child restraint DODGE DURANGO 2019 Owner's Guide

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and theseating 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.
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
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WARNING! (Continued)
“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 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.
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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. For the center seating position, route the tether strap
over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to
the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Third Row Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located On
Seatback)
Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (5 Passenger Seating)
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6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the
seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
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.Captain’s Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting
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Cargo Area Cover.......................113,114
Cargo Compartment ........................113
Light .................................113
Luggage Carrier ........................ .135
Cargo Light ...............................113
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................114
Car Washes .............................. .473
Cellular Phone ........................... .551
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............382
Chains, Tire ............................. .469
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .448
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .450
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .171
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............254
Checks, Safety ............................ .254
Child Restraint ........................... .228
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .231
Child Seat Installation .....................248
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........244
Infant And Child Restraints .................230
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............238
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......234
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........230
Seating Positions ........................ .233Child Safety Locks
..........................40
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .482
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .468
Climate Control ............................86
Automatic ..............................87
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .268
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................571
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .466
Contract, Service .......................... .576
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............443
Cooling System ........................... .440
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................442
Coolant Level .......................... .443
Cooling Capacity ........................ .486
Disposal

Of Used Coolant ..................443
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .441
Inspection ......................... .440, 443
Points To Remember ..................... .444
Pressure Cap ........................... .443
Radiator Cap .......................... .443
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......441, 486, 487
Corrosion Protection ....................... .472
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............291, 294
Cruise Light .......................... .168, 169
582 INDEX

Arm The Alarm..........................31
Disarm The Alarm ........................31
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 30
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...........532
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................28
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....507
Uconnect Settings ....................... .507
Remote Starting System .......................26
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .378
Replacement Keys ....................... .23, 30
Replacement Tires ......................... .463
Reporting Safety Defects .....................577
Restraints, Child .......................... .228
Restraints, Head ............................62
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................114
Roll Over Warning ...........................5
Roof Type Carrier ......................... .135
Rotation, Tires ............................ .470
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................255
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................257
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................577
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .254
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .449Safety Tips
.............................. .254
Schedule, Maintenance .......................417
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .158
Seat Belts ............................ .202, 255
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................207
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........207
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......207
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........210
Child Restraints ........................ .228
Energy Management Feature ................209
Extender .............................. .208
Front Seat .......................202, 203, 205
Inspection ............................. .255
Lap/Shoulder Belt

Operation ................205
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................203
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............207
Operating Instructions .....................205
Pregnant Women ........................ .209
Pretensioners .......................... .209
Rear Seat ............................. .203
Reminder ............................. .202
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .208
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................209
Untwisting Procedure .....................207
Seat Belts Maintenance .......................474
590 INDEX