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5. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the lap/shoulder
belt. A clicking sound should be heard as the belt retracts,
indicating that the retractor is in automatic locking mode.
Tighten the tether strap to remove any slack.
6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, use force to tilt the
child restraint from side to side and tug it forward to make
sure it is securely held in place.
7. Check that the retractor is in automatic locking mode by
trying to pull more belt out of the retractor. If you cannot pull
any more belt webbing out of the retractor, the belt is in
automatic locking mode.
8. Check to make sure the child restraint is properly secured
prior to each use. If the belt is not locked, repeat steps 4
through 7.
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WARNING
The second row seatback must be fully locked before
operating the child restraint system. Check the position of
the seatback release lever.
Second row bench built-in child seats
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Built-In Child Seat Retractors
The retractor will switch from the emergency locking mode to the
automatic locking mode when the right shoulder belt is pulled
all the way out. The retractor will switch back to emergency locking
mode when the belts are unbuckled and the shoulder belts
retract completely.
The automatic locking mode must be used to hold small children
in position, particularly sleeping children and those who may
try to squirm out of the belts. The emergency locking mode is used
while buckling the belts.
Always adjust the lap and shoulder harness belts provided with
this child seat snugly around your child.
WARNING
Failure to follow all of the instructions on the use of this
child restraint system can result in your child striking
the vehicle's interior during a sudden stop or crash.
How to Use the Built-In Child Seat
Read the following procedures and all of the labels on the
built-in child seat before using the seat.
WARNING
Never use the Built-In Child Seat as a booster cushion
with the adult safety belts. A child using the adult belts
could slide forward and out from under the safety belts.
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4. Place the left shoulder belt harness over the child's left
shoulder. Insert the left shoulder harness tongue into the left
side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the left shoulder harness
tongue indicator is green.
5. Place the right shoulder belt harness over the child's right
shoulder. Insert the right shoulder harness tongue into the
right side of the belt buckle. Confirm that the right shoulder
harness tongue indicator is green.
6. Fasten the two halves of the chest clip below the child's
shoulders. Adjust the clip to comfortably hold the shoulder belts
in place on the child's chest. Confirm that the chest clip
indicator is green.
NOTE: The chest clip can be easily pulled apart and is
designed to separate during a collision.
7. Pull the right shoulder belt fully out to put the retractor into
the locking mode. At this time, the shoulder belts are in an
automatic locking mode. Allow the safety belts to tighten snugly
against the child's shoulders. The belt will automatically
lock and cannot be pulled out.
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6. Confirm that the built-in child seat is locked in the stowed
position by grasping the safety seat cushion and attempting
to lower it without pulling the cushion release strap.
7. If the built-in child seat is not locked in the stowed position,
repeat steps 4 through 6.
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Installing the Two-Passenger Bench Seat
To replace the bench seat in its original position:
1. Make sure the area around the floor anchor positions is free
from obstruction.
2. With the seatback folded down, two people should lift the seat
into the vehicle.
3. Place the seat slightly behind the floor anchor positions and
catch the rear leg anchors into each anchor position.
4. Press down on the front of the seat to secure the front legs to
the two floor latch locks. Place the seatback in the upright
position.
5. Try to move the seat to be sure that it is securely fastened.
6. Always reattach the tongue into the auxiliary buckle mounted
to the sliding door side of the seat.
Labels have been provided on the side of the seat to remind you
of important safety precautions.
7. Replace any floor mats that were removed.
WARNING
Keep foreign objects out of the floor anchors. Objects in
the floor anchors could prevent front and rear seat legs from
engaging properly.
WARNING
Before sitting in the removable seats, make sure that the
seat legs are securely attached by the floor anchors.
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Installing the Removable Captain Seats
To position the captain seats back in their original positions:
1. Make sure the area around the floor anchor positions is free
from obstruction.
2. With the seatback folded down, two people should lift the seat
into the vehicle.
3. Place the seat slightly behind the floor anchor positions and
catch the rear leg anchors into each anchor position.
4. Press down on the front of the seat to secure the front legs to
the two floor latch locks. Place the seatback in the upright
position.
5. Try to move the seat to be sure that it is securely fastened.
6. Replace any floor mats that were removed.
Labels have been provided on the side of the seats to remind you
of important safety precautions.
WARNING
Keep foreign objects out of the floor anchors. Objects in
the floor anchors could prevent front and rear seat legs from
engaging properly.
WARNING
Before sitting in the removable seats, make sure that the
seat legs are securely attached by the floor anchors.
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WARNING
After moving the third-row seat, be sure to latch the seat
in a passenger seating position. Improper location of
the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and will
increase the risk of severe injury in an accident. After
sliding the seat, check that both sides of the seat are locked
securely by attempting to move each side of the seat
forward and backward. This must be done before the
vehicle is put into motion in order to prevent unintended
movement of the seat and potential passenger injuries.
NOTE: Before rearranging the seats, remove any floor mats
that might be in the way.
The three-passenger seat can be stored behind the second-row
seat(s) to provide extra cargo space in the rear of the vehicle.
With the second row seat(s) removed, the three-passenger bench
seat can be moved all the way forward, just behind the front
seats for more room in the cargo area.
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