Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped); Air Bags (If Equipped) - Fleetwood 2011 American Eagle Owner's Manual

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WARNING
Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions
that come with the safety seat that you put in your vehi-
cle. Make sure that the shoulder belt (if provided at the
seating position where the safety seat is being used)
does not cross or rest in front of the child s face or neck.
If you do not install and use the safety seat properly, the
child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision.
!
WARNING
When using any infant or child restraint system, it is
important that you follow the instructions and warnings
provided by the manufacturer concerning its installa-
tion and use. Failure to follow the restraint manufac-
turer s instructions could increase the risk or severity of
an injury in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped)

Some child seat manufacturers recommend the
use of a top anchorage (tether) strap in addition
to the lap belt. Since a top anchorage (tether)
strap can provide additional security to a child
seat, we recommend using a tether whenever
one is required or available.
Your motor home may be equipped with a child
seat top anchorage (tether) strap anchorage point
in the forward passenger seat location.
You can visually identify the anchorage hard-
ware by inspecting the lower rear of the passen-
ger or secondary seat. A small metal anchorage
loop will be present which will allow the tether
strap hook to engage (see Illustration 1).
To use, with the seat in position, drape the tether
strap over the seat back and down (see
Illustration 2). Attach the tether strap hook to
the tether anchorage point and tighten the strap
according to the child seat manufacturers
instructions. Make sure the strap is not twisted
and that the forward facing seat is always posi-
tioned upright and locked in the forward facing
position when the motor home is in motion.
Illustration 1
Illustration 2
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WARNING
An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
seat failure and injury to the child. In a collision, the
seat could come loose and allow the child to crash
into the inside of the vehicle or other passengers, or
even be thrown from the vehicle. Use only the speci-
fied anchor positions to secure a child restraint requir-
ing top tether strap(s).
(If Equipped)
AIR BAGS
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS)
If your RV is equipped with Air Bag Supple-
mental Restraint System (SRS), please refer to
On The Road
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