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Child Restraint Systems 71
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seatbelt ” FP44 .
CAUTION
. Except for the center seating position , remove the head restraint when mounting a child restraint system . Otherwise , it might be possible that the tether anchorage cannot be fastened tightly .
. Store the head restraint that has been removed in the cargo area . Do not place the head restraint in the passenger compartment to prevent it from being thrown around in the passenger compartment in a sudden stop or a sharp turn .
. For the center seating position , raise the center head restraint to the extended position when mounting a child restraint system . Otherwise , it will be impossible to use the seatbelt guide that is attached to the head restraint correctly .
The seatbelt guide is essential for routing the belt webbing at the center seating position . For information about using the seatbelt guide , refer to “ Rear center
1 . Attach the tether strap to the appropriate tether anchorage . For the center seating position , route the tether strap under the head restraint as illustrated below .
1 Seatbelt guide 2 Seatbelt of the center seating position 3 Tether strap
2 . Tighten the tether strap securely .
SUBARU recommends that you check with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to ensure the proper installation of your child restraint system . For more information , and to locate the closest inspection location in the U . S ., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) website . In Canada , check with Transport Canada .
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