2011 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 83

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 81 between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard Belt The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are side of the head restraint. equipped with an Automatic Locking Retractor to secure 3. Attach the tether strap hook (A) of the child restraint a Child Restraint System (CRS). These types of seat belts to the anchor (B) and remove slack in the tether strap are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt tight according to the child restraint manufacturer's around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use instructions. a locking clip. The ALR will make a ratcheting noise if you extract the entire belt from the retractor and then WARNING! allow the belt to retract into the retractor. For additional An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to information on ALR, refer to "Automatic Locking Mode" increased head motion and possible injury to the description under "Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Posichild. Use only the anchor positions directly behind tions" section. The chart below defines the seating positions with an Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) or a the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether cinching latch plate. strap. Driver CRS Lock N/A ALR Center CRS Lock N/A ALR Passenger CRS Lock ALR ALR 2 First Row Second Row