2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 95

92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: It is recommended to loosen the top tether strap Installing the Top Tether Strap and route it loosely prior to securing the lower anchors so (with either Lower Anchors or Vehicle Seat Belt): the top tether strap is not trapped between the vehicle 1. Route the top tether strap under the adjustable head seat and child restraint. restraint between the steel posts. 3. Attach the lower child restraint attachment straps to 2. Provide enough slack (reference child restraint inthe vehicle's lower anchor bars. Ensure that the lower structions) for the tether strap to reach the tether anchor attachment strap is firmly engaged and that the hook is located near the bottom of the seat back. secure. 3. Clip tether hook to tether anchor. Ensure that the hook 4. Tighten the lower attachment strap while firmly pushis firmly engaged and secure. ing the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat. Remove all slack in the lower attachment 4. Remove all slack and tighten tether strap according to straps. Reference the child restraint instructions for infor- child restraint manufacturer's instructions. mation on properly removing slack. NOTE: The top tether strap is always to be secured, regardless of if the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt.