2021 CHRYSLER 300 child seat

174 SAFETY
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured
in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion
of a lap/shoulder belt.
1. P
lace the child seat in the center of the
s
eating position. If the second row seat can
be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or
raise the head restraint (if adjustable) 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. P ull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
r
etractor to 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 h
ear a “click.” 4. P
ull on the webbing to make the lap portion
t
ight against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder p
art 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. T ry to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it
i
s locked, you should not be able to pull out any
webbing. If the retractor is not
locked, repeat
step 5.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of the child
restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to
attach a forward facing child restraint? Weight limit of the Child
Re
straint Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to
i
n
stall a forward facing child restraint, up to the recommended
weight limit of the child restraint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of the front
p a

ssenger seat? YesContact between the front passenger seat and the child
r
e
straint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also
allows contact.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? No
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat belt against
th
e belt path of the child restraint? NoDo not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR
re
tractor.
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly
secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.

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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 t
he seating position has a top tether
anchorage, connect the tether strap to the
anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See
Ú page 175 for directions to attach a tether
anchor.
9. T est that the child restraint is installed tightly
b
y 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
t h

e belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether Anchorage:

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. R
otate or lift the cover to access the anchor
d
irectly behind the seat where you are placing
the child restraint.
3. R oute the tether strap to provide the most
d
irect 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.

Tether Strap Mounting
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
Ú page 169 for the
location of approved tether anchorages in your
v e
hicle.
2 — Cover
3 — Attaching Strap
A — Tether Strap Hook
B — Tether Anchor
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4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child
restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown
in the diagram.
5. R emove slack in the tether strap according to
t
he child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Center Tether Attachment

1. If adjustable, lower the adjustable center head restraint to the full down position.

2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and h
ead restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child r
estraint to the center tether anchorage
located in the panel between the rear
seatback and the rear window.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to t
he child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
SAFETY TIPS
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
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
e
q

uipped) in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are
secured by seat belts.
SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD MAKE
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NSIDE THE VEHICLE
Seat Belts
Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking
for cuts, frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts
must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system.
If your vehicle is involved in a collision, or if you
ha

ve questions regarding the seat belt or retractor
conditions, take your vehicle to an authorized FCA
dealer or authorized FCA Certified Collision Care
Program facility for inspection.
Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag Warning Light will turn on for four to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
s w
itch is first placed in the ON/RUN position. If the
light is either not on during starting, stays on, or
turns on while driving, have the system inspected at
an authorized dealer as soon as possible. After the
bulb check, this light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag System has
been detected. It will stay on until the fault is
removed. If the light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving, have an authorized dealer
service the vehicle immediately

Ú
page 151.

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 colli -
sion, people riding in these areas are more
l i

kely 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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Back-Up.........................................................110Battery....................................................73, 201Charging System Light.................................73Keyless Key Fob Replacement....................13Location....................................................201Belts, Seat.....................................................176Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder)..............53Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder)..............53Body Mechanism Lubrication........................206B-Pillar Location.............................................229Brake Assist System......................................138Brake Control System....................................138Brake Fluid..........................................212, 250Brake System......................................212, 245Fluid Check.....................................212, 250Master Cylinder.........................................212Parking........................................................84Warning Light.....................................72, 245Brake/Transmission Interlock.........................87Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.......84Brightness, Interior Lights................................44Bulb Replacement.........................................221Bulbs, Light..........................................178, 221
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Camera, Rear................................................110Capacities, Fluid............................................248
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...............................................199Radiator (Coolant Pressure).....................210Car Washes...................................................242Carbon Monoxide Warning............................178CargoVehicle Loading........................................113Cargo Area Cover.............................................61Cargo Compartment........................................61Cellular Phone..............................................136Certification Label.........................................113Chains, Tire...................................................239Chart, Tire Sizing...........................................226Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light)................................................................79Checking Your Vehicle For Safety.................176Checks, Safety..............................................176Child Restraint..............................................166Child Restraints Booster Seats...........................................168Child Seat Installation..............................174How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt....172Infant And Child Restraints.......................167Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children..169Older Children And Child Restraints.........167Seating Positions......................................169Child Safety Locks...........................................23Clean Air Gasoline.........................................246
CleaningWheels......................................................238Climate Control................................................47Automatic....................................................47Coin Holder......................................................52Cold Weather Operation...................................83Compact Spare Tire......................................236ConsoleFloor............................................................52Contract, Service...........................................252Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............210Cooling System.............................................209Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)......................210Coolant Capacity.......................................248Coolant Level...................................209, 211Disposal Of Used Coolant.........................211Drain, Flush, And Refill.............................209Inspection.................................................211Points To Remember................................211Pressure Cap............................................210Radiator Cap.............................................210Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze).........................210, 248, 249Corrosion Protection.....................................242Cruise Control (Speed Control)..................92, 94Cruise Light...............................................77, 78Customer Assistance....................................251Cybersecurity................................................121

