2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY warning

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to routeit through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.
• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it
tight if necessary.
• Once you have completed securing the child restraint with the seat belt, secure the top tether strap.
WARNING!
• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside thevehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great
that you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others
could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper
restraint for the child's size.
• Failure to comply with the following conditions could result in you and others being severely injured or killed:
• Be certain that the seat cushion is locked securely into position before using the seat. An improperly latched seat cushion could passengers to be severely injured or killed.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap.
• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause infants in this position to be
severely injured or killed.
FRONT SEATS
Power Seat
• The recline switch, located on the outboardside of the seat, controls seatback
adjustment.
• The power seat switch controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment.
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• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1 or 2 within five seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, press and release the LOCK button within10 seconds on the Key Fob to be programmed.
• Place the ignition switch in the ON position, select Remote Linked to Memory in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) and enter Yes.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
CAUTION!
DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat's path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and
you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or
killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for front heated seats arelocated on the center instrument panel area.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level
after approximately 30 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
Second Row Heated Seats
• Second row heated seat switches are located in the sliding door handle trim panels.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to select
Low-level heating. Press the switch a third time to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 30 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately
45 minutes.
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WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the
seat.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
• The tilt steering column tilt lever is locatedbelow the steering wheel.
• Push down on the tilt lever to unlock the steering column.
• With one hand firmly on the steering wheel, move the steering column upward or
downward as desired. To lengthen or shorten
the steering column, pull the steering wheel
outward or push it inward as desired.
• Pull upward on the tilt lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt adjustment must be locked while
driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt adjustment
locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this warning
may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS• Press the switch located on the left side ofthe steering column forward to move the
brake and accelerator pedals away from the
driver and press the switch rearward to move
the pedals closer to the driver.
NOTE: The pedals cannot be adjusted when
the vehicle is in REVERSE or when the
Electronic Speed Control is set.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is
stopped by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
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WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You couldaccidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control
and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are
not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
ELECTRONIC RANGE SELECTION (ERS)
• Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows you tolimit the highest available transmission gear,
and can be activated during any driving
condition. When towing a trailer or operating
the vehicle in off-road conditions, using ERS
shift control will help you maximize both
performance and engine braking.
• To shift from DRIVE mode to ERS mode, move the shift lever to the left (-) once. The
current gear will be maintained as the top
gear. To disable ERS, simply press and hold
the shift lever to the right (+) until “D” is
displayed in the instrument cluster odometer.
• Switching between ERS and DRIVE mode can be done at any vehicle speed.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Activating Rear Automatic Temperature Control
• Pressing the REAR LOCK button for the Rear ATC System from the front lower ATC panel,illuminates a LOCK symbol in the rear display. The rear temperature and air source are
controlled from the front lower ATC panel.
• Rear second row occupants can only adjust the rear ATC control when the REAR LOCK button is turned off.
• The Rear ATC System is located in the headliner, near the center of the vehicle.
PARKSENSE® REAR PARK ASSIST • If an object is detected behind the rear bumper while the vehicle is in REVERSE, a warning willdisplay in the instrument cluster and a tone, that changes speed depending on the distance of
the object from the bumper, will sound.
• When the Instrument Cluster reads either “Clean Sensor” or “Blinded”, clean off the bumper sensors to see if the condition is corrected.
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA • You can see an on-screen image of the rear of your vehicle whenever the shift lever is put intoREVERSE. The ParkView® Rear Back-Up Camera image will be displayed on the radio display
screen, located on the center stack of the instrument panel.
• If the radio display screen appears foggy, clean the camera lens located on the liftgate.
WARNING!
Drivers must be careful when backing up even when using the ParkView® Rear Back-Up
Camera. Always check carefully behind your vehicle, and be sure to check for pedestrians,
animals, other vehicles, obstructions, or blind spots before backing up. You must continue
to pay attention while backing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
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REAR CROSS PATH WITH BLIND SPOT MONITORING• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rearbumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.)
that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
POWER SLIDING SIDE DOORS
Automatic/Manual Operation
• The power sliding door may be opened or closed manually or by using the buttons on the Key Fob, overhead console switch, or rear door switch.
• Pulling the inside or outside power slidingdoor handle will also power open the power
sliding doors.
Sliding Side Door Child Protection Lock
• When this system is engaged, the inside manual door handle will not open the sliding door even
though the inside door lock is in the unlocked position.
• To engage the Child Protection Door Lock, open the sliding side door. Slide the child protection door lock control, located on the rear of the sliding door, inward (toward the vehicle)
to engage.
• Repeat these steps on the opposite sliding door.
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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 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 use a storage bin latch as a tie down.
THIRD ROW POWER RECLINER• The power recline feature, located on the side of the seat cushion, adjusts the seatback angleforward/rearward for occupant comfort.
Third Row Power Seat Switch
• A one-touch power folding seat switch is located in the left rear trim panel as part of a
switch bank.
• Left and right third row seats can be folded individually or together. The third row power
folding seats adjust to multiple positions.
• The switch is only functional when the liftgate is open and the vehicle is in PARK.
NOTE:
• Disconnect the center shoulder belt from the small buckle and lower the head restraints before attempting to fold/stow the power third row seats.
• To abort seat operation while the seat is in motion, press a different seat position selector switch to stop the seat. Once the seat stops moving, then the desired position can be selected.
• The third row power seat system includes obstacle detection for safe operation. When the system detects an obstacle, the motors will stop and reverse the motion a short distance to
move the seat away from the obstacle. Should this occur, remove the obstacle and press the
button again for the desired position.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for manual third row seat folding instructions.
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