Choosing LATCH or Vehicle Belts
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
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The LATCH System
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) is a universal system for
installing child restraints without using
vehicle seat belts.
The LATCH system can ONLY be
used in vehicles that have the LATCH
anchor bars installed and designated
LATCH seating positions. Most vehicles
manufactured after September 2002
are equipped with LATCH. Check your
vehicle owner’s manual to see which
seating positions may be equipped with
the LATCH system.
To store LATCH on this car bed:
Fully loosen the LATCH belts and pull
belts around to the opposite side of the
shell and attach the hooks together as
shown. Gently pull to remove slack.
Vehicle Belts
If LATCH is not an option, you must use
the vehicle seat belt system to install
the car bed. There are some vehicle
belts that will not work with a car
bed or will require special attention.
Check your vehicle owner’s manual for
specific instructions.
WARNING:
Do not use both the LATCH belt and vehicle
belt at the same time.
LATCH Anchor Bars
LATCH Hooks
Adjuster
LATCH Storage
When used correctly the LATCH or Vehicle Belts are equally
safe.
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use with
car beds. This is your best source for information concerning your
vehicle.
Not all vehicle belts will work with this car bed. This car bed must
be tightly locked in place at all times. You must determine if your
vehicle’s belts are compatible with this car bed.
Vehicle Belts
• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts
You
MUST
have a lap belt to install any car bed.
An automatic (passive) shoulder belt may or may
not have a separate lap belt.
• Do not use with inflatable seat belts
You may need to move the car bed to another
seating location or use LATCH belts only.
•
Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panel
You must move the car bed to another seating location.
•
Vehicle belts that are in front of the seat bight
You may need to move the car bed to another seating location.
•
ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor)
vehicle belts
These lap and shoulder belts only lock in a sud-
den stop or crash, and do not properly secure a
car bed alone.
To determine if you have this type of belt
,
gently pull the belt all the way out of the retractor (spool), let it return
several inches, then pull on it again. If it moves freely, it is an ELR
belt. If it is locked and will not allow any more belt to come out, it is a
switchable retractor.
If you have an ELR lap and shoulder belt, review
the “Vehicle Latch Plate” section on page 23 to
see if you need a locking clip.
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