2006 DODGE DURANGO child seat

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.
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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condition until the switch is pushed forward again. To
close fully, hold the switch in the forward position until
the glass movement has stopped.
The sunshade can be opened manually. It will also open
as the sunroof opens. The sunshade cannot be closed if
the sunroof is open.
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
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 169
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Cargo Organizer....................... 176
Cargo Organizer........................ 176
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 292
Catalytic Converter....................291,347
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............193,200
Cellular Phone........................88,222
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 383
Certification Label....................... 292
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 317
Charging.............................. 325
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 266
Child Restraint........................64,65
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............67,73
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts........... 42
Child Seat.............................. 69
Circuit Breakers......................370,371
Climate Control......................... 222
Climate Control, Rear Zone..............226,232
Clock........................192,195,202,215Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 221
Compact Spare Tire...................... 277
Compass.............................. 159
Compass Calibration..................... 159
Compass Variance....................... 160
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 156
Console, Floor.......................... 172
Console, Overhead....................... 155
Contract, Service........................ 414
Converter, Catalytic...................... 291
Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 358
Coolant Pressure Cap..................... 357
Cooling System......................... 354
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 357
Coolant Capacity...................... 385
Coolant Level......................... 358
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 355
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 355
Inspection........................... 354
422 INDEX

Bulb Replacement...................376,377
Center Mounted Stop................... 383
Courtesy/Reading..................... 155
Cruise.............................. 191
Daytime Running...................... 134
Door Ajar........................... 188
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator...........................151,189
Fog ..........................135,184,384
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 316
Headlights........................... 134
High Beam........................... 137
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 137
Instrument Cluster..................134,183
Interior..........................132,155
License............................. 382
Lights On Reminder.................... 135
Low Fuel.........................183,184
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 190Park............................... 134
Passing............................. 136
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 184
Service.............................. 376
Traction Control....................... 151
Turn Signal........................136,378
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 183
Washer Fluid......................... 189
Loading Vehicle......................... 292
Tires ............................... 269
Locks................................. 15
Automatic Door........................ 17
Child Protection........................ 19
Door................................ 15
Ignition.............................. 13
Keys................................ 10
Power Door........................... 16
Steering Wheel......................... 13
428 INDEX

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 67
Lubricating Oil......................... 365
Lubrication, Body....................... 351
Lug Nuts............................. 323
Luggage Carrier......................... 174
Lumbar Support........................ 113
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 348
Maintenance Procedures................... 340
Maintenance Schedule.................... 391
Schedule “A”......................... 405
Schedule “B”......................... 394
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 190,338
Manual, Service......................... 416
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection..................... 387
Map/Reading Lights..................... 155
Memory Seat........................... 125Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming...................84,88
Electric Powered....................... 86
Heated.............................. 87
Memory............................. 125
Outside.............................. 85
Rearview............................. 84
Trailer Towing........................ 307
Vanity............................... 87
Mopar Parts.........................339,415
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 135
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
Occupant Classification System (OCS).......... 52
Occupant Restraints....................... 36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 285
Oil, Engine.........................340,386
Capacity............................ 385
INDEX 429
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Replacement Parts....................... 339
Replacement Tires....................... 280
Reporting Safety Defects................... 415
Restraints, Child.......................64,69
Restraints, Occupant...................... 36
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 264
Roof Type Carrier....................... 174
Rotation, Tires.......................... 284
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 76
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 415
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 33
Safety Information, Tire................... 264
Safety Tips............................. 75
Satellite Radio.......................... 215
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 219
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 391
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 370Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts............................36,37
And Pregnant Women................... 47
Child Restraint.......................64,65
Extender............................. 47
Front Seat............................ 37
Inspection............................ 76
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Reminder............................ 184
Seats................................. 111
Adjustment.......................... 111
Heated.............................. 115
Lumbar Support....................... 113
Memory............................. 125
Reclining............................ 112
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............26,185
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 386
Selection of Oil......................... 343
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 10
432 INDEX