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SAFETY
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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
Weight limit of the Child Restraint
Yes
No
No
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.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer's
directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
WARNING!
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 child
restraint is allowed, if the child
restraint manufacturer also allows
contact.
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a
seating position with an ALR
retractor.
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 make room for the
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