Notice:Do not let the LATCH attachments rub
against the vehicle’ s safety belts. This may damage
these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts
to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.
Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt
buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the
seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its
stowed position, before folding the seat.
Regular Cab Models
1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the
top tether to the top tether anchor, if your vehicle
has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions
and the following steps:
1. 1. Pull the passenger seatback forward by pulling the recliner handle upward to access
the top tether anchor. See Reclining
Seatbacks
on page 2‑10for additional
information.
1. 2. Find the top tether anchor.
1. 3. Remove the cover to expose the anchor. 1. 4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether
according to your child restraint instructions
and the following instructions:
If the position you are
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a dual
tether, route the tether
around the headrest or
head restraint .
If the position you are
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a
single tether, raise the
headrest or head restraint
and route the tether under
the headrest or head
restraint and in between
the headrest or head
restraint posts.
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Example—Rear Driver's Side Position
2. 1. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear driver side position:
A. Raise the headrest or head restraint .
B. Route the top tether (B) between theheadrest or head restraint posts, through
the loop (A), behind the inboard headrest
or head restraint post, and under the
center shoulder belt (C).
C. Attach the top tether (B) to the top tether anchor (loop) (D) at the center rear
seating position. 2. 2. When using a child restraint with a top tether
in the rear center position:
A. Route the top tether (B) through the
center loop (D), and behind the inboard
passenger side headrest or head
restraint post.
B. Attach the top tether (B) to the top tether anchor (loop) at the rear passenger side
seating position.
2. 3. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear passenger position:
A. Raise the headrest or head restraint .
B. Route the top tether (B) between theheadrest or head restraint posts, through
the loop on the passenger side and
behind the inboard headrest or head
restraint post.
C. Attach the top tether (B) to the top tether anchor (loop) (D) at the center rear
seating position.
2. 4. Tighten the top tether when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say.
When the top tether is tightened, the anchor
(loop) may bend. This is normal and will not
damage the vehicle.
3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
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