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child restraint manufacturer
instructions and the
instructions in this manual.
1.1. Find the lower anchorsfor the desired seating
position.
1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
If the head restraint
interferes with the proper
installation of the child
restraint, the head
restraint may be
removed. See “Head
Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation” at the end
of this section.
1.3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the
child restraint to the lower
anchors.
2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that
the top tether be attached,
attach and tighten the top
tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child
restraint instructions and the
following steps:
2.1. Find the top tether
anchor.
Open the cover to expose
the anchor.
2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according
to the child restraint
instructions and the
following instructions:
If the position you are
using does not have a
headrest or head
restraint, or the headrest
or head restraint has
been removed, and you are using a single tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.
If the position you are
using does not have a
headrest or head
restraint, or the headrest
or head restraint has
been removed, and you
are using a dual tether,
route the tether over the
seatback.
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If the position you are
using has an adjustable
headrest or head restraint
and you are using a
single tether, route the
tether under the headrest
or head restraint and in
between the headrest or
head restraint posts.
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.
3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt
to move it side to side and
back and forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement, for proper
installation.
Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints
can be removed if they interfere with
the proper installation of the child
restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats053
for additional information.
2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
restraint.
3. Store the head restraint in the trunk of the vehicle.
4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
position is used.
