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Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS)

Operation

  1. Properly secure the Child Restraint System to the vehicle.

  2. Make sure the Child Restraint System is firmly secured.

  3. Secure the child in the Child Restraint System.

WARNING

  • Before installing your Child Restraint System always: Read and follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the Child Restraint System. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could increase the risk of the serious injury or death if an accident occurs.

  • If the vehicle's headrest prevents proper installation of a Child Restraint System, the headrest of the respective seating position shall be readjusted or entirely removed.

CAUTION

A Child Restraint System in a closed vehicle can become very hot. To prevent burns, check the seating surface and buckles before placing your child in the Child Restraint System.

Securing a Child Restraint System with a lap/shoulder belt

Operation

  1. Place the Child Restraint System on a rear seat and route the lap/ shoulder belt around or through the Child Restraint System.

  2. Fasten the lap/shoulder belt latch into the buckle.

  3. Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pushing down on the Child Restraint System while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

  4. Push and pull on the Child Restraint System to confirm that the seat belt is holding it firmly in place.

  5. If your Child Restraint System manufacturer recommends the use of a top-tether with the lap/shoulder belt, see Securing a Child Restraint System seat with "Top-tether Anchorage" system section in this chapter.

  6. To remove the Child Restraint System, press the release button on the buckle and then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the Child Restraint System and allow the seatbelt to retract fully.