2012 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 87

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 85 hook for attachment to the tether strap anchor 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 anchors. Next, attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the seatcover material. Then attach the tether strap to the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint, being careful to route the tether strap to provide the most direct path between the anchor and the child restraint, preferably between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint. For center seating position, adjust the head restraint to the upward position and route the tether strap between the head restraint posts underneath the head restraint. Then, attach the hook to the tether anchor located on the back of the seat. Finally, tighten all three straps as you push the child 2 Tether Strap Anchors Many, but not all, restraint systems will be equipped with separate straps on each side, with each having a hook or connector for attachment to the lower anchor and a means of adjusting the tension in the strap. Forwardfacing toddler restraints and some rear-facing infant restraints will also be equipped with a tether strap, a