Install a Locking Clip

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1 National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program Install a Locking Clip 1. While applying your weight on the seat with your arm, buckle and tighten the lap-shoulder seat belt. 2. Pinch and hold the lap and shoulder belts together. 3. Unbuckle the belt. 4. Place the locking clip no more than 1 inch away from the latchplate as noted in the car seat and vehicle owner s instruction manuals. 5. Apply pressure on the seat and re-buckle the seat belt. 6. Test the car seat to make sure it moves no more than 1 inch side-to-side or front-to-back when testing at the belt path. You can remove the locking clip by pinching the webbing in half so the locking clip falls off.

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3 National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program Install a Belt-Shortening Clip 1. Place the lap belt through the car seat. 2. Buckle it. 3. Pull on belt to gather the excess webbing to be locked off or shortened near the retractor side. 4. Test for a tight installation of the car seat: Grab the seat at the belt path. Push and pull it with moderate force front to back and side-to-side. It should NOT move more than 1 inch. 5. Place the belt-shortening clip near the retractor as noted in the vehicle owner s manual. 6. Double-back the top portion of the loop and thread it through the prongs of the clip.

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5 National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program Install a Car Seat With a Locking Latchplate 1. Route the vehicle seat belt through the correct car seat belt path. 2. Buckle it. 3. Place your hand in the car seat to apply pressure and tighten the seat belt by pulling out the excess slack. 4. Notice the tilt and how the seat belt moves freely. It will hold the webbing locked when NOT tilted. Make sure webbing pieces lay flat and do NOT slip. Remember, the seat belt should NOT slide through the latchplate with a moderate tug. 5. Test for a tight installation of the car seat. Grab the seat at the belt path. Push and pull it with moderate force front to back and side-to-side. It should NOT move more than 1 inch.

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7 National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program Install a Car Seat With an Automatic Locking Retractor 1. Pull webbing fully out of the retractor and hold. 2. Pull the belt through the correct car seat belt path. 3. Buckle it. 4. Apply weight on the car seat and let go of extra webbing. 5. Feed extra webbing back into the retractor. 6. Test for a tight installation of the car seat. Grab the seat at the belt path. Push and pull it with moderate force front to back and side-toside. It should NOT move more than 1 inch.

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9 CHRYSLER Reprint from the 2013 edition of the LATCH Manual, Safe Ride News Publications, Chrysler U.S Canada: English French Maximum weight limit LATCH system: May be used for child-plus-cr weights up to 65 pounds (29.5 kg). Maximum weight limit lower anchors: LAs alone may be used for child-plus-cr weights up to 65 pounds (29.5 kg). Maximum weight limit factory-installed TAs: When used with a seat belt, TAs may be used for child-plus-cr weights up to 65 pounds (29.5 kg) unless otherwise noted in the model listings. Maximum weight limit retrofitted TAs: When used with a seat belt, TAs may be used for child-plus-cr weights up to 65 pounds (29.5 kg). Use of LATCH with belt-positioning boosters: Use of LAs and/or TA is allowed if it does not interfere with proper seat belt use and is also allowed by CR manufacturer. Shoulder belt entanglement: Vehicle manufacturer has no general recommendation regarding steps to reduce this risk; see owner s manual for specific model information. Advanced air bag (AAB) suppression system: Vehicle manufacturer's AAB technology in specific models CAN be affected by pressure/force against the seatback or upward from under the front seat. See owner's manual for details. Affects passenger and/or driver side, depending on the model. Center position installation using LAs with nonstandard spacing: Use of inner LAs from standard outboard LATCH positions to install a CR in the center with flexible LATCH is allowed in some models, if allowed by CR manufacturer; see notes for model listings. Seating positions with limitations noted in vehicle owner s manual: Depending on the CR placement/size, sometimes adjacent seat belts or LAs may not be accessible to properly secure additional passengers or CRs; in these cases adjacent seating positions should not be used. Seat belt used as a TA: A seat belt from the row behind CAN be used as a TA in three-row vehicles; vehicle manufacturer has no specific recommendation on how to connect the tether hook to the seat belt (See Chapter 5 for suggestions). "Rear Seat Delete" option: For certain vehicles, such as the Voyager, there is a rear seat delete option for commercial purchasers that prefer to have no rear seating. These owner's manuals state that rear-facing CRs are not to be used because the only seating is in the front. In other cases, when rear seating is present, all CR modes can be used in all rear seating positions according to vehicle and CR manufacturer's instructions. Digital owner's manual: Chrysler Group, LLC provides owners with a printed User Guide (which includes only the most important points of the owner's manual, including CR info) and a DVD (which includes the complete, searchable owner's manual). Those requiring a printed version of the complete owner's manual may contact a dealer or call customer service. User guides: CR information accidentally left out of printed user guides dated January- March, Contact customer service for an updated version. Tether anchor installation program: Chrysler Group, LLC dealers will install tether anchors in certain older model year Chrysler vehicles free of charge. Please have the dealer refer to Technical Service Bulletin for details on this policy. The dealer can also find additional information in the Warranty Information Center (WIC) in article #1339. (See Service Bulletin, Appendix C.) Recall: Chrysler cars, light trucks, and SUVs from June 1999-October Some vehicles owner s manuals do not have TA usage instructions as required by FMVSS 225. All owners on record were mailed an addendum to their owner s manual. Contact Chrysler Group, LLC for more information. KEY: LATCH Factory-installed lower and tether anchors TA Factory-installed tether anchor LA Lower anchor MY Model year CR Child restraint None No factory-installed or retrofit TA available TA point Designated retrofit anchor location OM Owner s manual N/A Vehicle has no seating position here 2013, Safe Ride News Publications; reprinted with permission.

