2005 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 40

40 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Do not install a LATCH-equipped child restraint in the center of the rear seat of the vehicle. This is not a seating position in the vehicle, and a child seat cannot be correctly installed in this position. Additionally, there is no tether anchorage provided for correctly installing a child seat in the center of the rear seat. Only install child seats in the right or left rear positions in the vehicle, using either the lap/ shoulder belt or LATCH attachments to secure the child seat. Always use the tether anchor directly behind the seating position when securing a child restraint. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System We urge that you carefully follow the directions of the manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that were provided with the child restraint system. The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat back, and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion surfaces. In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the bottom of the convertible top well, behind the seat back. The anchors are under the carpet cutouts marked with this symbol. (Shown to the left). Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forwardfacing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap.