2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Owner Manual - Page 68

66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • If the belt still can't be tightened, or if pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can't make the child restraint secure, try a different seating position. • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child restraint manufacturer's directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. 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. Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH) Each vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed in the 2500/3500 Regular Cab passenger seat position and the Quad Cab௡ rear seat outboard positions. LATCH-equipped seating positions feature both lower anchor bars, located at the back of the