2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY tow

2005–2007 MODEL YEARS: CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY/DODGE CARAVAN/DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This
Vehicle
Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This
Vehicle
2nd Row Bench Seat – Non-Stow ‘n Go
2nd Row Quad Seating – Non-Stow ‘n Go
2nd Row Bench Seat – Stow ‘n Go
2nd Row Quad Seating – Stow ‘n Go
•Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per
Seating Position)
•Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
2nd Row Bench Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages
2nd Row Quad Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages
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Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of
the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage
system to attach the child restraint?65
poundsUse the LATCH anchorage system until the com-
bined weight of the child and the child restraint is
65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor
instead of the LATCH system once the combined
weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be
used together to attach a rear-facing or forward-
facing child restraint?No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH
anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-
facing child restraint.
3rd Row Bench Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages –
Non-Stow ‘n Go
3rd Row Bench Seat LATCH Lower Anchorage – Stow ‘n
Go
2nd Row Bench Seat Tether Strap Anchorages
2nd Row Quad Seat Tether Strap Anchorage
3rd Row Bench Seat Tether Strap Anchorage
3rd Row 60/40 Seat Tether Strap Anchorage
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Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH
Can two child restraints be attached using a common
lower LATCH anchorage?No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or
more child restraints. If the center position does not
have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the
seat belt to install a child seat in the center position
next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in
an outboard position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of
the front passenger seat?No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child
restraint can affect the passenger air bag suppression
system. See the vehicle Owner ’s Manual for more
information about the occupant classification system
in your vehicle.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Non-Stow ‘n
Go Equipped Vehicles)Yes Non-Stow ‘n Go Seats: All adjustable head restraints
may be removed.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Stow ‘n Go
Equipped Vehicles)No Stow ‘n Go Seats: Head restraints are not removable.
Center Seat LATCH — With Stow ’n Go
If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the
seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not
use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center
position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do
not install a child seat in that outboard position.
WARNING!
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than
one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The
LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical
installation instructions.
Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower
Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt)
When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always
secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight
limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower
anchors or the vehicle seat belt.
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to
install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You
may need to move the seat forward to provide better
access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether
anchorage for that seating position, move the child
restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is
available.2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for
the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your
vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints,
raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the
tether strap under the head restraint and between the two
posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass
the tether strap around the outboard side of the head
restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the
top tether anchorage.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
Use only the anchorage position directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make
sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening
between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.
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Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints
In This Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight
of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor
with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child
restraint?Weight limit
of the Child
RestraintAlways use the tether anchor when using the seat
belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up
to the recommended weight limit of the child re-
straint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back
of the front passenger seat?No Contact between the front passenger seat and a
child restraint can affect the passenger air bag
suppression system. See the vehicle Owner ’s
Manual for more information about the occupant
classification system in your vehicle.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Non-Stow ‘n
Go Equipped Vehicles)Yes Non-Stow ‘n Go Seats: All adjustable head re-
straints may be removed.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Stow ‘n Go
Equipped Vehicles)No Stow ‘n Go Seats: Head restraints are not remov-
able.
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat
belt against the seat belt path of the child re-
straint?Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH),
the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns.
2nd Row Bench Seat – All Positions CINCH, 3rd Center
CINCH Lap Belt
2nd Row Quad Seating – All Positions CINCH, 3rd
Center CINCH Lap Belt
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2008–2015 MODEL YEARS: CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY/DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This
Vehicle
Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This
Vehicle
2nd Row Bench Seat – Non-Stow ‘n Go
2nd Row Swivel ‘n Go Seating
2nd Row Quad Seating – Same For Stow ‘n Go And Non
Stow ‘n Go
•Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per
Seating Position)
•Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
2nd Row Bench Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages
2nd Row Quad Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages
3rd Row 60/40 Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages
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Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of
the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage
system to attach the child restraint?65
poundsUse the LATCH anchorage system until the com-
bined weight of the child and the child restraint is
65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor
instead of the LATCH system once the combined
weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be
used together to attach a rear-facing or forward-
facing child restraint?No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH
anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward-
facing child restraint.
Can two child restraints be attached using a common
lower LATCH anchorage?No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or
more child restraints. If the center position does not
have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the
seat belt to install a child seat in the center position
next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in
an outboard position.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of
the front passenger seat?Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas-
senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also
allows contact. See your child restraint Owner ’s
Manual for more information.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Non-Stow ‘n
Go Equipped Vehicles)Yes Second row and the third row center head restraints
are removable.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Stow ‘n Go
Equipped Vehicles)Yes Only the third row center head restraint is remov-
able.
2nd Row Bench Seat Tether Strap Anchorages
2nd Row Quad Seat Tether Strap Anchorages
3rd Row 60/40 Tether Strap Anchorages
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Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints
In This Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight
of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor
with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child
restraint?Weight limit
of the Child
RestraintAlways use the tether anchor when using the seat
belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up
to the recommended weight limit of the child re-
straint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back
of the front passenger seat?Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front
passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer
also allows contact. See your child restraint Own-
er ’s Manual for more information.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Non-Stow ‘n
Go Equipped Vehicles)Yes Non-Stow ‘n Go Seats: Second row and third row
center head restraints are removable.
Can the head restraints be removed? (Stow ‘n Go
Equipped Vehicles)Yes Second Row Bench, Quad Seats and the third row
center head restraints are removable.
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat
belt against the seat belt path of the child re-
straint?Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH),
the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns.
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position
with an ALR retractor.
2nd Row Bench Seat – All ALR Except 3rd Center CINCH
2nd Row Swivel ‘n Go Seating
2nd Row Quad Seating – All ALR Except 3rd Center
CINCH
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INDEX
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)................6
Center Seat LATCH....................6,15,22,26
Child Restraints..............................5
Connecting The Top Tether Strap.........15, 18, 22, 26
Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH . .14, 17, 20, 24
Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts
And Car Seats.....................16, 19, 23, 27
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.............6
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching
atch Plate.................................6
Installing A Child Restraint With ALR..............6
Installing Child Restraints In Your Vehicle.........1,14
Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH
Lower Anchorages..........................5
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage................................7Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt..................................6
Integrated Child Booster Seat....................28
Integrated Child Seat........................1,9
LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle.......14, 17, 20, 24
LATCH Lower Anchorages..............14, 17, 20, 24
Locating The LATCH And Tether Anchorages.........5
Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren (LATCH).....5
Operating Instructions For Built-In (Integrated)
Child Restraint)...........................1,9
Rear Facing Car Seats And Air Bags................5
Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle.........16, 19, 23, 27
Top Tether Anchorages.....7,14,15,17,18,20,22,24,26
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