2010 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 92

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 91 Here are some tips on getting the most out of your child restraint: • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that you make sure that you can install the child restraint in • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path • The restraint must be appropriate for your child's opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the weight and height limits. belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the into the buckle with the release button facing out. restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may • If the belt still can't be tightened, or if pulling and not work when you need it. pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect • The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching the latch plate from the buckle, turn the buckle latch plates, which are designed to keep the lap around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not again. If you still can't make the child restraint secure, necessary to use a locking clip. Pulling up on the try a different seating position. shoulder portion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary. 2