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2. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path
for the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If
your vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head
restraints, raise the head restraint, and where possible,
route the tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible, lower the head
restraint and pass the tether strap around the outboard
side of the head restraint.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to
the top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.
4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child
restraint manufacturer ’s instructions.Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting (Second Row
Anchorage Shown)
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WARNING!
•An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to
increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly
behind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.
•If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,
make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove
slack in the strap.
Tether Strap Anchorages (Third Row 60/40 Anchorage
Shown)
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 119
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Bulbs, Light.............................125
Calibration, Compass......................340
Camera, Rear............................249
Capacities, Fluid..........................656
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................540
Power Steering.........................479
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................628
Carbon Monoxide Warning..................121
Cargo Compartment
Luggage Carrier........................294
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................285
Car Washes.............................635
Cellular Phone...........................432
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............655
Certification Label.........................542
Chains, Tire.............................520
Changing A Flat Tire.......................575
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................497
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .316
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety..............121
Checks, Safety...........................121
Child Restraint............................96
Child Restraints
Booster Seats..........................100
Center Seat LATCH......................109
Child Restraints.........................96
Child Seat Installation....................112
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt.......110
Infants And Child Restraints................98
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint . . . .109
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt.................................111
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children......103
Older Children And Child Restraints..........99
Seating Positions........................102
Using The Top Tether Anchorage............117
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Seat Belts..............................72
Programmable Electronic Features.............342
Radial Ply Tires..........................510
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........628
Radio Operation..........................432
Radio Remote Controls.....................430
Rear Air Conditioning......................438
Rear Camera............................249
Rear Cross Path..........................144
Rear Heater.............................438
Rear ParkSense System.....................240
Rearview Mirrors.........................133
Rear Window Features.....................293
Reclining Front Seats.......................192
Recorder, Event Data.......................95
Recreational Towing.......................557
Reformulated Gasoline.....................532
Refrigerant..............................620
Reminder, Seat Belt.........................58
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)..................21
FCC General Information..................30
Programming Additional Key Fobs...........17
Programming Additional Transmitters.........17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls.........430
Remote Starting System......................30
Removable Floor Console...................290
Replacement Bulbs........................650
Replacement Keys.........................16
Replacement Parts.........................611
Replacement Tires.........................518
Reporting Safety Defects....................675
Resetting Oil Change Indicator................313
Restraint, Head...........................193
Restraints, Child...........................96
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.................598
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack)...................294
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INDEX 693
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Rotation, Tires...........................521
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle.................122
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle................125
Safety Defects, Reporting....................675
Safety, Exhaust Gas........................121
Safety Information, Tire.....................495
Safety Tips..............................121
Satellite Radio Antenna.....................374
Schedule, Maintenance.....................662
Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage......70
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)...........73
Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode.......75
Energy Management Feature................73
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode.........75
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation................62
Lap/Shoulder Belts.......................59
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting...............70
Pregnant Women........................72
Seat Belt Extender.......................71
Seat Belt Pretensioner.....................72
Seat Belt Reminder.......................58
Seat Belt Maintenance......................640
Seat Belt Reminder.........................58
Seat Belts................................58
Adjustable Shoulder Belt...................70
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage.........70
Child Restraint..........................96
Extender..............................71
Front Seat.............................58
Inspection............................122
Operating Instructions....................62
Pregnant Women........................72
Pretensioners...........................72
Rear Seat..............................59
Untwisting Procedure.....................70
Seats..................................184
694 INDEX