2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 91

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89 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. WARNING! Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer's directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. 2 In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the Transporting Pets child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet. Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we An unrestrained pet could be thrown about and possibly have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc- injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in tions that come with the child restraint system. a collision. Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.