2009 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 68

66 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE locking retractor seat belts, refer to ЉAutomatic Locking ModeЉ in this section. If you have trouble tightening the lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because, the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint, follow these steps. If the buckle is webbing-mounted, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. If the belt still can't be tightened, the buckle is not webbing-mounted, or if by pulling and pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need to do something more. 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 or use the locking clip provided with your child restraint. To complete the child seat installation, refer to ЉChild Restraint Tether AnchorЉ in this section. Child Restraint Tether Anchor The Extended Cab model has one routing strap located behind the passenger side, rear outboard seating position. The tether anchor itself is located in the center of vehicle, in between the two seating positions. The front outboard passenger seating position is also equipped with a child tether anchorage, located at the base of the front seatback. When there is a rear seat delete option, the tether anchorage located on the cab back panel is designed to be used for the front seat center seating position. The Crew Cab model has three anchorages located behind each of the rear seating positions (rear left, rear center, and rear right).