2018 DODGE DURANGO child restraint

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.
Pulling Down The Carpet Floor Panel To Access Top
Tether Strap Anchorage (3rd Row Bench)Top Tether Strap Anchorage (Located On Seatback)
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4. For the center seating position, route the tether strapover 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.
Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (5 Passenger
Seating)
Bench Seat Top Tether Strap Mounting (7 PassengerSeating)
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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.
(Continued)
Third Row Seating Top Tether Strap MountingCaptain’s Chair Top Tether Strap Mounting
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WARNING!(Continued)
•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.
• 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 (if equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
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.
• 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.
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Light.................................111
Luggage Carrier ........................ .133
Cargo Light ...............................111
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................112
Car Washes ...............................465
Cellular Phone ............................547
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............376
Chains, Tire ............................. .461
Changing A Flat Tire ........................441
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .442
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .168
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............252
Checks, Safety ............................ .252
Child Restraint ............................226
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................230
Child Seat Installation .....................246
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........242
Infant And Child Restraints .................228
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............236
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......232
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........229
Seating Positions ........................ .231
Child Safety Locks ..........................39
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .474Cleaning
Wheels ............................... .460
Climate Control ............................85
Automatic ..............................86
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .267
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................566
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .458
Contract, Service .......................... .570
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............435
Cooling System ............................432
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................434
Coolant Level .......................... .435
Cooling Capacity ........................ .477
Disposal Of

Used Coolant ..................435
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................433
Inspection ..........................432, 435
Points To Remember ..................... .436
Pressure Cap ............................435
Radiator Cap .......................... .435
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......433, 477, 479
Corrosion Protection ........................464
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............289, 293
Cruise Light .......................... .165, 166
Cupholders .......................... .125, 126
Customer Assistance ........................568
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Replacement Tires..........................455
Reporting Safety Defects .....................571
Restraints, Child .......................... .226
Restraints, Head ............................60
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................112
Roll Over Warning ...........................5
Roof Type Carrier ..........................133
Rotation, Tires ............................ .462
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................253
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................255
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................571
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .253
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .441
Safety Tips ...............................252
Schedule, Maintenance .......................409
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................466
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .155
Seat Belts ............................ .200, 253
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................206
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........206
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......206
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........208
Child Restraints ........................ .226
Energy Management Feature ................208 Extender
...............................207
Front Seat .......................200, 202, 203
Inspection ............................. .253
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................203
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................202
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............205
Operating Instructions .....................203
Pregnant Women ........................ .207
Pretensioners .......................... .208
Rear Seat ............................. .202
Reminder ............................. .200
Seat Belt

Extender ........................207
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................208
Untwisting Procedure .....................205
Seats ............................ .40, 44, 46, 50
Adjustment ..................... .40, 41, 44, 46
Easy Entry ..............................49
Heated .................................50
Memory ................................47
Rear Folding ..........................40, 53
Reclining ...............................42
Seatback Release ..........................41
Tilting ...............................40, 41
Vented .................................53
Ventilated ...............................53
584 INDEX