2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY child restraint

5. Route the tether strap beneath the head restraint
between the two head restraint posts. Ensure that the
child restraint tether strap is centered between the two
head restraint posts.6. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal
ring on the vehicle tether anchor.
7. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions,
tighten the child restraint tether strap.
8. If necessary, reposition the seat head restraint.
9. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions,
discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other
condition that might effect the performance of the strap is
observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your local
DaimlerChrysler dealership for a replacement part.
NOTE:Stow the child restraint tether strap in its
original position when not in use.
Tether Strap Mounting
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WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used
with a child restraint only. It should not be used for
any other purpose. Before use inspect the tether
anchor strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and
loose threads. If these or any other condition that
might effect the performance of the strap is ob-
served, DO NOT USE, personal injury may result.
Contact your local DaimlerChrysler dealership for a
replacement part.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
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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.
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.
144 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Oil (Engine).......................... 417
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 432
Car Washes............................ 442
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 352
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier....................... 197
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 197
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 274
Cassette Tape Player..................... 221
Catalytic Converter...................... 419
Caution, Exhaust Gas................. 42,87,352
CD (Compact Disc) Changer.......230,237,253,257
CD (Compact Disc)
Player............227,231,235,241,244,249,251,257
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 275
Cellular Phone........................ 98,272
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 456
Center Lap Belts......................... 52
Chains, Tire............................ 341Changing A Flat Tire..................... 382
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 325
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) .............................217,412
Child Restraint........................ 73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............... 78
Child Safety Locks........................ 37
Child Seat............................ 73,80
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 350
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 444
Climate Control......................... 276
Clock .............................219,256
Coat Hook............................ 196
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 275
Compact Disc (CD) Player...............221,227
Compact Spare Tire...................... 336
Compass.............................. 167
Compass Calibration..................... 168
488 INDEX

Head Phones........................... 266
Head Restraints......................... 122
Headlights............................ 151
Bulb Replacement...................... 452
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 155
Lights On Reminder.................... 153
Replacing............................ 452
TimeDelay .......................... 153
Heated Seats........................... 122
Heater............................... 276
Heater, Engine Block..................... 310
Hitches
TrailerTowing ........................ 367
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 175
Hood Release.......................... 149
Hook, Coat............................ 196
Hoses.............................434,438
Ignition............................... 12Key ................................. 12
Ignition Key Removal..................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Indicator, Traction Control................. 217
Infant Restraint........................ 74,75
Information Center...................... 171
Information Center, Vehicle................. 171
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 94
Instrument Cluster..............207,208,209,210
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 206
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 446
Integrated Child Seat...................... 73
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 448
Interior Appearance Care.................. 444
Interior Lights.......................150,151
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers).....157,298,300
Introduction............................. 4
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Replacement Tires....................... 339
Reporting Safety Defects................... 481
Restraint, Head......................... 122
Restraints, Child....................... 73,80
Restraints, Infant......................... 74
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 403
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)................. 197
Rotation, Tires.......................... 342
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 87
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 481
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 42
Safety Information, Tire................... 323
Safety Tips............................. 87
Satellite Radio.......................... 268
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 271
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 460
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 446Seat Belt Reminder..................... 53,54
Seat Belts.............................. 45
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 51
And Pregnant Women................... 55
Center Lap Belt........................ 52
Child Restraint....................... 73,75
Extender............................. 55
Front Seat............................ 46
Pretensioners.......................... 53
Rear Seat............................. 46
Untwisting Procedure.................... 52
Seats................................. 120
Adjustment.......................... 120
Bench............................139,140
Easy Entry........................... 133
Easy-Out Roller....................... 139
Fold in Floor (StownGo) ................ 125
Heated............................. 122
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TiltColumn .......................... 157
Wheel Lock........................... 14
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . 272
Storage............................188,451
Storage Bin............................ 188
Storage, Vehicle......................297,451
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 451
Stown Go (Fold in Floor) Seats............. 125
Sun Roof.............................. 181
Sun Visor Extension....................... 97
Sunglasses Storage....................... 167
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 183
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 417
System, Navigation...................... 255
Tachometer............................ 214
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 286
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......215,381Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 78
Tilt Steering Column..................... 157
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 328
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 327
Tire Markings.......................... 323
Tire Safety Information.................... 323
Tires ............................ 88,332,483
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 339
Air Pressure.......................... 332
Alignment........................... 340
Chains.............................. 341
Changing............................ 382
Compact Spare........................ 336
Flat Changing........................ 391
General Information.................... 332
High Speed.......................... 335
Inflation Pressures..................... 333
Jacking........................382,383,394
LifeofTires .......................... 339
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