The essentials
Securing child seats with the Top
T ether* r
etaining str
apsFig. 37
Retainer strap: adjustment and assem-
bly accor ding to the T
op Tether belt. Fig. 38
Rear part of the rear seats: securing
rings for the Top Tether str ap
. Child seats with the Top Tether system come
with a str
ap f
or securing the seat t o the v
ehi-
cl
e anchor point, located at the back of the
rear seat backrest and provide greater re-
straint.
The objective of this strap is to reduce for-
ward movements of the child seat in a crash,
to reduce the risk of injuries to the head from
hitting the inside of the vehicle.
Using the Top Tether in rear-facing moun-
ted seats
Currently, there are very few rear-facing child
safety seats that have Top Tether. Please
carefully read and follow the seat manufac-
turer instructions to learn the proper way to
install the Top Tether strap. Securing the retainer strap