2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY fold seats

2. Increased Storage—
Increased storage area is provided by folding either or
both seatbacks. With one seatback folded forward, rear
seating for another occupant is still provided. Either or
both seats may Fold and Tumble forward for more
storage space. For maximum storage, remove the head
restraint and place on the seat cushion, then fold the
seatback over the head restraint by lifting lever “1” and
tumble the seat forward by lifting lever “2”.
NOTE:
Driving with the 2nd-row seats in the tumbled position is
not recommended when passengers occupy the 3rd row seats. This position is intended only to increase available
cargo area without requiring removal of the seats.
Do not leave the head restraint stored between the
cushions for extended periods of time or inadvertent
damage to the seat cover or head restraint may occur.
3. Additional Storage—
The 2nd row seats are installed in the middle seating
position. Either or both of the rear seats are removed
from the vehicle.
4. Auxiliary Seating—
The 2nd row seats are removed from the vehicle. Then
the third row seats can be installed in either the rear or
middle seat position.
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If the seat is not occupied, the seatback can be folded
forward to obtain additional cargo space. To fold the
seatback forward, pull the handle labeled “1” located
behind the seat on the passenger side.
The seatback will latch in the folded position. To assure
the seatback is latched in the folded position, additional
downward pressure on the seatback may be required
when folding.
The same lever is used to return the seatback to the
upright position.
NOTE: The head restraints are removable, if needed. To
remove them, press the release tab on the right side of the
base of the head restraint.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.
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NOTE:
•The quad seat cupholders will remain upright if the
seat is tilted forward.
•The quad seat cupholders are designed to break away
if stepped on. To return the cupholder to its normal
position, simply push the cupholder up to snap it into
place.
•The floor mat must be in position for optimum cup-
holder operation.
There are also two cupholders and a flat tray on the seat
back of the quad seats. These can be used when the seat
back is folded forward.
Quad Seat Cupholder
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3. Remove the floor console.
To reinstall the console, open the console lid and remove
the storage tray. Pull up on the release handle and slide
the console forward to engage the front of the console
into the floor tray. Pivot the floor console down until it is
seated on the floor tray and release the handle. Pull up on
the console to be sure it is firmly attached.
WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the
removable floor console is not properly installed.
Always be sure the removable floor console is fully
latched.
Cell Phone Holder Removal
1. Open the floor console lid and lift the cell phone
holder upward. 2. Squeeze the legs together to disengage the holder from
the floor console and remove the cell phone holder.
To reinstall the cell phone holder, align the pivot legs into
the guides and push forward to snap the legs into place.
Removable Floor Console Without Fold-in-Floor
Seating — If Equipped
The removable floor console has a power outlet, storage
tray, light, cell phone holder, tissue holder, and a map
holder. It can be placed between either the front seats or
middle seats.
NOTE:
When the console is located between the front
seats the outlet is protected by an automatic circuit
breaker and is powered directly from the battery, items
plugged into this outlet may discharge the battery
and/or prevent engine starting.
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Rear Compartment Storage Bins
Your vehicle may be equipped with open storage bins
located in each rear trim panel.
Cargo/Tub Nets
Two cargo/tub nets are available on vehicles equipped
with Fold-in-Floor Seating. The cargo nets fit in the
second row storage bin and the third row tub. The nets
are supported by hooks located in these areas. Refer to
instructions provided in the net kit.
Coat Hooks
Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second
and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit
is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit
can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the
vehicle.
Cargo Area Storage
The seats in your vehicle are in-line which enables you to
stow long objects, such as lumber or skis, on the floor
without moving the seats.
NOTE: With all rear seat backs folded, a 4x8 foot sheet
of building material may be stored in the long-wheelbase
body style on top of the folded seats with the liftgate
closed. The front seats must be moved slightly forward of
the rearmost position. If the rear seats are removed no
front seat adjustment is needed and more than one 4x8
sheet of building material may be stored.
The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing.
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Schedule, Maintenance.................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 433
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 51
Seat Belts .............................. 41
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 48
And Pregnant Women ................... 53
Center Lap Belt ........................ 50
Child Restraint ......................... 70
Extender ............................. 53
Front Seat ............................ 43
Pretensioners .......................... 51
Rear Seat ............................. 43
Untwisting Procedure .................... 49
Seats ................................. 119
Adjustment .......................... 119
Bench ............................ 137,138
Easy Entry ........................... 131
Easy-Out Roller ....................... 137 Fold in Floor (Stow
nGo) ................ 124
Heated ............................. 121
Integrated, Child ....................... 69
Lumbar Support ....................... 124
Memory ............................. 143
Power .............................. 120
Reclining ............................ 122
Removal ....................... 132,135,137
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) ................ 124
Tilting .............................. 131
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 27
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........417,445
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Sentry Key Programming ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 468
Service Contract ......................... 470
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . 215
Service Manuals ........................ 472
Setting the Clock ........................ 217
INDEX 489
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Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Signals, Turn ................... 153,210,440,442
Sliding Door ............................ 29
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 391
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 343
Snow Tires ............................ 344
Spare Tire ..................... 336,337,373,384
Spark Plugs ............................ 407
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 160
Speedometer ........................... 210
Starting ............................... 310
Engine Fails to Start .................... 311
Starting and Operating .................... 310
Starting Procedures ...................... 310
Steering Column Controls ...................... 153
Linkage ............................. 413
Power ........................... 321,412
Shaft Seal ............................ 413 Tilt Column
.......................... 156
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls ............................. 276
Storage ............................ 186,437
Storage Bin ............................ 186
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 301,437
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 437
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 124
Sun Roof .............................. 179
Sun Visor Extension ....................... 95
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 164
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 181
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 54
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 405
System, Navigation ...................... 263
Tachometer ............................ 212
Tape Player ............................ 243
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 290
490 INDEX