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4. To get the retractor into the

automatic locking mode, pull the

shoulder belt portion of the seat

belt until the entire length of the

belt is out of the retractor.

5. Push the child-restraint system

fi

rmly into the vehicle seat. Be sure

the belt retracts as snugly as

possible. A clicking noise from the

retractor will be heard during

retraction if the system is in the

automatic locking mode. If the belt

does not lock the seat down tight,

repeat this step.

NOTE

Inspect this function before each

use of the child-restraint system.

You should not be able to pull the

shoulder belt out of the retractor

while the system is in the

automatic locking mode. When

you remove the child-restraint

system, be sure the belt fully

retracts to return the system to

emergency locking mode before

occupants use the seat belts.

6. If your child-restraint system

requires the use of a tether strap,

refer to the manufacturer's

instructions to hook and tighten the

tether strap.

WARNING

 

Use the tether and tether anchor only

for a child-restraint system:

Using the tether or tether anchor to

secure anything but a child-restraint

system is dangerous. This could

weaken or damage the tether or tether

anchor and result in injury.

Always remove the head restraint and

install child-restraint system (except

when installing a backless booster

seat):

Installing a child-restraint system

without removing the head restraint is

dangerous. The child-restraint system

cannot be installed correctly which

may result in death or injury to the

child in a collision.

Essential Safety Equipment

Child Restraint

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  • 4. To get the retractor into the automatic locking mode, pull the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt until the entire length of the belt is out of the retractor.
  • 5. Push the child-restraint system fi rmly into the vehicle seat.
  • 6. If your child-restraint system requires the use of a tether strap, refer to the manufacturer's instructions to hook and tighten the tether strap.