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INSTALLING CHILD RE- STRAINT SYSTEMS WITH ALR / ELR SEATBELT s01ag04
CAUTION
. When you install a child restraint system , follow the manufacturer ’ s instructions supplied with it . After installing the child restraint system , check to ensure that it is held securely in position . If it is not held tight and secure , the danger of your child suffering personal injury in the event of an accident may be increased .
. When installing a child restraint system in the rear center seating position , set both seatbacks to the original position . Otherwise , the child restraint system cannot be securely restrained , which may result in death or serious injuries in the event of sudden stop , sudden steering maneuver or an accident .
1 . Place the child restraint system in the rear seating position .
WARNING
When you intend to install a child restraint system in the rear center seating position , if the child restraint system does not fit snugly against the contours of the rear center seat cushion , install the child restraint system in the window-side seating position to be safe .
2 . Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufacturer .
3 . Insert the tongue plate into the buckle until you hear a click .
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WARNING
. NEVER INSTALL A REARWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM ON THE FRONT PAS- SENGER ’ 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 .
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4 . Take up the slack in the lap belt .
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5 . If using the seatbelt in the ALR mode is recommended by the manufacturer ’ s instructions supplied with the child restraint system , perform the
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