child lock DODGE DURANGO 2023 Owner's Manual

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LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be
equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each
side. Each will have a hook or connector to attach
to the lower anchorage and a way to tighten the
connection to the anchorage. Forward-facing child
restraints and some rear-facing child restraints will
also be equipped with a tether strap. The tether
strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the
top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap
after it is attached to the anchorage.
Center Seat LATCH — Five Or Seven
Passenger Vehicles Second Row Seating
Only Vehicle With A Center Arm Rest Tether —
Five Or Seven Passenger Seating Only
For rear-facing child restraints secured in the
center seat position with the vehicle seat belts, the
rear center seat position has an armrest tether
that secures the arm rest in the upward position.

1. To access the center seat arm rest tether,
first lower the arm rest. The tether is located
behind the armrest and hooked onto the
plastic seat backing.

Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether

2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat backing.
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether

3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether hook to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.

Always follow the directions of the child restraint
manufacturer when installing your child restraint.
Not all child restraint systems will be installed as
described here.
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint
If the selected seating position has a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow
the seat belt, following the instructions below. See
Ú page 220 to check what type of seat belt each
seating position has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that
you can more easily attach the hooks or
connectors to the vehicle anchorages.

WARNING!
Do not install a child restraint in the center
position using the LATCH system. This position
is not approved for installing child seats using
the LATCH attachments. You must use the
seat belt and tether anchor to install a child
seat in the center seating position.
Never use the same lower anchorage to
attach more than one child restraint. For
typical installation instructions, see
Úpage 219.
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2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that 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.
3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the
selected seating position.
4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
Úpage 223 for directions to attach a tether
anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
seat. Remove slack in the straps according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
6. 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.
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR
(ALR) Seat Belt:
When using the LATCH attaching system to install
a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not
being used by other occupants or being used to
secure child restraints. An unused belt could injure
a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the
seat belt retractor. Before installing a child
restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat
belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s
reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the
child restraint installation, instead of buckling it
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt
through the child restraint belt path and then
buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all
children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not
toys and that they should not play with them.
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt
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 of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the
restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the child restraint manufac -
turer’s directions exactly when installing an
infant or child restraint.
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.
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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The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion
of the seat belt tight around the child restraint so that it
is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor
can be “switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of
the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the
webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked,
the ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is
pulled back into the retractor
Ú
page 197.

Please see the table below and the following
sections for more information.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing
Child Restraints In This Vehicle

60/40 Second Row (5 Passenger) Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations 60/40 Second Row (7 Passenger) Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) Locations Captain’s Chairs Second Row (6 Passenger) Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage SymbolALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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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.
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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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 223.
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 214 for the
location of approved tether anchorages in your
vehicle.
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314 Blind Spot Monitoring
.................................... 183Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 261B-Pillar Location............................................. 286Brake Assist System...................................... 178Brake Control System, Electronic.................. 178Brake Fluid.......................................... 268, 307Brake System...................................... 268, 302Anti-Lock (ABS).......................................... 302Fluid Check............................................... 268Master Cylinder......................................... 268Parking...................................................... 102Warning Light.............................................. 88Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 104Bulb Replacement............................... 278, 280Bulbs, Light.................................................... 227
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Camera, Rear................................................ 134Capacities, Fluid............................................ 306Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 253Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 267Car Washes................................................... 299Carbon Monoxide Warning............................ 228Cargo Area Cover............................................. 73Cargo Compartment........................................ 73Light............................................................ 73Luggage Carrier........................................... 74Cargo Light...................................................... 73Cargo Tie-Downs.............................................. 74
Cellular Phone.............................................. 176Center High Mounted Stop Light................... 280Certification Label......................................... 136Chains, Tire................................................... 296Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 282Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 96Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 225Checks, Safety.............................................. 225Child Restraint.............................................. 210Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 213Child Seat Installation.............................. 222How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 220Infant And Child Restraints....................... 212Locating The LATCH Anchorages.............. 217Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 214Older Children And Child Restraints......... 212Seating Positions...................................... 214Child Safety Locks........................................... 25Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 304CleaningWheels..................................................... 295Climate Control................................................ 53Automatic.................................................... 53Cold Weather Operation............................... 101Compact Spare Tire...................................... 293Contract, Service.......................................... 310Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 267
Cooling System............................................. 265Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 266Cooling Capacity....................................... 306Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 267Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 266Inspection................................................. 266Points To Remember................................ 267Pressure Cap............................................ 267Radiator Cap............................................. 267Selection Of Coolant(Antifreeze)......................... 266, 306, 307Corrosion Protection..................................... 299Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 115, 117Cruise Light............................................... 94, 95Customer Assistance.................................... 308Cybersecurity................................................ 153
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Daytime Running Lights...................................46Defroster, Windshield................................... 226De-Icer, Remote Start......................................20Diagnostic System, Onboard............................96DipsticksOil (Engine)............................................... 255Disabled Vehicle Towing............................... 246DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)...................... 267Door Ajar...................................................89, 90Door Ajar Light..........................................89, 90

