restraints that are not equipped with the low-
er anchorage attachments can still be instal -
led in compliance with the ch ild restra int
manufacturer's instructions on using vehicle
safety belts.
A WARNING
Improper use of LATCH lower anchorages
can cause serious personal injury in an ac-
cident.
-Always carefully follow the ch ild re-
straints manufacturer's inst ruct ions for
proper installation of the child restraint
and proper use of the lowe r 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 th is
chapter and WARNINGS
9 page 128,
Child Safety.
Guidance fixtures for lower anchorages
Special guidance fixtures increase the conven-
ience of the lower anchorages and are availa-
ble from your authorized Audi dealer.
Fig. 119 Rear seats : install ing the guidance fixtures
Child Safety 143
Fig. 120 Close-up: fitt ing the gu idance fixture over the
lower anchorage bracket
The lower anchorage attachment points are
located on the rear seats between the seat-
back and the seat cushion. Special guidance
fixtures increase the convenience of the lower
anchorages and help protect the seat material
from possible damage when installing child
restraints .
Installing the guidance fixtures
... Push down on the seat cushion so that the
lower anchorages are visible.
.,. Hold the guidance fixture with the part
number facing downward and push it in the
direction of the arrow onto the anchorage
9fig. 120.
.,. Make sure that each of the two guidance fix-
tures per seat snaps into place.
Removing the guidance fixtures
... Remove the child restra int according the
child restraint manufacturer's instructions .
.,. Push down on the seat cushion so that the
lower anchorages are visible .
.,. Pull off the guidance fixtures from t he lower
anchorages .
... Always remove the guidance f ixtures and
keep them in a safe place when not in use.
You may find it easier to install child re-
straints equipped with hooks attached to
straps without the g uidance fixtures in place.
If this is the case, remove the guidance fix-
tures by pulling them off the anchorages.
However, the guidance fixtures can help you
to locate the
LATCH anchorages. ..,.
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