2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 86

84 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child third row fold-in-floor seats are equipped with a child restraint tether anchor at the center seating position. restraint manufacturer's directions. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Don't leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. We urge you to follow the manufacturer's directions carefully when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Forward facing toddler restraints and some rearward facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. Installing the LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System: Each vehicle, except commercial cargo vehicles, is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. Two LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed on all second-row seats and in the center position on all third row fold-in-floor seats. NOTE: Second-row seats also feature tether strap anchorages, • When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts not located in the rear surface of the seatback. In addition, all being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out