2023 DODGE CHALLENGER child lock

SAFETY191
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that are
found at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback, below the anchorage
symbols on the seatback. They are just visible
when you lean into the rear seat to install the child
restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger
along the gap between the seatback and seat cushion.

LATCH Anchorages

Locating The Upper Tether Anchorages
There are tether strap anchorages behind each
rear seating position located in the panel
between the rear seatback and the rear
window. They are found under a plastic cover
with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

Tether Strap Anchorages

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be equipped
with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side. Each will
have a hook or connector to attach to the lower anchorage
and a way to tighten the connection to the anchorage.
Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-facing child
restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap. The
tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach to the top
tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap after it is
attached to the anchorage.
Center Seat LATCH
If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks
the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position,
do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the
center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or
seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard
position.
Always follow the directions of the child restraint
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all
child restraint systems will be installed as described here.
WARNING!
If the rear or front passenger seats are not present in
your vehicle, NEVER install a child restraint in these
positions.
WARNING!
If the rear or front passenger seats are not present in
your vehicle, NEVER install a child restraint in these
positions.
WARNING!
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint. For typical installation
instructions, see
Úpage 192.
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192SAFETY
To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child
Restraint
If the selected seating position has a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat
belt, following the instructions below. See
Úpage 192 to
check what type of seat belt each seating position has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more
easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle
anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that 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.
3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected
seating position.
4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See
Úpage 195 for
directions to attach a tether anchor.
5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.
Remove slack in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 6. 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.
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR
(ALR) Seat Belt:
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child
restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used
by other occupants or being used to secure child
restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play
with it and accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before
installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle
the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of the
child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the
child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind
the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child
restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat
belt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts
are not toys and that they should not play with them.
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt
NOTE:If your vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat, FCA US LLC
recommends that you do not allow children 12 years old
and under to ride in your vehicle. If the rear seats are not
present in your vehicle, NEVER install a child restraint in
these positions.
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.
WARNING!
 Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH
anchorages 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.
 Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand
only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.
WARNING!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an
air bag. A deploying passenger front air bag can
cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or
younger, including a child in a rear-facing child
restraint.
 Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing child
restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have
a rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child
restraint in that vehicle.

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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. Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”
description on
Úpage 177 for additional information
on ALR.
Please see the table below and the following sections for
more information.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing
Child Restraints In This Vehicle
NOTE:If your vehicle is not equipped with a rear seat, FCA US LLC
recommends that you do not allow children 12 years old
and under to ride in your vehicle. If the rear seats are not
present in your vehicle, NEVER install a child restraint in
these positions.

Vehicle With Rear Seating Rear Seat Delete — Only Front Passenger Seat Available
Passenger Seats Deleted — No 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
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194SAFETY
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.
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 RestraintAlways use the tether anchor when using the seat belt to
install 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 passenger seat? YesContact between the front passenger seat and the child
restraint 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 the belt path of the child restraint? NoDo not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an
ALR retractor.
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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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. For directions to attach a tether anchor,
see
Úpage 195.
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.
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. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child
restraint. 3. 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.

