5. Grab the shoulder part of the seat
belt near the buckle, and pull up to
remove any slack from the lap part
of the belt. When doing this, place
your weight on the child restraint
system and push it into the vehicle
seat.
6. Make sure the child restraint
system is firmly secured by rocking
it forward and back, and side to
side; little movement should be felt.
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Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating positions. If
you have a child restraint system that comes with a tether but can be
installed with a seat belt, the tether may be used for additional security.
1. Locate the appropriate tether
anchorage point and lift the cover.
2. Route the tether strap over the head
restraint. Make sure the strap is not
twisted.
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3. Secure the tether strap hook onto the anchor. Make sure the strap is not
twisted.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.
Note: Always use a tether for forward facing child seats when using the
seat belt or lower anchors.
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Protecting Larger Children
When a child is too big for a child seat, secure the child in a rear seat using
the lap/shoulder seat belt.
Have the child sit upright and all the way back, then ensure the following:
• The child’s knees bend comfortably
over the edge of the seat.
• The shoulder belt crosses between
the child’s neck and arm.
• The lap part of the seat belt is as low
as possible, touching the child’s
thighs.
• The child can stay seated for the
whole trip.
If a lap/shoulder belt cannot be used
properly, position the child in a booster
seat in a rear seating position. For the
child’s safety, check that the child meets the booster seat manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces/territories require children to use
a booster seat until they reach a given age or weight (e.g., 6 years or 60 lbs).
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