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276 SAFETY
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
What is the weight limit (child’s weight
+ weight 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
using 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
removed?
Yes
The head restraints can be removed in
every rear seating position if they
interfere with the installation of the
child restraint. Refer to “Head
Restraints” in “Getting To Know Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to
tighten the seat belt against the belt
path of the child restraint?
Yes – Cinching Latch Plate
No – ALR
In positions with cinching latch plates
(CINCH), the buckle stalk may be
twisted up to 3 full turns. Do not twist
the buckle stalk in a seating position
with an ALR retractor.
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