Owner`s manual

ing mode may result in the child
restraint not being properly se-
cured. The restraint could tip over
or otherwise be unsecured and
cause injury to the child in a
sudden stop or collision.
When you install a child restraint in the front
seat, follow these steps:
1. Position the child restraint on the front
passenger seat. It should be placed in
a forward facing direction only. Move
the seat as far back from the instrument
panel as possible. Always follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Child restraints for infants must be
used in the rear-facing direction and
therefore must not be used in the
front seat.
2. Route the seat belt tongue through the
child restraint and insert it into the buckle
until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be
sure to follow the child restraint manufac-
turer’s instructions for belt routing.
3. Pull on the shoulder belt until all of the
belt is fully extended and a click is heard.
At this time, the belt retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (child restraint
mode). (It will revert back to ‘‘emergency
locking’’ when the belt is fully retracted.)
4. Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound
will be heard as the belt retracts. This
indicates that the retractor is in the auto-
matic locking mode. Pull up on the belt to
remove any slack in the belt.
5. Before placing the child in the child
restraint, use force to tilt the child restraint
from side to side, and tug it forward to
make sure that it is securely held in place.
6. Check that the retractor is in the automatic
locking mode by trying to pull more belt
out of the retractor. If you cannot pull any
more belt webbing out of the retractor, the
belt is in the automatic locking mode.
7. Check to make sure that the child restraint
is properly secured prior to each use. If the
lap belt is not locked, repeat steps 3
through 6.
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PRE-DRIVING CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
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