2012 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 78

76 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may not work when you need it. 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. • All passenger seating positions contain automatic • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child locking retractors. However, any seat belt system will restraint manufacturer's directions. loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally and WARNING! pull it tight if necessary. • In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a opening on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants from the buckle and twist the short buckle end of the or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. belt several times to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out. NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Cana• If the belt still can't be tightened, or if pulling and dian residents should refer to Transport Canada's webpushing on the restraint loosens the belt, disconnect site for additional information: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ the latch plate from the buckle, turn the latch plate roadsafety/safedrivers/childsafety/index.htm