Tether Strap Mounting

4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING!
If the rear or front passenger seats are not present in
your vehicle, NEVER install a child restraint in these
positions.
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. For the location of
approved tether anchorages in your vehicle, see
Úpage 188.
2 — Cover
3 — Attaching Strap
A — Tether Strap Hook
B — Tether Anchor
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Brake Assist System .................................................... 160
Brake Control System .................................................. 160
Brake Fluid .......................................................... 240
, 279
Brake System ...................................................... 240, 273
Fluid Check..................................................... 240, 279
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 240
Parking ....................................................................... 74
Warning Light ................................................... 64
, 273
Brake/Transmission Interlock........................................79
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................... 74
Brightness, Interior Lights .............................................. 43
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 250
Bulbs, Light.......................................................... 198
, 250
CCamera, Rear ..................................................................96
Capacities, Fluid ........................................................... 277
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................................................................96
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 228
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 239
Car Washes .................................................................. 270
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 198
Cargo Vehicle Loading..........................................................97
Cargo Net .........................................................................55
CD.................................................................................. 133
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 158
Certification Label ...........................................................98
Chains, Tire................................................................... 267
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 255
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........70
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 196
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 196 Child Restraint .............................................................. 185
Child Restraints
Booster Seats .......................................................... 187
Child Seat Installation ............................................. 194How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................192Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 186
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 188
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 187
Seating Positions ..................................................... 188
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 275
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................266
Climate Control ............................................................... 45
Cold Weather Operation ................................................. 74
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 265
Contract, Service .......................................................... 282
Controls ......................................................................... 125
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................239
Cooling System ............................................................. 237 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................238
Coolant Level ................................................. 238
, 239
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 277
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 239 Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................238
Inspection ................................................................ 239
Points To Remember............................................... 239
Pressure Cap ...........................................................239
Radiator Cap ............................................................239Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 238
, 277, 278
Corrosion Protection ..................................................... 270
Cruise Control ................................................................. 84
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...................................... 84 Cruise Light ..................................................................... 69 Cupholders
Illuminated................................................................. 50
Customer Assistance ................................................... 280
Customer Programmable Features ............................. 107
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 106
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 40 Dealer Service .............................................................. 231
Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 197
De-Icer, Remote Start .................................................... 19
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............................................ 44
Deleting A Phone .......................................................... 139
Deluxe Vehicle Security System .................................... 20
Diagnostic System, Onboard ......................................... 69Dimmer Control .............................................................. 43Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 230
Disabled Vehicle Towing .............................................. 221
Disc Drive ...................................................................... 133
Disconnecting ............................................................... 139
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 239
Disturb........................................................................... 141
Door Ajar ......................................................................... 64
Door Ajar Light ................................................................ 64
Door Locks Automatic .................................................................. 24
Remote Keyless Entry ............................................... 12
Doors ............................................................................... 21
Drag & Drop .................................................................. 123
Drive Modes.................................................................. 154
Driver Memory Presets ................................................ 131
Driver Memory Settings ................................................. 27

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Pinch Protection .............................................................. 53
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 258
PowerBrakes ..................................................................... 273
Distribution Center (Fuses) .................................... 246Door Locks .................................................................22
Mirrors ........................................................................36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 50
Seats...........................................................................30
Steering ...................................................................... 83
Sunroof ....................................................................... 52
Windows .....................................................................52
Power Seats Lumbar ....................................................................... 31
Power Steering Fluid .................................................... 279
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts................................ 176
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 202
Presets .......................................................................... 131
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................................................................ 177
Programmable Features .............................................. 107
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 262
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 239
Radio Presets..................................................................... 131
Radio Controls .............................................................. 125
Radio Mode .................................................................. 125
Radio Operation .................................................. 125
, 158
Radio Remote Controls................................................ 124
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .........................................45 Rear Camera ................................................................... 96
Rear ParkSense System................................................. 92
Rear Seats, Folding ........................................................ 30
Recreational Towing ..................................................... 104
Reformulated Gasoline ................................................ 275
Refrigerant ....................................................................234
Release, Hood................................................................. 54
Reminder, Lights On ....................................................... 41
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 173
Remote Control Starting System ......................................................... 17
Remote Keyless Entry .................................................... 12 Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 19
Panic Alarm ................................................................ 13
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 15
Unlatch The Trunk ..................................................... 13
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control....................... 124
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ............................................ 18
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......... 18
Uconnect Settings ..................................................... 18
Remote Starting System ................................................ 17
Remote Trunk Release ................................................... 54
Replacement Bulbs ...................................................... 250
Replacement Keys.......................................................... 15
Replacement Tires........................................................ 263
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 282
Restraints, Child ...........................................................185
Restraints, Head ............................................................. 34
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ....................................... 220
Rotation, Tires ............................................................... 268
SSafety ............................................................................ 123
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle....................................... 196
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................................... 198
Safety Defects, Reporting ............................................ 282
Safety Features ............................................................ 123
Safety Information, Tire ............................................... 253
Safety Tips .................................................................... 196
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..................................................... 198
Satellite Radio .............................................................. 126
Saved Radio Stations ................................................... 131
Schedule, Maintenance ......................................223
, 224
Seat Belt Reminder ........................................................ 64 Seat Belts............................................................. 172
, 196
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ........................ 177
Child Restraints ....................................................... 185 Energy Management Feature................................. 177Extender................................................................... 176
Front Seat ............................................. 172
, 174, 175
Inspection ................................................................ 196
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................................. 175 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................................ 176
Lap/Shoulder Belts ................................................. 174Operating Instructions ............................................ 175
Pregnant Women .................................................... 176
Pretensioners .......................................................... 177
Rear Seat ................................................................. 174
Reminder ................................................................. 173
Seat Belt Extender .................................................. 176
Seat Belt Pretensioner............................................ 177
Untwisting Procedure.............................................. 176
Seat Belts Maintenance .............................................. 271

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