
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.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
Belt
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure
a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts
are 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 will make a ratcheting noise if
you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then
allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional
information on ALR, refer to “Automatic Locking Mode”description under “Seat Belts in Passenger Seating Posi-
tions” section. The chart below defines the seating posi-
tions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a
cinching latch plate.
Left Center Right
CRS Lock CRS Lock CRS Lock
First Row ALR
Second Row ALR ALR ALR Third Row
Installing a Child Restraint with an ALR:
1. To install a child restraint with ALR, first, pull enough
of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it
through the belt path of the child restraint. Slide the latch
plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” Next,
extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and
then allow the belt to retract into the retractor. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a ratcheting sound. This indicates
the safety belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
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2. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap
portion around the child restraint. Any seat belt system
will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and
pull it tight if necessary.
To attach a Child Restraint tether strap:Route the tether strap over the seatback and attach the
hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
For the outboard seating positions, route the tether under
the head rest, and attach the hook to the tether anchor
located on the back of the seat.
Tether Strap Mounting (Two-Door Models)
Tether Strap Mounting (Four-Door Models)
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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.
Vehicles With Rear Web Buckles That May Need
To Be Twisted
•
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path
opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate
from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt
several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into
the buckle with the release button facing out.
•If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle
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.
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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Lift the Freedom bag into the vehicle with the hooks and
straps facing the back of the rear seat. Attach the clips at
the bottom of the bag to the child restraint anchorages,
located at the base of the rear seat.Wrap the upper strap around the rear head restraints and
loop the strap through the buckle. Pull on the strap to
tighten the Freedom bag securely against the rear seat.
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Axle Lock.......................... 350,351
Battery ............................... 463
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 23
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,77
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 466
Brake Assist System ...................... 374
Brake Assist Warning Light ................. 259
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 373
Brake System ........................... 476
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 371,373
Master Cylinder ....................... 476
Parking ............................. 369
Warning Light ........................ 248
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 340
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 75
Bulb Replacement ..................... 497,498
Bulbs, Light ............................ 79 Capacities, Fluid
........................ 501
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 416
Power Steering ........................ 368
Car Washes ............................ 483
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............76,415
Cargo Light ............................ 140
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 418
Cellular Phone ........................ 88,317
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 500
Certification Label ....................... 418
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 442
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 389
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ............................. 257,457
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 75
Checks, Safety ........................... 75
Child Restraint .................... 61,62,69,72
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Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............67,69
Child Seat .............................. 66
Climate Control ......................... 317
Clock ..................... 269,283,285,288,297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 316
Compass .............................. 261
Compass Calibration ..................... 264
Computer, Trip/Travel .................260,261
Console .............................. 153
Console, Floor .......................... 153
Contract, Service ........................ 529
Cooling System ......................... 470
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 472
Coolant Capacity ...................... 501
Coolant Level ......................... 474
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 474
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 471
Inspection ........................... 470
Points to Remember .................... 475 Pressure Cap
......................... 473
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........471,501
Corrosion Protection ..................... 482
Cruise Light ........................... 251
Cupholders ............................ 152
Customer Assistance ..................... 527
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 60
Daytime Running Lights ................... 139
Dealer Service .......................... 458
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 239
Defroster, Windshield .............77,318,319,321
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 143
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 456
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 138
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 460
Power Steering ........................ 368
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 451
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Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N)..... 437
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 412
Refrigerant ............................ 466
Release, Hood .......................... 135
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 138
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 47
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 19
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 19
Remote Starting System .................... 24
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 497
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 458
Replacement Tires ....................... 403
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 530
Restraint, Head ......................... 128
Restraints, Child ....................... 61,66
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 37
Rotation, Tires .......................... 404 Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 79
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 530
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 76
Safety Information, Tire ................... 387
Safety Tips ............................. 75
Satellite Radio Antenna .................308,313
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 311
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 506
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 47
Seat Belts ............................ 39,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 44
And Pregnant Women ................... 49
Child Restraint ....................... 61,72
Extender ............................. 49
Front Seat ............................ 39
Inspection ............................ 77
Maintenance ......................... 486
Pretensioners .......................... 47
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Cold Weather......................... 332
Engine Block Heater .................... 335
Engine Fails to Start .................... 332
Manual Transmission ................... 331
Remote .............................. 24
Steering Power ........................... 367,368
Tilt Column .......................... 145
Wheel Lock ........................... 13
Wheel, Tilt ........................... 145
Storage ............................ 153,496
Storage, Behind the Seat ................... 154
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 325,496
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 496
Sunrider ........................... 231,234
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 50
Sway Bar Disconnect, Electronic ............. 352
Swing Gate, Rear ......................... 36
System, Remote Starting .................... 24 Tachometer
............................ 250
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 251
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 67
Theft System Arming ...................... 18
Theft System Disarming .................... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 145
Tip Start .............................. 332
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......393,394
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 391
Tire Markings .......................... 387
Tire Safety Information .................... 387
Tires ............................ 79,397,533
Air Pressure .......................... 398
Changing ............................ 442
General Information .................... 397
High Speed .......................... 400
Inflation Pressures ..................... 398
Jacking ........................... 442,445
Load Capacity ..................... 393,394
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