2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY Owners Manual

STORAGE
Glove Compartments
Upper Glove Compartment
To open the upper compartment, press inward on the
release button (2). The door will spring open about 1 in
(2.54 cm). Manually lift the front edge of the door
upward, until fully opened, and the detent is engaged.
To close the compartment door, push firmly downward
on the door’s surface to release the detent and latch the
door closed.
Lower Glove Compartment
To open the lower compartment, pull out on the release
handle (3). The lower compartment handle is also
equipped with a lock (3).
Glove Compartment Features
1 — Upper Compartment 3 — Lower Latch/Lock
2 — Upper Latch 4 — Lower Compartment
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Door Trim Panel Storage
Front Door Storage
Both interior front door panels have multiple pockets for
storage.
Driver Seatback Storage — If Equipped
The drivers seatback has a primary storage pocket on all
models and an optional secondary mesh pocket.
Front Door Storage Features
1 — Storage Pocket3 — Bottle Holder
2 — Map Pocket 4 — Map Pocket
Driver’s Seatback Storage
1 — Bag Holder
2 — Standard Pocket
3 — Mesh Pocket
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Umbrella Holder
An umbrella holder has been conveniently molded into
the left front door entry scuff molding.
Second Row Floor Storage Bins
The area below the floor covers, located in front of the
second row seats, is available for storage.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.
Umbrella Holder
Storage Bin Cover Lock Release
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CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must lay flat and be locked to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.
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
covers open.
•Keep the storage bin covers closed and latched
while the vehicle is in motion.
•Do not operate the storage bin covers while the
vehicle is in motion.
•Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
Center And Rear Overhead Console Storage — If
Equipped
The overhead storage system comes in several options.
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Coat Hooks
Coat hooks are located along the headliner for the second
and third row seating positions. The coat hook load limit
is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Exceeding the recommended load limit
can cause the coat hooks to break or disengage from the
vehicle.
Cargo Area Storage
The liftgate sill plate has a raised line with the statement
“Load To This Line”. This line indicates how far rearward
cargo can be placed without interfering with liftgate
closing.
Overhead Console Features
1 — DVD15 — Storage
2 — Rear HVAC 6 — DVD1
3 — Courtesy Lights 7 — Courtesy Lights
4 — Storage 8 — Halo Lighting
1If equipped, otherwise storage.
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NOTE:With all rear seats stowed or removed,4x8foot
sheets of building material will fit on the vehicle floor
with the liftgate closed. The front seats must be moved
slightly forward of the rearmost position.
CONSOLE FEATURES
There are two consoles available: Basic and Premium.
Basic Console
Basic Console features consist of the following:
•The basic console profile allows vehicle occupants to
easily pass through the first row to the second.
•Four cupholders accept up to extra large size beverage
cups or 20 oz (.6 L) plastic bottles. Cupholders are
dishwasher safe for cleaning.
•The cupholders are removable to access a large storage
bin.
•The basic console is removable from the vehicle for
additional floor space by removing the cap and clip at
the console base.
To Remove The Basic Floor Console
1. Remove the front anchor cup plug and clip.
2. Slide the console base forward while lifting slightly to
clear the rear load floor hook.
Rear Cargo Area Loading Limit
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3. Remove the console.
To Reinstall The Basic Floor Console
1. Position the console at a slight angle (front slightly
higher than the rear).
2. Slide the console rearward into the floor bracket/
hook.
3. Align the console until the front anchor cup plug hole
is centered on the winch hole.
4. Reinstall the clip first and then while pushing down-
ward on the console with slight pressure, reinstall the
cover plug.
5. Pull up on the console to be sure it is firmly latched.
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.
Premium Console — If Equipped
The three-compartment console with sliding storage bin,
sliding upper tray with storage and large console storage
bin offers multiple configurations.
•Four cupholders with dishwasher safe liners for clean-
ing. The cupholders can accept plastic bottles, large
cups or mugs with handles.
•Top tray storage
•Upper storage bin can hold nine regular or 18 thin CDs
or other items
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•Large console center storage will store headphones for
the available rear DVD entertainment system or other
items
•12-Volt DC power outlet provides continuous power
inside the console for cell phones or other electronics.
•Rear occupant accessible
•Multiple adjustments
•Removable from vehicle for additional floor space.The top and center console sections slide forward and
rearward to provide added user comfort. A one-piece cup
Premium Console Features
1 — Top Release3 — Console Release
2 — Center Release
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