2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY fold seats

•Buckle the child into the seat according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions.
•When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Don’t leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.
Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System:
Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is
equipped with the child restraint anchorage system
called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH child restraint anchor-
age systems are installed on all second-row seats and in
the center position on all third row fold-in-floor seats.
Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages,
located in the rear surface of the seatback. In addition, allthird row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child
restraint tether anchor at the center seating position.
We urge you to follow the manufacturer ’s directions
carefully when installing your child restraint. Many, but
not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate
straps on each side, with each having a hook or connec-
tor, and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap.
Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward
facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether
strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the
strap. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as
described here. Again, carefully follow the installation
instructions that are provided with the child restraint
system.
NOTE:
•When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
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WARNING!
DO NOT ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or fatally injured. Use the recliner only
when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Lumbar Adjust Lever — If Equipped
The lumbar adjustment lever is located on the outboard
side of the seat. To increase the support, rotate the lever
downward. To decrease the support, rotate the handle
upward.
Stow ’n GoSeating — If Equipped
On vehicles equipped with Stow ’n Go seating, the
second and third row seats may be folded into the floor
for convenient storage.
Manual Lumbar Lever
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To Fold Second Row Seats
1. Move the front seat fully forward.
2. Lower the head restraints and raise the armrests on the
second row seat.
3. Slide the storage bin locking mechanism to the
LOCKposition and then pull up on the storage bin latch
to open the cover.
4. Pull up on the seatback recliner lever located on the
outboard side of the seat and fold the seatback down. To
assure the seatback is latched in the folded position,
additional downward pressure on the seatback may be
required when folding.
Storage Bin Cover Lock Release
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CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be locked and flat 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 use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
To Unfold Second Row Seats
1. Pull up on the storage bin latch to open the cover.2. Pull up on the handle to lift the seat out of the storage
bin and push the seat rearward to latch the seat anchors.
3. Pull upward on the seatback recliner lever, located on
the outboard side of the seat, to return the seatback to its
full upright position.
Second Row Seat Release Handle
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WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
Swivel ’n GoPremium Seating — If Equipped
Premium second row Swivel ’n Go Seating features
include:
•A table that installs between the second and third row
seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden
second row floor storage bin
•Seats rotate to face forward or rearward
•Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats
•Dual folding armrests
•A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone
or handheld game
•Seats are removable
Swivel ’n Go Seating Features
1 — Moveable Armrest 4 — Fore-Aft Adjustment
2 — Seatback Release 5 — Seat Release
3 — Swivel Release
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WARNING!
When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat-
back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you are
not seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in the
path of the rotating seatback.
To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard
side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin
rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may
be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the
forward or rearward positions only. Seatbacks fold forward on an angle, not flat. This allows
the seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded.
Swivel Release
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To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi-
tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate
upward until the lock indicator button returns into the
handle.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the bench seats could become
loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall-
ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on
the release handles return into the handles.
Third Row Power Seat — If Equipped
The third row power seat offers the following features:
•The seatbacks can be folded forward for additional
cargo space if needed.
•Head restraints can be stowed with the seat.
•Tailgate mode flips the seat rearward to face out the
tailgate.
Release Handles
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The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat
cushion, adjusts the seatback angle forward/rearward
for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch — If Equipped
A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the
left rear trim panel as part of a switch bank.The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open
and the vehicle is in PARK.
The rear switch bank allows multiple power folding and
unfolding positions for the third row seats.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
One Touch Folding Seat Third Row
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