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NOTE
The seatbelt warning system of the rear seats detects if any of the seats are occupied by a passenger . Installing a child restraint system in the rear seating area , using the LATCH anchors , may result in the activation of the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime . Fastening the rear seatbelt prior to installing the child restraint system will avoid activating the passenger seatbelt warning light and chime . For details , refer to “ Rear passenger ’ s seats ” FP177 .
Some types of child restraint systems can be installed on the rear seat of your vehicle without use of the seatbelts . Such child restraint systems are secured to the dedicated anchorages provided on the vehicle body .
The lower and tether anchorages are sometimes referred to as the LATCH system ( Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren ).
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Your vehicle is equipped with 5 lower anchorages and 3 tether anchorages for accommodating such child restraint systems .
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WARNING
Do not connect two or more lower hooks onto the same anchorage ( bar ).
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There are a total of 5 lower anchorages at the rear seat . The second lower anchorage from the right side is used for both the right seat and center seat . Each lower anchorage is located where the seat cushion meets the seatback .
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WARNING
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 . Move the seatback back and forth to confirm that it is securely locked into place . For details , refer to “ Folding Down the Rear Seatback ” FP47 .
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