Chrysler Pacifica 2017 User Manual page 61

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 a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) that is 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 in "Switch-
able Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)" under "Occupant Restraint Systems" for additional
information on ALR.
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WARNING!
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