2009 Ford F150 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 209

Seating and Safety Restraints Front seat tether strap attachment 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat and under the head restraint. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts, otherwise route the tether strap over the top of the seatback. 2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • You may need to pull the seatback forward to access the tether anchors. Make sure the seatback is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat. 3. Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. • Regular Cab passenger and center seats (located on back panel) If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 4. 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. 209 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus)