2013 Passenger Car Child Restraint Passenger Safety Supplement

2000–2013 PASSENGER CAR CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SUPPLEMENT

Chrysler/Dodge/Fiat/Plymouth/SRT

1 INTRODUCTION ...... 2

2 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS ...... 4

3 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER ...... 8

4 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE ...... 50

5 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT ...... 87

6 INDEX ...... 96 2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION

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Welcome From FCA US LLC...... 3 How To Use This Supplement...... 3 INTRODUCTION 3 Welcome From FCA US LLC How To Use This Supplement

If you have opened this guide, chances are you have The first chapter of this supplement, “Installing Child questions about the correct use of child restraints in your Restraints,” provides general information about the instal- vehicle. This supplement has been developed to help an- lation of child restraints in vehicles. It provides step-by-step swer those questions. This document is intended to supple- instructions for installing a car seat using either the seat ment the information provided in the Owner’s Manual belts or the LATCH anchorages in your vehicle. Read this and/or User Guide that came with your vehicle. If you no section to learn how to: longer have your Owner’s Manual or User Guide, please • Locate LATCH and Tether anchorages in vehicles visit www.techauthority.com to order a replacement. • Install a car seat using LATCH This guide does not cover the proper selection of car seats or the proper usage of car seats. For questions about car seat • Install a car seat using seat belts selection and usage, please visit NHTSA’s website: http:// This section also includes key warnings about the misuse of www.safercar.gov/parents/Car-Seat-Safety.htm. This car seats. Read and follow all of these warnings when website also features videos showing step-by-step instal- transporting children in your vehicle. lation of different types of car seats. The remaining chapters provide information that is specific for the Brand, Model and Model Year of your vehicle. To use this section, first refer to the table of contents to find your vehicle. Some listings will include a range of model years. Click on the section for your vehicle to find information about: • Locating the LATCH anchorages in your vehicle • Frequently asked questions about LATCH • Directions for locating and using the Tether Anchorages in your vehicle • Seat belt systems in your vehicle for installing car seats • Frequently asked questions about seat belts and car seats Copyright ©2015 FCA US LLC 4 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS

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Installing Child Restraints ...... 5 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ...... 6 Rear-Facing Car Seats And Air Bags ...... 5 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt ...... 6 Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light — If Equipped ...... 5 Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped . .6 Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System ...... 5 Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped ...... 7 Locating The LATCH And Tether Anchorages ...... 5 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH Lower Anchorage ...... 7 Anchorages ...... 5 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS 5 Installing Child Restraints There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled anchorage located behind the seating position. These an- up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, chorages are used to install LATCH-equipped child seats children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats without using the vehicle’s seat belts. Some seating posi- rather than in the front. tions may have a top tether anchorage but no lower anchorages. In these seating positions, the seat belt must be used Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces with the top tether anchorage to install the child restraint. require that small children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it. NOTE: The LATCH system was phased into vehicles during the 2000–2002 model years. Certain 2000 and 2001 model NOTE: For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org year vehicles did not feature lower anchorages. These or call 1-866-SEATCHECK. Canadian residents should vehicles had tether anchorages only. See the section refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional infor- “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for more information. mation: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/ safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm Locating The LATCH And Tether Anchorages

