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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 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 pas-
senger 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 restrai nts be removed?
Two Door Models – No
Four Door Models – Yes
Two Door — None
Four Door — The center head restr aint can be removed if it inter-
feres with the installation of the child restraint.
For further information, see
page 63.
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.
NOTE:
If the folding, non-adjustable head restraint interferes
with the inst allati on of the child restraint, the head
restraint may be folded and the child seat installed in
front of it (Two-Door Models).
WARNING!
Always make sure the head restraint is in its upright
position when t he seat is to be used by an occ upant
who is not in a child restraint. Sitting in a seat with
the head re str aint in its lowered position could result
in serious injury or death in a collision.
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 installati on 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.
1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating posi-
tion. If the second row seat can be reclined, you may
recline the seat and/or r aise the head restraint (if
adjustable) to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be
moved forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may
Car Seat With Head Restraint Folded
1 — Folded Headrest
2 — Child Restraint
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