Child Restraint Attachment Using the Lap/Shoulder Belt

If the ISOFIX system is not used, all child restraint systems must be secured to the rear seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt.

Child Restraint System Installation with Lap/Shoulder Belt

To install the child restraint system on the rear seat, follow these steps:

1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat and route the belt around or through the child restraint, following the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. Make sure the seat belt webbing is not twisted.

2. Insert the seat belt latch plate into the buckle. Listen for a click. Position the buckle release button so that it is easily accessible in an emergency.

3. Remove as much slack from the belt as possible by pressing down on the child restraint system while feeding the shoulder belt back into the retractor.

4. Push and pull the child restraint system to make sure the seat belt holds it securely in place.

If the child restraint system manufacturer recommends using the top tether with the lap/shoulder belt.

To remove the child restraint system, press the release button on the buckle, then pull the lap/shoulder belt out of the child restraint system and allow the seat belt to retract fully.