2019 DODGE DURANGO child seat

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.
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 even-
tually 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.
• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/
rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.
• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
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!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete
stop, then shift the automatic transmission into
PARK and apply the parking brake.
• Always make sure the keyless ignition node is in the
OFF mode, key fob is removed from the vehicle and
vehicle is locked.
• 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
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 gear
selector.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above idle
speed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 263

Cargo Area Cover.......................113,114
Cargo Compartment ........................113
Light .................................113
Luggage Carrier ........................ .135
Cargo Light ...............................113
Cargo Tie-Downs ...........................114
Car Washes .............................. .473
Cellular Phone ........................... .551
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............382
Chains, Tire ............................. .469
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .448
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .450
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .171
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............254
Checks, Safety ............................ .254
Child Restraint ........................... .228
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .231
Child Seat Installation .....................248
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........244
Infant And Child Restraints .................230
Locating The LATCH Anchorages .............238
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......234
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........230
Seating Positions ........................ .233Child Safety Locks
..........................40
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .482
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .468
Climate Control ............................86
Automatic ..............................87
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .268
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................571
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .466
Contract, Service .......................... .576
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............443
Cooling System ........................... .440
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................442
Coolant Level .......................... .443
Cooling Capacity ........................ .486
Disposal

Of Used Coolant ..................443
Drain, Flush, And Refill ................... .441
Inspection ......................... .440, 443
Points To Remember ..................... .444
Pressure Cap ........................... .443
Radiator Cap .......................... .443
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......441, 486, 487
Corrosion Protection ....................... .472
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............291, 294
Cruise Light .......................... .168, 169
582 INDEX

Cupholders.......................... .127, 128
Customer Assistance ....................... .574
Cybersecurity ............................ .494
Daytime Running Lights ......................75
Dealer Service ............................ .425
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .255
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................170
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................409
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................443
Do Not Disturb ........................... .567
Door Ajar ............................ .160, 162
Door Ajar Light ....................... .160, 162
Door Locks ............................ .33, 40
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......40
Door Opener, Garage ........................115
Doors ....................................33
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt .....................41, 42
Driving ................................. .366
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........535
Economy (Fuel) Mode .......................274
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........130
Electric Brake Control System ..................175 Anti-Lock Brake System
................... .174
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............179, 182
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................72
Electronically Shifted Transfer Case ..........282, 283
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........292
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............179
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........161
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................408
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................372
Jacking ........................... .390, 448
Jump Starting .......................... .401
Emission Control System Maintenance ............171
Engine ................................. .422
Air Cleaner ............................ .428
Block

Heater ........................... .269
Break-In Recommendations .................269
Compartment ....................... .422, 423
Compartment Identification ..............422, 423
Cooling .............................. .440
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. .254, 485
Fails To Start ........................... .268
Flooded, Starting ........................ .268
Fuel Requirements ................... .481, 486
Jump Starting .......................... .401
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INDEX 583

Center Mounted Stop..................... .382
Cruise ............................ .168, 169
Daytime Running .........................75
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................74
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ......161
Exterior ............................ .74, 257
Fog ................................. .381
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................372
Headlights ............................ .380
Headlights On With Wipers ..................77
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................75
Interior ................................79
Lights On Reminder .......................77
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........163
Park .............................. .76, 168
Passing ................................76
Reading ................................79
Rear Servicing .......................... .382
Rear Tail Lamps ........................ .382
Seat Belt Reminder .......................158
Security Alarm ......................... .163
Service ............................ .378, 380
Side Marker ........................... .382
Traction Control ........................ .181
Turn Signals ................74, 169, 257, 381, 382 Vanity Mirror
............................73
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .161, 169
Loading Vehicle ........................... .343
Tires................................. .454
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .................156
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................156
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............156
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............156
Locks Child Protection ..........................40
Manual ................................33
Power Door .............................34
Lubrication, Body ......................... .433
Luggage Carrier .......................... .135
Lug Nuts/Bolts ........................... .479
Maintenance ............................. .109
Maintenance Fr

ee Battery .....................424
Maintenance Schedule .......................417
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .163, 171
Manual Service ............................... .577
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................55
Memory Seat ..............................55
Memory Seats And Radio .....................55
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INDEX 587

Arm The Alarm..........................31
Disarm The Alarm ........................31
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 30
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control ...........532
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................28
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....507
Uconnect Settings ....................... .507
Remote Starting System .......................26
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .378
Replacement Keys ....................... .23, 30
Replacement Tires ......................... .463
Reporting Safety Defects .....................577
Restraints, Child .......................... .228
Restraints, Head ............................62
Retractable Cargo Area Cover ..................114
Roll Over Warning ...........................5
Roof Type Carrier ......................... .135
Rotation, Tires ............................ .470
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................255
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................257
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................577
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .254
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .449Safety Tips
.............................. .254
Schedule, Maintenance .......................417
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .158
Seat Belts ............................ .202, 255
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................207
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........207
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......207
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........210
Child Restraints ........................ .228
Energy Management Feature ................209
Extender .............................. .208
Front Seat .......................202, 203, 205
Inspection ............................. .255
Lap/Shoulder Belt

Operation ................205
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................203
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............207
Operating Instructions .....................205
Pregnant Women ........................ .209
Pretensioners .......................... .209
Rear Seat ............................. .203
Reminder ............................. .202
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .208
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................209
Untwisting Procedure .....................207
Seat Belts Maintenance .......................474
590 INDEX