2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 73

72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Here are some tips for 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 • If the belt still can't be tightened, or if pulling and Standards. Chrysler Group LLC also recommends that pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect you make sure that you can install the child restraint in the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate the vehicle where you will use it before you buy it. around, and insert the latch plate into the buckle again. If you still can't make the child restraint secure, • The restraint must be appropriate for your child's try a different seating position. weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child weight and height limits. restraint manufacturer's directions. • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. not work when you need it. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the accident, it could strike the occupants or seat backs lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the and cause serious personal injury. buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out.