D. General Vehicle Information
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The LATCH System
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Teth-
ers 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.
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, you must use the ve-
hicle 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 instruc-
tions.
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.
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than
those pictured here.
D-2 Choosing Lower Anchor or Vehicle Belts
