Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2004 Owner's Manual page 150

Tether Strap
A tether is a straight or V-shaped strap that
attaches the top part of a CR to special an-
chorage points in the vehicle - see illustra-
tion on next page.
The purpose of the tether is to reduce the
forward movement of the CR in a crash, in
order to help reduce the risk of head injury
that could be caused by striking the vehicle
interior.
Forward facing CRs manufactured after
September 1. 1999, are required by U.S.
federa l regulat ions to comply with new
head movement performance require-
ments.
These new performance requirements
make a tether necessary on most new child
seats.
SAFETY FIRST
~WARNING
Improper installation of child re-
straints will increase the risk of in-
jury in a crash.
• Never attach a tether strap to a
tie-down hook in the luggage
compartment
• Never secure or attach any lug-
gage or other items to the LATCH
lower anchorages or to the tether
anchors.
Using Tethers on Rear Facing
CRs
Currently, very few rear-facing CRs come
with a tether. Please read and heed the CR
manufacturer's instructions carefully to de-
termine how to properly install the tether.
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