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SAFETY 187
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.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the
se
ating position. For some second row
seats, you may need to recline the seat
and/or raise the head restraint (if adjust
-
able) to get a better fit. If the rear seat can
be
moved forward and rearward in the
vehicle, you may wish to move it to its
rear-most position to make room for the
child seat. You may also move the front
seat forward to allow more room for the
child seat.
2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from
th
e retractor to pass it through the belt path
of the child restraint. Do not twist the belt
webbing in the belt path.
3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you
he
ar a “click.”
4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion
ti
ght against the child seat.
5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the
sh
oulder part of the belt until you have
pulled all the seat belt webbing out of the
retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract
back into the retractor. As the webbing
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
means the seat belt is now in the Automatic
Locking mode.
6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor.
If
it is locked, you should not be able to pull
out any webbing. If the retractor is
not
locked, repeat step 5.
7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to
tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint while you push the child restraint
rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.
Can the rear head restraints be removed? Yes
The center head restraint can be removed if it interferes
wit
h 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 tighten the seat belt
aga
inst the belt path of the child restraint?
No
Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating position with an
ALR retractor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts
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
directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.
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