2016 DODGE CHALLENGER child seat

5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint 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
For vehicles equipped with the 3.6L or 5.7L use the
following 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 300 mi (500 km). After
the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80
or 90 km/h) are desirable.
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NOTE:Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher
through the first oil change interval.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO),
follow these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in
confined areas any longer than needed to move
your vehicle in or out of the area.
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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, the safety catch is
located under the center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
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WARNING!
•Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Never leave the
Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location
accessible to children. Do not leave the ignition of
a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly
unattended children, can become entrapped by the
power sunroof while operating the power sunroof
switch. Such entrapment may result in serious
injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown
from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could
also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten
your seat belt properly and make sure all passen-
gers are also properly secured.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof.
Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any
object, to project through the sunroof opening.
Injury may result.
Opening Sunroof — Express
Push the switch rearward and release it within one-half
second. The sunroof and sunshade will open automati-
cally from any position. The sunroof and sunshade will
open fully and stop automatically. This is called “Express
Open.” During Express Open operation, any other actua-
tion of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
To open the sunroof, push and hold the switch rearward
to full open. Any release of the switch will stop the
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove
the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
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WARNING! (Continued)
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• Before moving the gear selector out of PARK, you
must start the engine and also press the brake
pedal. Otherwise, damage to the gear selector could
result.
• DO NOT race the engine when shifting from
PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear range, as this
can damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be used to ensure that
you have engaged the transmission into the PARK posi-
tion:
• When shifting into PARK, push the lock button on the
gear selector and firmly move the lever all the way
forward until it stops and is fully seated.
• Look at the transmission gear position display and
verify that it indicates the PARK position (P).
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Brake Control System, Electronic..............413
Brake Fluid .............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Brake, Parking .......................... .409
Brakes ................................ .413
Brake System ........................ .413, 555
Fluid Check .......555, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Master Cylinder ....................... .555
Parking ............................. .409
Warning Light ..................... .233, 413
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................394
Braking ............................... .267
Braking Distance ......................... .267
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........92
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................146
Bulb Replacement ..................... .580, 582
Bulbs, Light .......................... .99, 580
Camera, Rear ........................... .195
Capacities, Fluid ................585, 586, 587, 588 Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .465
Oil (Engine) ....................... .535, 536
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................552
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................95, 465
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................468
Car Washes ............................ .561
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............584
Certification Label ........................ .468
Chains, Tire ............................ .450
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .501
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .529
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................77
Center Seat LATCH ......................84
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Child Restraints.........................73
Child Seat Installation .....................89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........86
Infants And Child Restraints ................75
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....84
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................87
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......79
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........75
Seating Positions ........................78
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............90
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .461
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .562
Climate Control ......................... .340
Automatic ........................... .340
Cold Weather Operation ....................386
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .445
Console, Overhead ....................... .198Contract, Service
......................... .619
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........552
Cooling System .......................... .549
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............551
Coolant Capacity .............585, 586, 587, 588
Coolant Level ..................... .549, 553
Disposal Of Used Coolant .................553
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................550
Inspection ........................... .553
Points To Remember .....................554
Pressure Cap ......................... .552
Radiator Cap ......................... .552
Selection Of Coolant (Anti-
freeze) .....550, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 592, 595
Corrosion Protection ...................... .560
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................160
Cruise Light ......................... .255, 256
Cupholders ......................... .214, 566
Customer Assistance ...................... .617
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