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521-2. Child safety
tem indicates   the presence of a 
lower connector system.
Canada only
3 If the child restraint has a top tether 
strap, follow the child restraint 
manufacturer’s operation manual 
regarding the installation, using the 
top tether strap to latch onto the 
top tether strap anchor. ( P.53)
4 After installing the child restraint 
system, rock it back and forth to 
ensure that it is installed securely. 
( P.50)
 QWhen installing in the rear center 
seat
There are no LATCH anchors behind 
the rear center seat. However, the 
inboard LATCH anchors of the out-
board seats, which are 16.9 in. (430 
mm) apart, can be if the child restraint 
system manufacturer’s instructions 
permit use of those anchors with the  anchor spacing stated.
Child restraint systems with rigid lower 
attachments cannot be installed in the 
center seat. This type of child restraint 
system can only be installed in the out-
board seat.
 QLaws and regulations pertaining to 
anchors
The LATCH system conforms to 
FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. 
Child restraint systems conforming to 
FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifications 
can be used. 
This vehicle is designed to conform to SAE 
J1819.
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WARNING
 QWhen installing a child restraint sys-
tem
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or 
serious injury.
 OWhen using the LATCH anchors, be 
sure that there are no foreign objects 
around the anchors and that the seat 
belt is not caught behind the child 
restraint system.
 OFollow all installation instructions pro-
vided by the child restraint system 
manufacturer.
 ONever attach two child restraint sys-
tem attachments to the same anchor. 
In a collision, one anchor may not be 
strong enough to hold two child 
restraint system attachments and may 
break. If the LATCH anchors are 
already in use, use the seat belt to 
install a child restraint system in the 
center seat.