Rear-Facing Car Seats And Air Bags The lower anchorages are round bars that are found at the rear of the seat cushion where it meets the seat- WARNING! back. If the bars are not readily visible, they are located below the anchorage symbols on the seat- • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an back (if equipped). You will easily feel them if you air bag. A deploying passenger Advanced Front Air run your finger along the gap between the seat- Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 back and seat cushion. years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing There are tether strap anchorages behind the rear child restraint. seating positions located in the panel between the • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with rear seatback and the rear window. They are a rear seat. found under a plastic cover with the tether an- Passenger Air Bag Disable (PAD) Indicator Light — chorage symbol on it. Vehicles that do not have this panel If Equipped will have tether anchorages located on the back of the seat or near the floor. See the section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for more information about finding tethers in The PAD is an amber light located in the instrument panel your vehicle, as some may be hidden behind a panel or which tells the driver and front passenger when the front cover. passenger air bag is turned off. The PAD indicator light illuminates to show that the passenger air bag will not Always follow the directions of the child restraint manufac- inflate during a collision requiring air bags. The PAD light turer when installing your child restraint. Not all child will illuminate when the passenger frontal air bag has been restraint systems will be installed as described here. turned off by using the manual ON/OFF switch. Refer to Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH Lower your Owner’s Manual for additional information. Anchorages Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System 1. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Auto- matic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt, following the instructions below. See the section “Seat Belt Systems in Your Vehicle” to check what type of seat belt each seating position has. 2. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchorages. 3. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for that seating position. For some second row seats, you may need to recline the seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage move it to its rear-most position to make room for the system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to Tethers for CHildren. The LATCH system has three vehicle allow more room for the child seat. anchor points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats. 6 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS 4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child re- refer to the section “Seat Belt Systems in Your Vehicle.” The straint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating cinching latch plate is designed to hold the lap portion of the position. seat belt tight when webbing is pulled tight and straight through a child restraint’s belt path. 5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “LATCH and Teth- When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always use ers in Your Vehicle” for directions to attach a tether the tether anchor up to the maximum weight allowed. See anchor. the section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for more information about LATCH weight limits. 6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable the straps according to the child restraint manufacturer’s Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) — If Equipped instructions. 7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling 1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should For some second row seats, you may need to recline the not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction. seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position to make room for the child seat. You may also move the When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat. restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do not accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a twist the belt webbing in the belt path. child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat belt 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a “click.” behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach. If the 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight against buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint installa- the child seat. tion, instead of buckling it behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt path and then 5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all children in the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and that they out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract should not play with them. back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in WARNING! the Automatic Locking mode. • Improper installation of a child restraint to the 6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is locked, LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the restraint. you should not be able to pull out any webbing. If the The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5. child restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly when 7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap installing an infant or child restraint. • portion around the child restraint while you push the child Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat. only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used 8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the seating for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other position has a top tether anchorage, connect the tether items or equipment to the vehicle. strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether strap. See the section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat directions to attach a tether anchor. Belt 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction. equipped with either a Switchable Automatic Locking Re- tractor (ALR) or a cinching latch plate or both. Both types of Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt seat belts are designed to keep the lap portion of the seat belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. tight around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use a locking clip. WARNING! The ALR retractor can be “switched” into a locked mode by Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to restrain pulling all of the webbing out of the retractor and then letting occupants who are wearing the seat belt or children who the webbing retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the are using booster seats. The locked mode is only used to ALR will make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled install rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints that back into the retractor. For additional information on ALR, have a harness for restraining the child. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS 7 Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped Anchorage

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position. See the section “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for For some second row seats, you may need to recline the specific instructions for using the tether anchorages in your seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If vehicle. the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most position WARNING! to make room for the child seat. You may also move the Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to front seat forward to allow more room for the child seat. any location in front of the car seat, including the seat 2. Next, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether strap retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage that is restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in the belt path. approved for that seating position, located behind the top of the vehicle seat. See the section “LATCH and 3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a Tethers in Your Vehicle” for the location of approved “click.” tether anchorages in your vehicle. 4. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child restraint while you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle seat. 5. 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 “LATCH and Tethers in Your Vehicle” for directions to attach a tether anchor. WARNING! 6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It should can become a projectile inside the vehicle. The force not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any direction. required to hold even an infant on your lap could Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt become so great that you could not hold the child, no occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary. matter how strong you are. The child and others could be severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your If the buckle or the cinching latch plate is too close to the belt vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the child’s path opening of the child restraint, you may have trouble size. tightening the seat belt. If this happens, disconnect the latch • Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an plate from the buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt up air bag. A deploying Passenger Advanced Front Air to three full turns to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the Bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 buckle with the release button facing out, away from the years or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint. Repeat steps 4 to 6, above, to complete the child restraint. installation of the child restraint. • Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with If the belt still cannot be tightened after you shorten the a rear seat. buckle, disconnect the latch plate from the buckle, turn the • Improper installation of a child restraint to the buckle around one half turn, and insert the latch plate into LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or the buckle again. If you still cannot make the child restraint child restraint. The child could be severely injured or installation tight, try a different seating position. killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. 8 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER

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CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, 2011–2013...... 9 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 28 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 9 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 29 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 10 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE, ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower 2005–2008 ...... 30 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 10 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 30 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 11 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 31 CHRYSLER 200 SEDAN, 2011–2013...... 12 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 12 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 31 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 13 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 31 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SEDAN, 2001–2010...... 33 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 13 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 33 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 14 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 35 CHRYSLER 300, 2005–2013...... 15 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 15 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 35 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 16 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 36 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, 2001–2006, Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 16 2008–2010 ...... 38 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 17 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 38 CHRYSLER 300M, 2000–2004 ...... 18 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 40 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 18 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 19 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 40 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 41 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 19 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE, 2000–2005 ...... 42 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 20 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 42 CHRYSLER CONCORDE, 2000–2004...... 22 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 43 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 22 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 23 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 43 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 44 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 23 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN, 2001–2010 ...... 45 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 24 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 45 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE, 2004–2008 ...... 26 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 47 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 26 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 48 Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 27 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 48 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 27 CHRYSLER LHS, 2000–2001 ...... 28 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 28 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 9 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE, 2011–2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This There are tether strap anchorages behind each Vehicle rear seating position. Access ports to the tether anchors are located in the panel between the rear seat and the rear window. The tether anchors are underneath access covers in the carpet covering the back of the seat where you see the tether anchorage symbol.

