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What is the weight limit (child's weight + weight of the
child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with the
seat belt to attach a forward facing child restraint?
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the back of
the front passenger seat?
Can the rear head restraints be removed?
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the seat
belt against the belt path of the child restraint?
Installing A Child Restraint With A
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured
in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion
of a lap/shoulder belt.
WARNING!
Improper installation or failure to properly
secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
Weight limit of the Child Restraint
Follow the child restraint manufacturer's
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the
seating position. If the second row seat can
be reclined, you may recline the seat and/or
raise the head restraint (if adjustable) to get a
better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may
wish to move it to its rear-most position to
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Always use the tether anchor when using the seat belt
to install a forward facing child restraint, up to the
recommended weight limit of the child restraint.
Contact between the front passenger seat and the
Yes
child restraint is allowed, if the child restraint
manufacturer also allows contact.
The head restraint may be removed in only the center
Yes
seating position if it interferes with the installation of
the child restraint Ú page 34.
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with
No
an ALR retractor.
WARNING!
make room for the child seat. You may also
move the front seat forward to allow more
room for the child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the
retractor to pass it through the belt path of the
child restraint. Do not twist the belt webbing in
the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
hear a "click."
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion
tight against the child seat.
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