When you install a LATCH system compatible
child restraint to the lower anchor attachments,
follow these steps:
WARNING
Inspect the lower anchors by inserting
your fingers into the lower anchor area
and feeling to make sure there are no
obstructions over the LATCH system an-
chors, such as seat belt webbing or seat
cushion material. The child restraint will
not be secured properly if the LATCH sys-
tem anchors are obstructed.
1. To install the LATCH system compatible
child restraint, insert the child restraint
LATCH system anchor attachments into the
anchor points on the seat. If the child re-
straint is equipped with a top tether, see
“Top tether strap child restraint” later in this
section for installation instructions.
2. After attaching the child restraint and before
placing the child in it, use force to tilt the
child restraint from side to side and tug it
forward to make sure that the child restraint
is securely held in place. It should not move
more than 1 inch.
3. Check to make sure that the child restraint is
properly secured prior to each use.
TOP TETHER STRAP CHILD
RESTRAINT
If your child restraint has a top tether strap, it must
be secured to the anchor point provided behind
its position.
WARNING
Child restraint anchor points are designed
to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts or harnesses.
First, secure the child restraint with the seat belt
or the LATCH system (2nd row outboard seat
positions only) , as applicable.
For the 2nd row bench seats (if so equipped)
outboard seating positions only, adjust the head
restraint to its highest position and route the top
tether strap between the head restraint and the
top of the seatback. Secure the tether strap to the
tether anchor point on the floor directly behind
the seat. The center position of the 2nd row
bench seat is not equipped with a top tether
anchor point.
For the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) ,
adjust the head restraint to its highest position
and route the top tether strap between the headrestraint and the top of the seatback. Secure the
tether strap to the tether anchor point on the floor
directly behind the seat.
The center position of the 3rd row bench seat is
the seating position that can use a top tether
strap. The center 3rd row seat position does not
have a head restraint. Position the top tether
strap over the top of the seatback and secure it to
the tether anchor bracket as shown later in this
section. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any slack.
WARNING
In the 3rd row bench seat, a child restraint
with a top tether strap can only be used in
the center position. Do not place in an
outboard seating position and attempt to
angle the tether strap to the center
position.
For best child restraint fit, see the child restraint
installation instructions in this section and the
child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Anchor point locations
Anchor points are located on the floor behind the
outboard seating positions only for the 2nd row
bench seat (if so equipped) , on the floor behind
the 2nd row captain’s chairs (if so equipped) and
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