child seat DODGE CHARGER 2019 Owner's Guide

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child
Restraints In This Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight +
weight of the child restraint) for using the
Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the
Child Restraint Always use the tether anchor when using
the seat belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking RetractorTop Tether Anchorage Symbol
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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front passenger seat? Yes Contact between the front passenger seat
and the child restraint is allowed, if thechild restraint manufacturer also allows contact.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against the belt path of the child restraint? No
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating
position with an ALR retractor.
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.
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. 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.
For some second row seats, you may need to 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.
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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. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using
the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a
tether anchor.
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.
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Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage:
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.
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan toinstall 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.
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.
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4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to thetop tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
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.
• 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.
Center Tether Attachment
1. If adjustable, lower the adjustable center head restraint
to the full down position.
2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the center tether anchorage located in the panel between the
rear seatback and the rear window.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
Tether Strap Mounting
1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor
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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.
• 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
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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.
Automatic Transmission
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.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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Bulb Replacement......................... .312
Bulbs, Light .......................... .223, 312
Camera, Rear ............................ .285
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .436
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .370, 378
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................391
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................219, 433
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .291
Cargo Area Cover ......................... .104
Cargo Compartment ....................... .104
Car Washes .............................. .421
Cellular Phone ............................511
Certification Label ......................... .291
Chains, Tire ............................. .417
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .397
Charging Wireless ...............................118
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .398
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .148
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............219
Checks, Safety ............................ .219
Child Restraint ........................... .202Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .206
Child Seat Installation .....................215
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........212
Infant And Child Restraints .................204
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......208
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........205
Seating Positions ........................ .207
Child Safety Locks ..........................42
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .431
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .416
Climate Control ............................78
Automatic ..............................85
Manual ................................79
Coin Holder ..............................112
Cold

Weather Operation ..................... .232
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .414
Console Floor .................................112
Contract, Service .......................... .536
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............391
Cooling System ........................... .389
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................390
Coolant Level ....................... .389, 392
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Cooling Capacity........................ .436
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................392
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................389
Inspection ............................. .392
Points To Remember ..................... .392
Pressure Cap ........................... .391
Radiator Cap .......................... .391
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......389, 436, 438
Corrosion Protection ....................... .420
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............250, 253
Cruise Light .......................... .145, 146
Cupholders ...............................113
Customer Assistance ....................... .534
Cybersecurity ............................ .444
Daytime Running Lights ......................67
Dealer Service ............................ .376
Deck Lid Power Release .......................... .101
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .221
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................147
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................67 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) ........................... .373
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................356
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................392
Do Not Disturb ........................... .528
Door Ajar ............................... .138
Door Ajar Light ........................... .138
Door Locks Automatic ..............................42
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......42
Doors ....................................36
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .443
Drive Modes ............................. .498
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt .....................43, 44
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .303
E-85 Fuel ............................... .434
Electric
Brake Control System ..................153
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................152
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............154, 161
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................64
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......31612
INDEX 543

Security Alarm......................... .140
Service ............................... .312
Traction Control ........................ .158
Turn Signals ....................67, 71, 146, 223
Vanity Mirror ............................65
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .138, 146
Loading Vehicle ....................... .291, 292
Capacities ............................. .292
Tires................................. .402
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................134
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............134
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............134
Locks Automatic Door ..........................42
Auto Unlock .............................42
Child Protection ..........................42
Power Door .............................37
Low Tire Pressure System .....................172
Lubrication, Body ......................... .384
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .428
Maintenance ...............................99
Maintenance Free Battery .....................374
Maintenance Schedule .............361, 362, 365, 367
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .140, 148 Manual
Service ............................... .538
Media Hub .............................. .510
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................50
Memory Seat ..............................50
Memory Seats And Radio .....................50
Methanol ............................... .431
Mirrors ..................................62
Electric Powered ..........................64
Electric Remote ...........................64
Heated .................................65
Outside ................................63
Rearview ........................... .62, 307
Vanity .................................65
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle .................................5
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................172
Mopar Parts ............................. .537
MP3 Control ............................. .510
Multi-Function
Control Lever...................67
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................233
Occupant Restraints ........................ .178
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...........429, 430, 438
548 INDEX