2011 DODGE DURANGO child restraint

to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out. If the belt still can’t be tight-
ened, 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.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:
For rearward facing infant seats secured in the center seat
position with the vehicle seat belts, the rear center seat
position has an armrest tether that secures the arm rest in
the upward position. To access the center seat arm rest
tether first lower the arm rest. The tether is located
behind the armrest and hooked onto the plastic seat
backing.Pull down on the tether to unhook it from the plastic seat
backing, then raise the armrest and attach the tether hook
to the strap located on the front of the arm rest.
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether
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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 be-
hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
•Do not use the cargo tie downs located on the load
floor. Improper usage of the tether can lead to a
failure of an infant or child restraint. The child
could be badly injured or killed.
Top Tether Strap Attachment
For the center seating position route the tether strap over
the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to thetop
tether anchorage located on the back of the seat behind
the gap panel. For the outboard seating positions, route
the tether strap under the headrests and attach the hook
to the top tether anchorage located on the back of the seat behind the gap panel. Please note the top tether anchor-
ages are not visible until you fold the gap panel down.
Do not use the cargo tie down hooks located on the
floor behind the seats.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags 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
an accident. 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 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.
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WARNING!
Sitting in a seat with the head restraint in its lowered
position could result in serious injury or death in a
collision. Always make sure the outboard head re-
straints are in their upright positions when the seat is
to be occupied.
NOTE: For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things to Know Before Start-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
Power Folding Third Row Head Restraints
For improved visibility when in reverse, the third row
head restraints can be folded using a switch, located on
the instrument panels switch bank.
Press the power folding switch located
on the instrument panel to fold the
head restraints.
NOTE: The head restraints can only be folded down-
ward using the power folding switch. The head restraints
must be raised manually when occupying the third row.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 135

Cargo Compartment...................... 225
Light ............................. 226
Luggage Carrier ..................... 230
Cargo Light ............................ 226
Cargo Tie-Downs ........................ 227
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 19,319
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 523
Certification Label ....................... 422
Chains, Tire ............................ 397
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 449
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 379
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............262,478
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 96
Checks, Safety ........................... 96
Child Restraint .................... 82,83,88,90
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............86,88
Child Safety Locks ........................ 36
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 411 Climate Control
......................... 319
Clock ............................. 285,294
Cold Weather Operation ................... 339
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 318
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 391
Compass .............................. 271
Compass Calibration ..................... 273
Compass Variance ....................... 272
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 269
Connector UCI .............................. 308
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 308
Conserving Fuel ........................ 268
Console, Overhead ....................... 204
Contract, Service ........................ 547
Cooling System ......................... 494
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 496
Coolant Capacity ..................... 524
Coolant Level ....................... 498
556 INDEX

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 86,88
Lubrication, Body ....................... 488
Luggage Rack (Roof Rack) ................. 230
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 485
Maintenance Procedures ................... 480
Maintenance Schedule .................... 528
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 245,478
Manual, Service ......................... 549
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 140
Memory Seat ........................... 140
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 140
Methanol .............................. 411
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 269
Mirrors ............................... 107
Automatic Dimming .................. 108
Electric Powered ..................... 109
Electric Remote ...................... 109 Exterior Folding
..................... 109
Heated ............................ 110
Outside ........................... 109
Rearview .......................... 107
Vanity ............................ 110
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 268
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 9
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 399
Mopar Parts ......................... 479,548
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 411
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 365
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 146
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 95
Occupant Restraints ................... 48,74,78
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........71,72,74,77
564 INDEX

Rear Wiper/Washer...................... 228
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 107
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 126
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 81
Recreational Towing ...................... 439
Shifting into Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..... 442
Shifting out of Transfer Case Neutral (N) .... 444
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 411
Refrigerant ............................ 488
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 65
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 24
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 316
Remote Starting System .................... 29
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 517
Replacement Keys ........................ 19
Replacement Parts ....................... 479
Replacement Tires ....................... 395 Reporting Safety Defects
................... 548
Restraints, Child ......................... 82
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 48
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ............... 226
Roll Over Warning ........................ 5
Roof Type Carrier ....................... 230
Rotation, Tires .......................... 398
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 98
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 100
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 548
Safety Information, Tire ................... 378
Safety Tips ............................. 96
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................... 48,97
Satellite Radio (Uconnect™ studios) ........... 315
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 305
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 528
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 65
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INDEX 567

Seat Belts............................ 52,98
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 57
And Pregnant Women .................. 67
Child Restraint ..................... 82,90
Extender ........................... 67
Front Seat .......................... 52
Inspection .......................... 98
Maintenance ........................ 511
Pretensioners ........................ 61
Reminder .......................... 252
Shoulder Belt Anchorage ................ 57
Untwisting Procedure .................. 57
Seats ................................. 120
Adjustment ......................... 125
Cleaning ........................... 510
Easy Entry ......................... 143
Memory ........................... 140
Power .......................... 120,122
Rear Folding ........................ 136 Reclining
.......................... 126
Security Against Theft ..................... 20
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............20,250
Selection of Oil ......................... 482
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 18
Sentry Key Programming ................... 20
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 19
Service Assistance ....................... 545
Service Contract ......................... 547
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 245
Service Manuals ........................ 549
Setting the Clock ..................... 285,294
Settings, Personal ........................ 274
Shift Lever Override ...................... 468
Shifting ............................... 342
Automatic Transmission ................ 342
Transfer Case, Shifting into Transfer
Case Neutral (N) ..................... 442
568 INDEX

Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 67
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 373
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 483
System, Remote Starting .................... 29
Tachometer ............................ 244
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 319
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......... 252
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 86
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ................... 227
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 383
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 381
Tire Markings .......................... 378
Tire Safety Information .................... 378
Tires ........................... 100,387,551
Air Pressure ........................ 388
Chains ............................ 397 Changing
.......................... 449
Compact Spare ...................... 391
General Information .................. 387
High Speed ......................... 390
Inflation Pressures .................... 388
Jacking ............................ 449
Life of Tires ........................ 395
Load Capacity .................... 383,384
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 399
Pressure Warning Light ................ 244
Quality Grading ..................... 551
Radial ............................ 390
Replacement ........................ 395
Rotation ........................... 398
Safety ............................. 378
Sizes ............................. 379
Snow Tires ......................... 398
Spare Tire .......................... 451
Spinning ........................... 394
570 INDEX