2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 100

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 97 Restraining Infants And Small Children In • Children more than 40 lbs (18 kg) should be secured in Commercial Cargo Vehicles the passenger seat in a child restraint or beltThere are different sizes and types of restraints for positioning booster seat with the seat adjusted to the children from newborn size to the child almost large rear most position. Older children who do not use enough for an adult safety belt. Use the restraint that is child restraints or belt-positioning booster seats correct for your child: should ride properly buckled in the passenger seat with the seat adjusted to the rearmost position. Never • The forward-facing child seat is for children from allow children to slide the shoulder belt behind them about 20 to 40 lbs (9 to 18 kg), and more than one year or under their arm. old. Tether Installation For Commercial Cargo Vehicles • A convertible child seat, one that is designed to be To secure the child restraint upper tether strap to the used for children who are too heavy for a rearwardvehicle, follow the instructions shown: facing infant seat, may be used IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION ONLY, IT MUST NEVER BE 1. Locate the child restraint tether anchor on the lower INSTALLED FACING TO THE REAR IN A COMMER- rear of the front passenger seat. CIAL CARGO VEHICLE. When a convertible seat is 2. Follow the child restraint manufacturer's directions properly installed facing forward, the vehicle seat for proper use of connecting the child restraint to the should be adjusted to the rear most position. extended tether strap. 2