Top Tether. The tether is a strap attached to the top back of a convertible or combination seat, and it attaches to a tether anchor in the vehicle (sometimes older vehicle manuals will call it a “top strap”). We refer to it as the top tether since that's a clear way to think of it.

Does my car have a top tether?

In most cars the top tether point is located on the back of the vehicle seat. Sometimes you can find it lower down at the base of the backrest, and in some cars it's on the floor of the boot.

Is top tether required Australia?

Yes. Australian rearward and forward facing child car seats all require the use of the top tether strap. This continues to be required for all rearward and forward facing child car seats, including any AS/NZS 1754 ISOFIX compatible child car seats.