7. Check to make sure the child restraint is prop-
erly secured prior to each use. If the child
restraint is loose, repeat steps 1 through 6.
Installing top tether strap
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1
Top tether strap
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2
Tether anchor point
The child restraint top tether strap must be used
when installing the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchor attachments.
First, secure the child restraint with the LATCH
lower anchors (rear bench outboard seating po-
sitions only).
Rear bench seat
OUTBOARD SEATING POSITIONS
1. Remove the head restraint/headrest and
store it in a secure place. Be sure to reinstall
the head restraint/headrest when the child
restraint is removed. For additional infor-
mation about head restraint/headrest
adjustment, removal and installation,
refer to “Head restraints/headrestsⴖ in
this section.
2. Position the top tether strap
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1
over the
seatback.
3. Secure the tether strap to the tether anchor
point
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2
on the bottom of the seatback be-
hind the child restraint.
4. Tighten the tether strap according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to remove any
slack.
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