2012 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 95

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 93 you make sure that you can install the child restraint in Installing The Child Restraint System We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the the vehicle where you will use it, before you buy it. manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, • The restraint must be appropriate for your child's but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or weight and height limits. connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the • Carefully follow the instructions that come with the strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped not work when you need it. with a tether strap, a hook and means for adjusting the tension in the strap. Not all child restraint systems will be • Buckle the child into the seat according to the child installed as described here. Again, carefully follow the restraint manufacturer's directions. installation instructions that are provided with the child restraint system. 2 WARNING! When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in the vehicle with the seat belt or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause serious personal injury. In general, you will first loosen the child seat 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 child restraint rearward and downward into the seat.