2011 DODGE CHARGER child restraint

To attach a child restraint tether strap:
1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the
seat where you are placing the child restraint.2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat.
3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint to
the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instruc-
tions.
NOTE:
Ensure that the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in
the strap.
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.
Tether Strap Mounting
1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83

WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains desired position
settings for the driver seat, side mirrors, adjustable
pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic steer-
ing column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio
station presets. Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter can also be programmed to recall the same posi-
tions when the UNLOCK button is pressed.
NOTE:
•Only one RKE transmitter can be linked to each of the
memory positions.
•Passive Entry door handles cannot be linked to the
memory function. Use either the memory recall switch
or the RKE transmitter (if linked to the memory
feature) to recall memory positions 1 or 2.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as
possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
rear of the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
268 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 355
Brakes ............................... 486
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 197
Bulb Replacement ..................... 505,506
Bulbs, Light .......................... 88,505
Camera, Rear ........................... 243
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 510
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... 468,469
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 483
Car Washes ............................ 491
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............85,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 421
Cellular Phone .......................... 329
Certification Label ....................... 422
Chains, Tire ............................ 397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 439 Chart, Tire Sizing
........................ 380
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............278,463
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 84
Checks, Safety ........................... 84
Child Restraint .................... 73,75,78,82
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............77,78
Child Safety Locks ........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 411
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 493
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 476
Climate Control ......................... 330
Coin Holder ........................... 265
Cold Weather Operation ................... 350
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 329
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 392
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 295
544 INDEX

Rear Cupholder......................... 264
Rear Park Sense System ................... 235
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 181
Rear Window Defroster ................... 269
Rear Window Features .................... 269
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 96
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 72
Recreational Towing ...................... 436
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 411
Refrigerant ............................ 474
Release, Hood .......................... 188
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 192
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 54
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 327
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 42 Replacement Bulbs
....................... 505
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 465
Replacement Tires ....................... 396
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 536
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........276,293
Restraint, Head ......................... 178
Restraints, Child ......................... 73
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 44
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 452
Rotation, Tires .......................... 399
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 86
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 88
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 536
Safety Information, Tire ................... 379
Safety Tips ............................. 84
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 85
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 514
556 INDEX

Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 495
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
Seat Belts .......................... 44,46,86
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51
And Pregnant Women .................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 73,74,75,82
Extender ........................... 56
Front Seat ......................... 46,47
Inspection .......................... 86
Operating Instructions .................. 47
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 46
Untwisting Procedure .................. 51
Seats ................................. 171
Easy Entry ......................... 186
Head Restraints ...................... 178
Heated ............................ 174
Height Adjustment ................... 171
Memory ........................... 183 Power
............................ 171
Rear Folding ........................ 181
Seatback Release ..................... 181
Tilting ............................ 171
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........481,511
Selection of Oil ......................... 468
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 533
Service Contract ......................... 535
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 278
Service Manuals ........................ 537
Shift Lever Override ...................... 453
Shifting ............................... 352
Automatic Transmission .............352,355
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
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INDEX 557

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 57
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 425
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 469
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 275
Telescoping Steering Column .............202,203
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 338
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......283,439
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ................... 202,203
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 191
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 384
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 382
Tire Markings .......................... 379
Tire Safety Information .................... 379 Tires ............................
88,388,539
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 395
Air Pressure ........................ 388
Chains ............................ 397
Changing ....................... 439,443
Compact Spare ...................... 392
Flat Changing ....................... 439
General Information .................. 388
High Speed ......................... 391
Inflation Pressures .................... 389
Jacking ......................... 442,443
Life of Tires ........................ 395
Load Capacity .................... 384,385
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 400
Pressure Warning Light ................ 277
Quality Grading ..................... 539
Radial ............................ 391
Replacement ........................ 396
Rotation ........................... 399
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INDEX 559