LATCH
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ( LATCH) System is
designed to make installation of child car seats easier by
requiring child restraints to be installed without using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Since September 1, 2002, at least two rear
seating positions of all cars, mini vans and light trucks come equipped
with lower child restraint anchor points located between a vehicle’s
seat cushion and seat back. These vehicles are also equipped with at
least 3 top tether anchorages located behind the vehicle seat. Together,
the lower anchors and top tether make up the LATCH system. All child
restraints manufactured since September 1, 2002 have lower anchor
and top tether attachments which will connect to the vehicle’s LATCH
System. Read your vehicle owner’s manual for exact locations,
identification and requirements for use with a child restraint.
ONLY use LATCH to secure your car seat
in a seating position recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer for LATCH
installation. Refer to the vehicle owner’s
manual for the vehicle’s top tether anchor
locations. Vehicle anchorages should be
identified by one of the following symbols.
WITH
The Guardimals Car Seat ( Harness)
can be used with the LATCH system to the
maximum weight for harness use - 50 lbs.
* (23 kg).
The
Guardimals
Booster Car Seat
(
WITHOUT
Harness) may be secured
with the
vehicle belt
in the Booster use
mode
above 50
lbs. (
23
kg).
* IMPORTANT: Some vehicle manufacturers
have lower weight rating for LATCH lower anchors
when used with Toddler Car Seat. Consult your vehicle owner’s
manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for limits on your vehicle’s
LATCH lower anchors.
22
LATCH Lower
Anchor
Vehicle Top
Tether Anchor
Points
6.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location
