2007 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 40

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors. 2) If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 1. Find the top tether anchor. 2. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: There are no top tether anchors in the third row seating positions. Do not secure a child restraint in the third row if a national or local law requires that a top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the restraint say that the top tether must be anchored. 1549824 If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the head restraint and route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts. 3) Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lapshoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. 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. If you are using a rear-facing child restraint in the second row center position, install the armrest retention strap. 1) Put the child restraint on the seat. 2) Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position There is limited space in the third row rear seating area. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seating position in the third row, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your seat properly. If the length of the seat cushion is too short for your child restraint and you cannot install it in accordance with the child restraint manufacturers instructions, secure it in the second row. If your child restraint has the LATCH system, refer to "Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)" in this section. 1549926 If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint. 1-29