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) Child Tether Access Port Cover (2011–2013 Model Years) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol A — Cover B — Tether Strap Hook Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Child Tether Anchor (2011–2013 Model Years) Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2011–2013 Model C — Attaching Strap D — Tether Anchor Years)

1. If lowered, raise the convertible top. The convertible top Child Tether Anchor must be in the UP position to access the tether anchor. C — Attaching Strap D — Tether Anchor 2. Open the access port cover behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 3. Push the tether strap and hook through the access port restraint manufacturer’s instructions. and down into the trunk. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path from the child seat to the WARNING! anchor. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap.

Child Tether Access Port Cover A — Cover B — Tether Strap Hook INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 11 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 12 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER 200 SEDAN, 2011–2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This There are tether strap anchorages behind each Vehicle rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Tether Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2011–2013 Model Years) Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can a child seat be installed in the center position Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? anchors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 15.4 inches (392 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 13

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position. Only install this type of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be installed in any rear seating position.

WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- compatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use Tether Anchorages either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions. 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always restraint manufacturer’s instructions. secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower WARNING! anchors or the vehicle seat belt. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to increased head motion and possible injury to the install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind may need to move the seat forward to provide better the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether strap. anchorage for that seating position, move the child • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening available. between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly strap. 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 14 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 15 CHRYSLER 300, 2005–2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2005–2013 Model Years) 2005–2010 Model Years Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages (2005–2013 Model Years) ing Position) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2005–2006 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child the front passenger seat? restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2007–2010 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2011–2013 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes Center Only.

Center Seat LATCH If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position.

WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions. Tether Strap Anchorages Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. anchors or the vehicle seat belt. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install restraint manufacturer’s instructions. the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to WARNING! the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to that seating position, move the child restraint to another increased head motion and possible injury to the child. position in the vehicle if one is available. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, Center Tether Attachment (2011-2013 Model Year): raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two 1. Lower the adjustable center head restraint to the full posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the down position. tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and head restraint. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 17 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the center tether anchorage located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2005–2010 Model Years Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. 2005–2006 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back No Contact between the front passenger seat and a of the front passenger seat? child restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. 2007–2010 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. 2011–2013 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes Center only. Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 18 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER 300M, 2000–2004 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2002–2004 Model Years (Front Bench Seat) • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- 2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bench Seat)

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2001 Model Years)

2002–2004 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats)

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2002–2004 Model Years) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 19 Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2004 Model Years) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2000–2001 Model Years (No Lower Anchorages) 2002–2004 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 2002–2004 Model Years When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center anchors or the vehicle seat belt. position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You WARNING! may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than anchorage for that seating position, move the child one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical available. installation instructions. 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. 20 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bench Seat)

Tether Strap Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 2002–2004 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle 2002–2004 Model Years (Front Bench Seat) • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 22 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER CONCORDE, 2000–2004 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bench Seat)

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2001 Model Years)

2002–2004 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats)

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2002–2004 Model Years) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 23 Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2004 Model Years) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

Center Seat LATCH Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 2002–2004 Model Years When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center anchors or the vehicle seat belt. position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You WARNING! may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than anchorage for that seating position, move the child one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical available. installation instructions. 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. 24 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bench Seat)

Tether Strap Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 26 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE, 2004–2008 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Passenger Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2004–2008 Model Years) • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Locating The Tether Anchorage In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) There is a tether strap anchorage behind the passenger seat located on the back of the seat near • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol the floor.

Tether Strap Anchorage (2004–2008 Model Years)

Tether Strap Anchorages (2004–2008 Model Years) 2. Pass the child restraint tether hook over the top of the seat, through the strap near the top of the seat back, and 2004–2008 Model Years attach it to the anchor bar behind the passenger seat, • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor below the seatback. • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- 3. After securing the tether hook to the bar, recline the ing Position) seatback fully rearward and move the seat to its most • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol rearward position. 4. Install the child restraint and return the seatback to an upright position. 5. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 28 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER LHS, 2000–2001 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This There are tether strap anchorages behind each Vehicle rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats)

Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2001 Model Years) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You 2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bench Seat) may need to move the seat forward to provide better • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether • anchorage for that seating position, move the child Top Tether Anchorage Symbol restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This available. Vehicle 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2001 Model Years) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 29 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Tether Strap Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor 2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 30 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE, 2005–2008 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This To gain access to the anchorages, locate the child Vehicle tether anchorage decals on the carpet behind the rear seat head forms and use a small screwdriver to pry the carpet flap open. The carpet flap is attached in two different places.

2005–2008 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages (2005–2008 Model Years) ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2005–2008 Model Years)

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2005 Model Year Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2006–2008 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child the front passenger seat? restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH WARNING! WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether child seat in the center of the back seat. strap. • Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always strap. secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle anchors or the vehicle seat belt. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints 1. Locate the tether anchorages, found behind the rear seat In This Vehicle head form, in the convertible top storage area.

