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LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in any of the rear seats. A child
seat is attached to the lower
anchors with either the rigid or flexible type of connectors.
- Locate the anchor marks affixed to the base of the seat cushion. Make sure there are no objects near the anchors that could prevent a secure connection between the child seat and the anchors.
- Place the child
seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the child
seat to the lower
anchors according to the instructions that came with the child
seat. Make sure that the lower
anchors are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.
- Seats in the outer positions:
Put the head restraint to its highest position. Route the tether strap between the head restraint legs and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
- Seats in the center position:
Put the center head restraint to its highest position, open the anchor cover, then route the tether strap between the head restraint legs, and secure the tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
- Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child
seat manufacturer.
- Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and back and side to side; little movement should be felt.
- Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled.
In a collision, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child seats attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.