2010 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 93

92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint manufacturer's directions. restraint system. • When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower Don't leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or straps and tether straps so that you can more easily attach collision, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and the hook or connector to the lower anchorages and tether anchorages. Then tighten all three straps as you push the cause serious personal injury. child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Installing the Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, have described here. Again, carefully follow the instrucbut not all restraint systems will be equipped with tions that come with the child restraint system. 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