2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 48

Top Strap You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, but before you do, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It's better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Some child restraintshave a top strap, or "top tether". It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must beproperly anchored to the vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strapalways tobe anchored. Be sure to read and follow theinstructions for your child restraint. If yours requiresthat the top strap be anchored, don't use the restraint unless it is anchored properly. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it. If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. 1-41