Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s
weight of the child
restraint) for using the Tether
Anchor with the seat belt to
attach a forward facing child
restraint?
Weight limit of the
Child Restraint
Always use the tether anchor
when using the seat belt to
install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recom-
mended weight limit of the
child restraint
.
Can the rear-facing child re-
straint touch the back of the
front passenger seat?
Yes
Contact between the front
passenger seat and the child
restraint is allowed, if the child
restraint manufacturer also
allows contact
.
Can the head restraints be
removed?
Yes
Yes, all may be removed
.
Can the buckle stalk be
twisted to tighten the seat belt
against the belt path of the
child restraint?
No
Do not twist the buckle stalk
in a seating position with an
ALR retractor
.
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
Locations
ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Re-
tractor
= Top Tether Anchorage Symbol
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