256 SAFETY
Forward-facing child restraints and some
rear-facing child restraints will also be equipped
with a tether strap. The tether strap will have a hook
at the end to attach to the top tether anchorage and
a way to tighten the strap after it is attached to the
anchorage.
Center Seat LATCH — Five Or Seven
Passenger Vehicles Second Row Seating
Only
Vehicle With A Center Arm Rest Tether —
Five Or Seven Passenger Seating Only
For rear-facing child restraints secured in the
center seat position with the vehicle seat belts,
the rear center seat position has an armrest
tether that secures the arm rest in the upward
position.
1. To access the center seat arm rest tether,
first lower the arm rest. The tether is
located behind the armrest and hooked
onto the plastic seat backing.
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Release Strap
2. Pull down on the tether to unhook it from
the plastic seat backing.
Center Seat Position Arm Rest Tether
3. Raise the armrest and attach the tether
hook to the strap located on the front of the
arm rest.
WARNING!
Do not install a child restraint in the center
position using the LATCH system. This posi-
tion is not approved for installing child seats
using the LATCH attachments. You must use
the seat belt and tether anchor to install a
child seat in the center seating position.
Never use the same lower anchorage to
attach more than one child restraint.
For typical installation instructions, see
Ú page 257.
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