10 Vehicles with one or two rows of seats Chrysler MODEL BODY YEAR PROWLER 2D Convert. SECOND ROW CENTER OUTBOARD 02 N/A N/A LATCH B-44 NOTES Front Seat: TA on floor behind seat Passenger-side air bag on-off switch; see owner's manual for more information. Note: For MY01 and prior, see Plymouth brand table in this appendix. (3) TAs on backs of seats Center: See Seating positions with limitations bullet. Reprint from the 2013 edition of the LATCH Manual, Safe Ride News Publications, PT CRUISER SEBRING 4D 2D Convert. 4D 2D Convert TA (2) LATCH (3) TAs on backs of seats Center: CAN use inner LAs from outboard LATCH positions to install a CR, if allowed by CR manufacturer. If LAs are used for center, LAs may not be used for either outboard position. Spacing between center anchors is 15.4 inches (390 mm) N/A (2) LATCH (2) TAs behind seat TA point (2) TA points 00 TA (2) TAs (3) TAs on rear filler panel LATCH TA (2) LATCH None N/A (2) TAs (2) LATCH (3) TA points on rear filler panel TA Retrofit Part: MB (center), MB (outboard) (3) TAs on rear filler panel Center: See Seating positions with limitations bullet. (3) TAs on rear filler panel Center: CAN use inner LAs from outboard LATCH positions to install a CR, if allowed by CR manufacturer. If LAs are used for center, LAs may not be used for either outboard position. Spacing between center anchors is 15.4 inches (392 mm). (3) TAs on rear filler panel Maximum Weight Limit TAs: When a seat belt is used to install CR, tether may be attached to TA up to the CR manufacturer s weight limit. Center: CAN use inner LAs from outboard LATCH positions to install a CR, if allowed by CR manufacturer. If LAs are used for center, LAs may not be used for either outboard position. Spacing between center anchors is 15.4 inches (392 mm). (2) TAs on body structure behind seat 2013, Safe Ride News Publications; reprinted with permission.

