CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2009 5.G Owners Manual

4. Adjust the head restraint to the desired position, close
the storage bin cover and slide the storage bin locking
mechanism to theUnlockedposition.
Easy Access Seating
The second row Stow ’n Go seats can be tilted forward
for easy access to the third row seat or rear cargo area. To tilt the seat, pull forward on the release strap located
on the front of the seat between the seatback and seat
cushion and tilt the seat fully forward.
To return the seat to its upright position, push rearward
on the seatback until it latches. Always ensure that it is
fully latched.
Second Row Seatback Release Lever
Tilting Second Row Stow ’n Go
Seat
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WARNING!
In the event of a collision you could be injured if the
seat is not fully latched.
Swivel ’n GoPremium Seating — If Equipped
Premium second row Swivel ’n Go Seating features
include:
•A table that installs between the second and third row
seats. The table disassembles and stows in the hidden
second row floor storage bin
•Seats rotate to face forward or rearward
•Seat belts are integrated into the swivel seats
•Dual folding armrests
•A side storage pocket that will accommodate a phone
or handheld game
•Seats are removable
Swivel ’n Go Seating Features
1 — Moveable Armrest 4 — Fore-Aft Adjustment
2 — Seatback Release 5 — Seat Release
3 — Swivel Release
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WARNING!
When the seatback release handle is lifted, the seat-
back will rotate forward. To avoid injury, if you are
not seated in the seat, stay clear from the area in the
path of the rotating seatback.
To swivel the seat: Pull the lower handle on the outboard
side of the seat and push the side of the seatback to begin
rotation. Once the seat begins to rotate, the handle may
be released. The seat locks in position once reaching the
forward or rearward positions only. Seatbacks fold forward on an angle, not flat. This allows
the seats to swivel when the seatbacks are folded.
Swivel Release
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WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death:
•NEVER place any child seat or infant carrier in the
Swivel ’n Goseat while it is in the rearward
facing position.
•The swivel seat should be locked in the forward
position when using any child seat or infant
carriers, with the vehicle in motion.
•Occupants riding in Swivel ’n Go seating must
be wearing their seat belt and the seat must be
locked in either the forward-facing or rearward-
facing position.
•Make sure the Swivel ’n Go seat is in a locked
position with the release handle fully engaged.
Test the seat after it is locked to see that it doesn’t
swivel.
Removing Swivel ’n Go Premium Seating — If
Equipped
1. Remove any obstructions from the floor behind the
seat, and stow the third row seat.
2. Pull up on the release bar located at the bottom front
edge of the swivel seat.
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3. From behind the seat, lift up on the rear of the seat
cushion while pulling the seat in a rearward direction.
4. Remove the seat from vehicle through the liftgate.
Rollers are part of the seat frame and will ease the
removal process.5. Lower the release handle located at the bottom front
edge of the seat.
Each seat weighs about 90 lbs (81 kg).
NOTE:
Electrical contacts for the available heated seats
automatically disengage or engage as the seat is removed
or installed. The contacts slide past each other as the seat
is rolled to and from the strikers.
When reinstalling the seat, make certain to lower the
release handle to ensure the seat is latched securely.
WARNING!
In a collision, you or others in your vehicle could be
injured if seats are not properly latched to their floor
attachments. Always be sure the seats are fully
latched.
Release Bar
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Swivel ’n GoPremium Seating Table — If
Equipped
The Swivel ’n Go Seating Table consists of an easily
assembled post and top.
The table and leg are stored beneath the floor when not in
use. To install the table follow these steps: 1. Open the floor storage cover in front of the second row
seats.
2. Remove the pole and table top by loosening the hook
and loop straps.
3. Swivel the second row seats so they are facing the rear.
Second Row Seating and Table
Table and Leg Storage
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4. Insert pole into base by aligning the lock button into
notch of the base.
5. Twist the pole in a clockwise rotation until it stops.NOTE:
You will hear an audible “click” when the lock
button engages the base.
6. Place the table top over the installed pole aligning
with the mating feature of the underside of the table top.
Apply pressure on the table top and press downward.
NOTE: You will hear an audible “click” when the table
latch engages the pole.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with the following conditions
could result in serious injury or even death:
•DO NOT install the table while vehicle is in
motion.
•NEVER drive the vehicle with only the pole in-
stalled.
•DO NOT place heavy or sharp objects on table.
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Installing Table Leg Into Base
1 — Table Base2 — Lock/Release Button
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WARNING! (Continued)
•DO NOT place liquid drinks on the table, use
available cupholders.
•Second row seats must be locked in the rearward
facing position before installing the table.
To separate the table top from the pole, follow these
steps:
1. Locate the release latch on the underside of the table
top.
2. Pull horizontally on the latch to activate the release
from the pole.
3. While pulling on the latch, pull upward to remove the
table top from the pole.
Table Top Release
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NOTE:The table top should be removed from the leg
prior to removing the leg from its mounting base.
4. Locate the release button on the pole. Press the release
button firmly to activate the release from the base.
5. While pressing the release button, twist the pole in a
counterclockwise rotation until it stops. Pull upward to
remove the pole from the base.
6. Place the pole on the underside of the table top and
secure with the hook and loop straps.
7. Once the pole and table top are secured, you may
place them in the floor storage bin in front of the second
row seats.
NOTE: Always store the table and pole in the floor
storage bin when not in use.Plastic Grocery Bag Retainer Hooks
Retainer hooks which will hold plastic grocery bag
handles are built into the seatbacks of all rear seats and
some front seats. The floor supports the partial weight of
the bagged goods.
Second Row Bench Seat — If Equipped
While the bench seat does not stow in the floor, it is
removable for added cargo space. Release levers are
located on the rear leg assemblies, near the floor. To
remove the seat, squeeze each release handle and rotate
downwards to deploy the wheels. A lock indicator button
pops up when the seat is unlocked. The seat assembly
can now be removed from the vehicle and moved on its
Easy Out Rollers.
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To reinstall the seat, align the seat into the detent posi-
tions on the floor. Squeeze the release handle and rotate
upward until the lock indicator button returns into the
handle.
WARNING!
If not properly latched, the bench seats could become
loose. Personal injuries could result. After reinstall-
ing these seats, be sure the red indicator button on
the release handles return into the handles.
Third Row Power Seat — If Equipped
The third row power seat offers the following features:
•The seatbacks can be folded forward for additional
cargo space if needed.
•Head restraints can be stowed with the seat.
•Tailgate mode flips the seat rearward to face out the
tailgate.
Release Handles
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