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Child restraint systems
7 . Before having a child sit in the child restraint system , try to move it back and forth and right and left to check if it is firmly secured . Sometimes a child restraint system can be more firmly secured by pushing it down into the seat cushion and then tightening the seatbelt . It should not be possible to move the child restraint system more than 1 in ( 2.5 cm ) in any direction along the seatbelt path .
8 . If the seatbelt has been set to the ALR mode in step 7 , pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ( ALR properly functioning ).
9 . To remove the child restraint system , press the release button on the seatbelt buckle and allow the belt to retract completely . The belt will return to the ELR mode .
NOTE
When the child restraint system is no longer in use , remove it and restore the ELR function of the retractor . That function is restored by allowing the seatbelt to retract fully .
! Installing a forward facing child restraint system
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WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEM IN THE FRONT PASSENGER ’ S SEAT . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLA- CING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
. Before installing a child restraint system , be sure to confirm that the seatback is securely locked into place . Otherwise , in an accident , serious injury or death could result .
1 . If the seat is equipped with a slide mechanism , set the seat as far back as possible .
2 . Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position .
3 . If there is a gap between the child restraint system and the seatback , adjust the seatback angle until good contact is achieved .
4 . If the child restraint system makes contact with the head restraint of the rear seating position where the child restraint system is to be installed , raise