2015 DODGE DART child restraint

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.
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.
Tether Strap Mounting
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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.
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 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!
•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.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety
catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
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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.
•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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Checks, Safety............................110
Child Restraint............................88
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................92
Child Restraints.........................88
Child Seat Installation....................106
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......102
Infants And Child Restraints................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......95
Older Children And Child Restraints..........91
Seating Positions........................94
Child Safety Locks.........................37
Clean Air Gasoline........................501
Cleaning
Wheels...............................597
Climate Control..........................390
Clock..................................367
Clutch.................................591
Clutch Fluid.............................591
Coin Holder.............................293
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............389
Compact Disc (CD) Player...................379
Compact Spare Tire........................483
Computer, Trip/Travel......................326
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..380
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........380
Console, Floor...........................293
Console, Overhead........................273
Contract, Service..........................633
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................615
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........588
Cooling System...........................585
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............587
Coolant Level..........................585
Disposal of Used Coolant.................589
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................585
Inspection............................58910
INDEX 643

Recorder, Event Data.......................87
Recreational Towing.......................523
Reformulated Gasoline.....................501
Refrigerant..............................578
Reminder, Lights On.......................240
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................51
Remote Control
Starting System.........................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Arm The Alarm.........................20
FCC General Information..................30
Keyless Enter-N-Go™™...................38
Lock The Doors.........................25
Panic Alarm............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........27
Programming Additional Transmitters.........27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................23
Unlatch The Trunk.......................26
Unlock The Doors.......................25
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........387
Remote Starting
Enter Remote Start Mode..................32
Exit Remote Start Mode...................33
How To Use Remote Start..................31
Remote Starting System...................30
Remote Starting System......................30
Remote Trunk Release.......................47
Replacement Bulbs........................609
Replacement Keys.........................18
Replacement Parts.........................570
Replacement Tires.........................487
Reporting Safety Defects....................635
Restraint, Head...........................230
Restraints, Child...........................88
Restraints, Occupant........................49
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.................555
Rotation, Tires...........................490
654 INDEX

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................112
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................114
Safety Defects, Reporting....................635
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................111
Safety Information, Tire.....................465
Safety Tips..............................110
Schedule, Maintenance.....................622
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage......57
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........60
Energy Management Feature................60
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................55
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................52
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............57
Pregnant Women........................59
Seat Belt Extender.......................58
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................59
Seat Belt Reminder.......................51
Seat Belt System.........................49
Seat Belt Maintenance......................601
Seat Belt Reminder.........................51
Seat Belts................................51
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................57
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........57
Child Restraint..........................88
Extender..............................58
Front Seat.............................51
Inspection............................112
Operating Instructions....................55
Pregnant Women........................59
Pretensioners...........................59
Rear Seat..............................52
Untwisting Procedure.....................57
Seats..................................223
Adjustment...........................223
Rear Folding..........................232
Seatback Release........................227
Tilting...............................22710
INDEX 655