Dodge DURANGO Owner's Manual page 69

WARNING! (Continued)
• A rearward-facing infant restraint should only be
used in a rear seat. A rearward-facing infant re-
straint in the front seat may be struck by a deploy-
ing passenger airbag which may cause severe
injuries or be fatal to the infant.
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
Standards. The manufacturer recommends that you
try a child restraint in the vehicle seats where you will
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.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 67
• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
• The second row seating positions and all third row
seats have either cinching latch plates or an automatic
locking retractor. These are designed to keep the lap
portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip.
• Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the
manufacturer's instructions tell you.
• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the
vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle.
Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and
cause serious personal injury.
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