2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 73

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 71 WARNING! • Improper installation can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a collision. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer's directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • A rearward-facing child restraint should only be used in a rear seat. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child's weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. 2 • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt restraint: several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it the buckle with the release button facing out. has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. We also recommend that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it.