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6 . If your child restraint system is a flexible attachment type ( which uses tether belts ), push the child restraint system into the seat cushion and pull both left and right lower tether belts up to secure the child restraint system by taking up the slack in the belt .
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7 . Attach the tether hook onto the tether anchorage and tighten the tether strap firmly . For additional instructions , refer to “ Tether Anchorages ” FP81 .
8 . 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 . It should not be possible to move the child restraint system more than 1 in ( 2.5 cm ).
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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Your vehicle is equipped with three tether anchorages so that a child restraint system having a tether can be installed in the rear seat . When installing a child restraint system using tether , proceed as follows , while observing the instructions by the child restraint system manufacturer .
Since a tether can provide additional stability by offering another connection between a child restraint system and the vehicle , we recommend that you use a tether whenever one is required or available .
Tether anchorage location :
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9 . To remove the child restraint system , follow the reverse procedures of installation .
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Three tether anchorages are installed on the back side of the rear seatback .
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