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Section 9 - Installing the Infant Car Seat - General information
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Section 10 - Installing the Infant Car Seat Base With LATCH
METHODS OF INSTALLING THE INFANT
CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE.
L
OWER
A
NCHORAGE AND
T
ETHER FOR
CH
ILDREN (LATCH)
This is a new system that provides anchor
points specifically intended for infant car seats
(included in 2003 and newer models).
Check your vehicle Owner's Manual to see
if your vehicle is fitted with the LATCH.
The mounting points may also be identified in
your vehicle by the LATCH symbol.
VEHICLE BELTS
The infant car seat may also be installed
using a lap/shoulder belt or a lap only belt.
WARNING:
• Not all vehicle belts are suitable for an
infant car seat installation.
• See Section 14 for more information
on suitable vehicle belts.
LATCH
symbol
Lap and Shoulder Belt
Lap only Belt
The LATCH Lower Anchor Strap is stored in
the base foot. To remove the Lower Anchor
Strap, swing the base foot open by adjusting
it to the maximum downwards position and
then pressing the release catch.
Remove the Lower Anchor Strap from its
storage position.
If the Lower Anchor Strap is too short, rotate
the Lower Anchor Strap adjuster upwards to
loosen the Lower Anchor Strap.
Route the Lower Anchor Strap under the
Vehicle Belt Routing Tabs and over the top
of the base as shown.
Connect the LATCH Connectors to the
vehicle anchorages.
WARNING
:
• Lower Anchor Connector must be secured to the vehicle LATCH
anchorages
only.
• Never attach more than one Lower Anchor Connector to a vehicle
lower anchorage unless recommended by the vehicle Owner's Manual.
LATCH
connector
