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LATCH/UAS Warnings
What is LATCH?
LATCH is an acronym for
(Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren) and refers to a
pair of fixed Lower Anchors
(or bars) and a Top Tether
anchor that are built into
your vehicle, in vehicles built
after September 1, 2002.
The lower LATCH anchors
are located in the crease,
or bight, between the
vehicle seat back and seat
cushion, and if not visible,
will typically be indicated by the symbol. Top tether
anchors are located in various places behind the rear
vehicle seat.
Center installation in a non-standard LATCH
position:
Center installation of this child restraint is permitted
using inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating
positions if:
1. your vehicle manual allows such installation; and
2. the inner Lower Anchor Bars from the outside seating
positions are 28 - 51 cm (11 - 20 in.) apart.
LATCH typically offers an easier and more consistent
installation. However, this child restraint can be safely
installed using either LATCH or vehicle belts and meets
the requirements of Federal Safety Standard FMVSS 213
with either installation method. Either method is safe for
your child when installed correctly. When using either
method, it is best practice to ALWAYS USE tether when
installing in the forward-facing position.
DO NOT install this child restraint with LATCH and
the vehicle’s seat belts at the same time. Your vehicle
owner’s manual may refer to this system as ISOFIX,
Universal Anchorage System (UAS), or Lower
Universal Anchorage System.
The LATCH system is intended to be used ONLY as
described in these instructions. Serious injury or death
may result from misuse. Refer to your vehicle Owner’s
Manual for lower anchor bar positions in your vehicle.
Vehicle
Lower
Anchors
Vehicle Top Tether
Anchor Points
Vehicle
Seat
Crease
WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY can occur.
Important
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