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10 . 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 .
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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 . Pull at the shoulder portion of the belt to confirm that it cannot be pulled out ( ALR properly functioning ).
9 . Latch the top tether hook onto the tether anchorage that is located behind the rear seat and tighten the top tether firmly . For additional instructions , refer to “ Top Tether Anchorages ” FP70 .
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 .
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WARNING
NEVER INSTALL A BOOSTER SEAT / CUSHION ON THE FRONT PASSEN- GER ’ S SEAT IF THE FRONT PAS- SENGER ’ S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON INDICATOR ILLUMINATES . DOING SO RISKS SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD BY PLACING THE CHILD ’ S HEAD TOO CLOSE TO THE SRS AIRBAG .
Seat , Seatbelt and SRS Airbags
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