9 Additional
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9-B Unsafe Vehicle Seat Locations
Never install this car seat in any of the following vehicle seating locations:
rear-facing or side-facing
vehicle seats
rear-facing with an
active front air bag
booster mode with vehicle lap
only seat belt
9-C What is LATCH?
This car seat can be installed using your vehicle’s LATCH system, if your vehicle is equipped
with LATCH. All 2003 and newer model year vehicles are required to have a LATCH system,
although some manufacturers began including LATCH earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use
the term ISOFIX to identify the LATCH system.
LATCH consists of lower anchors and top tether anchors, which are built-in to your
vehicle, and connecting hooks that are built-in to your car seat. Lower anchors are used
INSTEAD of the vehicle’s seat belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle. Top tethers are
used IN ADDITION to the lower anchors OR the vehicle’s seat belt to secure a forward-
facing car seat to the vehicle.
Vehicle Top Tether
Anchor Points
Vehicle Lower
Anchor Points
Typical seat in a passenger vehicle.
Other vehicle types may have different
LATCH locations.
Vehicle Seat Crease
Review your vehicle’s owner manual for exact location and use.