BMW Mini Cooper, Owner'S Manual

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3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.
LATCH child-restraint fix-
ing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
When installing and using a LATCH child's
seat, comply with the system manufac-
turer's operating and safety instructions. <
Anchor points for LATCH anchors
Before installing the child's seat, pull the belt out
of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors
are located behind the labeled protective caps.
Make sure that the two LATCH anchors are
properly engaged and that the child-
restraint system rests firmly against the seat
backrest.
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Child-restraint system with tether strap
Use the tether strap anchors to secure
child-restraint systems only, otherwise the
anchors could be damaged. <
There are two additional anchors for child-
restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
1 Direction of travel
2 Head restraint
3 Tether strap hook
4 Cargo area floor
5 Anchor
6 Seat backrest
7 Tether strap of the child-restraint system
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise
the strap will not properly secure the child-
restraint system in the event of an accident.
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1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the tether strap between the head
restraint holders.
3. Attach the tether strap to the anchor using
the hook.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the retaining strap tight.
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