Adjuster
The adjusting bar is located under the front of the seat.
Pull the bar up and move the seat to the desired position.
Release the bar to lock the seat into position.
Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the
seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched.
WARNING!
Adjust the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured.
Your vehicle may be equipped with side airbags.
Refer to section 2(Occupant Restraints -- Side Air-
bags(for more information.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 85
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NOTE:The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an
accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi-
mately four seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
7. Airbag Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not on
during starting, stays on, or turns on while
driving, have the system inspected by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
162 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Adding Fuel........................... 279
Adding Washer Fluid..................232,324
Additives, Fuel......................... 277
Adjustable Pedals........................ 116
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 321
Air Conditioning.....................209,214
Air Conditioning Controls................. 209
Air Conditioning Filter.................230,322
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 229
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone.............216,224
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 321
Air Conditioning System..........209,214,219,321
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 210
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 261
Airbag................................ 50
Airbag Deployment....................... 57
Airbag Light.....................54,59,74,162
Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Airbag, Side............................ 56Alarm Light........................... 164
Alarm System........................... 27
Alignment and Balance................... 267
All Wheel Drive...................244,268,337
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze Disposal...................... 329
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............327,328
Anti-Lock Brake System................... 247
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 163
Anti-Theft Security Alarm.................. 27
Appearance Care........................ 339
Ashtray............................... 140
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 82
Automatic Door Locks..................... 19
Automatic Headlights.................... 108
Automatic Temperature Control............. 219
Automatic Transaxle...................241,335
Adding Fluid......................... 353
386 INDEX

Key-In Reminder......................... 13
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................54,55
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).. 64
Latches
Hood............................... 105
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 274
Liftgate................................ 34
Lights..............................75,106
Airbag........................54,59,74,162
Alarm.............................. 164
Anti-Lock........................... 163
Automatic Headlights................... 108
Back-Up............................. 350
Battery Saver......................... 109
Brake Warning........................ 161Bulb Replacement...................346,347
Center Mounted Stop................... 351
Cruise.............................. 167
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 107
Door Ajar........................... 161
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 164
Fog ............................. 110,349
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 290
Headlight Switch...................... 107
Headlights........................... 347
Headlights On Reminder................. 109
High Beam Indicator.................... 169
High Beam/Low Beam Select.............. 111
Illuminated Entry....................... 16
Interior..........................106,107
License............................. 351
Liftgate Ajar.......................... 161
Lights On Reminder.................... 109
Low Fuel............................ 161
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Untwisting Procedure.................... 46
Seats................................. 85
Adjustment........................... 85
Bench.............................95,96
Easy Entry............................ 90
Easy-Out Roller........................ 95
Heated.............................. 88
Integrated, Child....................... 59
Lumbar Support........................ 89
Memory............................. 101
Power............................... 86
Reclining............................. 88
Removal.........................90,93,95
Tilting............................... 90
Security Alarm.......................... 27
Selection of Coolant...................... 352
Sentry Key............................. 13
Service Assistance....................... 376
Service Contract......................... 378Service Engine Soon Light................. 165
Service Manuals........................ 380
Setting the Clock........................ 169
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Side Airbag............................. 56
Signals, Turn................... 110,168,348,350
Sliding Door............................ 28
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 299
Snow Chains........................... 272
Snow Tires............................ 273
Spare Tire............................. 293
Spark Plugs............................ 317
Speed Control.......................... 117
Speedometer........................... 161
Starting............................... 238
Engine Fails to Start.................... 239
Starting and Operating.................... 238
Steering
Column Controls...................... 110
398 INDEX

Linkage............................. 323
Power...........................249,322
Shaft Seal............................ 323
Tilt Column.......................... 114
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 206
Storage............................142,345
Storage Bin............................ 142
Storage, Vehicle......................228,345
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 345
Sulfur in Gasoline....................... 277
Sun Roof.............................. 135
Sun Visor Extension....................... 84
Sunglass Storage........................ 121
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 50
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 316
Tachometer............................ 163
Temperature Control, Automatic............. 219Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......164,291
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 64
Theft Alarm............................ 27
Theft System............................ 27
Tilt Steering Column..................... 114
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 256
Tire Markings.......................... 252
Tire Safety Information.................... 252
Tires ............................74,260,382
Alignment........................... 267
Chains.............................. 272
Changing............................ 292
Compact Spare........................ 264
High Speed.......................... 263
Inflation Pressures..................... 261
Jacking............................. 292
Load Capacity.....................256,257
Pressure Monitor System................. 268
Quality Grading....................... 382
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