Essential Safety Equipment; Center Facing Jump Seats:; Test Child Restraints:- Page 41

Essential Safety Equipment

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WARNING

Center Facing Jump Seats:
In Cab Plus vehicles equipped with
center facing jump seats, the tether
strap anchor bracket should be
installed only at the center of the
cab’s back panel with the child seat
in the front center seating position.
Installing an anchor bracket at the
right rear of the cab may increase
risk of injury to an occupant of the
right rear center facing jump seat
in the event of a collision or sudden
stop. If a tethered child seat is
installed in the right front seating
position, secure the tether strap to

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the webbing of the buckled right
rear lap belt. Do not install a child
seat in a center facing jump seat.
Safety seats for children are not
intended for use in center facing
seats.

WARNING

Test Child Restraints:
Once you have attached the safety
seat, test the seat before you place
the child in it. Tilt the seat from side
to side. Also try to tug the seat for-
ward. Check to see if the belt holds
the seat firmly in place.
If the safety seat is not anchored
properly, the risk of a child being
injured in a collision or sudden stop
greatly increases. Reclining seat-
backs should be in the most upright
position for use with child safety
seats.