Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Crew Cab

This vehicle does not have top tether anchors. Some national or local laws require that top tethers be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.

Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.

You will be using the lap belt.

1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.



4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.

5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child restraint. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt.