2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY child restraint

This vehicle is equipped with a child restraint tether
anchor located on the lower rear of the front passenger
seat.Use this tether anchor to secure only forward-
facing child restraints equipped with an upper tether
strap.
WARNING!
Rearward-facing infant restraints must never be se-
cured in the passenger seat of a vehicle with a
passenger airbag. In an accident, a passenger airbag
may deploy causing severe injury or death to infants
riding in rearward-facing infant restraints.
Restraining Infants and Small Children with Seat
Delete Feature (Commercial Vehicles Only)
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is
correct for your child:
•The rearward-facing infant carrier is for babies weigh-
ing up to about 20 lbs (9 kg), and less than one year
old. THIS TYPE OF SEAT CANNOT BE USED IN A
VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DE-
LETE FEATURE (Commercial Vehicles Only).
•The forward-facing child seat is for children from
about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year
old.
•A convertible child seat, one that is designed to be
used for children who are too heavy for a rearward-
facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD
FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE
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INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A VEHICLE
EQUIPPED WITH THE REAR SEAT DELETE FEA-
TURE (Commercial Vehicles Only). When a convert-
ible seat is properly installed facing forward, the
vehicle seat should be adjusted to therear most
position.
•Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in
the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt-
positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the
rear most position. Older children who do not use
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats
should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat
with the seat adjusted to the rearmost position. Never
allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them
or under their arm.
Tether Installation for Commercial Vehicles with
Rear Seat Delete
To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the
vehicle, follow the instructions shown:
1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower
rear of the front passenger seat.
2. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the
extended tether strap.
3. Route the tether strap under the head rest.
NOTE: Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is
centered between the headrest supports underneath the
head rest.
4. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal
anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat.
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5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions,
tighten the child restraint tether strap.
6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions,
discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other
condition that might affect the performance of the strap is
observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your authorized deal-
ership for a replacement part.
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
affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO
NOT USE that strap. Personal injury may result.
Contact your authorized dealership for a replacement
part.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your 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 detri-
mental 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. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
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Power Steering...................... 375
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 494
Car Washes ............................ 501
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............106,421
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 228
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ..................... 238
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 57
Cellular Phone ....................... 130,328
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 518
Chains, Tire ............................ 404
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 447
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 387
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 259,477
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 105
Checks, Safety .......................... 105
Child Restraint ........................ 90,92
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 95Child Safety Locks
........................ 51
Child Seat .............................. 94
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 417
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 503
Climate Control ......................... 328
Clock ............................. 294,303
Coat Hook ............................ 227
Coin Holder ........................... 228
Cold Weather Operation ................... 360
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 327
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 399
Compass ........................ 267,270,283
Compass Calibration .................. 270,283
Compass Variance .................... 269,284
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 281
Connector UCI .............................. 317
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 317
552 INDEX

HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 202
Hood Release.......................... 167
Hook, Coat ............................ 227
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................. 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 91,92
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 271
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 117
Instrument Cluster .................... 252,254
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 251
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 504
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 506
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 507
Interior Appearance Care .................. 504
Interior Lights ....................... 169,170Introduction
............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 448
Jack Operation .......................... 447
Jump Starting .......................... 463
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Keyless Enter-N-Go ................. 37,283,358
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go .......................... 12,283
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 174
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 61
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .............................. 95
558 INDEX

Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......492,494
Radio Operation ........................ 328
Radio Remote Controls .................... 326
Rear Air Conditioning .................337,347
Rear Camera ........................... 195
Rear Cross Path ......................... 128
Rear Heater ............................ 337
Rear Park Sense System ................... 186
Rear Window Defroster ................... 237
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 117
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 138
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 89
Recreational Towing ...................... 443
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 417
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 74
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 326
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 233 Replacement Keys
........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 478
Replacement Tires ....................... 403
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 544
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........256,257,279
Restraint, Head ......................... 138
Restraints, Child ....................... 90,94
Restraints, Infant ......................... 91
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 467
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 238
Rotation, Tires .......................... 406
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 107
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 109
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 544
Safety Information, Tire ................... 385
Safety Tips ............................ 105
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 57,106
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 314
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INDEX 563

Schedule, Maintenance.................... 524
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 506
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 74
Seat Belts ........................... 57,107
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 66
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 66
And Pregnant Women .................. 75
Child Restraint ..................... 90,92
Extender ........................... 76
Front Seat .......................... 61
Inspection .......................... 107
Pretensioners ........................ 69
Rear Seat ........................... 61
Seats ................................. 131
Adjustment ......................... 137
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) .............. 143
Heated ............................ 134
Memory ........................... 162
Power ............................ 132 Reclining
.......................... 138
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 143
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 16
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........492,520
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 15
Service Assistance ....................... 541
Service Contract ......................... 543
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator) ............................. 259
Service Manuals ........................ 545
Setting the Clock ..................... 294,303
Settings, Personal ........................ 285
Shift Lever Override ...................... 468
Shoulder Belts ........................... 61
Side Airbag ............................. 85
Signals, Turn ............. 109,173,174,254,516,517
Sliding Door ............................ 46
564 INDEX

Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 95
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 180
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 391
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 389
Tire Markings .......................... 385
Tire Safety Information .................... 385
Tires ........................... 109,395,547
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 402
Air Pressure ........................ 395
Chains ............................ 404
Changing .......................... 447
Compact Spare ...................... 399
Flat Changing ....................... 460
General Information .................. 395
High Speed ......................... 397
Inflation Pressures .................... 396
Jacking ......................... 447,455
Life of Tires ........................ 402
Load Capacity .................... 391,392Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
......... 407
Pressure Warning Light ................ 258
Quality Grading ..................... 547
Radial ............................ 398
Replacement ........................ 403
Rotation ........................... 406
Safety .......................... 385,395
Sizes ............................. 387
Snow Tires ......................... 406
Spare Tire .......................... 449
Spinning ........................... 401
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 402
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 436
Towing ............................... 430
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 469
Guide ............................. 435
Recreational ........................ 443
Weight ............................ 435
Traction Control ......................... 380
566 INDEX