2023 DODGE HORNET child seat

SAFETY195
Center Seat LATCH
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.
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 provided. See
Úpage 196
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 198 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.WARNING!
Do not install a child restraint in the center position
using the LATCH system. This position is not approved
for installing child seats using the LATCH attachments.
You must use the seat belt and tether anchor to install
a child seat in the center seating position.
Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint.
Please see
Úpage 195 for typical installation
instructions.
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.6

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196SAFETY
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
Úpage 174 for additional information on ALR.
Please see the table in the following sections for more
information.
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing
Child Restraints In This Vehicle

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

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SAFETY197
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? YesThe rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they
interfere with the installation of the child restraint.
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.
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198SAFETY
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 198 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.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top
Tether Anchorage:
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.
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
Úpage 192 for
the location of approved tether anchorages in your
vehicle.

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(Continued)

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. 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.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Rear Seat Tether Anchors

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 equipped) in
pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat
belts.
CONNECTED VEHICLES
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept
information and private communications without your
consent. For further information, refer to “Data Collection
& Privacy” in your Uconnect Radio Instruction Manual or
Úpage 79.
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 vehi -
cles in hot weather. Interior heat buildup 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.
WARNING!
It is not possible to know or to predict all of the possible
outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are breached. It may
be possible that vehicle systems, including safety
related systems, could be impaired or a loss of vehicle
control could occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.
WARNING!
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Brake System ...................................................... 236, 265
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................................................ 265 Fluid Check..................................................... 236
, 269
Master Cylinder ....................................................... 236
Parking ....................................................................... 82
Warning Light ............................................................. 71
Brake/Transmission Interlock........................................86
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................................... 42
, 43
Bulb Replacement ....................................................... 246
Bulbs, Light................................................................... 201
CCamera, Rear ............................................................... 116
Capacities, Fuel............................................................ 268
Caps, Filler Fuel .......................................................................... 119
Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 226
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................................... 234
Car Washes .................................................................. 263
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......................................... 202
Cargo Tie-Downs ............................................................. 64
Cellular Phone .............................................................. 153
Certification Label ........................................................ 120
Chains, Tire................................................................... 259
Change Oil Indicator ....................................................... 68
Changing A Flat Tire ..................................................... 206
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................................................... 247
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .........79
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............................... 199
Checks, Safety.............................................................. 199
Child Restraint.............................................................. 188 Child Restraints
Booster Seats .......................................................... 191
Child Seat Installation ............................................. 198How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt .................195Infant And Child Restraints ..................................... 190
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children............... 192
Older Children And Child Restraints....................... 190
Seating Positions ..................................................... 191
Child Safety Locks .......................................................... 25
Clean Air Gasoline ........................................................ 266
Cleaning Wheels .....................................................................262
Windshield Wiper Blades ........................................ 230
Climate Control ............................................................... 46 Automatic ................................................................... 46
Cold Weather Operation ................................................. 81
Compact Spare Tire ...................................................... 258
Connector Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......................... 51
Console............................................................................ 51 Floor ........................................................................... 51
Contract, Service .......................................................... 272
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ..........................234
Cooling System ............................................................. 233 Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ....................................234
Coolant Level ................................................. 233
, 235
Cooling Capacity ...................................................... 268
Disposal Of Used Coolant ....................................... 234 Drain, Flush, And Refill............................................233
Inspection ................................................................ 235 Points To Remember .............................................. 235
Pressure Cap ........................................................... 234
Radiator Cap............................................................ 234
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........ 233
, 268, 269
Cornering Lights ............................................................. 41
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 262
Cruise Light ..................................................................... 77 Customer Assistance ................................................... 270
Cybersecurity ................................................................ 129
DDaytime Running Lights ................................................. 40Defroster, Windshield .................................................. 200
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .............................................................. 227
Disabled Vehicle Towing .............................................. 220
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................................... 234
Door Ajar .................................................................. 72
, 73
Door Ajar Light ......................................................... 72, 73
Door Locks ...................................................................... 22 Dead Lock Device ..................................................... 25
Passive Entry ............................................................. 23
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water ............................... 128

