2002 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 148

Seating and Safety Restraints Center seating location 60/40 vinyl seats When installing a child safety seat in the center position on a 60/40 vinyl seat, route the tether strap through the guiding sleeve and clip it to the center anchor. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Refer to the Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions section of this chapter for further instructions to secure the child safety seat. 6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors Some child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to two anchors at certain seating positions in your vehicle. 148