2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 44

J56J_8S11-EA-03G_Edition1.book Page 34 Tuesday, June 24, 2003 6:29 PM Essential Safety Equipment Child Restraint M LATCH Child-Restraint System Installation Procedure (Rear Center Seat) The LATCH lower anchors at the center of the rear seat are much further apart than the sets of LATCH lower anchors for child-restraint system installation at other seating positions. Child-restraint systems with rigid LATCH attachments cannot be installed on the center seating position. Some LATCH equipped child-restraint systems can be placed in the center position and will reach the nearest LATCH lower anchors which are 466 mm (18.35 in) apart. LATCH compatible child-restraint systems (with attachments on belt webbing) can be used at this seating position only if the child-restraint system instructions state that the childrestraint system can be installed to LATCH lower anchors that are 466 mm (18.35 in) apart. Do not attach two childrestraint systems to the same LATCH lower anchor. If any child-restraint system has a tether, it must be used also for your child's optimum safety. 1. Expand the area between the seat bottom and the seatback slightly to verify the locations of the LATCH lower anchors. Marking For rear center seat NOTE The markings above the LATCH lower anchors indicate the locations of LATCH lower anchors for the attachment of a child-restraint system. 2. Secure the child-restraint system using BOTH LATCH lower anchors, following the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions. 3. If your child-restraint system came equipped with a tether, that probably means it is very important to properly secure the tether for child safety, please carefully follow the child-restraint system manufacturer's instructions when installing tethers. Anchor bracket location Open For rear center seat Cover Tether strap position Tether strap LATCH lower anchor Anchor bracket 2-34 Form No. 8S11-EA-03G