UAS
Universal Anchorage System (
UAS
) 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 Universal Anchor
points (UAS) 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 UAS. All child restraints
manufactured since September 1, 2002 have lower anchor and Top
Tether attachments which will connect to the vehicle’s UAS.
Read your
vehicle’s owner’s manual for exact locations, identification and
requirements for use with a child restraint.
ONLY
use
UAS
to secure your child restraint
in a seating position recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer for UAS installation.
Refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual for
the vehicle’s Top Tether Anchor locations.
Vehicle anchorages should be identified
by one of the following symbols.
The Toddler Car Seat (
WITH
Harness)
can be used with the UAS to the maximum
weight for Harness
use - 22.7 kg.
*
(50 lbs.).
The Booster Car Seat (
WITHOUT
Harness)
may be secured to the vehicle with the UAS
lower anchorages or Top Tether in the
Highback Booster use mode to 45 kg
(100 lbs.).
* IMPORTANT:
Some vehicle manufacturers
have lower weight rating for
UAS
lower
anchors when used with Toddler Car Seat. Consult your vehicle’s
owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for limits on your
vehicle’s
UAS
Lower Anchors.
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UAS Lower
Anchor
Vehicle Top
Tether Anchor
Points
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Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location
