2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY child lock

WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death:
•NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the
Swivel ’n Go™ seat while it is in the rearward
facing position.
•The swivel seat should be locked in the forward
position when using any child seat or infant
carriers, with the vehicle in motion.
•Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go™ seating must
be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be
locked in either the forward-facing or rearward-
facing position.
•Make sure the Swivel ’n Go™ seat is in a locked
position with the release handle fully engaged.
Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’t
swivel.
Removing Swivel ’n Go™ Premium Seating — If
Equipped
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the
seat, and stow the third row seat.
2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front
edge of the swivel seat.
Release Bar
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Storage Bin Safety Warning
Carefully follow these warnings to help prevent personal
injury or damage to your vehicle:
WARNING!
•Always close the storage bin covers when your
vehicle is unattended.
•Do not allow children to have access to the second
row seat storage bins. Once in the storage bin,
young children may not be able to escape. If
trapped in the storage bin, children can die from
suffocation or heat stroke.
•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.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not operate the storage bin covers while the
vehicle is in motion.
•Do not use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
CAUTION!
The storage bin cover must be flat and locked to
avoid damage from contact with the front seat tracks,
which have minimal clearance to the cover.
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
Never leave unattended children alone in a vehicle.
Leaving children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in
the ignition switch. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Press the brake
pedal before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting
1. Do not press the accelerator.
2. Use the Fob with Integrated Key to briefly turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release it as
soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage automatically
when the engine is running.
3. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically in 10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the
ignition switch to the OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds,
then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure (Steps 1–3
above).
NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a transmission
shift interlocking system. The brake pedal must be
pressed to shift out of PARK.
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When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. As
an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade, and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for
the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle
movement and possible injury or damage.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should
always shift the vehicle into PARK, remove the
key fob from the ignition switch, and apply the
parking brake. Once the key is removed from the
ignition, the shift lever is locked in the PARK
position, securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement. Furthermore, you should never leave
unattended children inside a vehicle.(Continued)
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When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch in the ON position, the “Brake Warning Light” in
the instrument cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
•When the parking brake is applied and the automatic
transmission is placed in gear, the “Brake Warning
Light” will flash. If vehicle speed is detected, a chime
will sound to alert the driver. Fully release the parking
brake before attempting to move the vehicle.
•This light only shows that the parking brake is ap-
plied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake
before placing the shift lever in PARK, otherwise the load
on the transmission locking mechanism may make it difficult to move the shift lever out of PARK. The parking
brake should always be applied whenever the driver is
not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured.
•Do not leave the key fob in the ignition switch. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and an accident.
(Continued)
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 387
Oil (Engine) .......................... 443
Power Steering ........................ 342
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 456
Car Washes ............................ 465
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............101,383
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ....................... 222
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 214
Caution, Exhaust Gas ................... 51,383
Cellular Phone ....................... 125,302
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 484
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 413
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 353
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............240,438
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 101
Checks, Safety .......................... 101 Child Restraint
........................ 87,89
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 93
Child Safety Locks ........................ 46
Child Seat .............................. 92
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 379
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 466
Climate Control ......................... 303
Clock ........................ 263,265,268,278
Coat Hook ............................ 214
Coin Holder ........................... 215
Cold Weather Operation ................... 328
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 302
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 364
Compass ........................ 247,250,256
Compass Calibration .................. 250,256
Compass Variance .................... 249,257
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 254
520 INDEX

Information Center, Vehicle................. 250
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 112
Instrument Cluster ....................... 233
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 231
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 467
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 469
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 470
Interior Appearance Care .................. 467
Interior Lights ....................... 160,161
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 414
Jack Operation .......................... 413
Jump Starting .......................... 426
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14 Keyless Entry System
...................... 19
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 166
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 53
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ....... 93
Latches ............................... 105
Hood .............................. 158
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 378
Leaks, Fluid ........................... 105
Life of Tires ............................ 367
Liftgate ................................ 48
Light Bulbs ............................ 104
Lights ............................. 104,159
Airbag ....................... 76,81,102,241
Alarm .............................. 239
Anti-Lock ........................... 239
Automatic Headlights ................... 162
526 INDEX

Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 233
Load Leveling System .................... 221
Loading Vehicle ................... 214,389,392
Capacities ........................... 392
Tires ............................... 357
Locks Door ................................ 30
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 93
Lubrication, Body ....................... 451
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 222
Lumbar Support ........................ 129
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 447
Maintenance Procedures ................... 440
Maintenance Schedule .................... 490
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 201
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 240,438
Manual, Service ......................... 513 Map/Reading Lights
..................... 189
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 153
Memory Seat ........................ 1 15,153
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 247,254
Mirrors ............................... 112
Automatic Dimming .................... 113
Electric Remote ....................... 114
Exterior Folding ....................... 114
Heated ............................. 115
Memory ............................ 153
Outside ............................. 113
Rearview ............................ 112
Vanity .............................. 116
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 370
Mopar Parts ......................... 440,512
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 165
Navigation System (Uuconnect gps).......... 186
528 INDEX