228SAFETY
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/
shoulder belt.
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be
“switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing
out of the retractor and then letting the webbing retract
back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a
clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into the
retractor. See the “Automatic Locking Mode” description for
additional information on ALR
Úpage 207.
Please see the table below and the following sections for
more information.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing
Child Restraints In This Vehicle
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for
additional information.
7 Passenger Bench Seat Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations 7 Passenger Stow ‘n Go Seating Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) Locations
8 Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Locations
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.
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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230SAFETY
Car Seat With Head Restraint Folded
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. Place the child seat in the center of the seating
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. 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.
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
Úpage 231 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.
Seat Belt Park Stitch — If Equipped
The rear outboard seat belts may be equipped with a park
stitch to raise the latch plate for easier access to
occupants. If the park stitch interferes with the tight
installation of a child restraint, slide the latch plate over
the stitching to shorten the lap portion of the belt and
install the car seat following the steps above. When the
car seat is removed from the vehicle, slide the latch plate
above the park stitch to enable occupants to latch the
seatbelt securely.
Seat Belt Park Stitch Location
1 — Folded Headrest
2 — Child Restraint
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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(Continued)
If the park stitch interferes with the lock-off features of the
child restraint, do not use the lock-off feature. Instead,
switch the seat belt to the locking mode, as described in
the steps above or move the car seat to a different seating
position.
Seat Belt Park Stitch
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether Anchorage
If applicable, refer to the “Hybrid Supplement” for
additional information.
Second Row Tether Attachment
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.
Top Tether Anchorage Locations 2nd Row Bench Top Tether Anchorage Locations 2nd Row 8 Passenger
Top Tether Anchorage Locations 3rd Row
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.
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 222 for the location of
approved tether anchorages in your vehicle.
WARNING!
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Brake System ...................................................... 273, 303
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................................................ 303 Fluid Check..................................................... 274
, 307
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 274
Parking .................................................................... 115
Warning Light .......................................................... 103
Brake/Transmission Interlock..................................... 118
Brightness, Interior Lights .............................................. 58
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 282
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 235
, 282
CCamera ......................................................................... 142
Camera, Rear ...................................................... 142, 143
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 306
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 146
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 262
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 272
Car Washes .................................................................. 300
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 235
Cargo Vehicle Loading..........................................................86
Cargo Compartment Luggage Carrier..........................................................90
Cargo Load Floor ............................................................. 86
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 186
Certification Label ........................................................ 146
Chains, Tire................................................................... 297
Change Oil Indicator ....................................................... 98
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 239 Chart, Tire Sizing ...........................................................284
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ...... 110
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................................ 233
Checks, Safety .............................................................. 233
Child Restraint .............................................................. 219
Child Restraints Booster Seats .......................................................... 221
Center Seat LATCH ..................................................226
Child Seat Installation ................................... 228
, 230
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................227 Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 220
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 222
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 221
Seating Positions ..................................................... 222Using The Top Tether Anchorage ...........................231
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 304
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................296
Climate Control ............................................................... 60 Automatic ................................................................... 61
Manual ....................................................................... 66
Rear ..................................................................... 64
, 69
Cold Weather Operation ............................................... 113
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 295
Contract, Service .......................................................... 310
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................272 Cooling System ............................................................. 271
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................................... 272
Coolant Level........................................................... 273
Cooling Capacity...................................................... 306
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 273
Drain, Flush, And Refill ........................................... 272
Inspection .......................................................271
, 273
Points To Remember .............................................. 273
Pressure Cap ........................................................... 272
Radiator Cap............................................................ 272
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................272
, 306
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 300
Cruise Control ............................................................... 123
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................................... 124
Cruise Light ..........................................................107
, 108
Customer Assistance ................................................... 308
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 157
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 54 Dealer Service .............................................................. 264
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 234
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 59
Diagnostic System, Onboard ....................................... 109
Dimmer Switch Headlight ................................................................... 54
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 263
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318
Load Shed Battery Saver On ....................................... 101
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction......................... 101
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor ......................... 101
Loading Vehicle ..................................................... 86
, 146
Tires ......................................................................... 288
Locks Automatic Door ..........................................................20
Child Protection .........................................................20
Manual ....................................................................... 20
Power Door .................................................................20
Low Tire Pressure System ........................................... 197
Lubrication, Body ......................................................... 268
Lug Nuts ....................................................................... 303
Luggage Carrier ............................................................... 90
MMaintenance ...................................................................81
Maintenance Free Battery ........................................... 263
Maintenance Schedule................................................ 259
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ...... 106
, 110
Manual Park Release ........................................................... 254
