What is the weight limit (child's
weight + weight of the child re-
straint) for using the Tether Anchor
with the seat belt to attach a for-
ward facing child restraint?
Can the rear-facing child restraint
touch the back of the front passen-
ger seat?
Can the head restraints be re-
moved?
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to
tighten the seat belt against the belt
path of the child restraint?
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 89
Weight limit of the Child Restraint
Yes
Yes
Always use the tether anchor when
using the seat belt to install a for-
ward facing child restraint, up to
the recommended weight limit of
the child restraint.
Contact between the front passen-
ger seat and the child restraint is
allowed, if the child restraint
manufacturer also allows contact.
No
In positions with cinching latch
plates (CINCH), the buckle stalk may
be twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not
twist the buckle stalk in a seating
position with an ALR retractor.
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