2010 Dodge Charger Owner Manual - Page 74

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73 Again, carefully follow the installation instructions that means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forwardare provided with the child restraint system. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a located at the rear of the seat cushion where it means of adjusting the tension of the strap. meets the seatback and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to install the child You will first loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and restraint. You will easily feel them if you run your finger on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the along the intersection of the seatback and seat cushion hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the surfaces. seatcover material. Then rotate the tether anchorage In addition, there are tether strap anchorages cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the behind each rear seating position located in the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorpanel between the rear seatback and the rear age, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the window. These tether strap anchorages are most direct path between the anchor and the child under a plastic cover with this symbol on it. restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the Many, but not all restraint systems will be equipped with child restraint rearward and downward into the seat, separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or removing slack in the straps according to the child connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a restraint manufacturer's instructions. 2