11 National Child Passenger Safety Certification Training Program CPS Check Form Caregiver Name: Address: Vehicle Year: Make: Model: Child s Name: Age: Weight: Height: I understand and agree that:! The purpose of this program is to help reduce improper use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts and that this inspection is provided as a free service to me.! This program cannot fully evaluate the quality, safety, or condition of my child restraint or any component of my vehicle, including the seats, seat belt, or LATCH.! This program cannot guarantee my child s safety in a crash and it is important to read both the vehicle and child restraint instruction manuals. For these reasons, I release all program sponsors, volunteers, and Instructors from any present or future liability for any injuries or dangers that may result from a vehicle collision or otherwise. Caregiver Signature Date VEHICLE ON ARRIVAL 1. Mark an X on vehicle grid where car seat or booster seat was located. 2. Mark an M if car seat or booster seat was moved. 3. Mark an N for new car seat or booster seat installation. D Driver 4. Child present? YES NO Unborn 5. Child seated near active front passenger air bag? YES NO 6. Child in restraint? YES NO (proceed to summary) 7. Seat installed? YES NO NA SEAT INFORMATION Manufacturer: Model Number: Model Name: Date of Manufacture: 1. Seat recalled? YES NO UNSURE 2. If recalled, has defect been repaired? YES NO UNSURE 3. Original owner/history known? YES NO UNSURE 4. Seat been in a crash? YES NO UNSURE 5. Seat expired? YES NO UNSURE 6. Caregiver registered car seat? YES NO UNSURE CHILD ARRIVES REAR-FACING (CHECK ONE) Rear-Facing with Base Rear-Facing w/o Base Convertible 1. Seat appropriate for height and weight of child? YES NO NA 2. Seat appropriate for child s age? YES NO NA 3. Harness straps at or below shoulders? YES NO NA 4. Harness retainer clip used correctly? YES NO NA 5. Harness straps snug (pinch test-no slack)? YES NO NA 6. Harness straps threaded and attached correctly? YES NO NA (continued on page 2) Page 1

12 CPS Check Form (continued) 7. Recline appropriate? YES NO NA 8. Carrying handle in correct position for travel? YES NO NA 9. Belt path correct? YES NO NA 10. Seat installed with (check all that apply): Seat Belt Lower anchors Tether 11. Seat belt or lower anchors used correctly? YES NO NA 12. Tether used correctly? YES NO NA CHILD ARRIVES FORWARD-FACING WITH HARNESS Convertible Forward-Facing Only 1. Seat appropriate for height and weight of child? YES NO NA 2. Seat appropriate for child s age? YES NO NA 3. Harness straps at or below shoulders? YES NO NA 4. Harness retainer clip used correctly? YES NO NA 5. Harness straps snug (pinch test-no slack)? YES NO NA 6. Harness straps threaded and attached correctly? YES NO NA 7. Seat adjusted in appropriate position (upright YES NO NA unless otherwise allowed by instructions) 8. Belt path correct? YES NO NA 9. Seat installed with (check all that apply): Seat Belt Lower anchors Tether 10. Seat belt or lower anchors used correctly? YES NO NA 11. Tether used correctly? YES NO NA 12. LATCH weight limits observed? YES NO NA CHILD ARRIVES IN BELT-POSITIONING BOOSTER SEAT Backless High Back 1. Seat appropriate for height and weight of child? YES NO NA 2. Seat appropriate for child s age? YES NO NA 3. Is lap-shoulder belt positioned correctly? YES NO NA 4. For backless boosters, is there head protection? YES NO NA 5. Seat belt or lower anchors used correctly? YES NO NA CHILD ARRIVES IN SEAT BELT 1. Is seat belt appropriate for height of child? YES NO 2. With child s back against vehicle seat, do legs YES NO bend naturally at edge of vehicle seat? 3. Is shoulder belt over center of chest? YES NO 4. Does lap belt fit low on hips? YES NO SUMMARY (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY) Upon departure, how was car seat, booster seat, or child restrained? Seat belt Lower anchors Tether Rear-facing Forward-facing NA All corrections made Not all corrections made (explain in comments) No misuse observed New car seat or booster seat recommended New car seat or booster seat provided (manufacturer/model/date) Caregiver installed or assisted Educational materials given Removed non-regulated products? (explain in comments) YES NO NA Page 2

13 CPS Check Form (continued) SEAT INFORMATION UPON DEPARTURE Manufacturer: Model Number: Seat Provided by: Model Name: Date of Manufacture: Donation Collected: Comments: Technician Name Date of Inspection Technician Name Date of Inspection Page 3

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