3. Tighten the top tether.4. Push and pull the child restraint in differentdirections to be sure it is secure.Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat PositionWhen securing a child restraint in a rear seatingposition, study the instructions that came with the childrestraint to make sure it is compatible with thisvehicle.If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see LowerAnchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) onpage 1-41 for how and where to install the child restraintusing LATCH. If you secure a child restraint using asafety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchorsand Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-41 fortop tether anchor locations.Do not secure a child restraint in a position without atop tether anchor if a national or local law requires thatthe top tether be anchored, or if the instructions thatcome with the child restraint say that the top strap mustbe anchored.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 theinstructions that came with the child restraint. Securethe child in the child restraint when and as theinstructions say.If more than one child restraint needs to be installed inthe rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put theRestraint on page 1-40.If the child restraint manufacturer recommends using atop tether, attach and tighten the top tether to thetop tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that camewith the child restraint and see Lower Anchors andTethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-41.1. 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.1-47
