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3. Put the outer head restraint to its
uppermost position, then route the tether
strap as shown in the image, and secure the
tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
3. Put the center head re straint to its lowest
position, then route the tether strap over
the top of the head restraint and secure the
tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Outer Position
Center Position
Outer position
Center position
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4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
5. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
6. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.
2 Protecting Child Passengers P. 63
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Outer Position
Center Position
All positions
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Safe DrivingA child seat can be installed with a lap/should er belt in any rear seat or, if absolutely
necessary, the front passenger seat. 1.Place the child seat on the vehicle seat.
2. Route the seat belt through the child seat
according to the seat manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the latch plate into
the buckle.
u Insert the latch plate fully until it clicks.
3. Slowly pull the shoulder part of the belt all
the way out until it stops. This activates the
lockable retractor.
4. Let the seat belt retract a few inches and
check that the retractor has switched
modes by pulling on the webbing. It should
not pull out again until it is reset by
removing the latch plate from the buckle.
u If you are able to pull the shoulder belt
out, the lockable retractor is not
activated. Slowly pull the seat belt all the
way out, and repeat steps 3 – 4.
■Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt1Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
A child seat that is not properly secured will not
adequately protect a child in a crash and may cause
injury to the child or other vehicle occupants.
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5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat belt near
the buckle, and pull up to remove any slack
from the lap part of the belt.
u When doing this, place your weight on
the child seat and push it into the vehicle
seat.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to
side; less than one inch of movement
should occur near the seat belt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the be lt is fully retracted
and locked.1 Installing a Child Seat with a Lap/Shoulder Seat Belt
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle
and allow the seat belt to wind up all the way.
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Safe DrivingA tether anchor point is provided behind each
second and third row seating position.
If you have a child seat that comes with a
tether but can be installe d with a seat belt, the
tether may be used for additional security.
■Adding Security with a Tether1 Adding Security with a Tether
Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats
whether using the seat belt or lower anchors.
Second row seat
Tether Anchor Points
Tether Anchor Points
Third row seat
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■Using a second row anchor
1. Put the outer head restraint to its upper-
most position, then route the tether strap
between the head restra int legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.
1. Put the outer head restraint to its upper-
most position, then route the tether strap
outside the head restra int legs, and secure
the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make
sure the strap is not twisted.
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type
Outer positions
Straight Top Tether Type
Outer positions
Other Top Tether Type
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1. Put the center head re straint to its lowest
position, then route the tether strap over
the top of the head restraint and secure the
tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure
the strap is not twisted.
2. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.Straight Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Other Top Tether Type
Tether Strap Hook
Anchor
Center position
All positions
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■Using a third row anchor
1. Pull up the head restraint and push
rearwards until it latches, then route the
tether strap through the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
1. Pull up the head restraint and push
rearwards until it latches, then route the
tether strap outside the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
2. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
3. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer.
Other Top Tether Type
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Tether
Strap
Hook
Anchor
Straight Top Tether Type
Other Top Tether Type
All Types
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Safety of Larger Children
The following pages give instructions on how to check proper seat belt fit, what kind
of booster seat to use if one is needed , and important precautions for a child who
must sit in front.
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using the lap/
shoulder seat belt. Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then answer the
following questions.
■Checklist
• Do the child’s knees bend comfortably over
the edge of the seat?
• Does the shoulder belt cross between the
child’s neck and arm?
• Is the lap part of the seat belt as low as
possible, touching the child’s thighs?
• Will the child be able to stay seated like this
for the whole trip?
If you answer yes to all these questions, the child is ready to wear the lap/shoulder
seat belt correctly. If you answer no to any question, the child needs to ride on a
booster seat until the seat belt fits properly without a booster seat.
■Protecting Larger Children
■Checking Seat Belt Fit
1 Safety of Larger Children
3WARNING
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in
front can result in injury or death if the
passenger’s front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the
vehicle seat as far to the rear as possible,
have the child sit up properly and wear the
seat belt properly, us ing a booster seat if
needed.
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Safe DrivingIf a lap/shoulder seat belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster seat in
the rear seat. For the child’s safety, check that
the child meets the booster seat
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Your vehicle has a rear seat where children can be properly restrained. If you ever
have to carry a group of children, and a child must ride in front:
• Make sure you read and fully understand the instructions and safety information
in this manual.
• Move the front passenger seat as far back as possible.
• Have the child sit upright and well back in the seat.
• Check that the seat belt is properly positi oned so that the child is secure in the
seat.
■Monitoring child passengers
We strongly recommend that you keep an eye on child passengers. Even older, more
mature children sometimes need to be remind ed to fasten their seat belts and sit up
properly.
■Booster Seats1 Booster Seats
When installing a booster seat , make sure to read the
instructions that came with it, and install the seat
accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a
booster seat that allows the child to wear the seat
belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces and
territories require children to use a booster seat until
they reach a given age or weight (e.g. 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or
province, or territory where you intend to drive.
■Protecting Larger Children - Final Checks
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