Dodge journey 2017 Owner's Manual page 79

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child's weight +
weight of the child restraint) for using the
Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a
forward facing child restraint?
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the
back of the front passenger seat?
Can the head restraints be removed?
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the
seat belt against the belt path of the child
restraint?
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.
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Weight limit of the Always use the tether anchor when using the
Child Restraint seat belt to install a forward facing child re-
straint, up to the recommended weight limit
Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and
the child restraint is allowed, if the child re-
straint manufacturer also allows contact.
Yes
Yes
(CINCH), the buckle stalk may be twisted up
to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk
in a seating position with an ALR retractor.
• 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.
of the child restraint.
All head restraints can be removed.
In positions with cinching latch plates
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