Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH
What is the weight limit
(child’s weight of
the child restraint) for using
the LATCH anchorage system
to attach the child restraint?
65 lbs (29
.
5 kg)
Use the LATCH anchorage system
until the combined weight of the
child and the child restraint is 65 lbs
(29
.
5 kg)
.
Use the seat belt and
tether anchor instead of the LATCH
system once the combined weight is
more than 65 lbs (29
.
5 kg)
.
Can the LATCH anchorages
and the seat belt be used
together to attach a rear-
facing or forward-facing child
restraint?
No
Do not use the seat belt when you
use the LATCH anchorage system
to attach a rear-facing or forward-
facing child restraint
.
Can two child restraints be
attached using a common
lower LATCH anchorage?
No
Never “share” a LATCH anchorage
with two or more child restraints
.
If
the center position does not have
dedicated LATCH lower anchorages,
use the seat belt to install a child
seat in the center position next to a
child seat using the LATCH anchor-
ages in an outboard position
.
Can the rear-facing child re-
straint touch the back of the
front passenger seat?
Yes
The child seat may touch the back
of the front passenger seat if the
child restraint manufacturer also
allows contact
.
See your child re-
straint owner’s manual for more
information
.
Can the head restraints be
removed?
Yes
Yes, all may be removed
.
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