child restraint DODGE CHALLENGER 2011 3.G User Guide

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint
System
We urge you to follow the manufacturer’s directions
carefully when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that
are provided with the child restraint system.The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars
located at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback and are just visible when
you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion
surfaces.
In addition, there are tether strap anchorages
behind each rear seating position located in the
panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a
plastic cover with this symbol on it.
Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward-
facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a
hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a
means of adjusting the tension of the strap.
You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower
straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily
attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages.
Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top
of the seatcover material. Then, rotate the tether anchor-
age cover directly behind the seat where you are placing
the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the
anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to
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provide the most direct path between the anchor and the
child restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you
push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE:
•Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.
•When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not
being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out
of reach of children. It is recommended that before
installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the
seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the childrestraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through
the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This
should stow the seat belt out of the reach of an
inquisitive child. Remind all children in the vehicle
that the seat belts are not toys and should not be
played with, and never leave your child unattended in
the vehicle.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with either an Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat
belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt
tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary
to use a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting
noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For
additional information on ALR, refer to “Automatic
Locking Mode”.
Driver Center Passenger
CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock
First Row N/A N/A ALR
Second Row ALR ALR ALR
•N/A — Not Applicable
•ALR — Automatic Locking Retractor
To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat
belt webbing from the retractor to route it 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 occasion-
ally, and pull it tight if necessary.
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To attach a child restraint tether strap:
1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the
seat where you are placing the child restraint.2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to
the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
NOTE:
Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.
WARNING!
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.
Tether Strap Mounting
1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor
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When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
Folded Rear Seat
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 145
Bulb Replacement ..................... 426,427
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,426
Calibration, Compass ..................... 197
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 433
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 330
Oil (Engine) ........................ 392
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 405
Car Washes ............................ 413
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,325
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 332
Cellular Phone ........................ 94,238
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 431
Certification Label ....................... 332
Chains, Tire ............................ 309
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 360
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 292 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 387
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80
Checks, Safety ........................... 80
Child Restraint .................. 70,71,72,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 322
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 415
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 398
Clock ............................. 205,214
Cold Weather Operation ................... 257
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 304
Compass .............................. 197
Compass Calibration ..................... 197
Compass Variance ....................... 198
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 193
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Rear Window Defroster................... 169
Rear Window Features .................... 169
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 69
Recreational Towing ...................... 346
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 322
Refrigerant ............................ 397
Release, Hood .......................... 138
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 142
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 236
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 426
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 388
Replacement Tires ....................... 308 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 460
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .............. 182
Restraint, Head ......................... 133
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 374
Rotation, Tires .......................... 311
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 81
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 460
Safety Information, Tire ................... 291
Safety Tips ............................. 80
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 80
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 225
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 438
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 417
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 53
480 INDEX

Seat Belts.......................... 42,45,81
And Pregnant Women .................. 55
Child Restraint ................. 70,71,72,77
Extender ........................... 55
Front Seat ......................... 45,46
Inspection .......................... 81
Operating Instructions .................. 46
Pretensioners ........................ 53
Rear Seat ........................... 45
Reminder .......................... 180
Untwisting Procedure .................. 50
Seats ................................. 128
Adjustment ......................... 128
Head Restraints ...................... 133
Heated ............................ 131
Height Adjustment ................... 128
Power ............................ 128
Rear Folding ........................ 136
Seatback Release ..................... 136 Tilting
............................ 128
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........403,434
Selection of Oil ......................... 391
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 457
Service Contract ......................... 459
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 187
Service Manuals ........................ 461
Setting the Clock ..................... 205,214
Settings, Personal ........................ 199
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 263
Shift Lever Override ...................... 375
Shifting ............................... 264
Automatic Transmission .............264,268
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 55
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 336
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 393
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 176
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 148
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 238
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......177,350
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 148
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 140
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 296
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 294
Tire Markings .......................... 291
Tire Safety Information .................... 291 TIREFIT
.............................. 350
Tires ............................ 84,300,463
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 307
Air Pressure ........................ 300
Chains ............................ 309
Changing ....................... 360,364
Compact Spare ...................... 304
Flat Changing ....................... 360
General Information .................. 300
High Speed ......................... 303
Inflation Pressures .................... 301
Jacking ......................... 363,364
Life of Tires ........................ 307
Load Capacity ....................... 296
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 312
Pressure Warning Light ................ 185
Quality Grading ..................... 463
Radial ............................ 303
Replacement ........................ 308
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INDEX 483