Installing a child restraint system (CRS)

After selecting a proper child seat for your child, check to make sure it fits properly in your vehicle.

Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when installing the child seat. Note these general steps when installing the seat in your vehicle:

  1. Properly secure the child restraint to the vehicle.
    All child restraints must be secured to the vehicle with the lap part of a lap/shoulder belt or with the LATCH system.
  2. Make sure the child restraint is firmly secured.
    After installing a child restraint in the vehicle, push and pull the seat forward and from side-to-side to verify that it is securely attached to the seat. A CRS secured with a seat belt should be installed as firmly as possible. However, some side-to-side movement can be expected.
  3. Secure the child in the CRS.
    Make sure the child is properly strapped in the CRS according to the manufacturer instructions.