- In other countries, the term "ISOFIX" is
used to describe the lower anchorages.
Location
Fig. 124 Schematic overview: LATCH anchorage po int
locations
The illustration shows the seating locations in
your vehicle which are equipped with the low-
er universal anchorages system.
Description
The lower anchorage positions are marked
for quick locating.
Fig. 125 Rear seatbacks: locato r buttons for lower an-
chorages
Fig. 126 Rear sea ts: lower anchorage bracket locat ions
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Attachment locator markers for lower
anchorages
Circular locator buttons on the rear seatback
indicate the lower anchorage locations on the
rear seating positions
c::;, fig. 125 .
Lower anchorages
The lower anchorage attachment points are
located between the rear seatback and rear
seat cushion
c::;, fig. 126 .
Lower anchorages secure the ch ild restrai nt in
the seat without using the vehicle's safety
belts. Anchorages provide a secure and easy-
to-use attachment and minimize the possibili-
ty of improper child restraint installation.
All child restraints manufactured after Sep-
tember 1, 2002, must have lower anchorage
attachments for the
LATCH system .
Remember th at the lower a nchorage po ints
are on ly intended for insta llation and attach -
ment of chi ld restraints specifically certified
for use with
LATCH lower anchorages . Child
restraints that are not equipped with the low-
er anchorage attachments can still be instal-
led in compliance with the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions on using veh icle
safety belts .
.&_ WARNING
Improp er use of LATCH lower anchorages
can cause serious personal injury in an ac-
cident.
- Always carefully follow the child re-
straints manufacturer's instructions for
proper insta llat ion 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 ancho-
rages.
-Always read and heed the important in-
formation about child restraints in this
chapter and WARNINGS
c::;, page 133,
Child Safety.
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