2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY hood release

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel. Next, push to the left the safety catch located under the
front edge of the hood, near the center.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.
Hood release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147
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CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the starter, do not crank the
engine for more than 15 seconds at a time. Wait 10 to
15 seconds before trying again.
If the engine has been flooded, it may start to run, but not
have enough power to continue running when the key is
released. If this occurs, continue cranking up to 15
seconds with the accelerator pedal pushed all the way to
the floor. Release the accelerator pedal and the key once
the engine is running smoothly. Do not overspeed en-
gine.
If the engine shows no sign of starting after two 15
second periods of cranking with the accelerator pedal
held to the floor, the “NORMAL STARTING” procedure
should be repeated.
After Starting
The idle speed will automatically decrease as the engine
warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms engine coolant and
permits quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord
to a standard 110-115 volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.
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Continued operation could result in failure of the univer-
sal joint due to water and dirt contamination of the
grease. This would require complete replacement of the
joint assembly.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, liftgate, sliding doors and hood hinges,
should be lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy
operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to
the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned
should be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after
lubricating excess oil and grease should be removed.
Particular attention should also be given to hood latching
components to insure proper function. When performing
other underhood services, the hood latch, release mecha-
nism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mopar
Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
414 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 357
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 173
Hood Release .......................... 147
Hook, Coat ............................ 194
Hoses ............................. 421,425
Ignition Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 13
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 215
Infant Restraint .......................... 71
Information Center ...................... 168
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 168
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 92
Instrument Cluster ..............206,207,208,209
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 205
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 432 Integrated Child Seat
...................... 69
Integrated Power Module .................. 434
Interior Appearance Care .................. 431
Interior Lights ....................... 149,150
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .....155,302,304
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location .................. 372,374,384,385
Jack Operation .................... 370,374,385
Jacking Instructions ................... 374,385
Jump Starting .......................... 389
Key, Programming ........................ 15
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 59
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