Dodge 2010 Caliber - Quick Reference Guide - Manual (Page 12)

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System
• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint
anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed at all three rear
seating positions.
• Child seats with fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions
only. Child seats with flexible lower attachments can be used in all three seating
positions.
• NEVER install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common
lower anchorage.
• Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps
and tether straps so that you can attach the
hook or connector to the lower and tether
anchorages more easily.
• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over
the top of the seatcover material.
• The tether strap should be routed over the
center top of the head restraint and
attached to the tether anchor on the rear of
the seatback.
WARNING!
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure
of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the
manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child
seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap.
Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts
• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor
to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the
buckle.
• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to
retract into the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion
around the child restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.
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