Dodge Journey 2017 User Manual page 47

How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts
that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An
unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and accidentally lock the seat belt
retractor. Before installing a child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt
behind the child restraint and out of the child's reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes
with the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route
the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat
belt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they should
not play with them.
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure
of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the child restraint
manufacturer's directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap
belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
• Improper installation or failure to properly secure a child restraint can lead to failure
of the restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
• Follow the child restraint manufacturer's directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with either a Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of seat
belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight around the child restraint
so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be "switched" into
a locked mode by pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting the
webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will make a clicking noise
while the webbing is pulled back into the retractor. Refer to the "Automatic Locking
Mode" description under "Occupant Restraints" for additional information on ALR. The
cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the seat belt tight when webbing
is pulled tight and straight through a child restraint's belt path.
G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
WARNING!
WARNING!
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