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Headlight Switch ........................................................40
Headlights ..................................................................40
Headlights On With Wipers .......................................41
High Beam...........................................................40
, 78
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...................................40
Hood Open .................................................................73
Intensity Control ..................................................42
, 43
Interior ........................................................................42
LaneSense .................................................................75
Liftgate Open.............................................................. 73
Lights On Reminder ...................................................41
Low Fuel .....................................................................75
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...................... 75
Oil Pressure ................................................................73
Oil Temperature .........................................................73
Park ............................................................................77
Passing ....................................................................... 41
Seat Belt Reminder ...................................................73
Security Alarm ............................................................73
Service ..................................................................... 246
Service Forward Collision Warning ...........................75
Service Stop Start ...................................................... 75
Stop Start Active ........................................................77
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .................... 75
, 165
Towing Hook Breakdown...........................................76
Traction Control ...................................................... 157
Transmission Temperature .......................................76
Turn Signals ....................................... 40
, 42, 77, 201
Vanity Mirror............................................................... 34
Loading Vehicle ............................................................ 120 Tires ......................................................................... 251
Locks Auto Unlock ................................................................25
Child Protection .........................................................25
Power Door .................................................................22 Low Tire Pressure System ............................................165
Lubrication, Body .......................................................... 230
Lug Nuts/Bolts .............................................................. 265
MMaintenance ................................................................... 58
Maintenance Free Battery ...........................................227
Maintenance Schedule ................................................ 223
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .................. 75Manual Service .....................................................................274
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) .................................. 27
Memory Seat ................................................................... 27 Memory Settings............................................................. 27
Methanol ....................................................................... 266
Mirrors ............................................................................. 34 Automatic Dimming................................................... 34
Heated................................................................. 34
, 36
Outside ................................................................ 34, 35
Rearview ...........................................................34, 203
Vanity.......................................................................... 34
Modifications/Alterations Vehicle.......................................................................... 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................................... 165
Mopar Parts .................................................................. 273
Multi-Function Control Lever .......................................... 40
NNew Vehicle Break-In Period .......................................... 82
OOccupant Restraints ..................................................... 168
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... 266, 269
Oil Change Reset
b
...................................................... 68 Oil Filter, Change .......................................................... 228
Oil Filter, Selection ....................................................... 228
Oil Pressure Light ........................................................... 73
Oil, Engine ............................................................ 228
, 269
Capacity ................................................................... 268
Checking .................................................................. 227
Dipstick .................................................................... 227
Disposal ................................................................... 228
Filter ......................................................................... 228
Filter Disposal.......................................................... 228
Identification Logo .................................................. 228
Materials Added To ................................................. 228 Pressure Warning Light ............................................ 73
Recommendation...........................................228
, 268
Synthetic .................................................................. 228
Viscosity ................................................................... 268
Onboard Diagnostic System .......................................... 78
Operator Manual Owner's Manual ...................................................... 274
Outlet Power ......................................................................... 52
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................................... 34
, 35
Overheating, Engine ..................................................... 218
PPaint Care ..................................................................... 262
Panic Alarm ..................................................................... 13 Parking Brake ................................................................. 82
ParkSense Front And Rear ........................................................ 105
ParkSense Active Park Assist ...................................... 108
ParkSense System ....................................................... 105
Pedestrian Warning System ........................................ 164
Performance .......................................................... 69
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Pets ............................................................................... 199
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ....................... 251
PowerDoor Locks .................................................................22
Liftgate ....................................................................... 60
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............................. 52
Outside Mirrors ..........................................................35
Seats...........................................................................29
Sunroof ....................................................................... 56
Windows .....................................................................55
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts................................ 174
Premium Instrument Cluster

b
...................................66
Preparation For Jacking ............................................... 206
Pretensioners Seat Belts ................................................................ 174
Profile Settings ............................................................. 132
Programmable Features .............................................. 130
RRadial Ply Tires ............................................................. 255
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ......................... 234
Radio Settings ................................................................... 130
Sound Setting ......................................................... 145
Radio Operation ........................................................... 153
Radio Remote Controls................................................ 150
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .........................................45
Rear Camera ................................................................ 116
Rear Cross Path ........................................................... 161
Rear Seats, Folding .........................................................28 Rear Wiper/Washer ........................................................46
Recreational Towing .................................................... 126
Reformulated Gasoline................................................ 266
Refrigerant.................................................................... 230 Release, Hood................................................................. 58
Reminder, Lights On ....................................................... 41
Reminder, Seat Belt ..................................................... 169
Remote Control
Starting System ......................................................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry .................................................... 13 Arm The Alarm ........................................................... 20
Disarm The Alarm ...................................................... 21
Programming Additional Key Fobs ........................... 15
Remote Sound System (Radio) Control....................... 150
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ............................................ 19
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......... 19
Uconnect Settings ..................................................... 19
Remote Starting System ................................................ 18
Removable Rear Shelf.................................................... 63 Replacement Tires........................................................ 256
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................. 273
Restraints, Child ...........................................................188
Restraints, Head ............................................................. 31
Roll Over Warning ............................................................. 8
Rotation, Tires ............................................................... 260
SSafety Checks Inside Vehicle ....................................... 200
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ....................................201
Safety Defects, Reporting ............................................273
Safety Information, Tire ................................................ 246
Safety Tips.....................................................................199
Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................................... 202
Schedule, Maintenance ............................................... 223
Seat Belt Reminder ........................................................ 73 Seat Belts............................................................. 169
, 200
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ........................................ 172 Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.................. 172
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......... 172
Child Restraints ....................................................... 188Energy Management Feature................................. 174Extender................................................................... 174
Front Seat ............................................. 169
, 170, 171
Inspection ................................................................ 200
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................................. 171 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................................ 172
Lap/Shoulder Belts ................................................. 170Operating Instructions ............................................ 171
Pregnant Women .................................................... 174
Pretensioners .......................................................... 174
Rear Seat ................................................................. 170
Reminder ................................................................. 169
Seat Belt Extender .................................................. 174
Seat Belt Pretensioner............................................ 174
Untwisting Procedure.............................................. 172
Seat Belts Maintenance .............................................. 264
Seats ........................................................................ 28
, 29
Head Restraints ........................................................ 31
Heated ....................................................................... 30
Memory ...................................................................... 27
Power ......................................................................... 29
Rear Folding .............................................................. 28
Seatback Release ..................................................... 28
Tilting .................................................................. 28
, 29
Ventilated .................................................................. 31
Security Alarm ......................................................... 20
, 73
Arm The System ........................................................ 20
Disarm The System ................................................... 21

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