Jeep 2011 Wrangler User Manual

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a hook for attachment to the tether strap anchorage, and
a means for adjusting the tension of the strap.

In general, you will first loosen the adjusters on the lower
and tether straps so that you can more easily attach the
hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages.
The tether strap should be routed under the center of the
head restraint and attached to the tether anchor on the
rear of the seatback. Then tighten all three straps as you
push the child restraint rearward and downward into the
seat.

Not all child restraint systems will be installed as we
have described here. Again, carefully follow the instruc-
tions that come with the child restraint system.

NOTE:

If your child restraint seat is not LATCH-

compatible, install the restraint using the vehicle seat
belts.

WARNING!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchor position directly behind
the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether
strap.

Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)

The rear seating positions have lower anchor-
ages capable of accommodating LATCH-
compatible

child

seats

having

flexible,

webbing-mounted lower attachments and

child seats with fixed lower attachments. The rear seat
lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol
located on the seatback directly above the anchorages
and are just visible when you lean into the rear seat to
install the child restraint. You will easily feel them if you
run your finger along the intersection of the seatback and

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