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Daytime Running Lights...................................41Dealer Service...............................................202Deck Lid
Power Release............................................60Defroster, Windshield....................................177Diagnostic System, Onboard...........................79Dimmer SwitchHeadlight.....................................................41DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................201Disable Vehicle Towing..................................193DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant).......................211Door Ajar..........................................................73Door Ajar Light.................................................73Door LocksAutomatic....................................................22Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors....23Doors...............................................................19Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.....................................27DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System.......................138Anti-Lock Brake System.............................137Electronic Roll Mitigation.................138, 142
Electric Remote Mirrors...................................35

Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)...214
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........93Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..................139Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light.........73Emergency Gas Can Refueling......................189Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck.....................192Hazard Warning Flasher...........................179Jacking.....................................................182Jump Starting..................................186, 187Towing......................................................193Emission Control System Maintenance...........79Engine..................................................199, 200Air Cleaner................................................203Block Heater................................................84Break-In Recommendations........................84Checking Oil Level....................................201Compartment..................................199, 200Compartment Identification......................199Coolant (Antifreeze).........................209, 249Cooling.....................................................209Exhaust Gas Caution................................178Fails To Start...............................................83Flooded, Starting.........................................83Fuel Requirements...................................246Jump Starting..................................186, 187Oil...........................................202, 248, 249Oil Filler Cap.............................................199Oil Filter....................................................203
Oil Selection....................................202, 248
Oil Synthetic..............................................203Overheating..............................................190Starting........................................................81Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................164, 194Ethanol..........................................................247Exhaust Gas Cautions...................................178Exhaust System...................................178, 208Exterior Lighting...............................................40Exterior Lights........................................40, 178
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Filters Air Cleaner
................................................203Air Conditioning.................................50, 204Engine Oil........................................203, 249Engine Oil Disposal...................................203Flashers........................................................179Hazard Warning........................................179Turn Signals................................43, 78, 178Flash-To-Pass...................................................41Flooded Engine Starting...................................83Floor Console...................................................52Fluid Capacities............................................248Fluid Leaks....................................................178Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................212Cooling System.........................................209Engine Oil.................................................201
Transfer Case...........................................213
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Keyless Enter 'n Go™................................20, 81Enter The Trunk...........................................13Passive Entry...............................................20Passive Entry Programming.........................20Keys.................................................................12Replacement...............................................14
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................43Lane Change Assist.........................................43LaneSense....................................................108Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................................153Latches..........................................................178Hood...........................................................59Lead Free Gasoline........................................246Leaks, Fluid...................................................178Life Of Tires...................................................234Light Bulbs...........................................178, 221Lights.............................................................178Air Bag.......................................72, 158, 176Automatic Headlights..................................41Brake Assist Warning................................140Brake Warning...................................72, 245Bulb Replacement.....................................221Cruise...................................................77, 78Daytime Running.........................................41Dimmer Switch, Headlight....................40, 41Engine Temperature Warning......................73Exterior......................................................178
Fog..............................................................42Hazard Warning Flasher...........................179Headlight Switch..........................................40Headlights...................................40, 42, 222Headlights On With Wipers..........................42High Beam...................................................41High Beam/Low Beam Select......................41Instrument Cluster.......................................40Intensity Control..........................................44Interior.........................................................43License.....................................................224Lights On Reminder.....................................42Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........75Map.............................................................43Park......................................................41, 78Passing........................................................41Reading.......................................................43Seat Belt Reminder.....................................73Security Alarm.............................................74Service.....................................................221Traction Control........................................140Turn Signals.........................40, 43, 78, 178Vanity Mirror................................................34Warning Instrument Cluster
