Audi A3 2018 - Installing the Tether Strap

Child safety
Installing the upper tether strap on the
anchorage
Applies to: Sedan
Fig. 2S8 Tether strap : proper routing and mount ing
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Applies to: Cabriolet/Sportback
Fig. 259 Tether strap: proper rout ing and mount ing. ©
center , @ outs ide
Installing the tether strap
Applies to: Sedan
.,. Release or deploy the tether strap on the child
restraint according to the child restra int manu-
facturer's instructions.
.. Guide the upper tether strap
under the rear
head restraint (raise the head restraint if neces-
sary) i=>fig . 258. For child restraints with V-
tether straps, a lways make sure that the head
restra int guide rods do not interfere with any
part of the top tether strap.
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.. 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 spr ing
catch of the hook engages .
.,. Tighten the tether strap firmly following the
child restra int manufacturer's instructions.
Installing the tether strap
Applies to: Cabriolet/Sportback
.,. Release or deploy the tether strap on the chi ld
restraint accord ing to the ch ild restraint manu-
facturer's instructions .
.,. Applies to: Sportback: Unlock the backrest and
fold it slightly forward
¢ page 65, Increasing
the cargo area
and locate the tether anchor be-
hind the rear seat backrest .
.. Applies to: Cabriolet: Unlock the backrest and
fold it slightly forward
i=> page 66, Pass-
through
and locate the tether anchor behind
the rear seat backrest .
.,. Guide the upper tether strap
under the rear
head restraint (raise the head restraint if neces-
sary)
i=> fig. 259 . For ch ild restraints with V-
tether straps, always make sure that the head
restraint guide rods do not interfere with any
part of the top tethe r strap .
.,. 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 is engaged .
.. Straighten the backrest back up into its upright
position and press it firmly into the locking
mechanism.
.,. Tighten the tether strap firmly following the
child restra int manufacturer's instructions.
Releasing the tether strap
.. Loosen the tension on the straps follow ing the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
.,. Depress the spr ing catch on the hook and re-
lease it from the anchorage .
Remember: Use tether straps to help keep the
child restraint firmly in place.