2
.
Route the tether strap to provide the most
direct path for the strap between the anchor
and the child seat
.
If your vehicle is equipped
with adjustable rear head restraints, raise the
head restraint, and where possible, route the
tether strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts
.
If not possible, lower
the head restraint and pass the tether strap
around the outboard side of the head
restraint
.
3
.
Attach the tether strap hook of the child
restraint to the top tether anchorage as
shown in the diagram
.
4
.
Remove slack in the tether strap according to
the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions
.
WARNING!
• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could
lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child
.
Use only the anchorage
position directly behind the child seat to
secure a child restraint top tether strap
.
• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear
seat, make sure the tether strap does not
slip into the opening between the seatbacks
as you remove slack in the strap
.
Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm
your pet
.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown
about and possibly injured, or injure a passenger
during panic braking or in a collision
.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat
belts
.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE
CARGO AREA
.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather
.
Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death
.
• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle
.
In a
collision, people riding in these areas are
more likely to be seriously injured or killed
.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts
.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly
.
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