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Choosing Lower Anchor Belt or Vehicle Belts
The LATCH System
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) is a universal system for installing child restraints
without using vehicle seat belts.
The lower anchor system can ONLY be used in vehicles that
have the lower anchor bars installed in designated LATCH
seating positions. Most vehicles manufactured after Sep-
tember 2002 are equipped with lower anchor bars. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual to see which seating positions
may be equipped with the LATCH system.
When installing with vehicle belts, the lower anchor
belt MUST be properly stored.
Storing Lower Anchor
Belt:
Attach connectors to attachments on base as shown.
Gently pull free end of belt to remove slack.
Lower Anchor
Bars
Lower Anchor Connectors
Adjuster
Storage
Lower Anchor Belt
Vehicle Belts
If lower anchors are not an option, you must use the
vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint.
There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a
child restraint or will require special attention. Check
your vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions.
WARNINGS:
When used correctly the lower
anchor belt or vehicle belts are equally safe.
Do not use both the lower anchor belt and vehicle
belt at the same time.
Seat
Bight
Your vehicle’s features may be considerably
different than those pictured here.
