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SAFETY
Protecting Smaller Children
If a child is at least one year old and within the weight range indicated by the child
seat manufacturer, the child should be properly restrained in a firmly secured
forward-facing child seat.
We strongly recommend placing a forward-facing
child seat in a rear seating position. Placing a
forward-facing child seat in the front seat can be
hazardous, even with advanced front airbags that
automatically turn the passenger's front airbag off.
A rear seat is the safest place for a child.
WARNING
Placing a forward-facing child seat in the front seat can result in serious
injury or death if the front airbag inflates.
If you must place a forward-facing child seat in front, move the vehicle seat
as far back as possible, and properly restrain the child.
Selecting a Child Seat
Most child seats are LATCH-compatible (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren).
Some have a rigid-type connector, while others have a flexible-type connector.
Both are equally easy to use. Some existing and previously owned child seats can
only be installed using the seat belt. Whichever type you choose, follow the child
seat manufacturer's use and care instructions (including the expiration date) as
well as the instructions in this manual. Proper installation is key to maximizing
your child's safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH-compatible
child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether for added security.
This is because all child seats are required to be designed so that they can be
secured with a seat belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that
a seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a
specified weight. Please read the child seat owner's manual for proper installation
instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor vehicle Safety Standard 213 or
Canadian Motor vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer rear
seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid or flexible
type of connectors.
1. retract the tonneau cover.
2. Locate the lower anchor marks and remove the
covers.
3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then
attach the child seat to the lower anchors
according to the instructions that came with the
child seat. Make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other
object.
4. route the tether strap over the top of the head
restraint, and secure the tether strap hook onto
the anchor.
5. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child
seat manufacturer.
6. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by
rocking it forward and back and side to side; little
movement should be felt.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child
can reach is buckled, the lockable retractor
is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and
locked.
SAFETY
Marks
Covers
Lower anchors
Rigid type
Flexible type
Straight Top Tether Type
Straight Top Tether Type
Anchor
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Tether Strap Hook
other Top Tether Type
other Top Tether Type
Anchor
Anchor
Tether Strap Hook
Tether Strap Hook
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