Audi A6 Typ 4G: Installing the upper tether strap on the anchorage
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Fig. 173 Tether strap: proper routing and mounting
Installing the tether strap
- Release or deploy the tether strap on the child restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
- Guide the upper tether strap under the rear
head restraint
fig. 173 (raise the head
restraint
if necessary). For child restraints with V-tether
straps, always make sure that the head
restraint guide rods do not interfere with any
part of the top tether strap. - Tilt the recess flap up to expose the anchor bracket.
- Attach the tether strap anchorage hook into the opening of the tether anchorage.
- Pull on the tether strap hook so that the spring catch of the hook engages.
- Tighten the tether strap firmly following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
Releasing the tether strap
- Loosen the tension following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
- Depress the spring catch on the hook and release it from the anchorage.
Note
If you leave the child restraint with the tether strap firmly installed for several days, this could leave a mark on the upholstery on the seat cushion and backrest in the area where the tether strap was installed. The upholstery would also be permanently stretched around the tether strap. This applies especially to leather seats.
Using tether straps on rearward-facing child restraints
Currently, few rear-facing child restraint systems come with a tether. Please read and heed the child restraint system manufacturer's instructions carefully to determine how to properly install the tether.
WARNING
A child in a rearward-facing child safety seat installed on the front passenger seat will be seriously injured and can be killed if the front airbag inflates - even with an Advanced Airbag System.
- The inflating airbag will hit the child safety seat or infant carrier with great force and will smash the child safety seat and child against the backrest, center armrest, or door.
- If you must install a rearward facing child safety seat on the front passenger seat because of exceptional circumstances and the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF light does not come on and stay on, immediately install the rear-facing child safety seat in a rear seating position and have the airbag system inspected by your Audi dealer.
