Child Seat Tether Attachment: Description and Operation

Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
Some manufacturers make child safety seats that include a tether strap that goes over the back of the vehicle seat and attaches to an anchoring point. Other manufacturers offer the tether strap as an accessory. Contact the manufacturer of the child safety seat for information about ordering a tether strap.

Child Safety Seat Tether Anchor

WARNING: The child safety seat tether anchor/bolt MUST be securely tightened to specification. Otherwise, the child safety seat may not be correctly secured and the child could be injured if the vehicle is involved in a collision or stops suddenly.

Child safety seat tether anchors have been provided a tall second row seating positions and at the center third row seating position. They are located directly beneath the seat back cushion on the seat risers. To use these anchors, refer to the owner guide. Any child safety seat tether anchor in use during a collision must be inspected and installed new if damaged. The child seat tether anchors are part of the seat. If they require replacement, a new seat must be installed.