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Door Locks
............................................... 21, 25Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 25Doors............................................................... 21Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 28Driving........................................................... 150
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Economy (Fuel) Mode.................................... 104Electric Brake Control System....................... 178Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 177Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 179, 182Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 41Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)......... 65Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 116Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................180Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 89Electronically Shifted Transfer Case.... 108, 109Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 242Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck...................... 245Hazard Warning Flasher............................ 229Jacking...................................................... 232Jump Starting............................................ 239Emission Control System Maintenance........... 96
Engine........................................................... 253Air Cleaner................................................ 257Break-In Recommendations..................... 101Checking Oil Level.................................... 255Compartment.................................. 253, 254Compartment Identification............. 253, 254Cooling..................................................... 265Exhaust Gas Caution................................ 228Fails To Start............................................ 101Flooded, Starting...................................... 101Fuel Requirements.......................... 303, 306Jump Starting........................................... 239Oil.................................................... 256, 306Oil Filler Cap............................................. 253Oil Filter.................................................... 257Oil Selection........................... 256, 306, 307Oil Synthetic............................................. 257Starting........................................................ 98Engine Oil Life Reset
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Enhanced Accident Response Feature...209, 248
Ethanol......................................................... 304Exhaust Gas Cautions................................... 228Exhaust System................................... 228, 264Exterior Lights............................... 45, 227, 278
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 257Air Conditioning........................ 60, 257, 259Engine Oil................................................. 257Engine Oil Disposal................................... 257Flashers........................................................ 229Hazard Warning........................................ 229Turn Signals.............................. 95, 227, 280Flash-To-Pass...................................................47Flooded Engine Starting................................ 101Fluid Capacities............................................ 306Fluid Leaks.................................................... 228Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 268Engine Oil................................................. 255Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 307Fog Lights..................................................... 280Fog Lights, Service........................................ 280Fold-Flat Seats.................................................28Folding Rear Seats...........................................30Forward Collision Warning............................ 186Four-Way Hazard Flasher.............................. 229Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 245Front Axle (Differential)................................. 269
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318 Locks Child Protection
........................................... 25Manual........................................................ 21Power Door.................................................. 22Lubrication, Body........................................... 261Lug Nuts/Bolts.............................................. 302Luggage Carrier............................................... 74
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Maintenance................................................... 71Maintenance Free Battery............................. 255Maintenance Schedule.................................. 249
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).. 92, 96
ManualService...................................................... 312Memory Feature (Memory Seats).................... 27Memory Seat................................................... 27Memory Seats And Radio................................ 27Methanol....................................................... 304Mirrors............................................................. 40Electric Remote........................................... 41Exterior Folding........................................... 40Heated........................................................ 41Outside........................................................ 40Rearview............................................ 40, 229Vanity.......................................................... 40Modifications/AlterationsVehicle.......................................................... 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...................... 188Mopar Parts.................................................. 311Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 45
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New Vehicle Break-In Period......................... 101
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Occupant Restraints..................................... 191Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)..................... 303Oil Change Indicator........................................ 82Reset........................................................... 82Oil Filter, Change.......................................... 257Oil Filter, Selection........................................ 257Oil Pressure Light............................................. 90Oil, Engine..................................................... 256Capacity.................................................... 306Checking................................................... 255Dipstick.................................................... 255Disposal................................................... 257Filter......................................................... 257Filter Disposal........................................... 257Identification Logo.................................... 256Materials Added To.................................. 257Pressure Warning Light............................... 90Recommendation............................ 256, 306Synthetic.................................................. 257Viscosity................................................... 306
Onboard Diagnostic System.............................96Operating Precautions.....................................96Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 312Outside Rearview Mirrors.................................40
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Paint Care..................................................... 299Parking Brake............................................... 102ParkSense System, Rear............................... 125Passive Entry....................................................22Performance....................................................84Pets............................................................... 225Pinch Protection...............................................71Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 286PowerBrakes...................................................... 302Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 271Door Locks...................................................22Inverter........................................................67Liftgate........................................................72Mirrors.........................................................41Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).................65Seats...........................................................33Steering........................................... 113, 307Sunroof........................................................70Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column................26Windows......................................................68

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Power Seats Down
........................................................... 34Forward....................................................... 34Rearward..................................................... 34Up................................................................ 34Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................197Preparation For Jacking................................. 232PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 197
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 290Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 267Radio Operation............................................ 176Radio Remote Controls.................................. 176Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 52Rear Air Conditioning....................................... 58Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 269Rear Camera................................................. 134Rear Cross Path............................................. 185Rear ParkSense System................................ 125Rear Seat Reminder Alert.............................. 178Rear Seats, Folding......................................... 30Rear Wiper/Washer......................................... 53Reclining Front Seats...................................... 29Recreational Towing...................................... 146Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 148Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N).. 149
Reformulated Gasoline................................. 304Refrigerant........................................... 258, 259Release, Hood................................................. 71Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 192Remote ControlStarting System........................................... 17Remote Keyless Entry...................................... 13Arm The Alarm............................................. 20Disarm The Alarm........................................ 20Programming Additional Key Fobs............... 15Remote Sound System (Radio) Control......... 176Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Remote Starting System.................................. 17Replacement Bulbs...................................... 278Replacement Keys........................................... 15Replacement Tires........................................ 292Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 311Restraints, Child........................................... 210Restraints, Head.............................................. 36Retractable Cargo Area Cover.......................... 73Roll Over Warning.............................................. 8Roof Type Carrier............................................. 74Rotation, Tires.............................................. 297
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 226Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 227Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 311
Safety Information, Tire................................. 281Safety Tips.................................................... 225Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 228Schedule, Maintenance................................ 249Seat Belt Reminder..........................................88Seat Belts............................................ 192, 226Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 196Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 196
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage.. 196
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 197Child Restraints........................................ 210Energy Management Feature................... 197Extender................................................... 196Front Seat............................... 192, 193, 195Inspection................................................. 226Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 195Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 195Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 193Operating Instructions.............................. 195Pregnant Women...................................... 197Pretensioners........................................... 197Rear Seat.................................................. 193Reminder.................................................. 192Seat Belt Extender.................................... 196Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 197Untwisting Procedure................................ 195Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 30011

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