2005 DODGE NEON child restraint

Child restraint systems having attachments designed to
connect to the lower anchorages are now available. Child
restraints having tether straps and hooks for connection
to the top tether anchorage have been available for some
time. In fact, many child restraint manufacturers will
provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older
products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for
most older vehicles.
Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to
passenger carrying vehicles over a period of years, child
restraint systems having attachments for those anchor-
ages will continue to have features for installation in
vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also
have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage
of all of the available attachments provided with your
child restraint in any vehicle.
Installing the Child Restraint System
While there are LATCH anchorages at all three rear
seating positions, do not install child restraints at all three
positions at the same time. The anchorages are not
designed to restrain three child restraints at one time.Instead, you may install one child restraint at the center
position, or two child restraints at the right and left
positions.
WARNING!
Do not install child restraint systems equipped with
LATCH attachments at all three rear seating posi-
tions at one time. The LATCH anchorages are de-
signed to restrain no more than two child restraints
at a time in the event of a collision.
We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,
but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector and a means for adjusting the tension in the
strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some
rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped
with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the
tension in the strap.
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In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower
straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach
the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether
anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc-
tions that come with the child restraint system.
NOTE:If your child restraint seat is not LATCH
compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat
belts.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer's directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
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 or behind
their back.
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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Brake, Parking......................... 121
Brake System.......................122,186
Anti-Lock........................... 123
Hoses.............................. 186
Master Cylinder...................... 187
Parking............................ 121
Warning Light........................ 77
Brakes............................122,186
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 116
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 46
Bulb Replacement...................198,199
Calibration, Compass..................... 54
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 202
Capacities, Fluid....................... 202
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 144
Oil (Engine)......................... 172
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 144
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance........ 97
Cassette Tape Player...................83,86
Catalytic Converter..................... 173
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 46CD Changer.......................87,92,98
CD Player...........................88,90
CD Player Maintenance.................. 100
Cellular Phone......................... 101
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 201
Central Door Locks...................... 15
Central Locking......................... 15
Chains, Tire........................... 139
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 152
Charging System Light................... 79
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 125
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 167
Child Restraint......................... 39
Child Safety Locks....................... 17
Circuit Breakers.....................195,197
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 194
Headlights.......................... 194
Climate Control........................ 101
Clock................................. 82
Compact Disc Changer................... 98
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 100
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Rear Servicing....................... 201
Rear Tail............................ 201
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 79
Security Alarm........................ 22
Side Marker......................... 201
Theft Alarm.......................... 79
Turn Signal.....................62,78,201
Voltage.............................. 79
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description).... 77
Loading Vehicle........................ 146
Tires ............................... 128
Locks................................ 14
Child Protection....................... 17
Door............................... 14
Power Door.......................... 15
Steering Wheel........................ 13
Lubrication, Body....................... 178
Maintenance.......................169,206
Maintenance, Airbag..................... 38
Maintenance Free Battery................. 176
Maintenance Procedures.................. 169
Maintenance Schedule................... 206Schedule9A9......................... 218
Schedule9B9......................... 209
Maintenance, Sunroof.................... 69
Malfunction Indicator Light.............80,167
Manual, Service........................ 229
Manual Transaxle...............67,114,119,190
Downshifting........................ 120
Fluid Level Check..................... 190
Frequency of Fluid Change.............. 191
Lubricant Selection.................... 190
Map/Reading Lights..................... 60
Master Cylinder........................ 187
Mirrors............................... 51
Compass/Temperature.................. 51
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside............................. 54
Rearview............................ 51
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................168,229
Multi-Function Control Lever.............61,62
Occupant Restraints...................... 24
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Rear Window Defroster.................. 110
Reclining Front Seats..................... 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 203
Recreational Towing..................... 148
Reformulated Gasoline................... 142
Refrigerant............................ 177
Release, Hood.......................... 58
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Trunk Release.................... 18
Replacement Bulbs...................... 198
Replacement Keys....................... 12
Replacement Parts...................... 168
Replacement Tires...................... 138
Reporting Safety Defects................. 229
Rotation, Tires......................... 141
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 47
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 47
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 229
Safety Information, Tire.................. 124
Safety Tips............................. 46
Satellite Radio.......................... 93Satellite Radio Antenna................... 96
Seat Belts.............................. 24
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 28
And Pregnant Women.................. 30
Child Restraint........................ 39
Extender............................ 31
Front Seat............................ 24
Maintenance......................... 195
Rear Seat............................ 24
Untwisting Procedure................... 29
Seats................................. 55
Adjustment.......................... 55
Head Restraints....................... 57
Rear Folding......................... 57
Reclining............................ 56
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............22,79
Sentry Key.......................... 11,22
Sentry Key Programming.................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 224
Service Contract........................ 226
Service Manuals........................ 229
Setting the Clock........................ 82
Shift Speeds........................... 120
242 INDEX