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8. Latch the tether strap hook (A) of the
child restraint system to the tether anchor
(B) as illustrated below (8) and tighten the
top tether strap so it is securely fastened.
WARNING
Child restraint system tether anchors are
designed only to withstand loads from cor-
rectly fitted child restraint systems. Under
no circumstances are they to be used for
adult seat belts, or harnesses, or for
attaching other items or equipment to the
vehicle.
9. Before putting your child in the restraint,
push and pull the restraint in all directions
to be sure it is firmly secured. Do this
before each use. If the child restraint sys-
tem is not firmly secure, repeat steps 1
through 8.
10. To remove a child restraint system from
the vehicle and deactivate the ALR mode,
remove the child from the restraint.
Unlatch the buckle. Then remove the belt
from the restraint and let the belt fully
retract.
Children who have outgrown
child restraint systems
Children who have outgrown a child restraint
system should be seated in the rear seat and
wear the seat belt. If the shoulder belt crosses
their face or neck, and/or the lap belt crosses
their stomach, a commercially available
booster seat (including a booster cushion)
must be used, to raise the child so that the
shoulder belt crosses their shoulder and the
lap belt remains positioned low across their
hips. The booster seat (including a booster
cushion) should fit the vehicle seat and have a
label certifying compliance with Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or Motor
Vehicle Restraint Systems and Booster Cush-
ions Safety Regulations.
Maintenance and inspection of seat belts
WARNING
Any child who is too small to properly
wear a seat belt must be properly
restrained
in
restraint system, to reduce their risk of
serious injury or death in an accident.
A child should never be left unattended in,
or unsupervised, around your vehicle.
When you leave the vehicle, always take
the child out as well.
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Children can die from heat stroke if left or
trapped inside the vehicle, especially on
hot days.
Keep your vehicle locked and the trunk lid
closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle
keys away from children.
Never allow children to play in the trunk
of your vehicle.
Maintenance and inspection
of seat belts
The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with
mild soap or detergent solution. Do not use an
organic solvent. Allow the belts to dry in the
shade. Do not allow them to retract until com-
pletely dry. Do not attempt to bleach or re-
dye the belts. The color may rub off and the
webbing strength may be affected.
Seat and restraint systems
an
appropriate
child
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