1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 48
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Manual
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Top Strap like that in your vehicle because the top strap anchor cannot be installed properly. You shouldn't use this type of restraint without anchoringthe top strap. If your vehicle is not convertible and you needto have a an anchor installed, you can ask your Chevrolet dealer to put one infor you. If you want to install an anchor yourself, yourdealer can tell you how to do it. Canadian lawrequires that child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. If your childrestraint has a top strap, your dealer can installation obtain a kit with anchor hardware and instructions specifically designed for this vehicle.The dealer can then install the anchor you. In Canada, for this work will be done for you free of charge. Or, you may install the anchor yourself using the instructions provided in thekit. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you havea convertible, don't use a restraint