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under the center head restraint, push the head restraint all the way down and guide the strap over
the center head restraint.
Guide the tether strap between the rear seat backrest and the luggage compartment cover, if
equipped.
Attach the tether strap anchorage hook into the opening of the tether anchorage ⇒Fig.45 .
Pull on the tether strap hook so that the spring catch of the hook is engaged.
Tighten the tether strap firmly following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
Move the head restraint back into the original position, if necessary ,ChapterSeats and head re‐
straints.
Releasing the tether strap
Loosen the tension on the tether strap following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions.
Depress the spring catch on the hook and release it from the anchorage.
WARNING
Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of injury and death in a crash.
Always follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint when in‐
stalling it in your vehicle.
Never install a child restraint without a properly attached top tether strap if the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions require the top tether strap for proper installation, or if required by
law. For example, the use of a top tether strap for forward-facing child restraints is required by
law in Canada.
Improper use of top tether straps and anchors can lead to injury in a collision. The anchors are
designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints.
Never attach twochild restraint systems to onetop tether strap or top tether anchorage.
Never attach a child restraint tether strap to a tie-down hook in the luggage compartment.
Never use child restraint top tether anchorages to secure safety belts or other kinds of occu‐
pant restraints.
Never secure or attach any luggage or other items to the Top Tether anchorages.
NOTE
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