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Choosing Lower Anchor 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 and
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.
When installing this child restraint
with vehicle belts the lower anchor
hooks and belt MUST be properly
stored.
Storing Lower Anchor Belt
When installing rear facing with vehi-
cle belts,
thread lower anchor belt through
forward-facing belt path. Then attach hooks
to attachments 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
hooks to attachments as shown. Gently pull
free end of belt to remove slack.
Lower Anchor Bars
Seat Bight
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
Vehicle Belts
If lower anchors are not an option or if your child weighs more
than 40 lb (18 kg), you must use the vehicle seat belt system to
install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child
restraint or will require special attention.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions.
WARNINGS:
When used correctly the lower anchor belt
or vehicle belts are equally safe. Do not use both the lower
anchor belt and vehicle belt at the same time.
Storage when
installing rear facing
with vehicle belts
Storage when
installing forward
facing with vehicle
belts
Lower Anchor Hooks
Adjuster
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.