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296 SAFETY
How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt:
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child
restrai
nt, 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 acci-
dentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a child
restrai
nt 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.
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle
seats b
y lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt.
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equippe
d 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
“Switcha
ble Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)” under
“Occupant Restraint Systems” for additional information on
ALR.
WARNING!
• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH
anchor
ages 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 thos
e 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.
WARNING!
• 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
exactl
y when installing an infant or child restraint.
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