Dodge 2010 Dakota - Manual (Page 12)

Installing The LATCH - Compatible Child Restraint System
• Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren.
Extended Cab
• The Extended Cab front and right rear (if equipped with a rear seat) passenger seating
positions have lower anchorages that are capable of accommodating LATCH
compatible child seats having flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments.
• Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps
and tether straps so that you can attach the
hook or connector to the lower and tether
anchorages more easily.
• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over
the top of the anchorage bars, pushing
aside the seat cover material. You will easily
feel the anchorage bars if you run your
finger along the intersection of the seatback
and seat cushion surfaces.
Tether Strap at the Front Passenger Seat (Extended Cab)
• Route the child restraint tether strap up and over the front passenger seatback, and
under the head restraint.
• Connect the tether strap to the lower anchor located at the bottom rear of the seat.
• Remove the slack in the tether strap so that it is pulled tight.
Tether Straps at the Rear Passenger Seat (Extended Cab)
• Route the child restraint tether strap through the routing loop, located directly behind
the child restraint. The routing loops are located behind the flip-down door on the cab
back panel (padded bolster).
• Route the tether strap across to the center
tether anchorage. The center tether is
located behind the slide door in the center
of the vehicle, between the two seating
positions.
• Remove the slack in the tether strap so that
the anchor strap is pulled tight.
GETTING STARTED
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