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Here are some tips for getting the most out of your child
restraint:
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Before buying any restraint system, make sure that it
has a label certifying that it meets all applicable Safety
Standards. The manufacturer also recommends that
you try a child restraint in the vehicle seats 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.
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Carefully follow the instructions that come with the
restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may
not work when you need it.
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Except for the second row center seating position, all
passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch
plates. The second row center position has an auto-
matic locking retractor identified by a distinctive label.
Both types of seat belts are designed to keep the lap
portion tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. If the seat belt has a
cinching latch plate, pulling up on the shoulder por-
tion of the lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt (the
cinching latch plate will keep the belt tight, however,
any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally and pull it tight if necessary). For the
second row center seat belt with the automatic locking
retractor, pull the belt from the retractor until there is
enough to allow you to pass through the child restraint
and slide the latch plate into the buckle. Then, pull the
belt until it is fully extracted from the retractor. Allow
the belt to return to the retractor, pulling on the excess
webbing to tighten the lap portion about the child
restraint. For additional information, refer to ⬙Auto-
matic Locking Mode⬙ earlier in this section.
56 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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