2012 Dodge Charger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 79

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 77 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 located just below the button with the anchorage symbol on the You will first loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower rear seat, but are not visible. You will easily feel them if straps and on the tether strap so that you can more easily you run your finger along the intersection of the seatback attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top and seat cushion surfaces. of the seatcover material. Then, rotate the tether anchorIn addition, there are tether strap anchorages age cover directly behind the seat where you are placing behind each rear seating position located in the the child restraint and attach the tether strap to the panel between the rear seatback and the rear anchorage, being careful to route the tether strap to window. These tether strap anchorages are provide the most direct path between the anchor and the under a plastic cover with this symbol on it. child restraint. Finally, tighten all three straps as you Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with push the child restraint rearward and downward into the separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or seat, removing slack in the straps according to the child connector for attachment to the lower anchorage and a restraint manufacturer's instructions. 2