2013 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 96

94 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. Anchorage If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the belt path opening of the child restraint, you may have trouble tightening the seat belt. If this happens, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt up to three full turns to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the release button facing out, away from the child restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6, above, to complete the installation of the child restraint. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position (see the charts above), move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path the buckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If into the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraint installation tight, try a different seating position. restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and