SAFETY 273
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight
+ weigh
t of the child restraint) for using
the Tether Anchor with the seat belt to
attach a forward facing child restraint?
Weight limit of the Child Restraint
Always use the tether anchor when
usin
g the seat belt to install a forward
facing child restraint, up to the
recommended weight limit of the child
restraint.
Can the rear-facing child restraint touch
the
back of the front passenger seat?
Yes
Contact between the front passenger
seat
and the child restraint is allowed, if
the child restraint manufacturer also
allows contact.
Can the rear head restraints be
remo
ved?
Yes
The center head restraint can be
remo
ved if it interferes with the
installation of the child restraint.
See “Head Restraints” in “Getting To
Know
Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to
tight
en the seat belt against the belt path
of the child restraint?
No
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a
s
eat
ing position with an ALR retractor.
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