2005 DODGE DAKOTA child restraint

Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Club Cab)
1. Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the
front passenger seat back and under the head restraint.
2. Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor.
3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled
tight.
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Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Club Cab)
1. Route the child restraint tether strap through the
routing loop, located directly behind the child restraint.
The routing loops are located behind the flip-down door
on the cab back panel (padded bolster).
2. Route the tether strap across to the center tether
anchorage. The center tether is located behind the slide
door in the center of the vehicle, between the two seating
positions.
3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that the anchor
strap is pulled tight.
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Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Quad Cab)
1. Route the child restraint tether strap under the head
restraint for the outboard seating positions, and thenthrough the anchor strap outer loop (webbing material
loop), located directly behind the child restraint.
2. Route the tether strap across to the nearest installed
anchor strap, and attach the tether strap hook to the
anchor strap inner metal ring.
3. Remove the slack in the tether strap so that both
anchor straps are pulled tight.
NOTE:Two Anchors must be used for any of the three
seating positions.
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Multiple Child Restraint Quad Cab
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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 restraint
to secure a child restraint top tether strap. See your
dealer for help if necessary.
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.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your new vehicle. Drive moderately during the first 300
miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. While
cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the limits
of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Avoid wide open throttle acceleration in low gear.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality, energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7.
NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS
MUST NEVER BE USED.
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Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 338
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 142
Certification Label....................... 252
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 274
Charging.............................. 283
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 226
Child Restraint........................59,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............62,67
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 38
Child Seat.............................. 64
Circuit Breakers......................... 328
Climate Control......................... 184
Clock................................ 160
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 183
Compact Spare Tire...................... 237
Compass.............................. 131
Compass Calibration..................... 131
Compass Variance....................... 132
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 127Console, Floor.......................... 141
Console, Overhead....................... 126
Contract, Service........................ 370
Converter, Catalytic...................... 251
Coolant............................... 315
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 315
Cooling System......................... 312
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 314
Coolant Capacity...................... 343
Coolant Level......................... 315
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 313
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 313
Inspection........................... 312
Points to Remember.................... 316
Radiator Cap......................... 315
Selection of Coolant...............313,343,344
Temperature Gauge..................... 152
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 123
Cup Holder............................ 143
378 INDEX

Reception, Radio........................ 159
Reclining Front Seats..................... 108
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 344
Recorder, Event Data...................... 57
Recreational Towing...................... 264
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N)....... 265
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 267
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 246
Refrigerant............................ 308
Release, Hood.......................... 112
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 39
Remote Keyless Entry..................... 21
Remote Sound System Controls.............. 182
Replacement Keys........................ 12
Replacement Parts....................... 297
Replacement Tires....................... 240
Reporting Safety Defects................... 372
Restraints, Child.......................59,64Restraints, Occupant...................... 31
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 224
Rotation, Tires.......................... 244
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 74
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 74
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 372
Safety Information, Tire................... 224
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio.......................... 178
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 181
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 349
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 328
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 39
Seat Belts............................31,32
And Pregnant Women................... 40
Child Restraint.......................59,61
Extender............................. 40
Front Seat............................ 32
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Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 283
Engine Block Heater.................... 198
Steering
Column Controls...................... 118
Column Lock.......................... 13
Power...........................223,308
Wheel, Tilt........................... 122
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................. 182
Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 142
Storage, Vehicle......................... 329
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 224
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 241
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 301
Tachometer............................ 155
Tailgate............................... 143
Taillights.............................. 336
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......... 152Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 62
Theft System Arming...................... 27
Theft System Disarming.................... 28
Thermostat............................ 316
Tilt Steering Column..................... 122
Tire and Loading Information Placard....229,230,241
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 228
Tire Markings.......................... 224
Tire Safety Information.................... 224
Tires ...............................74,233
Air Pressure.......................... 233
Alignment........................... 241
Chains.............................. 242
Changing............................ 274
Compact Spare........................ 237
General Information.................... 233
High Speed.......................... 236
Inflation Pressures..................... 234
Jacking............................. 278
INDEX 389
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