2011 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab Owner Manual - Page 66

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 65 WARNING! (Continued) • A rearward-facing infant restraint should only be used in a rear seat of a vehicle that does not have an airbag off switch. A rearward-facing infant restraint in the front seat may be struck by a deploying passenger airbag, which may cause severe or fatal injury to the infant. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. • The Extended Cab first, and Crew Cab second row outside seating positions, have cinching latch plates. These are designed to keep the lap portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder portion of the Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching restraint: latch plate will keep the belt tight; however, any seat • Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety occasionally and pull it tight, if necessary. Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will • Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the manufacturer's instructions tell you. use it before you buy it. • The restraint must be appropriate for your child's weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for weight and height limits. 2