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 recommended weight limit of the child re-
straint
.
Can the rear-facing child restraint 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 manu-
facturer also allows contact
.
Can the head restraints be removed?
Yes
The rear outboard head restraints are removable
.
If the center rear head restraint requires removal,
see your authorized dealer
.
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
.
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switch-
able Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR):
Child restraint systems are designed to be se-
cured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt
portion of a lap/shoulder belt
.
WARNING!
• Improper installation or failure to properly
secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint
.
The child could be badly in-
jured or killed
.
• Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint
.
1
.
Place the child seat in the center of the seating
position
.
For some second row seats, you may
need to recline the seat and/or raise the head
restraint to get a better fit
.
If the rear seat can
be moved forward and rearward in the ve-
hicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most
position to make room for the child seat
.
You
may also move the front seat forward to allow
more room for the child seat
.
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