Section 11 - Installation of Car Seat in Vehicle (continued)
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11b. Securing Base with LATCH System - 33 lbs. (15 kg) or less:
• Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating
locations recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for
use with LATCH and that have an anchor spacing of 11 inches
(280 mm).
• LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH
anchorages only. Connection to other vehicle components
could result in the anchor tearing free in a crash.
• Never attach more than one anchor connector to a vehicle
lower anchorage unless recommended by the vehicle
owner’s manual for that vehicle.
WARNING
- DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations with
LATCH System. Select the seating location to be used and locate the
vehicle lower anchorages at the seat bight.
Rear center seating position:
LATCH Lower Anchorages with 11 inches (280 mm) spacing may not
be available in your vehicle in the rear center seating position. If use of
the rear center position is preferred, use the vehicle seat belt to secure
the car seat. See “Securing Base With Vehicle Seat Belt” section 11c.
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