2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

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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STORAGE
Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped
The storage bin is located under the front passenger’s
seat. If equipped with a lock, it can be locked with the
ignition key.
Second Row Seat Storage bins — If Equipped
The Seat Storage Bins are located on the floor in front of
the second row seats, the area below the covers can be
used for storage when the second row seat is in the
upright position.
Front Seat Storage BinStorage Bin Cover
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Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover. Slide
the storage bin locking mechanism to the Unlocked
position to allow greater access to the storage bin.
WARNING!
In an accident, serious injury could result if the seat
storage bin covers are not properly latched. Do not
drive the vehicle with the storage bin cover open.
Keep the storage bin cover closed and latched while
the vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the storage
bin cover while the vehicle is in motion.
Overhead Rail System — If Equipped
The overhead rail system contains provisions for three
movable and removable overhead storage bins. The
storage bins may be placed anywhere on the overhead
rail system.
CAUTION!
Do not load objects over 1.5 lbs (0.68 kg) in the
storage bins. Failure to follow this could cause
damage to the Overhead Rail System.
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To Remove Storage Bins
1. Support the bin with one hand and pull the latch
handles out. 2. Twist the latch handles a
14turn and pull outward to
disengage the bin from the rail.
3. Remove the storage bin.
NOTE: Make sure the latch handle pops out before
removing the storage bin.
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To reinstall the storage bins, place the bin in the desired
location on the overhead rail, push firmly upward on the
bin with one hand, while pushing in on the latch handle,
twist a
14turn to attach the bin to the rail. Push the latch
handle down to lock the storage bin in place.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if the storage bins are not properly latched to
the Overhead Rail System. Always be sure the
storage bins are fully latched.
Removable Floor Console With Fold-in-Floor
Seating — If Equipped
The removable floor console has a two power outlets,
storage tray, light, removable cell phone holder, tissue
holder, pen holder and a map holder. It can be removed
from the vehicle by pulling the release handle inside the
floor console. To remove the console use the following procedure:
1. Open the console lid and remove the storage tray.
2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor
console, and slide the console rearward to disengage
from the floor.
Release Handle
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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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To remove the console use the following procedure:
1. Open the rear lid and remove the storage tray.
2. Pull up on the release handle located inside the floor
console to disengage the floor console, reinstall the
storage tray and close the rear lid. 3. Using the front and rear grab handles, slide the
console rearward to disengage the front of the console
and lift up to remove the console from the floor.
4. Place the rubber mat on the floor tray.
Removable Floor ConsoleRelease Handle
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To reinstall the console, remove the rubber mat and
relocate to the alternate floor tray, slide the console
forward to engage the front of the console into the floor
tray. Rapidly push down on the rear of the console with
enough force to engage the latch, you should hear the
latch “snap” into place. 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.
NOTE: When the removable floor console is located
between the middle seats, the power outlet only has
power supplied to it when the ignition switch is ON.
Cell Phone Holder
1. Open the front lid and remove the cell phone holder
by pulling rearward and up on the lower edge of the
holder.
Cell Phone Holder
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