The essentials
Securing a child seat with the Top
T ether* r
et
aining strapsFig. 41
Retainer strap: correct adjustment and
fitting. Fig. 42
Rear part of the rear seats: securing
rings for the T op T
ether strap. Child seats with the Top Tether system come
with a str
ap f
or securing the seat t
o the vehi-
cle anchor point, located at the back of the
rear seat backrest and provide greater re-
straint.
The objective of this strap is to reduce for-
ward movements of the child seat in a crash,
to reduce the risk of injuries to the head from
hitting the inside of the vehicle.
Using the Top Tether in rear-facing moun-
ted seats
Currently, there are very few rear-facing child
safety seats that have Top Tether. Please
carefully read and follow the seat manufac-
turer instructions to learn the proper way to
install the Top Tether strap. Securing the retainer strap