2010 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 80

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. • If the belt still cannot be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada's website for additional information. http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm 2 Older Children and Child Restraints Children who weigh more than 20 lbs (9 kg) and who are older than one year can ride forward-facing in the vehicle. Forward-facing child seats and convertible child seats used in the forward-facing direction are for children who weigh 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and who are older than one year. These child seats are also held in the • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the vehicle by the lap/shoulder belt or the LATCH child manufacturer's instructions tell you. restraint anchorage system (refer to LATCH - Child Seat • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the Anchorage System.) vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. The belt-positioning booster seat is for children weighing Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or more than 40 lbs (18 kg), but who are still too small to fit collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and the vehicle's seat belts properly. If the child cannot sit cause serious personal injury.