2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 80

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 79 Children Too Large for Booster Seats Children who are large enough to wear the shoulder belt comfortably, and whose legs are long enough to bend over the front of the seat when their back is against the seatback, should use the lap/shoulder belt in a rear seat. Make sure that: • The child is upright in the seat. • The lap portion should be low on the hips and as snug as possible. Transporting Pets Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts. 2 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and • Check belt fit periodically. A child's squirming or drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. slouching can move the belt out of position. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). • If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, move the After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or child closer to the center of the vehicle. Never allow a 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable. child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the their back. limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.