Service ..................................................................... 311
Map/Reading Lights ....................................................... 58
Marker Lights, Side ...................................................... 282
Media Hub ....................................................................... 74 Memory Seat ...................................................................27
Methanol ...................................................................... 304 Mirrors ............................................................................. 48
Automatic Dimming................................................... 48
Exterior Folding.......................................................... 50
Heated................................................................. 48
, 50
Memory ...................................................................... 27
Outside ................................................................ 48
, 49
Rearview ...........................................................48, 236
Vanity.......................................................................... 48
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................................... 197
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 311
MP3 Control .................................................................... 74 Multi-Function Control Lever .......................................... 54
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period ........................................ 114
OOccupant Restraints ..................................................... 200
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... 304, 306
Oil Change Indicator ....................................................... 98 Reset .......................................................................... 98
Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 265
Oil Filter, Selection........................................................ 265
Oil Pressure Light.......................................................... 104 Oil, Engine ............................................................ 264
, 306
Capacity ................................................................... 306
Checking .................................................................. 263
Dipstick .................................................................... 263
Disposal ................................................................... 265
Filter ......................................................................... 265
Filter Disposal.......................................................... 265
Identification Logo .................................................. 264
Materials Added To ................................................. 265 Pressure Warning Light .......................................... 104Recommendation...........................................264
, 306
Synthetic .................................................................. 264
Viscosity ................................................................... 306
Onboard Diagnostic System ........................................ 109
Operating Precautions ................................................. 109
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 311
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................................... 48
, 49
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 253
PPaint Care ..................................................................... 300
Parking Brake ............................................................... 115
ParkSense Front And Rear ........................................................ 132
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 137
ParkSense System, Rear ............................................. 132
Passive Entry .................................................................. 21
Pets ............................................................................... 233
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 288
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PowerBrakes ..................................................................... 303
Inverter ....................................................................... 77
Mirrors ........................................................................49
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 75
Seats.................................................................... 40
, 42
Steering ................................................................... 121
Power Seats Down...........................................................................41
Forward ...................................................................... 40
Rearward ....................................................................40
Up................................................................................ 41
Power Sliding Door On / Off Switch.................................................... 24
, 83
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts................................ 206
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 239
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................................................................ 207
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 292
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 272
Radio Operation ........................................................... 186
Rear Air Conditioning ............................................... 64
, 69
Rear Camera ................................................................ 143
Rear Cross Path ........................................................... 194
Rear ParkSense System .............................................. 132
Rear Seat Entertainment............................................. 177
Rear Seat Reminder .................................................... 191
Rear View .........................................................................48 Reclining Front Seats ..................................................... 29
Recreational Towing ..................................................... 154
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 304
Refrigerant ....................................................................266
Release, Hood................................................................. 82
Reminder, Lights On ....................................................... 54
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 201
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 16
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 19
Disarm The Alarm ...................................................... 19
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 14
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ............................................ 17
Remote Starting System ................................................ 16
Replacement Bulbs ...................................................... 282
Replacement Tires........................................................ 293
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 311
Restraints, Child ...........................................................219
Restraints, Head ............................................................. 45
Roof Luggage Rack......................................................... 90
Rotation, Tires ............................................................... 298SSafety Checks Inside Vehicle ....................................... 233
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....................................234
Safety Defects, Reporting ............................................311
Safety Information, Tire ................................................ 283
Safety Tips.....................................................................233 Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................................................... 235
Schedule, Maintenance ............................................... 259
Screen Setup ................................................................ 100
Seat Belt Reminder ...................................................... 104
Seat Belts............................................................. 201
, 233
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........................................ 204 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.................. 204
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......... 204
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ........................ 207
Child Restraints ....................................................... 219Energy Management Feature................................. 207Extender................................................................... 206
Front Seat ............................................. 201
, 202, 203
Inspection ................................................................ 233
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................................. 203 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................................ 204
Lap/Shoulder Belts ................................................. 202Operating Instructions ............................................ 203
Pregnant Women .................................................... 206
Pretensioners .......................................................... 207
Rear Seat ................................................................. 202
Reminder ................................................................. 201
Seat Belt Extender .................................................. 206
Seat Belt Pretensioner............................................ 207
Untwisting Procedure.............................................. 204
Seat Belts Maintenance .............................................. 301
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