2011 DODGE CARAVAN child restraint

•Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in
the passenger seat in a child restraint or belt-
positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the
rear most position. Older children who do not use
child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats
should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat
with the seat adjusted to the rearmost position. Never
allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them
or under their arm.
Tether Installation for Commercial Vehicles with
Rear Seat Delete
To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the
vehicle, follow the instructions shown:
1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower
rear of the front passenger seat.
2. Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the
extended tether strap.3. Route the tether strap under the head rest.
NOTE:
Ensure that the child restraint tether strap is
centered between the headrest supports underneath the
head rest.
4. Using the hook attached to the child restraint tether
strap, attach the child restraint tether strap to the metal
anchor on the lower rear of the front passenger seat.
5. Following the child seat manufacturer’s instructions,
tighten the child restraint tether strap.
6. Inspect the tether anchor strap for nicks, abrasions,
discoloration, and loose threads. If these, or any other
condition that might affect the performance of the strap is
observed, DO NOT USE. Contact your authorized deal-
ership for a replacement part.
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WARNING!
The vehicle tether anchor is designed to be used with
a child restraint only. It should not be used for any
other purpose. Before use, inspect the tether anchor
strap for nicks, abrasions, discoloration, and loose
threads. If these or any other condition that might
affect the performance of the strap is observed, DO
NOT USE that strap. Personal injury may result.
Contact your authorized dealership for a replacement
part.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your 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.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
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. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
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Oil (Engine)........................ 474
Power Steering ...................... 366
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 487
Car Washes ............................ 494
Carbon Monoxide Warning ..............101,412
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 224
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier ..................... 234
Caution, Exhaust Gas ...................... 53
Cellular Phone ....................... 127,321
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 510
Chains, Tire ............................ 395
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 439
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 378
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............254,469
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............ 101
Checks, Safety .......................... 101
Child Restraint ...................... 87,88,89Child Restraint Tether Anchors
............... 91
Child Safety Locks ........................ 47
Child Seat .............................. 91
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 408
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 496
Climate Control ......................... 321
Clock ............................. 287,296
Coat Hook ............................ 223
Coin Holder ........................... 224
Cold Weather Operation ................... 352
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 320
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 390
Compass ........................ 262,265,277
Compass Calibration .................. 265,278
Compass Variance .................... 264,278
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 276
Connector UCI .............................. 310
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HitchesTrailer Towing ....................... 426
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 197
Hood Release .......................... 163
Hook, Coat ............................ 223
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................. 12,13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 87,88
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 265
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 113
Instrument Cluster .................... 247,249
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 246
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 497
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 498
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 499Interior Appearance Care
.................. 497
Interior Lights .......................... 167
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 440
Jack Operation .......................... 439
Jump Starting .......................... 456
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Lane Change Assist ...................... 170
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 57
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).. 91
Latches ............................... 104
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Rear Cross Path......................... 124
Rear Heater ............................ 330
Rear Park Sense System ................... 182
Rear Window Defroster ................... 233
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 113
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 134
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 86
Recreational Towing ...................... 436
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 408
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 70
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 319
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Removable Floor Console .................. 229
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 471
Replacement Tires ....................... 394
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 534
Resetting Oil Change Indicator .........251,252,273 Restraint, Head
......................... 135
Restraints, Child ....................... 87,91
Restraints, Infant ......................... 87
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 460
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 234
Rotation, Tires .......................... 397
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................ 102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 104
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 534
Safety Information, Tire ................... 377
Safety Tips ............................ 101
Safety, Exhaust Gas .................... 53,101
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 307
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 516
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 499
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 70
Seat Belts ........................... 53,102
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 62
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Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 62
And Pregnant Women .................. 71
Child Restraint ..................... 87,89
Extender ........................... 72
Front Seat .......................... 57
Inspection .......................... 102
Pretensioners ........................ 65
Rear Seat ........................... 57
Seats ................................. 127
Adjustment ......................... 133
Fold in Floor (Stow \bnGo) .............. 139
Heated ............................ 130
Memory ........................... 159
Power ............................ 128
Reclining .......................... 134
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) .............. 139
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........485,512
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15 Sentry Key Programming
................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 531
Service Contract ......................... 533
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 254
Service Manuals ........................ 535
Setting the Clock ..................... 287,296
Settings, Personal ........................ 279
Shift Lever Override ...................... 461
Shoulder Belts ........................... 57
Side Airbag ............................. 81
Signals, Turn ............. 104,169,170,249,508,509
Sliding Door ............................ 42
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 362
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 395
Snow Tires ............................ 397
Spare Tire ....................... 390,391,441
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 178
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Speedometer........................... 256
Starting ............................... 351
Automatic Transmission ................ 351
Cold Weather ....................... 352
Engine Fails to Start .................. 352
Remote ............................ 29
Starting and Operating .................... 351
Starting Procedures ...................... 351
Steering Power .......................... 365,366
Tilt Column ........................ 175
Wheel, Heated ...................... 176
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 175
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 319
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 319
Storage ............................ 217,506
Storage Bin ............................ 217
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 343,506Storing Your Vehicle
...................... 506
Stow \bn Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ............. 139
Sun Roof .............................. 204
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 194
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 206
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 72
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 474
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 249
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 175
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 333
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......259,439
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 91
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 175
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 382
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 380
Tire Markings .......................... 377
Tire Safety Information .................... 377
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