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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 us-
ing the seat belt to install a forward fac-
ing child restraint, up to the recom-
mended 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 head restraints be removed? Yes Yes, all may be removed.
Can the buckle stalk be twisted to
tighten the seat belt against the belt path
of the child restraint?
No Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating
position with an ALR retractor.
Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a
lap/shoulder belt.
WARNING!
• Improper installation or failure to properly secure
a child restraint can lead to failure of the restraint.
The child could be badly injured or killed.
• Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s direc-
tions exactly when installing an infant or child
restraint.
72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
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