Dodge Caliber Owner's Manual page 46

at least one year old and weigh at least
20 lbs (9 kg). Two types of child restraints
can be used rearward-facing: infant carriers
and convertible child seats.
• The infant carrier is only used rearward-
facing in the vehicle. It is recommended for
children who weigh up to about 20 lbs (9 kg).
Convertible child seats can be used either
rearward-facing or forward-facing in the ve-
hicle. Convertible child seats often have a
higher weight limit in the rearward-facing
direction than infant carriers do, so they can
be used rearward-facing by children who
weigh more than 9 kg (20 lbs) but are less
than one year old. Both types of child re-
straints are held in the vehicle by the lap/
shoulder belt or the LATCH child restraint
anchorage system. Refer to "LATCH — Child
Seat Anchorage System (Lower Anchors
and Tether for CHildren)".
• Rearward-facing child seats must NEVER
be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a
front passenger airbag. An airbag deploy-
ment could cause severe injury or death to
infants in this position.
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WARNING!
• Improper installation can lead to failure of
an infant or child restraint. It could come
loose in a collision. The child could be
badly injured or killed. Follow the manufac-
turer's directions exactly when installing an
infant or child restraint.
• A rearward-facing child restraint should
only be used in a rear seat. A rearward-
facing child restraint in the front seat may
be struck by a deploying passenger airbag
which may cause severe or fatal injury to
the infant.
Here are some tips on 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. We also
recommend that you make sure that you can
install the child restraint in the vehicle where
you will use it, before you buy it.
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• The restraint must be appropriate for your
child's weight and height. Check the label on
the restraint for weight and height limits.
• Carefully follow the instructions that come
with the restraint. If you install the restraint
improperly, it may not work when you need it.
• Buckle the child into the seat according to
the child restraint manufacturer's directions.
• When your child restraint is not in use, se-
cure 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 in-
jury.
• Buckle the child into the seat according to
the child restraint manufacturer's directions.
• When your child restraint is not in use, se-
cure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or
remove it from the vehicle. Don't leave it
loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or
collision, it could strike the occupants or seat
backs and cause serious personal injury.
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