1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 44

R WARNING Only use the tether attachment hole locations shown in the illustrations. The tether anchor may not perform properly if the wrong mounting location is used. R WARNING Failure to follow these precautions could increase the chance of injury in an accident. R WARNING If the anchor bolt(s) is ever removed, the hole(s) in the floor must be sealed to prevent the possibility of exhaust fumes entering the passenger compartment. Tethering to lap/shoulder belt tongue To attach a tether strap to a lap/shoulder belt: 1. Route the tether strap under the headrest and between the headrest supports. 2. Hook the tether strap hook into the large hole at the end of the tongue of the lap/shoulder belt directly behind the child seat position. 3. Adjust the tether strap length until the hook is about one foot behind the seatback. 4. Pull the shoulder belt until all of the belt is fully extended and a click is heard. At this time the belt is in automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). 5. Let the retractor wind up the slack from the lap/shoulder belt. A clicking sound should be heard as the belt retracts, indicating that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Tighten the tether strap to remove any slack. 42