Dodge 2014 Charger-SRT - Owner Manual User Manual

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8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the

seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect
the tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints
Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to
attach a tether anchor.

9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by

pulling back and forth on the child seat at the seat belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm)
in any direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
seat belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage

1. Look behind the seating position where you

plan to install the child restraint to find the
tether anchorage. You may need to move the
seat forward to provide better access to the

tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for
that seating position, move the child restraint to another
position in the vehicle if one is available.

2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly

behind the seat where you are placing the child
restraint.

3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path

for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,

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