2006 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.
NOTE: Do not use a clothing bar mounted to the coat
hooks in this vehicle. A clothing bar will impede the
proper performance of the window bags.
Front airbags, along with the seat belts and front seat belt
buckle pretensioners, 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.
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▫Rear Cupholders ......................184

Storage ..............................186
▫ Front Seat Storage Bin — If Equipped .......186
▫ Second Row Seat Storage Bins — If Equipped . 186
▫ Overhead Rail System — If Equipped .......187
▫ Removable Floor Console With Fold-In-Floor
Seating — If Equipped .................189
▫ Removable Floor Console Without Fold-In-Floor
Seating — If Equipped .................190 ▫
Rear Compartment Storage Bins ...........194
▫ Cargo/Tub Nets ......................194
▫ Coat Hooks .........................194
▫ Cargo Area Storage ....................194

Roof Luggage Rack — If Equipped ..........195

Load Leveling System ...................197
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
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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,
keeping the crossbars parallel to the rack frame. 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!
•Crossbars should remain equally spaced or parallel
at any luggage rack position for proper function.
Noncompliance could result in damage to the lug-
gage rack, cargo and/or vehicle.
•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 appropriately.
•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 carefully
when carrying large or heavy loads on the roof rack.
Wind forces, due to natural causes or nearby truck
traffic, can add sudden upward lift to 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 197
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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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Radio Remote Controls.................264,276
Radio, Satellite .......................... 272
Radio (Sound Systems) .........219,229,239,249,256
Rear Air Conditioning .................288,297
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 184
Rear Heater ............................ 288
Rear Seat Removal .................... 135,137
Rear Seating Flexibility .................139,140
Rear Window Defroster ................... 305
Rear Window Features .................... 302
Rear Wiper/Washer ................... 303,304
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 92
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 122
Recreational Towing ................... 366,394
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Control ......................... 264
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 276
Removable Floor Console ...............189,190 Replacement Keys
........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 401
Replacement Tires ....................... 339
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 471
Restraint, Head ......................... 121
Restraints, Child ....................... 70,77
Restraints, Infant ......................... 71
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 392
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 195
Rotation, Tires .......................... 345
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 471
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire ................... 324
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Satellite Radio .......................... 272
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 275
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