- Always follow the instructions provided
by the manufacturer of the ch ild re-
straint you intend to install in your veh i-
cle.
- Never install a child restraint without a
properly attached top tether strap if the
child restraint manufacturer's instruc-
t ions req uire the top tether strap to be
used.
- Improper use of child restra int LATCH
lower anchorage po ints can lead to injury
in a collis ion. The LATCH lower anchorage
poin t s are des igned to withstand only
those loads imposed by correct ly fit t ed
child restraints.
- Never mount two child restraint systems
on one LATCH lower anchorage point .
- Never secure or attach any luggage or
other it em to the LATCH lower anchorag-
es .
{i) Tips
- In Canada, the terms "top tether" with
"lowe r universa l anchorages" (or "lowe r
universa l anchorage bars") are used to
desc ribe the system .
- In ot her countries, the term "ISOFIX" is
used to describe the lower anchorages.
Location
Fig. 22 1 Schematic overview : LATCH anc horage point
locations
The illustration shows the seating locations in
your vehicle which are equipped with the low-
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Description
The lower anchorage positions are marked
for quick locating .
Fig. 222 Second row of seats: lower anchorage bracket
locat ions
Fig. 223 Third row of seats: locator buttons for lower
anchorages
Attachment locato r markers for lower
anchorages
The lower anchorage locations in the second
row of seats are indicated by the attachment
locator marke rs of the lower anchorage brack-
ets¢
fig. 222. Remove the covers to access
the lower anchorage brackets . Circular locator
buttons on the third row of seats" indicate the
lower anchorage locations on the third row of
seats
¢ fig. 223.
Low er anchorages
The lower anc horage attachment points are
located between the rear seatback and rear
seat cushion ¢ fig. 222 or¢ fig. 223.
Lower anchorages secure the chi ld restraint in
the seat without using the vehicle's safety
belts. Anchorages provide a secure and easy-
to-use attachment and minimi ze the possibili-
ty of improper child restra int installation. .,..
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