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Child restraint systems
Examples of child restraint sys-
tems compatible with the LATCH
system
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A- Rear-facing child restraint system
B- Front-facing child restraint system
C- Child restraint system lower anchor
connectors
D- Tether strap
(These are only examples.)
Using the LATCH system
1. In order to securely fasten the tether strap,
remove the head restraint from the loca-
tion where you wish to install the child
restraint system.
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Seat and restraint systems
2. Push the anchor connectors (A) on the
child restraint system into the slits (B) in
accordance with the instructions provided
by the child restraint system manufac-
turer. Remember, the lower anchors (E)
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provided with your vehicle are designed
to secure suitable child restraint systems
compatible with the LATCH system in the
rear seat only.
A- Connector
B- Slit
C- Vehicle seatback
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NOTE
In order to secure a child restraint system
compatible with the LATCH system, use the
lower anchor points in the outboard positions
of the rear seat. It is not necessary to use the
vehicle's seat belt. The vehicle's seat belt,
however, MUST be used to secure a child
restraint system in the center position of the
rear seat.
WARNING
If there is any foreign material in or
around the lower anchors, remove it
before installing the child restraint sys-
tem. Also, make sure the seat belt is away
from, not looped through or otherwise
interfering with, the child restraint sys-
tem. If foreign matter is not removed
and/or the seat belt interferes with the
child restraint system, the child restraint
D- Vehicle seat
system will not be secured properly, could
cushion
detach and move forward in the event of
E- Lower anchor
sudden braking or an accident, and could
result in injury to the child or other vehi-
cle occupants.
When the vehicle is moving, do not adjust
the seat where the child restraint system is
installed.
3. Open the cover for the tether anchor by
pulling it back with your hand as illus-
trated below (3).
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