child seat DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2019 Owner's Guide

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage:
SRT Vehicles
WARNING!
If the rear seats are not present in your vehicle, NEVER
install a child restraint in these positions.
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. See the section
“Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Restraint System” for the location of approved tether
anchorages in your vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
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 re-
straint.
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3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path forthe 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. 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 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!
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly be-
hind 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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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from
the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking ignition
system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is pressed to
the floor.
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into
any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
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Radiator (Coolant Pressure).................354
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................205, 396
Cargo Vehicle Loading ..........................276
Car Washes ...............................385
Cellular Phone ............................457
Certification Label ..........................276
Chains, Tire ............................. .381
Changing A Flat Tire ........................360
Charging Wireless ................................98
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .362
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .130
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............205
Checks, Safety ............................ .205
Child Restraint ............................184
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................188
Child Seat Installation .....................201
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........198
Infant And Child Restraints .................187
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......191
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........187
Seating Positions ........................ .190
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .393Cleaning
Wheels ............................... .380
Climate Control ............................69
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .218
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .378
Contract, Service .......................... .478
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............354
Cooling System ............................351
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................353
Coolant Level ........................351, 355
Cooling Capacity ........................ .397
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................354
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................352
Inspection ............................. .355
Points T

o Remember ..................... .355
Pressure Cap ............................354
Radiator Cap .......................... .354
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......352, 397, 398
Corrosion Protection ........................385
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............244, 247
Cruise Light ............................. .127
Customer Assistance ........................476
Customer Programmable Features ...............405
Cybersecurity ............................ .404
484 INDEX

Programming Additional Key Fobs..........26, 34
Unlatch The Trunk ........................22
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................32
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......33
Uconnect Settings .........................33
Remote Trunk Release ........................84
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .288
Replacement Keys ........................26, 34
Replacement Tires ..........................375
Reporting Safety Defects .....................479
Restraints, Child .......................... .184
Restraints, Head ............................52
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................325
Rotation, Tires ............................ .381
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................206
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................208
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................479
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .205
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .360
Safety Tips ...............................205
Schedule, Maintenance .......................333
Seat Belt Reminder .........................117
Seat Belts ............................ .161, 206Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
...........169
Child Restraints ........................ .184
Energy Management Feature ................168
Extender ...............................167
Front Seat .......................161, 163, 165
Inspection ............................. .206
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................165
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................163
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............167
Operating Instructions .....................165
Pregnant Women ........................ .168
Pretensioners .......................... .168
Rear Seat ............................. .163
Reminder ............................. .162
Seat Belt

Extender ........................167
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................168
Untwisting Procedure .....................167
Seat Belts Maintenance .......................387
Seats ............................ .44, 47, 48, 51
Adjustment .......................... .44, 47
Head Restraints ..........................52
Heated .................................48
Height Adjustment ........................46
Power .................................46
Rear Folding ..........................44, 45
492 INDEX