2011 Dodge Nitro Owner Manual - Page 86

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 83 In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forwardrear seating position located on the back of the seat. facing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage and a means of adjusting the tension of the strap. You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material. Then, locate the tether anchorage directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path Tether Strap Mounting between the anchor and the child restraint. For the Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with outboard seating positions, route the tether underneath separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or the head restraint and attach the hook to the tether connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a anchor located on the back of the seat. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and 2