2014 DODGE CHARGER SRT child restraint

Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seatingposition. For some second row seats, you may need to
recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a
better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and
rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its
rear-most position to make room for the child seat.
You may also move the front seat forward to allow
more room for the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the seat belt path of the child
restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the seat belt
path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click”. 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight
against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of the seat belt until you have pulled all the seat belt
webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing
to retract back into the retractor. As the webbing
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the
seat belt is now in the Automatic Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, you should not be able to pull out any web-
bing. If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push
the child restraint rearward and downward into the
vehicle seat.
8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect2
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the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints
Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to
attach a tether anchor.
9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the seat belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm)
in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
seat belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the
tether anchorage. You may need to move the
seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether
anchorage for that seating position, move
the child restraint to another position in the
vehicle if one is available.
2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child
restraint.
3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,
route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint.
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1 — CoverA — Tether Strap Hook
3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Tether Strap Mounting
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Center Tether Attachment
1. Lower the adjustable center head restraint to the fulldown position.
2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the center tether anchorage located in the panel be-
tween the rear seatback and the rear window.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
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
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 drivetrain
(engine, transmission, clutch, and rear axle) in your new
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 500 mi (800 km). After
the initial 60 mi (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.
However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant,
the transmission fluid and axle lubricant installed at the
factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid,
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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 sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly 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: If your vehicle is equipped with two RKE trans-
mitters. One RKE transmitter can be linked to memory
position 1 and the other transmitter can be linked to
memory position 2.
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WARNING!(Continued)
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly 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.
• 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 pos-
sible.
• 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.
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Parking............................. .422
Warning Light ........................ .321
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................404
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........97
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................228
Bulb Replacement ..................... .552, 553
Bulbs, Light ......................... .102, 552
Camera, Rear ........................... .280
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .557
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .513
Power Steering ........................ .421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................527
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................99, 472
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................477
Car Washes ............................ .535
Cellular Phone .......................... .380
Certification Label ........................ .477Chains, Tire
............................ .458
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .438
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........................... .318, 508
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............98
Checks, Safety ............................98
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................93
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....88
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......82
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .469
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .536
Climate Control ......................... .380
Coin Holder ............................ .306
592 INDEX

Reminder, Seat Belt.........................59
Remote Control Starting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Arm The Alarm .........................19
FCC General Information ..................26
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 25
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Unlatch The Trunk .......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........377
Remote Starting EVIC Remote Start Abort Message ............28
Exit Remote Start Mode .................29, 30
How To Use Remote Start ..................27 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle
...............................30
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .368
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .368
Remote Starting System ......................27
Remote Trunk Release .......................44
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .552
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .510
Replacement Tires ........................ .457
Reporting Safety Defects ....................585
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ............316, 334
Restraint, Head .......................... .209
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Restraints, Occupant ........................46
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................499
Rotation, Tires .......................... .460
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................100
604 INDEX