2008 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 160

158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12 in (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. HOOD SAFETY SWITCH - IF EQUIPPED If the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and the hood is not latched, the EVIC will display "Hood Ajar" in the instrument cluster EVIC display window. If the vehicle is equipped with the Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) and the hood is not latched, a "hood" will be displayed in the PRNDL/Odometer window of the instrument cluster. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving.