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Make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the ISOFIX/LATCH

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child-restraint system:

Not following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing the
child-restraint system is dangerous. If seat belts or a foreign object prevent the child-restraint
system from being securely attached to the ISOFIX/LATCH

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 lower anchors and the

child-restraint system is installed improperly, the child-restraint system could move in a
sudden stop or collision causing serious injury or death to the child or other occupants. When
installing the child-restraint system, make sure there are no seat belts or foreign objects near
or around the ISOFIX/LATCH

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 lower anchors. Always follow the child-restraint system

manufacturer's instructions.

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1 ISOFIX (Mexico)/LATCH (Except Mexico)

Installation on rear outboard seats

1. First, adjust the front seat to allow

clearance between the child-restraint
system and the front seat.
Refer to Adjusting the Driver's Seat on
page 2-5.
Refer to Adjusting the Front
Passenger's Seat on page 2-13.

2. If the rear seat is reclined, return it to

the upright position.

3. Make sure the seatback is securely

latched by pushing it back until it is
fully locked.

4. Expand the open seams on the rear of

the seat bottom slightly to verify the
locations of the ISOFIX/LATCH

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lower anchors.

NOTE

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The markings above the ISOFIX/
LATCH

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 lower anchors indicate the

locations of the ISOFIX/LATCH

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lower anchors for the attachment of
a child-restraint system.

5. Remove the head restraint. However,

when installing a backless booster seat,
always install the vehicle head restraint
to the seat where the backless booster
seat is installed.
Refer to Head Restraints on page 2-20.

6. Secure the child-restraint system using

BOTH ISOFIX/LATCH

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 lower

anchors, following the child-restraint
system manufacturer's instruction. Pull
on the child-restraint to be sure both
anchors are engaged.

7. If your child-restraint system came

equipped with a tether, that means it is
very important to properly secure the
tether for child safety. Please carefully
follow the child-restraint system
manufacturer's instructions when
installing tethers.

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