including recommended expiration dates as well as the instructions in this
guide. Proper installation is key to maximizing your child’s safety.
In seating positions and vehicles not equipped with LATCH, a LATCH
compatible child seat can be installed using the seat belt and a top tether
for added security. This is because all child seats are required to be
designed so that they can be secured with a lap belt or the lap part of a lap/
shoulder belt. In addition, the child seat manufacturer may advise that a
seat belt be used to attach a LATCH-compatible seat once a child reaches a
specified weight. Please read the child seat owner’s manual for proper
installation instructions.
Important considerations when selecting a child seat
Make sure the child seat meets the following three requirements:
• The child seat is the correct type and size for the child.
• The child seat is the correct type for the seating position.
• The child seat is compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
213 or Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
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Installing a LATCH-Compatible Child Seat
A LATCH-compatible child seat can be installed in either of the two outer
rear seats. A child seat is attached to the lower anchors with either the rigid
or flexible type of connectors.
1. Locate the anchor marks affixed to
the base of the seat cushion.
2. Pull out the anchor covers under the marks to expose the lower anchors.
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3. Place the child seat on the vehicle seat, then attach the child seat to the
lower anchors according to the instructions that came with the child
seat. When installing the child seat, make sure that the lower anchors
are not obstructed by the seat belt or any other object.
4. Open the tether anchor cover behind the head restraint. See next page
for Installing a LATCH-compatible child seat in the rear center seat.
5. Route the tether strap over the top of the head restraint and secure the
tether strap hook to the anchor. Make sure the strap is not twisted.
6. Tighten the tether strap as instructed by the child seat manufacturer.
7. Make sure the child seat is firmly secured by rocking it forward and
back and side to side; little movement should be felt.
8. Make sure any unused seat belt that a child can reach is buckled, the
lockable retractor is activated, and the belt is fully retracted and locked.
For your child’s safety, when using a child seat installed using the LATCH
system, make sure that the child seat is properly secured to the vehicle. A
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