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SAFETY
SAFETY
n
Adding Security with a Tether
A tether anchorage point is provided behind each rear seating position.
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.
Always use a tether for forward-facing child seats when using the seat belt
or lower anchors.
Using an outer anchor
1. Locate the appropriate tether
anchorage point and lift the cover.
2. Raise the head restraint to its
highest position, then route the
tether strap through the head
restraint legs. Make sure the
strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.
Using the center anchor
1. Locate the appropriate tether anchorage point and lift the cover.
2. Straight top tether type:
Route the tether strap over the head restraint.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
Other top tether type:
Route the tether strap outside the head restraint.
Make sure the strap is not twisted.
3. Secure the tether strap hook to the anchor.
4. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.
7. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the
lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.
To deactivate a lockable retractor, release the buckle and allow the seat belt
to wind up all the way.
Cover
Tether Anchorage Points
Anchor
Anchor
Tether Strap
Hook
Straight top tether type
Anchor
Tether Strap
Hook
Other top tether type
Anchor
Tether Strap
Hook
Straight top tether type
Anchor
Tether Strap
Hook
Other top tether type
n
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/27kg). Be sure to check current laws in the state or province/territory
where you intend to drive.
