child restraint DODGE CHALLENGER 2022 Owner's Manual

228SAFETY
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured
in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion
of a lap/shoulder belt.

1. Place the child seat in the center of the
seating position. If the second row seat can
be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or
raise the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a
better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may
wish to move it to its rear-most position to
make room for the child seat. You may also
move the front seat forward to allow more
room for the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to pass it through the belt path of the
child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in
the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the belt until you have pulled all the
seat belt webbing out of the retractor. Then,
allow the webbing to retract back into the
retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear
a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is
now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any
webbing. If the retractor is not
locked, repeat
step 5. 7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to
tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint
rearward and downward into the vehicle seat.
8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the
anchorage and tighten the tether strap. For
directions to attach a tether anchor, see
Úpage 228.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at
the belt path. It should not move more than
1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check
the belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether Anchorage:
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly
secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
WARNING!
If the rear or front passenger seats are not
present in your vehicle, NEVER install a child
restraint in these positions.

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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. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing
the child restraint. 3. 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.

Tether Strap Mounting
4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child
restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown
in the diagram.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
NOTE:If your vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat, FCA
US LLC recommends that you do not allow children
12 years old and under to ride in your vehicle. If the
rear seats are not present in your vehicle, NEVER
install a child restraint in these positions. If you
must install a forward facing child restraint in the
front passenger seat, then you must use the seat
belt system to secure the restraint. A top tether
strap extension may be needed to reach the tether
anchor on the rear shelf directly behind the
passenger seat.
WARNING!
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car
seat to any location in front of the car seat,
including the seat frame or a tether anchorage.
Only attach the tether strap of a rear-facing car
seat to the tether anchorage that is approved for
that seating position, located behind the top of
the vehicle seat. For the location of approved
tether anchorages in your vehicle, see
Úpage 221.
2 — Cover
3 — Attaching Strap
A — Tether Strap Hook
B — Tether Anchor
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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.......................................................... 84Autostick Operation.................................................... 95Axle Fluid....................................................... 318Axle Lubrication............................................. 318
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Back-Up......................................................... 111Battery.................................................... 74, 262Charging System Light................................. 74Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 14Location.................................................... 262Belts, Seat..................................................... 230Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 191BluetoothConnecting To A Particular MobilePhone Or Audio Device After Pairing
..... 161Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 268B-Pillar Location............................................. 294Brake Assist System...................................... 186Brake Control System.................................... 186Brake Fluid.......................................... 274, 318Brake System...................................... 274, 311Fluid Check..................................... 274, 318Master Cylinder......................................... 274Parking........................................................ 86Warning Light..................................... 73, 311Brake/Transmission Interlock......................... 91Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 86Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 49
Bulb Replacement........................................ 286Bulbs, Light.......................................... 232, 286
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Camera, Rear................................................ 111Capacities, Fluid........................................... 315Caps, FillerFuel.......................................................... 112Oil (Engine)............................................... 259Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 273Car Washes................................................... 308Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 232CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 113CD................................................................. 154Cellular Phone.............................................. 184Certification Label......................................... 113Chains, Tire................................................... 304Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 291Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 81Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 230Checks, Safety.............................................. 230Child Restraint.............................................. 216Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 219Child Seat Installation.............................. 228How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 225Infant And Child Restraints....................... 217
Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................................................ 221Older Children And Child Restraints.......... 218Seating Positions...................................... 220Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 313CleaningWheels...................................................... 303Climate Control................................................51Cold Weather Operation...................................86Compact Spare Tire...................................... 302Contract, Service........................................... 320Controls........................................................ 145Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 273Cooling System............................................. 271Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 272Coolant Level................................... 271, 273Cooling Capacity....................................... 315Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 273Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 271Inspection................................................. 273Points To Remember................................ 273Pressure Cap............................................ 273Radiator Cap............................................. 273Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)......................... 272, 315, 316Corrosion Protection..................................... 308Cruise Control..................................................97Cruise Control (Speed Control).........................97Cruise Light......................................................80Customer Assistance.................................... 319

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Power Brakes
....................................................... 311Deck Lid Release........................................ 62Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 282Door Locks.................................................. 24Mirrors......................................................... 40Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 57Seats........................................................... 34Steering....................................................... 97Sunroof....................................................... 60Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............... 28Windows...................................................... 59Power SeatsForward....................................................... 34Lumbar........................................................ 34Rearward..................................................... 34Power Steering Fluid...................................... 318Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................205Preparation For Jacking................................. 237Presets.......................................................... 151PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 205Programmable Features................................ 123
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 298Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 273RadioPresets...................................................... 151Radio Controls............................................... 145
Radio Mode.................................................. 145Radio Operation................................... 145, 184Radio Remote Controls................................. 144Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 51Rear Camera................................................. 111Rear ParkSense System............................... 107Rear Seats, Folding.......................................... 33Recreational Towing..................................... 120Reformulated Gasoline................................. 313Refrigerant.................................................... 266Release, Hood................................................. 62Reminder, Lights On........................................ 47Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 201Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 18Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 13Arm The Alarm............................................. 21Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 16Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 14Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 144Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures.................................................. 20Uconnect Settings....................................... 20Remote Starting System.................................. 18Remote Trunk Release.................................... 62Replacement Bulbs...................................... 286Replacement Keys........................................... 16Replacement Tires........................................ 300
Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 321Restraints, Child............................................ 216Restraints, Head.......................................37, 38Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......................... 250Rotation, Tires............................................... 306
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Safety............................................................ 143Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 230Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 231Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 321Safety Features............................................. 143Safety Information, Tire................................. 290Safety Tips.................................................... 230Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 232Satellite Radio............................................... 147Saved Radio Stations.................................... 151Schedule, Maintenance....................... 254, 255Seat Belt Reminder..........................................74Seat Belts............................................ 201, 230Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 206Child Restraints........................................ 216Energy Management Feature................... 205Extender................................................... 205Front Seat............................... 201, 202, 204Inspection................................................. 230Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 204Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 204Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 202Operating Instructions.............................. 204
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