The top tether anchors are located under the covers
on the rear seatback filler panel behind each head
restraint. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same
side of the vehicle as the seating position where the
child restraint will be placed.
Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a
top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that
the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that
come with the child restraint say that the top tether must
be attached.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
See Where to Put the Restraint
on page 2‑43
for
additional information.
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System
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WARNING:
If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to
anchors, the child restraint will not be able to
protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child
could be seriously injured or killed. Install a
LATCH-type child restraint properly using the
anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to
secure the restraint, following the instructions
that came with the child restraint and the
instructions in this manual.
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