2005–2008 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Tether Strap Anchorages (2005–2008 Model Years) • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per 2. Find the child tether anchorage decals on the carpet Seating Position) behind the rear seat head forms and use a small screwdriver to pry the carpet flap open. The carpet flap is • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol attached in two different places. 3. Route the tether strap over the center of the rear seat head form and attach it to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 32 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats 2005 Model Year What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 2006–2008 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back No Contact between the front passenger seat and a of the front passenger seat? child restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 33 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SEDAN, 2001–2010 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2001–2004 Model Years) 2001–2004 Model Years

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages 2005 Model Year (2005–2010 Model Years) Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the seat.

2006–2010 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages (2001–2010 Model Years) ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 34 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position. 2001–2004 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2005 Model Year Can a child seat be installed in the center position Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? anchors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 15.3 inches (390 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2006–2010 Model Years Can a child seat be installed in the center position Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? anchors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 15.3 inches (390 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child the front passenger seat? restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 35 Center Seat LATCH Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 2001–2004 Model Years When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center anchors or the vehicle seat belt. position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You This vehicle is not designed to have three child restraints may need to move the seat forward to provide better installed with LATCH at the same time. You may use access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether LATCH to install one child restraint in the center position, or anchorage for that seating position, move the child two child restraints in the outboard positions. DO NOT restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is install more than two child restraints using LATCH at the available. same time. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for WARNING! the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- tether strap under the head restraint and between the two compatible child restraints next to each other, you must posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use the tether strap around the outboard side of the head either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for restraint. installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions.

2005–2010 Model Years Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position. Only install this type of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be installed in any rear seating position.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than Tether Strap Anchorages (2001–2010 Model Years) one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- compatible child restraints next to each other, you must 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use top tether anchorage. either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please restraint manufacturer’s instructions. refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions. WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. 36 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2006–2010 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate 2001–2004 Model Years • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2005 Model Year

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats 2001–2005 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 37

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats 2006–2010 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back No Contact between the front passenger seat and a of the front passenger seat? child restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 38 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, 2001–2006, 2008–2010 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2001–2002 Model Years) 2001–2002 Model Years

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages 2003–2006 Model Years (2003–2010 Model Years) Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle 2001–2006 Model Years There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the bottom of the convertible top well, behind the seat back. The anchors are under the carpet cutouts marked with this symbol.

2008–2010 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Child Tether Anchor Location (2001–2006 Model Years) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 39

Child Tether Anchor (2001–2006 Model Years) Child Tether Access Port Cover (2008–2010 Model Years) 1 — Tether Hook And Anchor 2 — Tether Strap A — Cover B — Tether Strap Hook

2008–2010 Model Years There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position. Access ports to the tether anchors are located in the panel between the rear seat and the rear window. The tether anchors are underneath access covers in the carpet covering the back of the seat where you see the tether anchorage symbol.

Child Tether Anchor (2008–2010 Model Years) C — Attaching Strap D — Tether Anchor

4. Open the access cover on the carpet covering the back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor.

Child Tether Anchor Location 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. 3. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child Child Tether Anchor restraint manufacturer’s instructions. C — Attaching Strap D — Tether Anchor

5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make Hook And Anchor sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening 1 — Hook 2 — Anchor between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. 2008–2010 Model Years 1. If lowered, raise the convertible top. The convertible top must be in the UP position to access the tether anchor. 2. Open the access port cover behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 41 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2008–2010 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate 2001–2002 Model Years • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2003–2006 Model Years

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2001–2006 Model Years Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 2008–2010 Model Years Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 42 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE, 2000–2005 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2002 Model Years) 2000–2002 Model Years

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages 2003–2005 Model Years (2003–2005 Model Years) • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2005 Model Years) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 2 — Attaching The Strap B — Tether Anchor INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 43

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2000–2002 Model Years (No Lower Anchorages) 2003–2005 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can a child seat be installed in the center position No Use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? seat in the center seating position. Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for 2003–2005 Model Years the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, WARNING! raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two • Do not install a child restraint in the center position posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass using the LATCH system. This position is not ap- the tether strap around the outboard side of the head proved for installing child seats using the LATCH restraint. attachments. You must use the seat belt and tether anchor to install a child seat in the center seating position. • Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions.

