CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available
.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats
rather than in the front
.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children
ride in proper restraint systems
.
This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring
it
.
NOTE:
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For additional information, refer to www
org or call:
1-866-732-8243
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Canadian residents should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional informa-
tion: http://www
ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53
LATCH — Lower Anchors And Tethers For CHildren
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Your vehicle is equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which
stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren
.
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The rear outboard seating positions have lower anchors and top tether anchors
.
The
rear center seating position has a top tether anchor only
.
LATCH Weight Limit
You may use the LATCH anchorage system until the combined weight of the child and
the child restraint is 65 lbs (29
.
5 kg)
.
Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the
LATCH system once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29
.
5 kg)
.
Locating LATCH Anchorages
The lower anchorages are round bars that
are found at the rear of the seat cushion
where it meets the seatback
.
They are just
visible when you lean into the rear seat to
install the child restraint
.
You will easily feel
them if you run your finger along the gap
between the seatback and seat cushion
.
Lower Anchors
GETTING STARTED
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