2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 73

72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • • • • bend over the front of the seat when their back is • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the in a rear seat. buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate Standards. We also recommend that you make sure into the buckle with the release button facing out. that you can install the child restraint in the vehicle • If the belt still can't be tightened, or if pulling and where you will use it, before you buy it. pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect The restraint must be appropriate for your child's the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle weight and height limits. again. If you still can't make the child restraint secure, Carefully follow the instructions that come with the try a different seating position. restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child not work when you need it. restraint manufacturer's directions. All passenger seating positions contain automatic locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary.