2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY child lock

Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child
restraint:
•Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. We also recommend that you make sure
that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle
where you will use it, before you buy it.
•The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s
weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for
weight and height limits.
•Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching
latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap
portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on theshoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten
the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt
tight, however, any seat belt system will loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if
necessary.
•In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the
belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate
into the buckle with the release button facing out.
•If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle
again. If you still can’t make the child restraint secure,
try a different seating position.
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WARNING!
•Not all head restraints in this vehicle are the same.
Head restraints from one seating position should not
be removed and installed in any other seating posi-
tion. In a collision, serious injury or death may result
if the proper head restraint is not installed on each
seat.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle should not
be used as a play area by children. They could be
seriously injured in a collision. Children should be
seated and using the proper restraint system.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
DRIVER MEMORY SYSTEM—IF EQUIPPED
Once programmed, the memory buttons 1 and 2 on the
driver’s door panel can be used to recall the driver’s seat,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator
pedals, and radio station preset settings. Your Remote
Keyless Entry transmitters can also be programmed to
recall the same positions when the Unlock button is
pressed.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

STARTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the“START”position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine has not started
within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal
while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the key to the“OFF”position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting
procedure.
Extremely Cold Weather
(Below
29°Cor
20°F)
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
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Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 336
Oil (Engine).......................... 383
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 397
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 335
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 185
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 184
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 264
Cassette Tape Player................209,219,224
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas.................38,83,335
CD Changer.............218,227,240,241,244,246
CD Player.........215,219,226,229,232,236,239,246
CD Player Maintenance................... 265
Cellular Phone........................96,265
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 421
Center Lap Belts......................... 51Chains, Tire............................ 330
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 348
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 311
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............205,378
Child Restraint.......................... 69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 74
Child Safety Locks........................ 34
Child Seat............................69,76
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 333
Climate Control......................... 266
Clock................................ 207
Compact Disc Changer.................... 244
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 265
Compact Disc Player..................209,215
Compact Spare Tire...................... 322
Compass.............................. 155
Compass Calibration..................... 156
Compass Variance....................... 156
456 INDEX

Service...........................416,417
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 205
Side Marker.......................... 420
Theft Alarm.......................... 203
Turn Signal.....................142,418,420
Voltage............................. 202
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 199
Washer Fluid......................... 204
Load Leveling System.................... 187
Loading Vehicle...................184,338,340
Capacities........................... 340
Tires ............................... 314
Locks
Door................................ 17
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 74
Lubrication, Body....................... 392
Luggage Rack.......................... 185
Lumbar Support........................ 113Maintenance, Airbag...................... 68
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 387
Maintenance Procedures................... 380
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
ScheduleA......................... 437
ScheduleB.......................... 429
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 171
Malfunction Indicator Light..............205,378
Manual, Service......................... 450
Map/Reading Lights..................... 154
Memory Feature........................ 132
Memory Seat.........................95,132
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 158
Mirrors................................ 92
Automatic Dimming..................... 92
Electric Remote........................ 94
Exterior Folding........................ 93
Heated.............................. 95
Memory............................. 132
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And Pregnant Women................... 53
Center Lap Belt........................ 51
Child Restraint......................... 69
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat............................ 43
Pretensioners.......................... 51
Rear Seat............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure.................... 49
Seats................................. 108
Adjustment.......................... 108
Bench............................126,128
Easy Entry........................... 120
Easy-Out Roller....................... 126
Heated.............................. 111
Integrated, Child....................... 69
Lumbar Support....................... 113
Memory............................. 132
Power.............................. 109
Reclining............................ 112Removal.......................121,124,126
Tilting.............................. 120
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 27
Selection of Coolant...................395,423
Sentry Key............................. 13
Sentry Key Programming................... 15
Service Assistance....................444,445
Service Contract......................... 446
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 205
Service Manuals........................ 450
Setting the Clock........................ 207
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn...................142,200,418,420
Sliding Door............................ 30
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 369
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 330
Snow Tires............................ 331
Spare Tire.....................322,323,351,362
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