2012 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY child restraint

Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES (NO FACTORY
INSTALLED REAR SEATS) — IF EQUIPPED
Commercial cargo vehicles are not designed for use as a
family vehicle and are not intended for carrying children
in the front passenger seat. However, if you must carry a
child in a vehicle without a rear seat, the passenger seat
should be moved to the full rearward position and the
child must be in a proper restraint system based on its
age, size and weight.
WARNING!
NEVER carry a child in a rear facing infant carrier in
a vehicle without rear seats. In an accident, serious
injury or death may occur from the deploying pas-
senger airbag.
Commercial Child Restraint Tether Anchor
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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 In
Commercial Cargo Vehicles
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 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
INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A COMMER-
CIAL CARGO VEHICLE. When a convertible seat is
properly installed facing forward, the vehicle seat
should be adjusted to the rear most position.
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•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 Cargo Vehicles
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.
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.
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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 Vehicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: 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 interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
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Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 499
Oil (Engine) ........................ 560
Power Steering ...................... 447
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 573
Car Washes ............................ 580
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............104,494
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 264
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ..................... 274
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 57
Cellular Phone ....................... 129,397
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 598
Chains, Tire ............................ 479
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 522
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 462
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............295,555
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 104Checks, Safety
.......................... 104
Child Restraint ........................ 89,91
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............... 94
Child Safety Locks ........................ 51
Child Seat .............................. 93
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 491
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 581
Climate Control ......................... 398
Clock ............................. 329,338
Coat Hook ............................ 264
Coin Holder ........................... 265
Cold Weather Operation ................... 429
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 397
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 474
Compass .............................. 318
Compass Calibration ..................... 319
Compass Variance ....................... 319
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 316
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Radial Ply Tires......................... 473
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......570,573
Radio Operation ........................ 397
Radio Remote Controls .................... 395
Rear Air Conditioning .................403,414
Rear Camera ........................... 229
Rear Cross Path ......................... 127
Rear Heater ............................ 403
Rear Park Sense System ................... 220
Rear Window Defroster ................... 273
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 116
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 171
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 88
Recreational Towing ...................... 517
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 491
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 74
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 395
Remote Starting System .................... 30 Removable Floor Console
.................. 269
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 557
Replacement Tires ....................... 478
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 624
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........292,293,313
Restraint, Head ......................... 172
Restraints, Child ....................... 89,93
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 544
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 274
Rotation, Tires .......................... 481
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 105
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 107
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 624
Safety Information, Tire ................... 460
Safety Tips ............................ 104
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 57,104
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 349
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INDEX 643

Schedule, Maintenance.................... 604
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 584
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 74
Seat Belts ........................... 57,105
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 66
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 66
And Pregnant Women .................. 75
Child Restraint ................... 89,90,91
Extender ........................... 75
Front Seat .......................... 61
Inspection .......................... 105
Pretensioners ........................ 69
Rear Seat ........................... 61
Seats ................................. 164
Adjustment ......................... 170
Fold in Floor (Stow nGo) .............. 176
Heated ............................ 167
Memory ........................... 196
Power ............................ 165 Reclining
.......................... 171
Stow n Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 176
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........571,600
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 621
Service Contract ......................... 623
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 295
Service Manuals ........................ 625
Setting the Clock ..................... 329,338
Settings, Personal ........................ 320
Shift Lever Override ...................... 545
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 151
Shoulder Belts ........................... 61
Side Airbag ............................. 84
Signals, Turn ............. 107,207,208,290,595,597
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......300,522
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 94
Text Messaging ......................... 151
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 214
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 466
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 464
Tire Markings .......................... 460
Tire Safety Information .................... 460
Tires ........................... 107,470,627
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 477
Air Pressure ........................ 470
Chains ............................ 479
Changing .......................... 522
Compact Spare ...................... 474
General Information .................. 470
High Speed ......................... 472
Inflation Pressures .................... 471
Jacking ......................... 522,531
Life of Tires ........................ 477 Load Capacity
.................... 466,467
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 482
Pressure Warning Light ................ 293
Quality Grading ..................... 627
Radial ............................ 473
Replacement ........................ 478
Rotation ........................... 481
Safety .......................... 460,470
Sizes ............................. 462
Snow Tires ......................... 480
Spare Tire .......................... 524
Spinning ........................... 476
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 476
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 510
Towing ............................... 503
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 143
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 547
Guide ............................. 509
Recreational ........................ 517
646 INDEX