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(The term "ISOFIX" regarding lower anchorages had been used by
Audi and other man ufacturers in the past, but LATCH is now the
standard name for the new child restraint anchorage system.)
Some chi ld restraint system manufacturers have been providing
t eth er straps on certain mode ls of their child restraint systems,
either as standard equipment or as a retrofit, for several years .
Check w ith the m anufacturer of the ch ild restra int syste m for tether
strap availabili ty.
To provide a simpler and more practicab le way to at tach the child
restraint system on the vehicle seat, U.S. Federal regulations require
the phase -in of lower anchorages in vehicles and devices on new
child restraint systems to attach to the vehicle anchora ges.
Child restraint system manufacturers will probab ly offer two kinds
of lower anchorages on their child safety seats
They could come with:
• hook-on or push-on connectors attached to adjus t ab le straps or
• rigid latches on bars that extend out the back of the ch ild
rest raint and are released w ith release but t ons at the bottom of the
child restra int.
In addition to the LATCH lower anchorages, both of th ese child
restra int syst ems use tether straps to help keep the chi ld restrai nt
system firmly in place .
Tether an c horages
Your Audi Cabriolet is not equipped with a
LATCH system. It is not
equ ipp ed with top tether anchorages . It is equ ipped wit h lower
anchorages on ly.
Your Cabr io let is equipped with the Ac t ive Rollover Protect ion
System, which is integrated i nto the backrest of the rear seat. The
Active Rollove r Protection System deploys upwards to help provide
additional protection in certain coll isions and cras h situations. For
this reason, your vehicle is not equipped with top tether anchorages
for use with forward -facing child restra ints .
In Canada , provincia l law requires that forward -facing child
res tra ints use both t op tethe r anc horages and lowe r anchorages;
therefore, it is not possible to insta ll a forward -facing chi ld restraint
in t his vehicle.
In the United States , child restraint installation mus t con form with
the child restraint manufacturer's instructions . Check the instruc -
t ions that co m e w ith the chi ld rest raint or co ntact the m anufactu rer
to determine if the child restraint may be instal led facing forward
w it hout securing the top tether strap .
& WARNING
• Improper installation of child restraints will increase the risk of
injury in a crash.
• Alway s carefully follow the child restraints manuf acturer' s
instructions for proper installation of the child restraint and
proper use of the lower anchorages or safety belts in your vehicle .
• Never secure or attach any luggage or other items to the LATCH
lower anchorages. •
Where can I get additional information about
child restraint application and usage?
There are a number of sources of add itiona l information about child
restra int se lection, installati o n and usage :
NHTSA advises that the best chi ld safety seat is the one that fits
you r ch ild and fit s in yo u r vehicle, and that you will use correctly and
consis t ently.
Try before you buy!
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin istratio n
Tel.: (888) DASH-2-DOT
www.nhtsa.dot .gov
National SAFE KIDS Campaign
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