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 re-
straints, 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 accord-
ing 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 colli-
sion
.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers that are se-
cured by seat belts
.
Rear Seat Tether Strap Mounting
GETTING STARTED
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