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You 2 — Attaching The Strap B — Tether Anchor may need to move the seat forward to provide better 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 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. 44 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. 2003–2005 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints ing Position) In This Vehicle • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2000–2002 Model Years Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 45 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN, 2001–2010 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2001–2003 Model Years) 2001–2003 Model Years

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2004–2010 Model 2004–2006 Model Years Years)

2007–2010 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 46 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

Tether Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

Tether Strap Anchorages Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2001–2003 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2004–2006 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can a child seat be installed in the center position Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower an- using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? chors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 15.4 inches (392 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 47

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2007–2010 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can a child seat be installed in the center position Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? anchors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 15.4 inches (392 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH 2004–2010 Model Years 2001–2003 Model Years Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position. Only install this type of child If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center installed in any rear seating position. position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position. WARNING! WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than compatible child restraints next to each other, you must one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installation instructions. installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions. 48 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always In This Vehicle secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt. 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. 2001–2003 Model Years 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

2004–2006 Model Years

Tether Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. 2007–2010 Model Years WARNING! • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate increased head motion and possible injury to the child. • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Use only the anchorage position directly behind the Seating Position) child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — CHRYSLER 49

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats 2001–2006 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 2007–2010 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 50 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

CONTENTS

DODGE AVENGER, 2008–2013...... 51 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 67 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 51 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 68 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 52 DODGE MAGNUM, 2005–2008 ...... 70 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 52 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 70 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 53 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 71 DODGE CALIBER, 2007–2012...... 54 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 71 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 54 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 71 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 55 DODGE NEON, 2000–2005...... 73 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 55 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 73 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 56 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 74 DODGE CHALLENGER, 2008–2013 ...... 57 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 74 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 57 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 75 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 58 DODGE STRATUS COUPE, 2000–2005 ...... 76 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 58 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 76 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 59 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 77 DODGE CHARGER, 2006–2013 ...... 60 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 77 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 60 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 78 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 61 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN, 2001–2006 ...... 79 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 61 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 79 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 62 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 80 DODGE DART, 2013 ...... 63 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 81 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 63 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 81 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 64 DODGE VIPER, 2000–2006, 2008–2010...... 83 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 64 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 83 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 65 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 84 DODGE INTREPID, 2000–2003 ...... 66 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 85 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 66 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 67 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 51 DODGE AVENGER, 2008–2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This There are tether strap anchorages behind each Vehicle rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2008–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Tether Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2011–2013 Model Years) Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can a child seat be installed in the center position Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? anchors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 15.4 inches (392 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. 52 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- compatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use Tether Anchorages either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions. 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always restraint manufacturer’s instructions. secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower WARNING! anchors or the vehicle seat belt. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to increased head motion and possible injury to the install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind may need to move the seat forward to provide better the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether strap. anchorage for that seating position, move the child • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening available. between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly strap. 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 53 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2008–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 54 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE DODGE CALIBER, 2007–2012 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2007–2012 Model Years) 2007–2012 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- There are tether strap anchorages behind each ing Position) rear seating position located on the back of the seat. • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Tether Strap Anchorages (2007–2012 Model Years)

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2007 Model Year Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child the front passenger seat? restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2008–2012 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position. Only install this type of child restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be installed in any rear seating position.

WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- compatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please Tether Strap Anchorages (2007–2012 Model Years) refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) WARNING! When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight increased head motion and possible injury to the limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind anchors or the vehicle seat belt. the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to strap. install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make may need to move the seat forward to provide better sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the anchorage for that seating position, move the child strap. restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is available. 2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, routing it over the center of the head restraint. 56 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2007–2012 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats 2007 Model Year What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back No Contact between the front passenger seat and a of the front passenger seat? child restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 2008–2012 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 57 DODGE CHALLENGER, 2008–2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2008–2013 Model Years) 2008–2010 Model Years Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) Tether Strap Anchorages • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Tether Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor 58 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

Center Seat LATCH 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center tether strap under the head restraint and between the two position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass not install a child seat in that outboard position. the tether strap around the outboard side of the head WARNING! restraint. Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions.

Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to Tether Anchorages install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook may need to move the seat forward to provide better 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. available. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly restraint manufacturer’s instructions. behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 59

Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle 2011–2013 Model Years • Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor In This Vehicle • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2008–2010 Model Years Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2008–2010 Model Years Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. 2011–2013 Model Years Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 60 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE DODGE CHARGER, 2006–2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2006–2013 Model Years) 2006–2010 Model Years Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2011–2013 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages (2006–2013 Model Years) ing Position) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2006 Model Year Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of No Contact between the front passenger seat and a child the front passenger seat? restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2007–2010 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2011–2013 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes Center Only.

WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions. Tether Strap Anchorages Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook Seat Belt) 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the limit. top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You restraint manufacturer’s instructions. may need to move the seat forward to provide better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether WARNING! anchorage for that seating position, move the child • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is increased head motion and possible injury to the child. available. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, Center Tether Attachment (2011-2013 Model Year): raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two 1. Lower the adjustable center head restraint to the full posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass down position. the tether strap around the outboard side of the head 2. Route the tether strap over the seatback and head re- restraint. straint. 62 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the center tether anchorage located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2006–2010 Model Years Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. 2006 Model Year Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back No Contact between the front passenger seat and a of the front passenger seat? child restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. 2007–2010 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. 2011–2013 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes Center only. Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 63 DODGE DART, 2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This There are tether strap anchorages behind each Vehicle rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2013 Model Year • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Tether Strap Mounting 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2013 Model Year)

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes Yes, all may be removed.

WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- compatible child restraints next to each other, you must use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use Tether Anchorages either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions. 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always restraint manufacturer’s instructions. secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower WARNING! anchors or the vehicle seat belt. • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to increased head motion and possible injury to the install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind may need to move the seat forward to provide better the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether strap. anchorage for that seating position, move the child • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening available. between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly strap. 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 65 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2013 Model Year • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes All head restraints may be removed. Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 66 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE DODGE INTREPID, 2000–2003 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2002–2003 Model Years (Front Bench Seat) • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- 2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bench Seat)

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2001 Model Years)

2002–2003 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats)

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2002–2003 Model Years) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 67 Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2003 Model Years) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2000–2001 Model Years (No Lower Anchorages) 2002–2003 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) 2002–2003 Model Years When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not limit. use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to not install a child seat in that outboard position. install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You may need to move the seat forward to provide better WARNING! access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether anchorage for that seating position, move the child Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The available. LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical installation instructions. 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. 68 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bench Seat)

Tether Strap Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child 2002–2003 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle 2002–2003 Model Years (Front Bench Seat) Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate In This Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2000–2001 Model Years (Front Bucket Seats) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 69

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 70 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE DODGE MAGNUM, 2005–2008 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2005–2008 Model Years) 2005–2008 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located on the back of the • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- seat. ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Rear Seat Tether Strap Anchorages (2005–2008 Model Years)

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2007–2008 Model Years Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center WARNING! position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to not install a child seat in that outboard position. increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind WARNING! the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than • one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening installation instructions. between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight In This Vehicle limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt. 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. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and the child seat, routing it over the center of the head restraint. • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (2005–2008 Model Years) 72 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats 2005–2006 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back No Contact between the front passenger seat and a of the front passenger seat? child restraint can affect the passenger airbag suppression system. See your Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. 2007–2008 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 73 DODGE NEON, 2000–2005 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2002–2005 Model Years) Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle 2000–2001 Model Years There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2002–2005 Model Years • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2005 Model Years) ing Position) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2001 Model Years) 74 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2000–2001 Model Years (No Lower Anchorages) 2002–2005 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) 2002–2005 Model Years When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center anchors or the vehicle seat belt. position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to This vehicle is not designed to have three child restraints install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You installed with LATCH at the same time. You may use may need to move the seat forward to provide better LATCH to install one child restraint in the center position, or access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether two child restraints in the outboard positions. DO NOT anchorage for that seating position, move the child install more than two child restraints using LATCH at the restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is same time. available. 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly WARNING! behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than 3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your compatible child restraints next to each other, you must vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints, use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for tether strap under the head restraint and between the two installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- the tether strap around the outboard side of the head straint System” for typical installation instructions. restraint. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 75 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Tether Strap Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor 2000–2001 Model Years 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 76 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE DODGE STRATUS COUPE, 2000–2005 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2003–2005 Model Years) Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle 2000–2002 Model Years There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2003–2005 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2005 Model Years) ing Position) 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 2 — Attaching The Strap B — Tether Anchor • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2002 Model Years) INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 77

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You 2 — Attaching The Strap B — Tether Anchor may need to move the seat forward to provide better 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. 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. 78 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING! • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the strap. 2003–2005 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints ing Position) In This Vehicle • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

2000–2002 Model Years Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 79 DODGE STRATUS SEDAN, 2001–2006 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2004–2006 Model Years) Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle 2001–2003 Model Years There are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2004–2006 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- Tether Strap Anchorages ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Tether Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2001–2003 Model Years) 80 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2001–2003 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No 2004–2006 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can a child seat be installed in the center position Yes You can install child restraints with flexible lower using the inner LATCH lower anchorages? anchors in the center position. The inner anchorages are 15.4 inches (392 mm) apart. Do not install child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the center position. Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Center Seat LATCH 2004–2006 Model Years 2001–2003 Model Years Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments in the center seating position. Only install this type of child If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center installed in any rear seating position. position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position. WARNING! WARNING! Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH- Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more than compatible child restraints next to each other, you must one child restraint. Please refer to “Installing The use the seat belt for the center position. You can then use LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System” for typical either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt for installation instructions. installing child seats in the outboard positions. Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Re- straint System” for typical installation instructions. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 81 Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower WARNING! Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) • When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight increased head motion and possible injury to the limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind anchors or the vehicle seat belt. the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to • If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening may need to move the seat forward to provide better between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top tether strap. anchorage for that seating position, move the child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle available. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly In This Vehicle 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint.

