Seats and Restraints 3-45Securing Child Restraints(Rear Seat Position)When securing a child restraint in arear seating position, study theinstructions that came with the childrestraint to make sure it iscompatible with this vehicle.If the child restraint has the LATCHsystem, see Lower Anchors andTethers for Children (LATCHSystem) on page 3‑39 for how andwhere to install the child restraintusing LATCH. If you secure a childrestraint using a safety belt and ituses a top tether, see LowerAnchors and Tethers for Children(LATCH System) on page 3‑39 fortop tether anchor locations.Do not secure a child restraint in aposition without a top tether anchorif a national or local law requiresthat the top tether be anchored, or ifthe instructions that come with thechild restraint say that the top strapmust be anchored.In Canada, the law requires thatforward-facing child restraints havea top tether, and that the tether beattached.If the child restraint does not havethe LATCH system, you will beusing the safety belt to secure thechild restraint in this position. Besure to follow the instructions thatcame with the child restraint. Securethe child in the child restraint whenand as the instructions say.If more than one child restraintneeds to be installed in the rearseat, be sure to read Where to Putthe Restraint on page 3‑37.If the child restraint manufacturerrecommends using a top tether,attach and tighten the top tether tothe top tether anchor. Refer to theinstructions that came with the childrestraint and see Lower Anchorsand Tethers for Children (LATCHSystem) on page 3‑39.1. Put the child restraint onthe seat.2. Pick up the latch plate, and runthe lap and shoulder portions ofthe vehicle's safety belt throughor around the restraint. The childrestraint instructions will showyou how.3. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Position the release button onthe buckle so that the safety beltcould be quickly unbuckled ifnecessary.
