2005 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY roof rack

WARNING!
•Do not put anything on or around the airbag covers
or attempt to manually open them. You may damage
the airbags and you could be injured because the
airbags are not there to protect you. These protective
covers for the airbag cushions are designed to open
only when the airbags are inflating.
•If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to
block the location of the window bag. The area
where the window bag is located should remain free
from any obstructions.
•If your vehicle is equipped with window bags, do
not have any accessory items installed which will
alter the roof, including adding a sunroof to your
vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require perma-
nent attachments (bolts or screws) for installation on
the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roof of the
vehicle for any reason.
Along with the seat belts, front airbags work with the
instrument panel knee bolsters to provide improved
protection for the driver and front passenger. Window
bags also work with seat belts to improve occupant
protection.
The seat belts are designed to protect you in many types
of collisions. The front airbags deploy in moderate to
severe frontal collisions.
NOTE:The passenger front airbag may not deploy even
when the driver front airbag has if the Occupant Classi-
fication System (refer to“Occupant Classification Sys-
tem”in this section) has determined the seat is empty or
is occupied by a child.
If your vehicle is equipped, the window bag on the crash
side of the vehicle is triggered in moderate to severe side
collisions. But even in collisions where the airbags inflate,
you need the seat belts to keep you in the right position
for the airbags to protect you properly.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Storage..............................177
▫Front Seat Storage Bin—If Equipped.......177
▫Second Row Seat Storage Bins—
If Equipped.........................177
▫Overhead Rail System—If Equipped.......178
▫Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor
Seating—If Equipped.................179▫Removable Floor Console Without Fold-In-Floor
Seating—If Equipped.................180
▫Rear Compartment Storage Bins...........184
▫Cargo/Tub Nets......................184
▫Cargo Area Storage....................184

Roof Luggage Rack—If Equipped..........185

Load Leveling System...................187
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 91
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ROOF LUGGAGE RACK—IF EQUIPPED
The crossbars and siderails are designed to carry the
weight on vehicles equipped with a luggage rack. The
load must not exceed 68 kg (150 lbs), and should be
uniformly distributed over the luggage rack crossbars.Distribute cargo weight evenly on the roof rack crossbars.
The roof rack does not increase the total load carrying
capacity of the vehicle. Be sure the total load of cargo
inside the vehicle plus that on the external rack does not
exceed the maximum vehicle load capacity.
Loading LimitRoof Rack
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 185
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To move the cross bars, loosen the thumb screws located
at the upper edge of each cross bar approximately six
turns, then move the cross bar to the desired position.
Once the cross bar is in place, retighten the thumb screws
to lock the cross bar into position.
Attempt to move the crossbar again to ensure that it has
properly locked into position.
NOTE:To help control wind noise when installing the
cross bars make sure that the arrows marked on the front
side of the cross bars are facing the front of the vehicle.
Also, when the cross bars are not in use the notch on the
cross bars should be aligned with the arrows on the side
rails. This will help reduce the amount of wind noise
when the crossbars are not in use.
The tie down holes on the cross bar ends should always
be used to tie down the load. Check the straps frequently
to be sure that the load remains securely attached.CAUTION!
•To avoid damage to the roof rack and vehicle, do
not exceed the maximum roof rack load capacity
of 68 kg (150 lbs). Always distribute heavy loads
as evenly as possible and secure the load appro-
priately.
•Long loads which extend over the windshield,
such as wood panels or surfboards, or loads with
large frontal area should be secured to both the
front and rear of the vehicle.
•Travel at reduced speeds and turn corners care-
fully when carrying large or heavy loads on the
roof rack. Wind forces, due to natural causes or
nearby truck traffic, can add sudden upward
loads. This is especially true on large flat loads
and may result in damage to the cargo or your
vehicle.
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WARNING!
Cargo must be securely tied before driving your
vehicle. Improperly secured loads can fly off the
vehicle, particularly at high speeds, resulting in
personal injury or property damage. Follow the Roof
Rack Cautions when carrying cargo on your roof
rack.
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
WARNING!
Do not install the load leveling system on vehicles
that are not equipped with Anti-Lock Brakes. Ve-
hicles without Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) have a
height-sensing proportioning valve. Installing a lev-
eling system will render this system ineffective,
inappropriately reducing rear brake pressure, result-
ing in increased stopping distances. You could have
an accident.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 187
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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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Rear Seat Removal....................124,126
Rear Seating Flexibility.................128,130
Rear Window Defroster................... 291
Rear Window Features.................... 288
Rear Wiper/Washer...................289,290
Rearview Mirrors........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats..................... 112
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 423
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 52
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 262
Removable Floor Console...............179,180
Replacement Keys........................ 15
Replacement Parts....................... 379
Replacement Tires....................... 325
Reporting Safety Defects................... 449
Restraint, Head......................... 110
Restraints, Child.......................69,76Restraints, Infant......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 370
Roof Rack............................. 185
Rotation, Tires.......................... 331
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 449
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 38
Safety Information, Tire................... 310
Safety Tips............................. 83
Satellite Radio.......................... 258
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 261
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 426
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 410
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 52
Seat Belts.............................. 42
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
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