2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 71

70 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE provide add-on tether strap kits for some of their older restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt products. Tether anchorage kits are also available for behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should most older vehicles. stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child. Because the lower anchorages are to be introduced to Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are passenger-carrying vehicles over a period of years, child not toys and should not be played with, and never leave restraint systems having attachments for those anchoryour child unattended in the vehicle. ages will continue to have features for installation in vehicles using the lap or lap/shoulder belt. They will also Installing the Child Restraint System have tether straps, and you are urged to take advantage We urge you to carefully follow the directions of the of all of the available attachments provided with your manufacturer when installing your child restraint. Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with child restraint in any vehicle. separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or NOTE: When using the LATCH attaching system to connector, and a means for adjusting the tension in the install a child restraint, please ensure that all seat belts strap. Forward-facing toddler restraints and some not being used for occupant restraints are stowed and out rearward-facing infant restraints will also be equipped of reach of children. It is recommended that before with a tether strap with a hook and means for adjusting installing the child restraint, buckle the seat belt so the the tension in the strap. seat belt is tucked behind the child restraint and out of reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child