2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY child seat

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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A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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 seri-
ously 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.
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POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
The power sunroof switch is located between the sun
visors on the overhead console.WARNING!
•Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
•In a collision, there is greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are properly secured.
•Do not allow small children to operate the sun-
roof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or
any object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Power Sunroof Switch
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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 a collision, 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.
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 a collision, 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)
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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 children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended 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. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 357

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

Reading........................... 199
Rear Servicing ....................... 517
Rear Tail ........................... 517
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 264
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 262
Service ......................... 514,515
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Indicator) .......................... 259
Side Marker ..................... 516,517
SmartBeams ........................ 175
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 262
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ......... 258
Traction Control ..................... 384
Turn Signal ................... 109,516,517
Voltage ............................ 265
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 254
Load Leveling System .................... 237
Loading Vehicle ................... 228,427,429
Capacities .......................... 429 Tires .............................. 391
Locks Automatic Door ...................... 36
Door .............................. 33
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 95
Lubrication, Body ....................... 489
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 238
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 485
Maintenance Procedures ................... 479
Maintenance Schedule .................... 524
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 212
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 259,477
Manual, Service ......................... 545
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 199
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 162
Memory Seat ........................ 120,162
Methanol ............................. 418
560 INDEX