CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available
.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front
.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in
proper restraint systems
.
This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it
.
NOTE:
•
For additional information, refer to www
org or call 1-866-SEATCHECK
(1-866-732-8243 )
.
•
Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
tion: http://www
ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53
LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
•
Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH,
which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
.
•
The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors
.
The rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only
.
Latch Weight Limit
You may 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)
.
Locating LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars
that are found at the rear of the seat cush-
ion where it meets the seatback
.
They are
just visible when you lean into the rear seat
to install the child restraint
.
You will easily
feel them if you run your finger along the
gap between the seatback and seat cushion
.
Lower Anchors
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