2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY airbag

WARNING!
If you are required to drive with the deck lid/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 buckle pretensioners must be replaced
after a collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be re-
placed 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.
84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
9. 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.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 211
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Adding Fuel........................... 350
Adding Washer Fluid .................. 304,415
Additives, Fuel ......................... 348
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 159
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 411
Air Conditioning ..................... 280,285
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 280
Air Conditioning Filter .................302,412
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 302
Air Conditioning, Rear Zone .............288,297
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ................ 411
Air Conditioning System ..........280,285,290,411
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control ........ 281
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 333
Airbag ................................ 54
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 59,60,69,84,211
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 55 Alarm Light
........................... 213
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 27
Alignment and Balance ................... 340
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 275
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........417,418,444
Disposal ............................ 419
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 319
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 212
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 27
Appearance Care ........................ 428
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 27
Ashtray ............................... 184
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 19,20
Automatic Headlights .................... 151
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 290
Automatic Transaxle ...................... 313
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Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 74
Latches Hood ............................... 147
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 346
Life of Tires ............................ 339
Liftgate ................................ 34
Lights .............................. 85,148
Airbag ........................ 59,69,84,211
Alarm .............................. 213
Anti-Lock ........................... 212
Automatic Headlights ................... 151
Back-Up ............................. 442
Battery Saver ......................... 151
Brake Warning ........................ 210
Bulb Replacement ................... 438,439
Center Mounted Stop ................... 443
Cruise .............................. 216
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ............... 150 Door Ajar
........................... 210
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 213
Fog ............................. 152,441
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 368
Headlight Switch ...................... 149
Headlights ........................... 439
Headlights On Reminder ................. 151
High Beam Indicator .................... 214
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 154
Illuminated Entry ....................... 16
Interior .......................... 149,150
License ............................. 443
Liftgate Ajar .......................... 210
Lights On Reminder .................... 151
Low Fuel ............................ 209
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 215
Oil Pressure .......................... 214
Park ............................. 149,440
Passing ............................. 154
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Reading............................. 163
Rear Servicing ........................ 442
Rear Tail ............................ 442
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 212
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 213
Service ........................... 438,439
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 215
Side Marker .......................... 442
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 213
Turn Signal ..................... 153,440,442
Voltage ............................. 212
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 209
Washer Fluid ......................... 214
Load Leveling System .................... 197
Loading Vehicle ................... 194,352,353
Capacities ........................... 353
Tires ............................... 328
Locks Door ................................ 17 Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 74
Lubrication, Body
....................... 414
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 195
Lumbar Support ........................ 124
Maintenance, Airbag ...................... 68
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 409
Maintenance Procedures ................... 402
Maintenance Schedule .................... 448
Schedule “A” ......................... 461
Schedule “B” ......................... 451
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 181
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 215,400
Manual, Service ......................... 472
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 163
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 143
Memory Seat ......................... 95,143
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 167
Mirrors ................................ 92
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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
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