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Choosing Lower Anchor Belt or Vehicle Belts
The LATCH System
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tethers for CHildren) is a universal system for installing
child restraints without using vehicle seat belts.
The lower anchor system can ONLY be used in vehicles
that have the lower anchor bars installed in designated
LATCH seating positions.
Most vehicles manufactured after September 2002 are
equipped with lower anchor bars.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual to see which seating
positions may be equipped with the LATCH system.
Lower Anchor
Connectors
Storage when
installing rear
facing with vehicle
belts
Storage when
installing forward
facing with vehicle
belts
Adjuster
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Lower Anchor Bars
Seat Bight
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
When installing with vehicle belts, the lower anchor
belt MUST be properly stored.
Storing Lower Anchor Belt:
When installing rear facing with vehicle belts,
thread lower anchor belt through forward-facing belt path.
Then attach connectors to storage attachment as shown.
Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack.
When installing forward facing with vehicle belts,
thread lower anchor belt through rear-facing belt path.
Then attach connectors to storage attachments as shown.
Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack.
