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Which Installation Method Should I Use?
This car seat can be installed in your vehicle using either the vehicle seat belt OR the
LATCH system OR the lower anchor attachment. All are equally safe to use. INSTALL
USING ONLY ONE METHOD. Graco allows the securing of the car seat with LATCH in
the booster mode, only if the vehicle manufacture allows it.
Vehicle Seat Belt: Review section 9 and your vehicle owner’s manual to learn how
to install your car seat with the vehicle seat belts.
LATCH or Lower Anchor Attachment: The LATCH system or lower anchor
attachment allows you to securely attach your safety seat in your car without using
the vehicle seat belt and possibly to get a better fit. All 2003 and newer model year
vehicles are required to have a LATCH system, although some manufacturers began
including LATCH earlier. Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify
the LATCH system.
According to accident statistics, the safest
place for your child in any vehicle is the back
seat. The center of the back seat can be the
safest during a possible side impact.