15
LATCH/UAS Warnings
What is
LATCH
?
LATCH
is an acronym for
(
L
ower
A
nchors and
T
ethers
for
CH
ildren) and refers to a
pair of fixed Lower Anchors
(or bars) and a Top Tether
anchor that are built into
your vehicle, in vehicles built
after September 1, 2002.
The lower
LATCH
anchors
are located in the crease,
or bight, between the
vehicle seat back and seat
cushion, and if not visible,
will typically be indicated by the symbol. Top tether
anchors are located in various places behind the rear
vehicle seat.
Center installation in a non-standard LATCH
position:
Center installation of this child restraint is permitted
using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating
positions if:
1. your vehicle manual allows such installation; and
2. the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating
positions are 28 - 51 cm (11 - 20 in.) apart.
LATCH
typically offers an easier and more consistent
installation. However, this child restraint can be safely
installed using either
LATCH
or vehicle belts and meets
the requirements of Federal Safety Standard FMVSS 213
with either installation method. Either method is safe for
your child when installed correctly. When using either
method, it is best practice to
ALWAYS USE
tether when
installing in the forward-facing position.
DO NOT
install this child restraint with
LATCH
and
the vehicle’s seat belts at the same time. Your vehicle
owner’s manual may refer to this system as
ISOFIX,
Universal Anchorage System (UAS), or Lower
Universal Anchorage System.
The
LATCH
system is intended to be used
ONLY
as
described in these instructions. Serious injury or death
may result from misuse. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s
Manual for lower anchor bar positions in your vehicle.
Vehicle
Lower
Anchors
Vehicle Top Tether
Anchor Points
Vehicle
Seat
Crease
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur.
Important