2017 DODGE DURANGO child restraint

Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether
Anchorage
WARNING!
Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to
any location in front of the car seat, including the seat
frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether
strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage
that is approved for that seating position, located
behind the top of the vehicle seat. See the section
“Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Restraint System” for the location of approved tether
anchorages in your vehicle.
1. Look behind the seating position where you plan toinstall 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. To access the top tether strap anchorages behind the rear seat, pull the carpeted floor panel away from the seat
back, this will expose the top tether strap anchorages.
Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top
Tether Strap Anchorage
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3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path forthe 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. 4. For the center seating position, route the tether strap
over the seatback and headrest then attach the hook to
the tether anchor located on the back of the seat.
5. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located on Seatback)
Bench seat Top Tether Strap Mounting
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6. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the childrestraint manufacturer ’s instructions.
WARNING!
•The top tether anchorages are not visible until the
gap panel is folded down. Do not use the visible
cargo tie down hooks, located on the floor behind the
seats, to attach a child restraint tether anchor.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
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WARNING! (Continued)
child. Use only the anchorage position directly be-
hind 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.
Captains Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting
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Head Restraints — Rear Seats
The head restraints on the outboard seats are not adjust-
able. They automatically fold forward when the rear seat is
folded to a load floor position but do not return to their
normal position when the rear seat is raised. After return-
ing either seat to its upright position, raise the head
restraint until it locks in place. The outboard head re-
straints are not removable.
The center head restraint has limited adjustment. Lift
upward on the head restraint to raise it, or push downward
on the head restraint to lower it.
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 Starting
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Rear Head Restraint
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Changing A Flat Tire....................... .476
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .419
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .506
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................84
Checks, Safety .............................84
Child Restraint .............................63
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................68
Child Restraints ..........................63
Child Seat Installation ......................80
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........77
Infants And Child Restraints .................66
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............73
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........70
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........67
Seating Positions ..........................69
Child Safety Locks ..........................28
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .445
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .530
Climate Control ........................... .336
Manual ............................... .336
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .381
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................333
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .432Console, Overhead
........................ .194
Contract, Service .......................... .560
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............523
Cooling System ........................... .520
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................522
Coolant Capacity ........................ .545
Coolant Level .......................... .523
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................523
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................521
Inspection ......................... .520, 523
Points To Remember ..................... .524
Pressure Cap ........................... .523
Radiator Cap .......................... .523
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......521, 545, 547
Corrosion Protection ....................... .528
Cr

uise Control (Speed Control) .................153
Cruise Light .......................... .255, 257
Cupholders ...............................211
Customer Assistance ....................... .558
Daytime Running Lights .....................137
Dealer Service ............................ .507
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .223
Defroster, Windshield ........................86
568 INDEX

Reminder, Seat Belt..........................41
Remote Control Starting System ...........................23
Remote Keyless Entry ........................19
Arm The Alarm ..........................16
Disarm The Alarm ........................17
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........16, 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........332
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................25
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . .26, 285
Uconnect Settings ..................... .26, 285
Remote Starting System .......................23
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .540
Replacement Keys ...........................15
Replacement Parts ......................... .507
Replacement Tires ......................... .436
Reporting Safety Defects .....................561
Restraints, Child ............................63
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................220
Roll Over Warning ...........................5
Roof Type Carrier ......................... .223
Rotation, Tires ............................ .438Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
...................85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................88
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................561
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................85
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .417
Safety Tips ................................84
Schedule, Maintenance ...................... .552
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......47
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............49
Energy Management Feature .................49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................45
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................46
Pregnant Women .........................48
Seat Belt Extender .........................48
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................49
Seat Belt Reminder ........................41
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .533
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................41
Seat Belts ............................. .41, 85
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................47
Adjustable

Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........47
Child Restraint ...........................63
Extender ...............................48
576 INDEX