2004 DODGE DURANGO child seat

to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the
latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can't make
the child restraint secure, try a different seating position
or use the locking clip provided with your child restraint.To attach a child restraint tether strap: Route the tether
strap over the seat back, between the head restraint posts
and attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the
back of the seat.
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Child Restraints in Third Row Seating (If
Equipped)
The third seating row is not capable of installing child
restraints that require the use of a tether strap. There are
no tether anchor provisions for the third seating row in
your vehicle, the hooks in the rear floor are not designed
to withstand the forces that may occur during a crash.
WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap. Do not install a child restraint that requires a
tether strap in the third seating row (if equipped) of
this vehicle.
Child Restraint Tether Anchor
There are tether strap anchorages behind each seating
position in the second row. For vehicles equipped with
third row seating, there is no Child Tether Anchorage
provided for the third row of seats. To install child
restraint tethers follow these instructions.
1. Place the child restraint in the second row of seats.
2. Route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the tether anchor located on the seat back and remove the
slack in the tether strap according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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WARNING!
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the
anchor positions directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap. Follow the
instructions below. See your dealer for help if nec-
essary.
Children Too Large for Booster Seats
Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt
comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend
over the front of the seat when their back is against the
seat back should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat.
²Make sure that the child is upright in the seat.
²The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug
as possible.
²Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or
slouching can move the belt out of position.
²If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the
child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a
child to put the shoulder belt under an arm.
Transporting Pets
Airbags 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 in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
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WARNING!
Never leave children in a vehicle, with the keys in
the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unat-
tended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious injury
or death.
WARNING!
In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also
be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are
properly secured too.
Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow fingers or other body parts, or any
object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
134 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 334
Certification Label....................... 250
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 272
Charging.............................. 280
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 223
Child Restraint......................50,51,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............54,60
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 35
Child Seat.............................. 55
Circuit Breakers......................... 325
Climate Control......................... 179
Clock................................ 154
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 178
Compact Spare Tire...................... 234
Compass.............................. 124
Compass Calibration..................... 124
Compass Variance....................... 125
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 120
Console, Floor.......................... 137Console, Overhead....................... 119
Contract, Service........................ 362
Converter, Catalytic...................... 249
Coolant............................... 310
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 310
Cooling System......................... 306
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 309
Coolant Capacity...................... 335
Coolant Level......................... 310
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 308
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 308
Inspection........................... 306
Points to Remember.................... 311
Radiator Cap......................... 310
Selection of Coolant...............308,335,337
Temperature Gauge..................... 146
Cruise Control.......................... 116
Cup Holder............................ 138
Customer Assistance..................... 360
372 INDEX

Key, Replacement........................ 10
Key, Sentry.............................. 9
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System...................... 19
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster............................ 38
Lane Change and Turn Signals.........108,146,329
Lap/Shoulder Belts.....................29,34
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . 54
Liftgate................................ 26
Lights..............................64,103
Airbag............................50,153
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 149
Automatic Headlights................... 106
Back-Up............................. 329
Brake Warning........................ 151
Bulb Replacement...................... 327
Center Mounted Stop................... 334Courtesy/Reading..................... 120
Cruise.............................. 153
Daytime Running...................... 107
Door Ajar........................... 151
Fog ..........................107,147,335
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 270
Headlights........................... 106
High Beam........................... 109
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 109
Instrument Cluster..................106,146
Interior..........................104,120
License............................. 333
Lights On Reminder.................... 107
Low Fuel.........................146,147
Malfunction Indicator................... 152
Park............................... 106
Passing............................. 109
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 147
Service.............................. 327
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Turn Signal........................108,329
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 146
Washer Fluid......................... 153
Loading Vehicle......................... 250
Tires ............................... 226
Locks................................. 13
Auto Unlock.......................... 16
Automatic Door........................ 15
Child Protection........................ 17
Door................................ 13
Ignition.............................. 12
Keys................................. 9
Power Door........................... 14
Steering Wheel......................... 12
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) . 54
Lubricating Oil......................... 320
Lubrication, Body....................... 304
Lug Nuts............................. 278
Luggage Carrier......................... 139Lumbar Support......................... 88
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 300
Maintenance Procedures................... 292
Maintenance Schedule.................... 341
Schedule9A9......................... 353
Schedule9B9.......................... 343
Malfunction Indicator Light..............152,290
Manual, Service......................... 366
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 338
Map/Reading Lights..................... 120
Memory Seat........................... 97
Mirrors................................ 70
Automatic Dimming...................70,74
Electric Powered....................... 72
Heated.............................. 73
Memory............................. 97
Outside.............................. 71
378 INDEX

Reclining Front Seats...................... 87
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 337
Recreational Towing...................... 262
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 263
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 265
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 243
Refrigerant............................ 303
Release, Hood.......................... 102
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 177
Replacement Keys........................ 10
Replacement Parts....................... 291
Replacement Tires....................... 237
Reporting Safety Defects................... 365
Restraints, Child.......................50,55
Restraints, Occupant...................... 28
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 221Roof Type Carrier....................... 139
Rotation, Tires.......................... 241
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 63
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 64
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 365
Safety Information, Tire................... 221
Safety Tips............................. 62
Satellite Radio.......................... 173
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 176
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 341
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 324
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 35
Seat Belts............................28,29
And Pregnant Women................... 37
Child Restraint.......................50,61
Extender............................. 37
Front Seat............................ 29
Inspection............................ 63
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