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4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop (seediagram). Tighten the tether strap according to the child
seat manufacturer’s instructions.
Tether Strap Through Center Tether Strap Loop And Attached To Outboard Tether Strap Loop
Installing Three Child Restraints:
1. Place a child restraint on each outboard rear seat. Route the tether straps following the directions for right and left
seating positions, above.
2. Attach both hooks to the center tether strap loop, but do not tighten the straps yet. 3. Place a child restraint on the center rear seat. Route the
tether strap following the directions for the center seating
position, above.
4. Attach the hook to the outboard tether strap loop.
Outboard And Center Seating Positions Shown
5. Tighten the tether straps according to the child seat manufacturer’s instructions, tightening the right and left
tether straps before the center tether strap.
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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!
• 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.
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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Cargo Light ................................................................................ 72
Cellular Phone ......................................................................... 626
Center High Mounted Stop Light......................................... 443
Center Seat Storage Compartment ....................................... 118
Chart, Tire Sizing .................................................................... 517
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........... 196
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ........................................ 285
Checks, Safety .......................................................................... 285
Child Restraint ........................................................................ 265
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................................................................ 269
Child Seat Installation ................................................ 278, 280
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ......................... 276Infant And Child Restraints .............................................. 266Locating The LATCH Anchorages ................................... 274
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ..................... 270Older Children And Child Restraints .............................. 268
Seating Positions ................................................................. 270
Clean Air Gasoline .................................................................. 549
Cleaning Wheels................................................................................... 535
Climate Control ......................................................................... 78 Automatic ............................................................................... 82
Manual .................................................................................... 78
Cold Weather Operation........................................................ 296
Compact Spare Tire ................................................................ 533 Contract, Service......................................................................654
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..................................509
Cooling System ........................................................................506
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............................................508
Coolant Level ...............................................................507, 510Cooling Capacity .................................................................553
Disposal Of Used Coolant..................................................509Drain, Flush, And Refill .....................................................507
Inspection ............................................................................. 510
Points To Remember ........................................................... 511Pressure Cap ........................................................................509Radiator Cap ........................................................................509Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................507, 553, 554
Corrosion Protection ...............................................................539
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ............................................340
Cruise Light .....................................................................193, 194
Cupholders...............................................................................126
Customer Assistance ..............................................................652
Cybersecurity ...........................................................................558 D
Daytime Running Lights ..........................................................67
Dealer Service ..........................................................................492
Defroster, Rear Window ..........................................................78
Defroster, Windshield ......................................................78, 287
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................................................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................................................195
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Traction Control .................................................................. 204
Turn Signals ........................................... 71, 193, 289, 438, 441
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions .............. 181, 193
Limited-Slip Differential ................................................ 332, 515
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode............................................. 176
Load Shed Battery Saver On ................................................. 176
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .................................. 176
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ................................... 176
Loading Vehicle ...................................................................... 405 Tires....................................................................................... 521
Locks Automatic Door..................................................................... 41
Child Protection .................................................................... 42
Power Door ............................................................................ 36
Low Tire Pressure System ..................................................... 227
Lubrication, Body ................................................................... 502
Lug Nuts................................................................................... 547
Lug Nuts/Bolts ....................................................................... 546 M
Maintenance..................................................................... 100, 105
Maintenance Free Battery ...................................................... 491
Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 482
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...................... 183
Manual Service ................................................................................... 656
Media Hub ............................................................................... 623 Memory Seat ..............................................................................47
Methanol...................................................................................550
Mirrors ........................................................................................59
Electric Powered ....................................................................61
Heated .....................................................................................65
Memory...................................................................................47
Outside....................................................................................61
Rearview ................................................................... 59, 60, 431 Trailer Towing .......................................................................64
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.....................................................................................15
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..............................................227
Mopar Parts..............................................................................655
MP3 Control ............................................................................. 623
Multi-Function Control Lever .................................................68 N
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................................................297 O
Occupant Restraints ................................................................234
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......................................548, 549
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ........................................429
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ........................................429
Oil Filter, Change .................................................................... 494
Oil Filter, Selection ..................................................................494
Oil Pressure Light ...................................................................181
Oil, Engine ........................................................................492, 554
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Radial Ply Tires ....................................................................... 527
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......................... 507, 509
Radio Operation ...................................................................... 626
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................................................... 77
Rear Axle (Differential) .......................................................... 515
Rear Camera ............................................................................ 398
Rear Cargo Area Utility Rails................................................ 144
Rear Cross Path ....................................................................... 216
Rear ParkSense System .......................................................... 361
Rear Window, Sliding .............................................................. 97
Reclining Rear Seats ................................................................. 45
Recreational Towing ............................................................... 422 Shifting Into Transfer Case Neutral (N) .......................... 424
Shifting Out Of Transfer Case Neutral (N) ..................... 426
Reformulated Gasoline .......................................................... 549
Refrigerant ............................................................................... 497
Release, Hood .......................................................................... 105
Release, Tailgate ...................................................................... 107
Reminder, Seat Belt................................................................. 236
Remote Keyless Entry .............................................................. 19 Panic Alarm ........................................................................... 20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ............................. 24, 31
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ....................................................... 29 Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features.................................................................569, 590, 612
Uconnect Settings ................................................569, 590, 612
Replacement Bulbs..................................................................436
Replacement Keys .....................................................................32
Replacement Tires ...................................................................530
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................................655
Restraints, Child ......................................................................265
Restraints, Head ........................................................................54 Rotation, Tires..........................................................................537 S
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................................................286
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..............................................289
Safety Defects, Reporting .......................................................655
Safety Information, Tire .........................................................516
Safety Tips ................................................................................285
Safety, Exhaust Gas.................................................................286
Schedule, Maintenance........................................................... 482
Seat Belt Reminder ..................................................................179
Seat Belts ...........................................................................236, 286 Adjustable Shoulder Belt....................................................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...........................241
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage...................241
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ................................244
Child Restraints ...................................................................265Energy Management Feature ............................................243
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