2017 DODGE JOURNEY child restraint

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractorto pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do
not twist the belt webbing in the 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 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 webbing.
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, connect 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 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
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch
Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped:
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. 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. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child
restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.
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3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a“click.”
4. 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.
5. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect 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.
6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the 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
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the
belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have
trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, disconnect
the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-
end belt up to three full turns to shorten it. Insert the latch
plate into the buckle with the release button facing out,
away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6, above, to
complete the installation of the child restraint.
If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the
buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the
buckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint
installation tight, try a different seating position.
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
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WARNING!(Continued)
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 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. 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.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.Seat Track Release Lever
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4. 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 be-
hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
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.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes
should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions
under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (Second Row Captains
Chair Anchorage Shown)
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push the adjustment button located on the base of the head
restraint, and push downward on the head restraint.
WARNING!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occu-
pants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed
head restraints in a location outside the occupant
compartment.To remove the head restraint, push the adjustment and the
release buttons while pulling upward on the whole assem-
bly and raise it up as far as it can go. To reinstall the
headrest, put the headrest posts into the holes while
pushing the release buttons. Then adjust it to the appro-
priate height.
WARNING!
ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the
vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the
re-installation instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
NOTE: For proper routing of a Child Seat Tether, refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Start-
ing”.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the head restraints removed or
improperly adjusted could cause serious injury or
death in the event of a collision. The head restraints
should be checked prior to operating the vehicle and
never adjusted while the vehicle is in motion.
1 — Release Button
2 — Adjustment Button 158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Cargo Load Floor......................... .210
Cargo Management System ...................210
Rollaway Tonneau Cover ...................212
Tri-Fold Load Floor ...................... .210
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................211
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................210, 387
Car Washes .............................. .455
Certification Label ......................... .388
Chains, Tire ............................. .371
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .407
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .354
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .432
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................81
Checks, Safety .............................81
Child Restraint .............................59
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................66
Child Restraints ..........................59
Child Seat Installation ......................76
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........74
Infants And Child Restraints .................62
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............70
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........68
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........63
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ..............78Child Safety Locks
..........................25
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .380
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .456
Coin Holder ............................. .206
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .327
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................297
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .367
Computer, Trip/Travel ...................... .247
Connector UCI ................................. .295
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........295
Conserving Fuel .......................... .245
Console, Floor ............................ .206
Console, Overhead ........................ .188
Contract, Service .......................... .486
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............447
Cooling
System........................... .445
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................446
Coolant Capacity ........................ .472
Coolant Level ....................... .445, 448
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................448
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................445
Inspection ............................. .448
Points To Remember ..................... .449
492 INDEX

Radio FrequencyGeneral Information .............11,13,19,22,30
Radio Operation .......................... .297
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .296
Rear Air Conditioning ....................304, 314
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .454
Rear Camera ............................. .187
Rear Cupholder ........................... .204
Rear Drive Assembly ....................... .454
Rear Liftgate ...............................33
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .180
Rear Seat, Folding ...................... .159, 164
Rear Window Defroster ..................... .215
Rear Window Features ...................... .214
Rear Wiper/Washer ........................ .214
Reclining Front Seats ....................... .153
Reclining Rear Seats .....................161, 164
Recreational Towing ........................ .400
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .380
Refrigerant .............................. .439
Release, Hood ............................ .166
Reminder, Lights On ....................... .170
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................36
Remote Control Starting System ...........................20 Remote Keyless Entry
........................16
Panic Alarm .............................17
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............13
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Programming Additional Key Fobs .............18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........296
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................21
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle . .21
Remote Starting System .......................20
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .465
Replacement Keys ...........................12
Replacement Parts ......................... .433
Replacement Tires ......................... .370
Reporting Safety Defects .................... .487
Resetting

Oil Change Indicator .................244
Restraint, Head ........................... .155
Restraints, Child ............................59
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................212
Reverse Lights ............................ .469
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................420
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ....................216
Rotation, Tires ............................ .37210
INDEX 501

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle...................82
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................84
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................487
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................81
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .353
Safety Tips ................................81
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......41
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................39
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................37
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................41
Pregnant Women .........................43
Seat Belt Extender .........................42
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................43
Seat Belt Reminder ........................36
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .459
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................36
Seat Belts ............................. .35, 82
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................41
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........41
Child Restraint ...........................59
Extender ...............................42
Front Seat ........................ .35, 37, 39
Inspection ..............................82
Operating Instructions ......................39 Pregnant Women
.........................43
Pretensioners ............................43
Rear Seat ...............................37
Reminder ............................. .225
Untwisting Procedure ......................41
Seats ............................... .149, 151
Adjustment ............................ .149
Easy Entry ............................ .163
Heated ............................... .151
Height Adjustment ....................149, 154
Power ............................... .149
Rear Folding ....................... .159, 164
Reclining ............................. .153
Reclining Rear ...................... .161, 164
Seatback Release ..................154, 159, 164
Tilting ............................... .149
Security Alarm ......................... .13, 228
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............473
SENTR
Y KEY
Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................11
Sentry Key Replacement ......................12
Service Assistance ......................... .484
Service Contract .......................... .486
Service Manuals .......................... .488
502 INDEX