2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 76

76 SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS WARNING! • The extender should only be used if the existing belt is not long enough. Persons who can use the standard seat belt should not use an extender. Unnecessary use could result in serious personal injury in the event of a collision. • When not required, the extender must be removed and stowed because the use of the extender when not required may deactivate the seat belt locking mechanism. CHILD RESTRAINTS When transporting infants or small children in your vehicle, an appropriate child restraint system should always be used. This is required by law in most states. Child restraints specifically designed for infants and small children are offered by several manufacturers. Only choose a child restraint system with a label certifying it complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. The child restraint system should be appropriate for your child's weight and height and properly fit the vehicle's seat. All children should be restrained in a restraint device that offers the maximum protection for their size and age. • Children less than 1 year and less than 20 pounds must ride in a rear-facing child safety seat only in the rear seat. • Children older than 1 year who weigh less than 40 pounds or are less than 40 inches tall should be in a forward-facing restraint in the rear seat. • Children who weigh more than 40 pounds or are more than 40 inches tall - regardless of age - should use a booster seat in the rear seat until the lap/shoulder belt fits properly.