5. Clip the tether to the anchor as
shown.
If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat
may not be retained properly in the event of a collision.
6. Refer to the
Installing child safety seats in combination lap and
shoulder belt seating positions
section of this chapter for further
instructions to secure the child safety seat.
7. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child
being injured in a collision greatly increases.
Attaching child safety seats with Lower Anchor and Tethers for
Children (LATCH) attachments for child seat anchors
LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 22 kg
(48 pounds) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used for
children up to 27 kg (60 pounds) in a child restraint, and to provide
upper torso restraint for children up to 36 kg (80 pounds) using an
upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster.
Some child safety seats include two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments that connect to two anchors at specific seating positions in
your vehicle. This type of child seat eliminates the need to use safety
belts to attach the child seat. For forward-facing child seats, the tether
strap must also be attached to the proper tether anchor point. For
information on using tether straps with the child safety seats, refer to
Passenger front and side air bag ON/OFF switch
and
Attaching child
safety seats with tether straps
in this chapter.
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