•
Keep the buckle release button pointing up and away from the safety
seat, with the tongue between the child seat and the release button,
to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•
Place the vehicle seat upon which the child seat will be installed in
the upright position.
•
For second-row seating positions, the recliner may be adjusted slightly
to improve child seat fit. If needed, the head restraints may be
removed.
•
For third-row seating positions, the head restraints may be stowed to
improve child seat fit. See the
Seats
chapter for information on folding
the head restraints.
•
Put the safety belt in the automatic locking mode. See Step 5 below.
This vehicle does not require the use of a locking clip.
Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with
combination lap and shoulder belts:
Note:
Although the child seat illustrated is a forward-facing child seat,
the steps are the same for installing a rear-facing child seat.
Note:
The lock-off device on some child restraints may not
accommodate the shoulder portion of the inflatable safety belt. Follow
all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint
regarding the necessary and proper use of the lock-off device. In some
instances these devices have been provided only for use in vehicles with
safety belt systems that would otherwise require a locking clip.
1. Position the child safety seat in
a seat with a combination lap and
shoulder belt.
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Child Safety
2014 MKT
(mkt)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, December 2013
USA
(fus)
