Ford 2003 Focus, User Manual

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The tether strap anchors in your
vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view, left is front
of the vehicle):
Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as
shown. The tether strap may not work properly if attached
somewhere other than the correct tether anchor.
1. Position the child safety seat on the seat cushion.
2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat.
On hatchbacks, the removable luggage area cover must be removed prior
to attaching the tether strap to the tether anchor.
On wagons, it may be necessary to remove the cargo cover assembly
prior to attaching the tether strap to the tether anchor. The tether must
not go around the cargo cover retractor assembly.
For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under
the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route
the tether strap over the top of the seatback.
3. Locate the correct anchor for the
selected seating position.
4. On a sedan, open the tether
anchor cover.
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