Adding Security With A Tether; Protecting Larger Children - Acura TLX 2020 Owner's Manual

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Adding Security with a Tether

A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position. If
you have a child seat that comes with a tether, but can be installed with a
seat belt, the tether may be used for additional security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether
anchorage point. Lift the cover.
2. For the outer position: Raise the outer head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
For the center position: Raise the center head restraint to its highest
position, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.
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Note: Always use a tether for forward facing child seats when using the
seat belt or lower anchors.

Protecting Larger Children

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When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using
the lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:
• The child's knees bend comfortably
over the edge of the seat.
• The shoulder belt crosses between
the child's neck and arm.
• The lap part of the seat belt is as low
as possible, touching the child's
thighs.
• The child can stay seated for the
whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used properly, position the child in a
booster seat in a rear seat. For the child's safety, check that the child
meets the booster seat manufacturer's recommendations.
When installing a booster seat, make sure to read the instructions that
came with it, and install the seat accordingly.
There are high- and low-type booster seats. Choose a booster seat that
allows the child to wear the seat belt correctly.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use
a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60
lbs). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory where
you intend to drive.
Allowing a child age 12 or under to sit in the front can result in injury or
death if the passenger's front airbag inflates.
If a larger child must ride in front, move the vehicle seat as far to the rear
as possible, have the child sit up properly and wear the seat belt properly,
using a booster seat if needed.
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