FORD 2013 Flex v.1 - Manual (Page 32)

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions
(shown from top view):
• Second row bucket seats and
third-row passenger side
• Second row bench seats and
third-row passenger side
Perform the following steps to install a child safety seat with tether anchors:
Note: If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not
tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat
cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug
without lifting the front of the child seat. Keeping the child seat just
touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash.
1. Route the tether strap.
• Second row outboard seat positions: Route the child safety seat
tether strap over the seatback, under the head restraint and between
the head restraint posts. If needed the head restraint can be removed
to improve the fit of the child safety seat or tether strap.
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