Choosing Lower Anchor Belt
or Vehicle Belts
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The LATCH System
The lower anchors of LATCH (Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a uni-
versal 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 manufac-
tured after September 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 this child restraint
with vehicle belts or when using as a
booster seat, the lower anchor hooks
and belt MUST be properly stored.
To store the lower anchor belt on this
child restraint:
Thread lower anchor belt
through rear-facing belt path. Then attach
hooks to storage attachments as shown.
Gently pull free end of belt to remove
slack.
Vehicle Belts
If lower anchors are not an option or your
child weighs more than 40 lb (18 kg), 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.
Lower Anchor
Bars
Lower Anchor Hooks
Adjuster
Lower Anchor Belt
Storage
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts
Review your vehicle owner’s manual for vehicle seat belt use with
child restraints. This is your best source for information concerning
your vehicle.
Not all vehicle belts will work with this child restraint. This child
restraint must be tightly locked in place at all times. You must
determine if your vehicle’s belts are compatible with this child
restraint.
Vehicle Belts
• Automatic/Passive vehicle seat belts
You
MUST
have a lap belt to install any child
restraint. 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 child restraint to another seating
location or use only the lower anchor belt.
•
Vehicle belts in center of the door or side panel
You must move the child restraint to another seating location.
•
Vehicle belts that are in front of the seat
bight
You may need to move the child restraint to
another seating location.
•
ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) vehicle belts
These belts only lock in a sudden stop or crash, and do not
properly secure a child restraint 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 31 to see if you need a locking clip.
WARNING:
ELR lap-only belts
MUST NOT
be used with
this child restraint.
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