Descriptions.....................................73, 78Load Leveling System......................................63Load Shed Battery Saver On............................70Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction..............70
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor...............70Loading Vehicle.............................................113Capacities.................................................113Tires..........................................................229Locks Auto Unlock.................................................22Automatic Door............................................22Child Protection...........................................23Power Door..................................................20Low Tire Pressure System.............................148Lubrication, Body..........................................206Lug Nuts........................................................245
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Maintenance Free Battery............................201Maintenance Schedule........................195, 196Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).....75ManualPark Release............................................190Service......................................................253Media Hub.......................................................53Memory Feature (Memory Seats).....................27Memory Seat....................................................27Memory Seats And Radio.................................27Methanol.......................................................247Mirrors.............................................................34Electric Powered..........................................35Electric Remote...........................................35Heated.........................................................36
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Remote Keyless Entry
Arm The Alarm.............................................18Unlatch The Trunk.......................................13Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode..............................17Uconnect Customer Programmable
Features..................................................17Uconnect Settings.......................................17Remote Trunk Release....................................60Replacement Bulbs.......................................221Replacement Keys...........................................14Replacement Tires.........................................235Reporting Safety Defects...............................253Restraints, Child............................................166Restraints, Head.......................................32, 33Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.........................192Rotation, Tires...............................................240
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.........................176Safety Checks Outside Vehicle......................177Safety Defects, Reporting..............................253Safety Information, Tire.................................225Safety Tips.....................................................176Safety, Exhaust Gas.......................................178Schedule, Maintenance.......................195, 196Seat Belt Reminder.........................................73Seat Belts............................................152, 176Adjustable Shoulder Belt...........................156
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage......156
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt
Anchorage............................................156Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........157Child Restraints........................................166Energy Management Feature...................157Extender...................................................156Front Seat...............................152, 153, 155Inspection.................................................176Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation....................155Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...................155Lap/Shoulder Belts..................................153Operating Instructions..............................155Pregnant Women......................................157Pretensioners...........................................157Rear Seat.................................................153Reminder..................................................152Seat Belt Extender....................................156Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................157Untwisting Procedure...............................155Seat Belts Maintenance...............................243Seats.................................................27, 29, 30Adjustment...........................................27, 29Easy Entry....................................................30Head Restraints....................................32, 33Heated.........................................................30Height Adjustment.......................................28Power..........................................................28Rear Folding................................................27Seatback Release.......................................27
Tilting....................................................27, 28
Vented.........................................................31Ventilated....................................................31Security Alarm...........................................18, 74Arm The System...........................................18Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)..................249Sentry Key (Immobilizer)..................................14Sentry Key Replacement..................................14Service Assistance........................................251Service Contract............................................252Service Manuals...........................................253Shifting.............................................................85Automatic Transmission.......................85, 87Shoulder Belts..............................................153Side View Mirror Adjustment............................35Signals, Turn...................................43, 78, 178Snow Chains (Tire Chains)............................239Snow Tires....................................................236Spare Tires..................................183, 236, 237Spark Plugs...................................................249Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)..........................................249Oil.............................................................249Speed ControlAccel/Decel.................................................93Accel/Decel (ACC Only)................................97Cancel..........................................................94Resume.......................................................94Set...............................................................93Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........92, 93, 94
Sport Mode......................................................91
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