Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat PositionWhen securing a child restraint in a rear seating position,study the instructions that came with the child restraint tomake sure it is compatible with this vehicle.If the child restraint has the LATCH system, seeLower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) onpage 1-43 for how and where to install the child restraintusing LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in thevehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether,see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)on page 1-43 for top tether anchor locations.Do not secure a child seat in a position without a toptether anchor if a national or local law requires that thetop tether be anchored, or if the instructions that comewith the child restraint say that the top strap must beanchored.In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top tether, and that the tether beattached.If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system,you will be using the safety belt to secure the childrestraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructionsthat came with the child restraint. Secure the child in thechild restraint when and as the instructions say.If more than one child restraint needs to be installedin the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put theRestraint on page 1-42.1. Put the child restraint on the seat.2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulderportions of the vehicle’s safety belt through oraround the restraint. The child restraint instructionswill show you how.1-49