2001–2003 Model Years

Tether Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor

4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the 2004–2006 Model Years top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate restraint manufacturer’s instructions. • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 82 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 83 DODGE VIPER, 2000–2006, 2008–2010 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2008–2010 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate 2000–2002 Model Years • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

2003–2004 Model Years

Passenger Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2002, 2008–2010 Model Years)

2005–2006 Model Years

Passenger Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages (2003–2006 Model Years) 84 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE Locating The Tether Anchorage In This Vehicle There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the passenger seat.

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Child Seat Tether Access Cover

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH 2003–2006 Model Years What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can the head restraints be removed? No

Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower anchors or the vehicle seat belt. 1. Move the seat forward. 2. Move the seatback to its full forward position. 3. Remove the child tether access cover by prying either side with a screwdriver or similar tool, as shown. Child Seat Tether Anchor NOTE: While the child tether is in use, keep the access cover in a safe place so that it can be replaced after use of the child tether. 4. Pass the child restraint tether hook through either opening in the seatback underneath the head restraint. 5. Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop.

Child Seat Tether Access Cover INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — DODGE 85

Tether Hook 2003–2004 Model Years 6. Move the seat to its farthest rearward position. Apply body pressure to the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. 7. Return the seatback to an upright position. 8. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions.

WARNING! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. 2005–2006 Model Years Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

2008–2010 Model Years • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor 2000–2002 Model Years • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats 2000–2004 Model Years Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 2005–2006, 2008–2010 Model Years Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT 87 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT

CONTENTS

FIAT 500/ABARTH, 2012–2013...... 88 PLYMOUTH PROWLER, 2000–2002 ...... 92 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 88 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 92 ▫ Center Seat LATCH ...... 89 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 92 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 89 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 92 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 89 SRT VIPER, 2013 ...... 94 PLYMOUTH NEON, 2000–2001 ...... 90 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 94 ▫ LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle ...... 90 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 94 ▫ Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) ...... 90 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 95 ▫ Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ...... 91 88 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT FIAT 500/ABARTH, 2012–2013 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Rear Seat LATCH Lower Anchorages 2012–2013 Model Years Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor There are tether strap anchors located behind each • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seat- rear seatback, near the floor. ing Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Rear Seat Tether Anchors

Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of 65 lbs Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com- the child restraint) for using the LATCH anchorage (29.5 kg) bined weight of the child and the child restraint is system to attach the child restraint? 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat belt be No Do not use the seat belt when you use the LATCH used together to attach a rear-facing or forward- anchorage system to attach a rear-facing or forward- facing child restraint? facing child restraint. Can two child restraints be attached using a common No Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or lower LATCH anchorage? more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use the seat belt to install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages in an outboard position. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of Yes The child seat may touch the back of the front pas- the front passenger seat? senger seat if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. See your child restraint Owner’s Manual for more information. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes Yes, all may be removed. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT 89 Center Seat LATCH 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! WARNING! This vehicle does not have a center seating position. Do not use the center lower LATCH anchorages to install a • An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to child seat in the center of the back seat. increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Use only the anchorage position directly behind Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With Either Lower the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether Anchors Or Vehicle Seat Belt) strap. • When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat, make secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight sure the tether strap does not slip into the opening limit, whether the child restraint is installed with the lower between the seatbacks as you remove slack in the anchors or the vehicle seat belt. strap. 1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage. You Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints may need to move the seat forward to provide better In This Vehicle 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. 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. 2012–2013 Model Years 3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the • top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor • Lower Anchorage Symbol (2 Anchorages Per Seating Position) • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight Weight limit Always use the tether anchor when using the seat of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor of the Child belt to install a forward facing child restraint, up with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child Restraint to the recommended weight limit of the child re- restraint? straint. Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? Yes Yes, all may be removed Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position belt against the belt path of the child restraint? with an ALR retractor. 90 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT PLYMOUTH NEON, 2000–2001 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Locating The Tether Anchorages In This Vehicle LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This There are tether strap anchorages behind each Vehicle rear seating position located in the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. They are found under a plastic cover with the tether anchorage symbol on it.

2000–2001 Model Years • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Tether Strap Anchorages (2000–2001 Model Years) Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor Vehicle

Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit. 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 Rear Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages available. (2000–2001 Model Years) 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, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the head restraint. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT 91 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Tether Strap Anchorages 1 — Cover A — Tether Strap Hook 3 — Attaching Strap B — Tether Anchor 2000–2001 Model Years 4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram. • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol 5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Seats What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight 65 lbs The Tether Anchor can be used with the seat belt of the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor (29.5 kg) until the combined weight of the child and the with the seat belt to attach a forward facing child child restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt restraint? without the Tether Anchor once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back Yes Contact between the front passenger seat and the of the front passenger seat? child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint manufacturer also allows contact. Can the head restraints be removed? No Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat Yes In positions with cinching latch plates (CINCH), belt against the belt path of the child restraint? the buckle stalk may be twisted up to 3 full turns. 92 INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT PLYMOUTH PROWLER, 2000–2002 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight limit. 1. Move the seatback fully forward. 2. Pass the child restraint strap hook through the opening under the head restraint. Attach the hook to the anchor loop, recline the seat back full rearward and move the seat to its most rearward position.

• CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This Vehicle

Passenger Seat Tether Strap Anchorages 3. Install the child restraint according to the manufacturer’s directions. 4. Return the seat back to an upright position. 5. Remove the slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions.

WARNING! Passenger Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2000–2002 Model Years) An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child. Locating The Tether Anchorage In This Vehicle Use only the anchorage position directly behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top tether strap. There is a tether strap anchor located behind the passenger seat. Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle

Passenger Seat Tether Strap Anchorage

2000–2002 Model Years • CINCH — Cinching Latch Plate • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT 93

Child Seat Tether Anchor Connecting The Top Tether Strap (With The Vehicle Seat Belt) 2013 Model Year • When installing a forward-facing child restraint, always ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor secure the top tether strap, up to the tether anchor weight • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol limit. Locating The LATCH Lower Anchorages In This 1. Move the seat forward. Vehicle 2. Move the seatback to its full forward position. 3. Remove the child tether access cover by prying either side with a screwdriver or similar tool, as shown.

Passenger Seat Has No LATCH Lower Anchorages (2013 Model Year)

Locating The Tether Anchorage In This Vehicle Child Seat Tether Access Cover There is a tether strap anchor located behind the child tether access cover behind the passenger seat.

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Child Seat Tether Access Cover NOTE: While the child tether is in use, keep the access cover in a safe place so that it can be replaced after use of the child tether. INSTALLING CHILD RESTRAINTS IN YOUR VEHICLE — FIAT / PLYMOUTH / SRT 95 4. Pass the child restraint tether hook through either open- Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ing in the seatback underneath the head restraint. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints 5. Attach the tether hook to the anchor loop. In This Vehicle

2013 Model Year Tether Hook • ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor 6. Move the seat to its farthest rearward position. Apply • Top Tether Anchorage Symbol body pressure to the seat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. 7. Return the seatback to an upright position. 8. Remove slack from the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s directions.

Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...... 6 LATCH And Tethers In Your Vehicle .....9,12,15,18,22, 26, 28, 30, 33, 38, 42, 45, 51, 54, 57, Center Seat LATCH . . . .7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 31, 35, 40, 43, 60, 63, 66, 70, 73, 76, 79, 83, 88, 90, 92, 94 47, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 71, 74, 77, 80, 89 LATCH Lower Anchorages . . . .9, 12, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28, 30, Child Restraints ...... 5 33, 38, 42, 45, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, Connecting The Top Tether Strap . .10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 27, 28, 70, 73, 76, 79, 83, 88, 90, 92, 94 31, 35, 40, 43, 48, 52, 55, 58, 61, 64, 67, 71, Locating The LATCH And Tether 74, 77, 81, 84, 89, 90, 92, 94 Anchorages...... 5,9,12, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28, 30, 33, 38, 42, 45, 51, 54, Frequently Asked Questions About LATCH...... 12, 15, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70, 73, 76, 79, 83, 88, 90, 92, 94 19, 23, 26, 28, 30, 33, 38, 42, 46, 51, 54, Lower Anchors And Tether For CHildren (LATCH) .....5 57, 60, 63, 67, 70, 73, 76, 79, 84, 88, 90, 92, 94 Frequently Asked Questions About Seat Belts And Car Rear Facing Car Seats And Air Bags...... 5 Seats .....11,14,17,20,24,27,29,31,36,41,44,48,53, 56, 59, 62, 65, 68, 71, 75, 78, 81, 85, 89, 91, 92, 95 Seat Belt Systems In Your Vehicle ....11,14,17,20,24,27, 29, 31, 36, 41, 44, 48, 53, 56, 59, 62, 65, 68, How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt...... 6 71, 75, 78, 81, 85, 89, 91, 92, 95

Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Top Tether Anchorages .....7,9,10,12,13,15,16,19,23, Latch Plate ...... 7 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42, Installing A Child Restraint With ALR ...... 6 43, 46, 48, 51, 52, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 61, Installing Child Restraints In Your Vehicle.....1,9,51,88 63, 64, 67, 70, 71, 73, 74, 76, 77, 79, Installing Child Restraints Using The LATCH Lower 81, 84, 88, 89, 90, 92, 94 Anchorages ...... 5 Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage ...... 7 Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt. . .6 PASSCAR-226-AA FCA US LLC © 2015 FCA US LLC, All Rights Reserved Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Plymouth and SRT are registered trademarks of FCA US LLC.