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3. Allow the safety belt strap to retract all the
way.
LATCH child-restraint fix-
ing system
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
When installing and using a LATCH child's
seat, comply with the system manufac-
turer's operating and safety instructions. <
Anchor points for LATCH anchors
Before installing the child's seat, pull the belt out
of the area for the child-restraint fixing system.
The anchor points for the lower LATCH anchors
are located behind the labeled protective caps.
Make sure that the two LATCH anchors are
properly engaged and that the child-
restraint system rests firmly against the seat
backrest.
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Child-restraint system with tether strap
There are two additional anchors for child-
restraint systems with tether straps, arrows.
Placement of the tether strap
1 Direction of travel
2
Head restraint
3 Hook of upper retaining strap
4 Cargo area floor
5
Anchor
6 Seat backrest
7 Upper retaining strap of child-restraint sys-
tem
Make sure the upper retaining strap does
not run over sharp edges and is not
twisted as it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise
the strap will not properly secure the child-
restraint system in the event of an accident.
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1. Push the head restraint upward.
2. Guide the upper retaining strap between the
head restraint holders.
3. Use the hook to clip the retaining strap to
the anchor.
4. Push the head restraint into its lowermost
position.
5. Pull the retaining strap tight.
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