RAM Truck 2012 Owner's Manual page 72

70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
Installing The Child Restraint System
WARNING!
Do not install child restraint systems equipped with
LATCH mechanisms in the center position of a Crew
Cab model with a bench rear seat. A child may be
placed in the rear center seating position of a Crew
Cab bench model using the seat belt and child tether
anchorage. The LATCH anchorages in the rear seat
are designed for the two outboard seating positions
for Crew Cab with a full bench rear seat, and all
three positions for Crew Cab with a split bench rear
seat. Failure to follow this may result in serious or
fatal injury.
We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the
manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many,
but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with
separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or
connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the
strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some
rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped
with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the
tension in the strap.
In general, you will first loosen the child seat adjusters on
the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more
easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchor-
ages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps
as you push the child restraint rearward and downward
into the seat.
Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc-
tions that come with the child restraint system.