child restraint DODGE DURANGO 2021 Owner's Guide

236SAFETY
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.
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 RestraintAlways 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.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the
front passenger seat? YesContact between the front passenger seat and the
child restraint is allowed, if the child 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? NoDo not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with
an ALR retractor.
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.

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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 237.
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

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. To access the top tether strap anchorages
behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor
panel away from the seat back, this will expose
the top tether strap anchorages.

Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Five Passenger)
Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top Tether Strap Anchorage (3rd Row Bench)

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 Ú page 226 for the
location of approved tether anchorages in your
vehicle.
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238SAFETY

Third Row Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located On Seatback)

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.
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.

Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (5 Passenger Seating)
Second Row Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (7 Passenger Seating) Third Row Seating Top Tether Strap Mounting
Captain’s Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting

6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
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 CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE
I
NSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you
have questions regarding the seat belt or retractor
conditions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA
dealer or authorized FCA Certified Collision Care
Program facility for inspection.
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.
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.
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 colli -
sion, 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.
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Battery
.................................................... 92, 270Charging System Light................................. 92Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 15Battery Saver Feature...................................... 52Belts, Seat..................................................... 239Blind Spot Monitoring.................................... 195Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 276B-Pillar Location............................................. 300Brake Assist System...................................... 190Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 190Brake Fluid.......................................... 283, 323Brake System...................................... 283, 317Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 317Fluid Check............................................... 283Master Cylinder......................................... 283Parking...................................................... 105Warning Light.............................................. 91Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 107Bulb Replacement............................... 293, 294Bulbs, Light.................................................... 241
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Camera, Rear................................................ 139Capacities, Fluid............................................ 321Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 268Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 282Car Washes................................................... 314
Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 241, 242Cargo Area Cover............................................. 76Cargo Compartment........................................ 76Light............................................................ 76Luggage Carrier........................................... 77Cargo Light....................................................... 76Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 77Cellular Phone.............................................. 188Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 295Certification Label......................................... 141Chains, Tire................................................... 310Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 296Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)......................... 100Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 239Checks, Safety.............................................. 239Child Restraint.............................................. 223Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 225Child Seat Installation.............................. 236How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.............................................. 233Infant And Child Restraints....................... 224Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 229Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children................................................ 226Older Children And Child Restraints......... 225Seating Positions...................................... 226
Child Safety Locks............................................26Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 319CleaningWheels...................................................... 309Climate Control................................................55Automatic....................................................55Cold Weather Operation................................ 104Compact Spare Tire...................................... 307Contract, Service........................................... 325Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 282Cooling System............................................. 280Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 281Cooling Capacity....................................... 321Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 282Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 281Inspection................................................. 281Points To Remember................................ 283Pressure Cap............................................ 282Radiator Cap............................................. 282Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 281, 321, 322Corrosion Protection..................................... 313Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 119, 121Cruise Light............................................... 97, 98Customer Assistance.................................... 324Cybersecurity................................................ 158
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Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions
.... 93Load Shed Battery Saver Mode....................... 89Load Shed Battery Saver On............................ 89Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction.............. 89Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor.............. 89Loading Vehicle............................................. 141Tires.......................................................... 300Locks Child Protection........................................... 26Manual........................................................ 22Power Door.................................................. 23Lubrication, Body........................................... 276Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 317Luggage Carrier............................................... 77
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Maintenance................................................... 74Maintenance Free Battery............................. 270Maintenance Schedule.................................. 264Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................................... 94, 100ManualService...................................................... 327Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 28Memory Seat................................................... 28Memory Seats And Radio................................ 28Methanol....................................................... 319Mirrors............................................................. 42Electric Remote........................................... 44Exterior Folding........................................... 44
Heated......................................................... 44Outside........................................................ 43Rearview......................................42, 43, 243Vanity.......................................................... 43Modifications/AlterationsVehicle......................................................... 10Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 201Mopar Parts.................................................. 326Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 48
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New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 104
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 204Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 318Oil Change Indicator........................................ 85Reset........................................................... 85Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 272Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 272Oil Pressure Light............................................. 93Oil, Engine..................................................... 271Capacity.................................................... 321Checking................................................... 270Dipstick.................................................... 270Disposal................................................... 272Filter......................................................... 272Filter Disposal........................................... 272Identification Logo.................................... 272Materials Added To.................................. 272
Pressure Warning Light................................93Recommendation............................ 271, 321Synthetic................................................... 272Viscosity.................................................... 321Onboard Diagnostic System.............................99Operating Precautions.....................................99Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 327Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................43Overheating, Engine...................................... 258
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Paint Care..................................................... 313Parking Brake............................................... 105ParkSense System, Rear............................... 130Passive Entry....................................................23Pets............................................................... 239Pinch Protection...............................................74Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 300PowerBrakes...................................................... 317Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 287Door Locks...................................................23Inverter........................................................70Liftgate........................................................75Mirrors.........................................................44Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................68Seats...........................................................35Steering........................................... 117, 323Sunroof........................................................73
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334 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
............... 27Windows...................................................... 71Power SeatsDown.................................................... 35, 37Forward................................................ 35, 37Rearward.............................................. 35, 37Up......................................................... 35, 37Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................209Preparation For Jacking................................. 247PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 209
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 304Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 282Radio Operation............................................ 188Radio Remote Controls.................................. 178Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 54Rear Air Conditioning....................................... 60Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 285Rear Camera................................................. 139Rear Cross Path............................................. 198Rear ParkSense System................................ 130Rear Seats, Folding......................................... 31Rear Wiper/Washer......................................... 55Reclining Front Seats...................................... 30Recreational Towing...................................... 153Shifting Into Transfer CaseNeutral (N)............................................ 154
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N)........................................... 156Reformulated Gasoline................................. 319Refrigerant.................................................... 274Release, Hood................................................. 74Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 205Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 18Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 14Arm The Alarm............................................. 21Disarm The Alarm........................................ 21Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 16Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 178Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Remote Starting System.................................. 18Replacement Bulbs...................................... 293Replacement Keys........................................... 16Replacement Tires........................................ 306Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 326Restraints, Child........................................... 223Restraints, Head.............................................. 39Retractable Cargo Area Cover.......................... 76Roll Over Warning.............................................. 9Roof Type Carrier............................................. 77Rotation, Tires.............................................. 312
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 239Safety Checks Outside Vehicle...................... 241Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 326Safety Information, Tire................................. 295Safety Tips.................................................... 239Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 241Schedule, Maintenance................................ 264Seat Belt Reminder..........................................91Seat Belts............................................ 205, 239Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 208Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage............................................ 208Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage............................................ 208Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 209Child Restraints........................................ 223Energy Management Feature................... 209Extender................................................... 209Front Seat............................... 205, 206, 207Inspection................................................. 239Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 207Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 208Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 206Operating Instructions.............................. 207Pregnant Women...................................... 209Pretensioners........................................... 209Rear Seat.................................................. 206Reminder.................................................. 205Seat Belt Extender.................................... 209

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